Patents by Inventor Robert B. Walmsley

Robert B. Walmsley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Combustor swirler assembly
    Patent number: 6453671
    Abstract: Service life is improved in a swirler assembly including a primary swirler and a secondary swirler having a venturi formed thereon and being disposed in engagement with the primary swirler. First and second rails are formed on the secondary swirler and are positioned to engage the primary swirler and thereby prevent relative rotation of the primary and secondary swirlers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Thomas A. Leen, Robert B. Walmsley, Hubert S. Robert, Jr.