Patents by Inventor Robert F. Sheil

Robert F. Sheil 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).

  • Patent number: 11022041
    Abstract: A snubber block for a manifold assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a body with at least one passage with a respective flow restrictive orifice, the body operable to receive a sensor and a male section that extends from the body, the male section receivable within a fuel manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert F. Sheil, Michael Luther Comeau, Joo Sub Rhee
  • Patent number: 10240534
    Abstract: A fuel supply manifold of a gas turbine engine, a method for assembling a fuel supply manifold for a gas turbine engine, and a gas turbine engine are disclosed. The fuel supply manifold for the gas turbine engine man include a plurality of fuel supply tubes, a fitting connecting at least two members of the plurality of fuel supply tubes, a bracket attached to the fitting, a bearing housing having a ball bearing, a bushing attached to a diffuser case of the gas turbine engine, wherein the bushing is surrounded by the ball bearing, and a removable fastener to connect the bearing housing to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert F. Sheil, Thomas Bruce Avis, Peter Tu
  • Patent number: 10132244
    Abstract: A fuel supply manifold for a gas turbine engine includes a first manifold segment includes a first multiple of double-barrel fittings in communication with a primary fuel circuit and a secondary fuel circuit. A second manifold segment includes a second multiple of double-barrel fittings in communication with the primary fuel circuit and the secondary fuel circuit. The first manifold segment is connected to the second manifold segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James P. Chasse, Jr., Peter Tu, Robert F. Sheil
  • Publication number: 20170101934
    Abstract: A snubber block for a manifold assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a body with at least one passage with a respective flow restrictive orifice, the body operable to receive a sensor and a male section that extends from the body, the male section receivable within a fuel manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert F. Sheil, Michael Luther Comeau, Joo Sub Rhee
  • Publication number: 20160258360
    Abstract: A fuel supply manifold of a gas turbine engine, a method for assembling a fuel supply manifold for a gas turbine engine, and a gas turbine engine are disclosed. The fuel supply manifold for the gas turbine engine man include a plurality of fuel supply tubes, a fitting connecting at least two members of the plurality of fuel supply tubes, a bracket attached to the fitting, a bearing housing having a ball bearing, a bushing attached to a diffuser case of the gas turbine engine, wherein the bushing is surrounded by the ball bearing, and a removable fastener to connect the bearing housing to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Robert F. Sheil, Thomas Bruce Avis, Peter Tu
  • Publication number: 20160201562
    Abstract: A fuel supply manifold for a gas turbine engine includes a first manifold segment includes a first multiple of double-barrel fittings in communication with a primary fuel circuit and a secondary fuel circuit. A second manifold segment includes a second multiple of double-barrel fittings in communication with the primary fuel circuit and the secondary fuel circuit. The first manifold segment is connected to the second manifold segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: James P. Chasse, Jr., Peter Tu, Robert F. Sheil