Patents by Inventor Ryan Kelbey

Ryan Kelbey 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).

  • Publication number: 20130213004
    Abstract: An ignition system for a combustor of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The ignition system may include multiple igniters to reduce the likelihood of system failure. In at least one embodiment, the ignition system may be formed from a first igniter formed from an outer electrode containing at least one central electrode at a distal end of the outer electrode and may include a second igniter. The second igniter may be formed from a central electrode positioned within the outer electrode forming the first igniter. During operation, the igniters may spark to ignite the fuel mixture within the combustor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Shervin Rodd, Ryan Kelbey, Adam M. Foust, Jim Causey