Patents by Inventor Seth A. Max

Seth A. Max 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: 10598381
    Abstract: A swirler for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a swirler outer body with a swirler threaded section defined around a swirler central longitudinal axis. A bulkhead support shell for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a swirler boss with a boss threaded section defined around a swirler central longitudinal axis. A combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a bulkhead support shell with a swirler boss. The combustor also includes a swirler mountable to the swirler boss at a threaded interface defined around a swirler central longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Drake, Seth A. Max, Meggan Harris
  • Patent number: 10473330
    Abstract: A liner panel is provided for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The liner panel includes a first liner panel side edge between a liner panel aft edge and a liner panel forward edge. The liner panel also includes a second liner panel side edge between the liner panel aft edge and the liner panel forward edge. The first and the second liner panel side edges are non-perpendicular to the liner panel forward and aft edge edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Kevin J. Low
  • Patent number: 10436449
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a swirler body for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the swirler body includes an annular mount face which defines at least one pocket. The disclosure is directed to a swirler assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the swirler assembly includes a swirler first body with an annular first mount face which defines at least one first pocket and a swirler second body with an annular second mount face which abuts said annular first mount face, where said second annular mount face defines at least one second pocket. The disclosure is directed to a method of lightening a swirler assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the method includes defining at least one pocket within an annular mount face of a swirler body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Jonathan M. Jause
  • Patent number: 10215098
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement includes a turbine static structure with a seal ring having groove with a contact surface. Also included is a bearing compartment with a second contact surface, and a piston seal positioned between the turbine static structure and the bearing compartment. The piston seal includes sides configured to contact the contact surfaces and is positioned in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony P. Cherolis, Jorge I. Farah, Seth A. Max, John H. Mosley, Steven D. Porter, Gregory E. Reinhardt, Kevin Zacchera
  • Patent number: 10161256
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement has a turbine static structure with contact surfaces, a bearing compartment with contact surfaces, and a cavity between the turbine static structure and the bearing compartment. There are also two seals, wherein each seal is configured to contact the turbine static structure and the bearing compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Untied Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Porter, Seth A. Max
  • Patent number: 10107141
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to gas turbine engine and seal configurations, and components for a gas turbine engine. In one embodiment, a seal for a gas turbine engine includes a first circumferential seal, a second circumferential seal and a seal support structure configured to retain at least a portion of each of the first and second seals. The seal support structure is mounted between a turbine assembly and bearing compartment, and wherein the first and second seals provide barriers to a cavity between the turbine assembly and bearing compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Anthony P. Cherolis
  • Patent number: 10101031
    Abstract: A swirler for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a swirler outer body with a male snap component and/or female snap component of a snap-fit interface defined around a swirler central longitudinal axis. A bulkhead assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a swirler mounted to a bulkhead support shell through a snap-fit interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander W. Williams, Seth A. Max, Christopher B. Lyons
  • Patent number: 10088166
    Abstract: A swirler is provided for a gas turbine engine. The swirler includes a swirler body with a threaded section and a multiple of circumferentially arranged tabs operable to flex radially outward. The multiple of circumferentially arranged tabs are radially displaced from the threaded section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Drake, Seth A. Max, Meggan Harris
  • Patent number: 9828881
    Abstract: A seal support structure for a turbomachine includes a mounting portion shaped to mount to a stationary structure of a turbomachine and a cylindrical leg portion disposed on the mounting portion extending axially from the mounting portion. The cylindrical leg portion can include a radially extending flange. The flange can extend at an angle of 90 degrees from the end of the cylindrical leg portion. The flange can extend at least partially in an axial direction. The cylindrical leg portion can be formed integrally with the mounting portion. In embodiments, the cylindrical leg portion is not integral with the mounting portion, i.e., the cylindrical leg portion is a separate piece joined to the mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Anthony P. Cherolis, Steven D. Porter, Joshua D. Winn, Gregory E. Reinhardt, Jeffrey J. Lienau
  • Patent number: 9822666
    Abstract: A washer includes a first lobe comprising a first hole, a second lobe comprising a second hole, a third lobe comprising a third hole, and a fourth lobe comprising a fourth hole. A first leg extends from the first lobe to the second lobe, and a second leg extends between the third lobe and the fourth lobe, wherein the second leg is parallel to the first leg. A third leg extends from the first lobe to the third lobe and spaces the first leg from the second leg such that the second lobe is disposed opposite the fourth lobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Steven D. Porter
  • Patent number: 9822667
    Abstract: A washer includes a hub and a first lobe connected to the hub. The first lobe includes a first hole. A second lobe is also connected to the hub and includes a second hole. A third lobe is also connected to the hub and includes a third hole. The first lobe extends from the hub at least partially in a first direction opposite the second lobe and the third lobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Porter, Anthony P. Cherolis, Alberto A. Mateo, Joshua Daniel Winn, Seth A. Max
  • Publication number: 20170227226
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a swirler body for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the swirler body includes an annular mount face which defines at least one pocket. The disclosure is directed to a swirler assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the swirler assembly includes a swirler first body with an annular first mount face which defines at least one first pocket and a swirler second body with an annular second mount face which abuts said annular first mount face, where said second annular mount face defines at least one second pocket. The disclosure is directed to a method of lightening a swirler assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the method includes defining at least one pocket within an annular mount face of a swirler body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Jonathan M. Jause
  • Publication number: 20160376925
    Abstract: A seal support structure for a turbomachine includes a mounting portion shaped to mount to a stationary structure of a turbomachine and a cylindrical leg portion disposed on the mounting portion extending axially from the mounting portion. The cylindrical leg portion can include a radially extending flange. The flange can extend at an angle of 90 degrees from the end of the cylindrical leg portion. The flange can extend at least partially in an axial direction. The cylindrical leg portion can be formed integrally with the mounting portion. In embodiments, the cylindrical leg portion is not integral with the mounting portion, i.e., the cylindrical leg portion is a separate piece joined to the mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Anthony P. Cherolis, Steven D. Porter, Joshua D. Winn, Gregory E. Reinhardt, Jeffrey J. Lienau
  • Publication number: 20160298473
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to gas turbine engine and seal configurations, and components for a gas turbine engine. In one embodiment, a seal for a gas turbine engine includes a first circumferential seal, a second circumferential seal and a seal support structure configured to retain at least a portion of each of the first and second seals. The seal support structure is mounted between a turbine assembly and bearing compartment, and wherein the first and second seals provide barriers to a cavity between the turbine assembly and bearing compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Seth A. MAX, Anthony P. CHEROLIS
  • Publication number: 20160290166
    Abstract: A washer includes a first lobe comprising a first hole, a second lobe comprising a second hole, a third lobe comprising a third hole, and a fourth lobe comprising a fourth hole. A first leg extends from the first lobe to the second lobe, and a second leg extends between the third lobe and the fourth lobe, wherein the second leg is parallel to the first leg. A third leg extends from the first lobe to the third lobe and spaces the first leg from the second leg such that the second lobe is disposed opposite the fourth lobe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Steven D. Porter
  • Publication number: 20160290167
    Abstract: A washer includes a hub and a first lobe connected to the hub. The first lobe includes a first hole. A second lobe is also connected to the hub and includes a second hole. A third lobe is also connected to the hub and includes a third hole. The first lobe extends from the hub at least partially in a first direction opposite the second lobe and the third lobe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Steven D. Porter, Anthony P. Cherolis, Alberto A. Mateo, Joshua Daniel Winn, Seth A. Max
  • Patent number: 9447974
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a swirler body for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the swirler body includes an annular mount face which defines at least one pocket. The disclosure is directed to a swirler assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the swirler assembly includes a swirler first body with an annular first mount face which defines at least one first pocket and a swirler second body with an annular second mount face which abuts said annular first mount face, where said second annular mount face defines at least one second pocket. The disclosure is directed to a method of lightening a swirl assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine, where the method includes defining at least one pocket within an annular mount face of a swirler body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Seth A. Max, Jonathan M. Jause
  • Publication number: 20160265771
    Abstract: A liner panel is provided for use in a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The liner panel includes a first liner panel side edge between a liner panel aft edge and a liner panel forward edge. The liner panel also includes a second liner panel side edge between the liner panel aft edge and the liner panel forward edge. The first and the second liner panel side edges are non-perpendicular to the liner panel forward and aft edge edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Seth A. MAX, Kevin J. LOW
  • Publication number: 20160215638
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement has a turbine static structure with contact surfaces, a bearing compartment with contact surfaces, and a cavity between the turbine static structure and the bearing compartment. There are also two seals, wherein each seal is configured to contact the turbine static structure and the bearing compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Steven D. Porter, Seth A. Max
  • Publication number: 20160215702
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement includes a turbine static structure with a seal ring having groove with a contact surface. Also included is a bearing compartment with a second contact surface, and a piston seal positioned between the turbine static structure and the bearing compartment. The piston seal includes sides configured to contact the contact surfaces and is positioned in the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony P. Cherolis, Jorge I. Farah, Seth A. Max, John H. Mosley, Steven D. Porter, Gregory E. Reinhardt, Kevin Zacchera