Patents by Inventor Robert D. Richard

Robert D. Richard 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).

  • Spray masking for rotors
    Patent number: 10406555
    Abstract: A mask for masking a component at an annular boundary comprises a wall (90, 92) having an inner first rim portion having a first inner diameter (D1) and an outward rebate (140) adjacent the first rim portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Charles R. Beaudoin, Robert D. Richard, Steven G. Lemay
  • Spray Masking for Rotors
    Publication number: 20180161805
    Abstract: A mask for masking a component at an annular boundary comprises a wall (90, 92) having an inner first rim portion having a first inner diameter (D1) and an outward rebate (140) adjacent the first rim portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Charles R. Beaudoin, Robert D. Richard, Steven G. Lemay
  • Spray masking for rotors
    Patent number: 9956580
    Abstract: A mask for masking a component at an annular boundary comprises a wall (90, 92) having an inner first rim portion having a first inner diameter (D1) and an outward rebate (140) adjacent the first rim portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Charles R. Beaudoin, Robert D. Richard, Steven G. Lemay
  • Spray Masking for Rotors
    Publication number: 20150231665
    Abstract: A mask for masking a component at an annular boundary comprises a wall (90, 92) having an inner first rim portion having a first inner diameter (D1) and an outward rebate (140) adjacent the first rim portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Charles R. Beaudoin, Robert D. Richard, Steven G. Lemay
  • Device for spray applications including at least one cleaning port
    Patent number: 8777128
    Abstract: An exemplary device for spray applications includes a nozzle configured to emit a first fluid stream in a downstream direction away from the nozzle. At least one feed port situated near the nozzle introduces an agent into the first fluid stream to be carried by the first fluid stream in the downstream direction. At least one cleaning port situated near the nozzle emits a second fluid stream in a generally upstream direction toward at least one of the nozzle or the feed port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Robert D. Richard
  • Process for forming a ceramic abrasive air seal with increased strain tolerance
    Patent number: 8692150
    Abstract: A plasma spray gun comprises a nozzle, an upstream powder injector, and a downstream powder injector. The upstream powder injector is disposed outside the nozzle and axially adjacent a nozzle outlet. The downstream powder injector is disposed axially downstream of the first upstream powder injector. The downstream powder injector is operative in a first coating mode, and the upstream powder injector is operative in a second coating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Robert D. Richard, Steven Lemay
  • PASSIVE TERMPERATURE CONTROL OF HPC ROTOR COATING
    Publication number: 20130136864
    Abstract: A method and fixture for holding a part being spray coated at an elevated temperature by placing the part between a base forming an insulating cover and an upper insulation board. The space therebetween forms an area for positioning a part to be sprayed. The cover and board are sized to retain heat in the part at a steady predetermined temperature when the part is spray coated. The part is heated for sufficient time to uniformly bring the part to temperature, followed by applying a spray to coat the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Charles R. Beaudoin, Robert D. Richard
  • DEVICE FOR SPRAY APPLICATIONS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CLEANING PORT
    Publication number: 20130043325
    Abstract: An exemplary device for spray applications includes a nozzle configured to emit a first fluid stream in a downstream direction away from the nozzle. At least one feed port situated near the nozzle introduces an agent into the first fluid stream to be carried by the first fluid stream in the downstream direction. At least one cleaning port situated near the nozzle emits a second fluid stream in a generally upstream direction toward at least one of the nozzle or the feed port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Robert D. Richard
  • PROCESS FOR FORMING A CERAMIC ABRASIVE AIR SEAL WITH INCREASED STRAIN TOLERANCE
    Publication number: 20130017338
    Abstract: A plasma spray gun comprises a nozzle, an upstream powder injector, and a downstream powder injector. The upstream powder injector is disposed outside the nozzle and axially adjacent a nozzle outlet. The downstream powder injector is disposed axially downstream of the first upstream powder injector. The downstream powder injector is operative in a first coating mode, and the upstream powder injector is operative in a second coating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Robert D. Richard, Steven Lemay