Patents by Inventor Ryan Susca

Ryan Susca 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: 11859551
    Abstract: A fuel system can include a selection and shutoff valve (SSOV) configured to allow a primary flow having a primary flow pressure to pass therethrough in a first state such that the primary flow can travel to an output line. The SSOV can also be configured to shut off the primary flow in a second state to prevent the primary flow from travelling to the output line. In the second state, the SSOV can be configured to allow a secondary flow from a secondary flow source to pass therethrough such that the secondary flow can travel to the output line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Todd Haugsjaahabink, Matej Rutar, Ryan Susca
  • Patent number: 11859553
    Abstract: A fluid injection system can include a main flow line, a primary flow line connected to the main flow line, and a primary flow valve disposed between the primary flow line and the main flow line and configured to allow injectant flow to the primary flow line from the main flow line in an open primary flow valve state, and to prevent injectant flow to the primary flow line from the main flow line in a closed primary flow valve state. The system can include a secondary flow line connected to the main flow line and a secondary flow valve disposed between the secondary flow line and the main flow line and configured to selectively allow injectant flow to the secondary flow line from the main flow line in an open secondary flow valve state, and to prevent injectant flow to the secondary flow line from the main flow line in a closed secondary flow valve state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Steve Doerner, Charles E. Reuter
  • Patent number: 11852172
    Abstract: A solenoid driven actuator system includes a first solenoid having at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. The system includes a second solenoid having at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. The system includes a pressure-switching valve operatively coupled to the first and second solenoids. The system includes an actuator operatively coupled to the pressure outlet of the second solenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Steve Doerner, Ryan Susca
  • Publication number: 20230383736
    Abstract: A fuel pump system includes a main fuel pump between a system fuel inlet and a system fuel outlet, a fuel flow path at least partially defined between the main fuel pump and the system fuel outlet, and a support fuel pump between the system fuel inlet and the system fuel outlet. The support fuel pump is sized to provide more flow to the system fuel outlet, when in an active state, than the main fuel pump. The system includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the support fuel pump configured and adapted to connect the support fuel pump to the system fuel outlet, and a pressure regulating valve in fluid communication with the fuel flow path between the main fuel pump and the system fuel outlet. The system includes an EHSV in fluid communication with the fuel flow path between the PRV and the system fuel outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Ryan Susca, Ryan Shook
  • Publication number: 20230294835
    Abstract: An actuator system can include a first actuator, a second actuator, a first actuator control device configured to control the first actuator, a second actuator control device configured to control the second actuator, a shared redundant actuator control device, and at least one transfer device operatively connected to the first, second, and shared redundant actuator control devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Francis P. Marocchini, Peter M. Ballard
  • Patent number: 11746710
    Abstract: A fluid flow system includes a main valve having a spool, a first chamber, and a second chamber. A pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber is configured to move the spool to control fluid flow. An electromechanical meter interface device (EMID) is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second chambers of the main valve. The EMID is configured to meter fluid from a first source and a second source to the at least one of the first chamber and the second chamber. The first source has a different pressure from the second source. A fixed orifice is arranged between the main valve and the EMID. A fuel system for a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Ryan Susca, Todd Haugsjaahabink
  • Publication number: 20230265867
    Abstract: A solenoid driven actuator system includes a first solenoid having at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. The system includes a second solenoid having at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. The system includes a pressure-switching valve operatively coupled to the first and second solenoids. The system includes an actuator operatively coupled to the pressure outlet of the second solenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Steve Doerner, Ryan Susca
  • Publication number: 20230265937
    Abstract: A solenoid driven actuator system includes a first solenoid having at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. A second solenoid has at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. A transfer solenoid operatively coupled to the first and second solenoids. An actuator valve operatively coupled to a pressure outlet of the transfer solenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Steve Doerner, Ryan Susca
  • Patent number: 11725585
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a pump selector system can include a primary pump fluidly connected to provide a primary flow to a fluid destination, a secondary pump fluidly connected to provide a secondary flow to the fluid destination, and a selector valve disposed downstream of the primary pump and the secondary pump. The selector valve can be configured to toggle between a first position configured to allow flow from the primary pump to flow to the fluid destination and to block flow from the secondary pump to the fluid destination, and a second position configured to allow flow from the secondary pump to flow to the fluid destination and to block flow from the primary pump to the fluid destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (HSC)
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Todd Haugsjaahabink, Morgan O'Rorke
  • Patent number: 11725647
    Abstract: A pumping system includes a first variable displacement pump having a first inlet and a first outlet. The first outlet is fluidically connected to a system outlet. A first actuator is mechanically coupled to a first displacement mechanism of the first variable displacement pump A second variable displacement pump includes a second inlet and a second outlet. The second outlet is fluidically connected to the system outlet. The pumping system also includes a second actuator mechanically coupled to a second displacement mechanism of the second variable displacement pump. An electrohydraulic servo valve is hydraulically connected to the first and second actuators. An electronic engine controller is in communication with the electrohydraulic servo valve and is configured to send electrical current to the electrohydraulic servo valve to drive the first actuator and the second actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Morgan O'Rorke, Matej Rutar, Todd Haugsjaahabink
  • Publication number: 20230235701
    Abstract: A fuel system can include a selection and shutoff valve (SSOV) configured to allow a primary flow having a primary flow pressure to pass therethrough in a first state such that the primary flow can travel to an output line. The SSOV can also be configured to shut off the primary flow in a second state to prevent the primary flow from travelling to the output line. In the second state, the SSOV can be configured to allow a secondary flow from a secondary flow source to pass therethrough such that the secondary flow can travel to the output line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Todd Haugsjaahabink, Matej Rutar, Ryan Susca
  • Publication number: 20230193864
    Abstract: An actuator includes a housing, a first chamber inside the housing, a cylinder within the housing, and a second chamber within the housing. The cylinder fluidically isolates the first chamber from the second chamber. The actuator also includes a rod connected to the cylinder and extending through the second chamber and the housing. A shell is spaced apart from the housing and defines a fluid gap between the shell and the housing. The shell includes a shell inlet fluidically connected to the fluid gap and a shell outlet fluidically connected to the fluid gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Morgan O'Rorke, Murtuza Lokhandwalla
  • Patent number: 11680549
    Abstract: A fluid injection system can include a main flow line, a primary flow line connected to the main flow line, a primary flow valve disposed on the primary flow line and configured to selectively allow injectant flow to the primary flow line, a secondary flow line connected to the main flow line, and a secondary flow valve disposed on the secondary flow line and configured to selectively allow injectant flow to the secondary flow line. The system can include a primary purge branch in fluid communication with the primary flow line and connected to a purge gas line, a primary purge valve disposed in the primary purge branch between the primary flow line and the purge gas line, a secondary purge branch in fluid communication with the secondary flow line, and a secondary purge valve disposed between the purge gas line and both of the primary purge branch and the secondary purge branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Steve Doerner
  • Publication number: 20230167771
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system can include a main pump disposed in a primary fluid line configured to receive a low pressure fluid on a low pressure side and output a high pressure fluid on a high pressure side to provide flow from the fluid source to a fluid destination via the primary fluid line. An interconnected valve system can be disposed in the primary fluid line configured to control flow through the primary fluid line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Ryan Susca, Todd Haugsjaahabink
  • Publication number: 20230167773
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a pump selector system can include a primary pump fluidly connected to provide a primary flow to a fluid destination, a secondary pump fluidly connected to provide a secondary flow to the fluid destination, and a selector valve disposed downstream of the primary pump and the secondary pump. The selector valve can be configured to toggle between a first position configured to allow flow from the primary pump to flow to the fluid destination and to block flow from the secondary pump to the fluid destination, and a second position configured to allow flow from the secondary pump to flow to the fluid destination and to block flow from the primary pump to the fluid destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Todd Haugsjaahabink, Morgan O'Rorke
  • Publication number: 20230160401
    Abstract: An actuator is provided. The actuator includes a first body defining an interior, a second body disposed about the first body and defining space between an exterior of the first body and an interior of the second body, a plunger including a head sealably disposed in the interior and a rod connected to the head and sealably extended through the first and second bodies and first and second fluid systems. The first fluid system is insulated from the space. A first fluid is moved relative to the interior for causing the plunger to extend or retract by way of the first fluid system. A second fluid is moved through the space by way of the second fluid system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Murtuza Lokhandwalla, Morgan O'Rorke
  • Publication number: 20230160349
    Abstract: A fluid flow system includes a main valve having a spool, a first chamber, and a second chamber. A pressure difference between the first chamber and the second chamber is configured to move the spool to control fluid flow. An electromechanical meter interface device (EMID) is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second chambers of the main valve. The EMID is configured to meter fluid from a first source and a second source to the at least one of the first chamber and the second chamber. The first source has a different pressure from the second source. A fixed orifice is arranged between the main valve and the EMID. A fuel system for a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Morgan O'Rorke, Ryan Susca, Todd Haugsjaahabink
  • Publication number: 20230130997
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a variable displacement pump system can include, a variable displacement pump disposed in a main line and configured to supply pressure to receive a low pressure fluid and to output a high pressure fluid. The main line can connect a hydraulic fluid source to a plurality of system actuators, where the variable displacement pump is disposed in the main line between the hydraulic fluid source and the plurality of system actuators to pressurize the hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Matej Rutar, Morgan O'Rorke, Ryan Shook, Ryan Susca
  • Patent number: 11629643
    Abstract: A fuel pump system, comprising an inlet line and a motorized pump, a first selector valve in fluid communication with an inlet line at a first inlet port and in fluid communication with the motorized pump outlet via a first outlet branch at a second inlet port to receive fuel from the motorized pump outlet. The system can also include a main fuel pump in fluid communication with the first selector valve and a second selector valve, wherein the second selector valve can be in fluid communication with the main fuel pump and in fluid communication with the motorized pump outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventor: Ryan Susca
  • Publication number: 20230111165
    Abstract: A method of controlling an actuator includes switching a primary solenoid valve to a first mode to fluidically connect a supply pressure source to a control chamber of a pilot valve. A fluid from the supply pressure source is directed through the primary solenoid valve to fill the control chamber of the pilot valve and put the pilot valve in a first position. The first position fluidically connects a second chamber of the actuator to a return pressure source. The actuator includes a cylinder between the first chamber and the second chamber and a rod attached to the cylinder. The fluid from the supply pressure source is directed into the first chamber of the actuator to move the cylinder and the rod in a first direction while the pilot valve is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan Susca, Morgan O'Rorke, Todd Haugsjaahabink