Patents by Inventor Robert H. Feest

Robert H. Feest 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).

  • Air turbine starter with angular contact thrust bearing
    Patent number: 6969235
    Abstract: An air turbine starter for use in aircraft or other gas turbine engine applications. In a particular embodiment, the air turbine starter has a thrust bearing having an outer ring, an inner ring, a cage and balls. The outer ring has a first shoulder, a second shoulder and a race surface therebetween to receive the balls. The second shoulder is smaller than the first shoulder. The orientation of the cage is such that the pilot of the cage is aligned to the first shoulder of the outer ring. The raceway curvature of the inner ring, the internal clearance, and clearance between the pilot and outer ring are all increased. An improved thrust bearing is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Feest
  • Stationary roller shaft formed of a material having a low inclusion content and high hardness
    Patent number: 6892455
    Abstract: An improved stationary roller shaft of a gear assembly for an air turbine starter is provided. The air turbine starter may be used to start a gas turbine engine, such as may be found in aircraft, ships and military vehicles. The stationary roller shaft is formed of a material having a hardness of at least 66 Rockwell C and having a low inclusion content rating, thereby providing improved wear and/or fatigue properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Feest
  • Air turbine starter with angular contact thrust bearing
    Publication number: 20040234369
    Abstract: An air turbine starter for use in aircraft or other gas turbine engine applications. In a particular embodiment, the air turbine starter has a thrust bearing having an outer ring, an inner ring, a cage and balls. The outer ring has a first shoulder, a second shoulder and a race surface therebetween to receive the balls. The second shoulder is smaller than the first shoulder. The orientation of the cage is such that the pilot of the cage is aligned to the first shoulder of the outer ring. The raceway curvature of the inner ring, the internal clearance, and clearance between the pilot and outer ring are all increased. An improved thrust bearing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Robert H. Feest
  • Stationary roller shaft formed of a material having a low inclusion content and high hardness
    Patent number: 6585483
    Abstract: An improved stationary roller shaft of a gear assembly for an air turbine starter is provided. The air turbine starter may be used to start a gas turbine engine, such as may be found in aircraft, ships and military vehicles. The stationary roller shaft is formed of a material having a hardness of at least 66 Rockwell C and having a low inclusion content rating, thereby providing improved wear and/or fatigue properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Feest
  • STATIONARY ROLLER SHAFT FORMED OF A MATERIAL HAVING A LOW INCLUSION CONTENT AND HIGH HARDNESS
    Publication number: 20030099540
    Abstract: An improved stationary roller shaft of a gear assembly for an air turbine starter is provided. The air turbine starter may be used to start a gas turbine engine, such as may be found in aircraft, ships and military vehicles. The stationary roller shaft is formed of a material having a hardness of at least 66 Rockwell C and having a low inclusion content rating, thereby providing improved wear and/or fatigue properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: Robert H. Feest