Patents by Inventor Ronnie K. Kovacik

Ronnie K. Kovacik 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: 11274564
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a sealing system for an engine having an axial centerline, comprising: a stationary carbon segment, and a seal plate that rotates when the engine is operated, where the seal plate includes an end face that is opposed to an interface between the carbon segment and the seal plate, and where the end face includes at least one groove that conveys a liquid cooling fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Kevin Duffy, Brady Walker, Antonio F. Artiles
  • Patent number: 11015527
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a rotatable shaft, and a plurality of bearings coupled to the rotatable shaft, where the plurality of bearings include a first bearing, a second bearing, and a third bearing, where the first bearing defines an axial first bearing centerline, where the second bearing defines an axial second bearing centerline, where the third bearing defines an axial third bearing centerline, and where the axial second bearing centerline is radially offset from the axial first bearing centerline and the axial third bearing centerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Keven G. Van Duyn, Jonathan F. Zimmitti, Richard J. Rubendall, Michael M. Davis, Joseph G. Colucci, Steven M. Danley, Christopher J. Zuck, Tina Rezvani
  • Patent number: 10655499
    Abstract: A preloaded ball bearing assembly includes a primary bearing assembly disposed between a rotating component and a static structure. The assembly also includes a preload bearing assembly disposed in contact with the rotating component. The assembly further includes a flexible support disposed between the primary bearing assembly and the preload bearing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Michael Gantt
  • Publication number: 20200063585
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a sealing system for an engine having an axial centerline, comprising: a stationary carbon segment, and a seal plate that rotates when the engine is operated, where the seal plate includes an end face that is opposed to an interface between the carbon segment and the seal plate, and where the end face includes at least one groove that conveys a liquid cooling fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Kevin Duffy, Brady Walker, Antonio F. Artiles
  • Patent number: 10494950
    Abstract: A bearing support assembly includes a bearing assembly, a housing, and a centering spring. The centering spring is coupled to the bearing assembly and the housing. The centering spring includes a plurality of spiral beams. A first of the plurality of spiral beams is defined by a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end correspond to a first circumferential location that is defined relative to a longitudinal centerline of the bearing support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Kevin Duffy
  • Patent number: 10494941
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a sealing system for an engine having an axial centerline, comprising: a stationary carbon segment, and a seal plate that rotates when the engine is operated, where the seal plate includes an end face that is opposed to an interface between the carbon segment and the seal plate, and where the end face includes at least one groove that conveys a liquid cooling fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Kevin Duffy, Brady Walker, Antonio F. Artiles
  • Publication number: 20190195089
    Abstract: A bearing support assembly includes a bearing assembly, a housing, and a centering spring. The centering spring is coupled to the bearing assembly and the housing. The centering spring includes a plurality of spiral beams. A first of the plurality of spiral beams is defined by a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end correspond to a first circumferential location that is defined relative to a longitudinal centerline of the bearing support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Kevin Duffy
  • Publication number: 20190195088
    Abstract: A preloaded ball bearing assembly includes a primary bearing assembly disposed between a rotating component and a static structure. The assembly also includes a preload bearing assembly disposed in contact with the rotating component. The assembly further includes a flexible support disposed between the primary bearing assembly and the preload bearing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Michael Gantt
  • Publication number: 20190153946
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a rotatable shaft, and a plurality of bearings coupled to the rotatable shaft, where the plurality of bearings include a first bearing, a second bearing, and a third bearing, where the first bearing defines an axial first bearing centerline, where the second bearing defines an axial second bearing centerline, where the third bearing defines an axial third bearing centerline, and where the axial second bearing centerline is radially offset from the axial first bearing centerline and the axial third bearing centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Keven G. Van Duyn, Jonathan F. Zimmitti, Richard J. Rubendall, Michael M. Davis, Joseph G. Colucci, Steven M. Danley, Christopher J. Zuck, Tina Rezvani
  • Patent number: 10174635
    Abstract: A rolling element bearing includes a plurality of rolling elements that are arranged circumferentially around an axis, and radially between a bearing inner ring and a bearing outer ring. The inner ring extends axially between a first end and a second end, and includes a plurality of passages that are fluidly coupled with a channel. The passages are arranged circumferentially around the axis. The channel extends axially into the inner ring from the second end, and includes a gutter that extends radially into and axially within the inner ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brady Walker, Ronnie K. Kovacik
  • Publication number: 20180106157
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a sealing system for an engine having an axial centerline, comprising: a stationary carbon segment, and a seal plate that rotates when the engine is operated, where the seal plate includes an end face that is opposed to an interface between the carbon segment and the seal plate, and where the end face includes at least one groove that conveys a liquid cooling fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Kevin Duffy, Brady Walker, Antonio F. Artiles
  • Publication number: 20180094675
    Abstract: A bearing centering spring includes a cylindrical body with outer rings at each end, wherein each outer ring has outer raceways on the inner surface of the body. There is also a retaining feature on an end of the body and ports through the body that are positioned between the outer rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Grillo, Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik
  • Patent number: 9933012
    Abstract: A bearing centering spring includes a cylindrical body with outer rings at each end, wherein each outer ring has outer raceways on the inner surface of the body. There is also a retaining feature on an end of the body and ports through the body that are positioned between the outer rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Grillo, Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik
  • Publication number: 20180045316
    Abstract: A seal seat includes a base having an annular shape, a neck having an annular shape and being radially outward from the base with the neck having an axial length that is less than an axial length of the base, and a head having an annular shape and being radially outward from the neck with the head having and outer end, a sealing surface, and an axial length that is greater than the axial length of the neck. The seal seat also includes a notch adjacent to the neck formed by the base, neck, and head and a plurality of cooling lubricant passages with each passage of the plurality of cooling lubricant passages extending from the notch to a point on the outer end of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ronnie K. Kovacik, Brady Walker
  • Patent number: 9874244
    Abstract: An oil delivery system is provided. The system may comprise a bearing housing comprising an oil delivery cavity. A bearing may be pressed against the bearing housing. The bearing may comprise an outer ring with a passage formed through the outer ring. A bearing is also provided. The bearing may include an outer ring, and a passage formed through the outer ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Grillo, Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik
  • Patent number: 9599161
    Abstract: A rolling element bearing includes a plurality of rolling elements, a bearing inner ring and a bearing outer ring. The rolling elements are arranged circumferentially around an axis, and radially between the inner ring and the outer ring. The inner ring includes a plurality of first passages, a second passage and a channel that extends axially into the inner ring. The first passages are arranged circumferentially around the axis. The first passages respectively extend axially through the inner ring from a plurality of first passage inlets to the channel. The second passage includes a second passage inlet that is substantially axially aligned with one of the first passage inlets. The second passage extends radially through the inner ring to a second passage outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brady Walker, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Nasr A. Shuaib
  • Publication number: 20160356313
    Abstract: An oil delivery system is provided. The system may comprise a bearing housing comprising an oil delivery cavity. A bearing may be pressed against the bearing housing. The bearing may comprise an outer ring with a passage formed through the outer ring. A bearing is also provided. The bearing may include an outer ring, and a passage formed through the outer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Grillo, Kevin Duffy, Ronnie K. Kovacik
  • Publication number: 20160025140
    Abstract: A rolling element bearing includes a plurality of rolling elements, a bearing inner ring and a bearing outer ring. The rolling elements are arranged circumferentially around an axis, and radially between the inner ring and the outer ring. The inner ring includes a plurality of first passages, a second passage and a channel that extends axially into the inner ring. The first passages are arranged circumferentially around the axis. The first passages respectively extend axially through the inner ring from a plurality of first passage inlets to the channel. The second passage includes a second passage inlet that is substantially axially aligned with one of the first passage inlets. The second passage extends radially through the inner ring to a second passage outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brady Walker, Ronnie K. Kovacik, Nasr A. Shuaib
  • Publication number: 20160003100
    Abstract: A rolling element bearing includes a plurality of rolling elements that are arranged circumferentially around an axis, and radially between a bearing inner ring and a bearing outer ring. The inner ring extends axially between a first end and a second end, and includes a plurality of passages that are fluidly coupled with a channel. The passages are arranged circumferentially around the axis. The channel extends axially into the inner ring from the second end, and includes a gutter that extends radially into and axially within the inner ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brady Walker, Ronnie K. Kovacik