Patents by Inventor Russell Nachtman

Russell Nachtman 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).

  • Self-aligning liner support hanger
    Patent number: 7861535
    Abstract: A self-aligning hanger for use in a gas turbine engine exhaust system comprises a first bracket, a second bracket, a rod, a first ball joint and a second ball joint. The first bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct of the gas turbine exhaust system. The second bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The rod extends between the first bracket and the second bracket. The first ball joint connects a first end of the rod with the first bracket. The second ball joint connects a second end of the rod with the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Carlos G. Figueroa, Jeffrey S. Smith, Russell Nachtman, Robert K. Hon
  • Self-aligning liner support hanger
    Publication number: 20090077978
    Abstract: A self-aligning hanger for use in a gas turbine engine exhaust system comprises a first bracket, a second bracket, a rod, a first ball joint and a second ball joint. The first bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct of the gas turbine exhaust system. The second bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The rod extends between the first bracket and the second bracket. The first ball joint connects a first end of the rod with the first bracket. The second ball joint connects a second end of the rod with the second bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation One Financial Plaza
    Inventors: Carlos G. Figueroa, Jeffrey S. Smith, Russell Nachtman, Robert K. Hon