Patents by Inventor Shelton O. Duelm

Shelton O. Duelm 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: 20210293151
    Abstract: An airfoil component includes an insert that has angled faces joined at an edge that provides an airfoil trailing edge. An outer CMC fiber layer overlaps the angled faces to provide a trailing edge portion of an airfoil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Shelton O. Duelm, Michael G. McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 10774687
    Abstract: A method of assembling an attachment structure of a gas turbine engine includes providing a frame that has a first annular case, an inner annular case spaced radially inwardly from the first annular case, and a plurality of vanes extending between the inner case and the first annular case, providing a second annular case that extends around the frame, the first annular case and the second annular case include a plurality of interlocks, each of the plurality of interlocks includes a first member mounted on one of the first annular case or the second annular case and a corresponding second member mounted on the other of the first annular case or the second annular case, and inserting the first member in the second member such that the plurality of interlocks restricts relative circumferential and axial movement between the first annular case and the second annular case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David J. Sander, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 10578120
    Abstract: A platform for a fan of a gas turbine engine includes a body portion, a forward flange at a front of the body portion that includes an engagement feature that interacts with a forward flange of a lug of a hub of a fan of a gas turbine engine, and a pin integral with a rear portion of the body portion. The pin is receivable in an aperture in a rear flange of the lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shelton O. Duelm, Christopher M. Quinn, Charles W. Brown
  • Publication number: 20190360348
    Abstract: A vane assembly includes inner and outer rings, a plurality of segmented vane structures circumferentially-spaced around a central axis and between the inner and outer rings, and at least one spring that mechanically traps the segmented vane structures in radial compression between the inner and outer rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jesse M. Carr, Bryan P. Dube, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 10487675
    Abstract: A vane assembly within a mid-turbine frame of a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil that extends between an outer platform and an inner platform. The airfoil includes an outer wall defining a leading edge of a first radius. An inner wall of the airfoil defines an inner cavity including a forward portion proximate the leading edge defining a second radius different than the first radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Hoyt Y. Chang, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 10392951
    Abstract: A vane assembly includes inner and outer rings, a plurality of segmented vane structures circumferentially-spaced around a central axis and between the inner and outer rings, and at least one spring that mechanically traps the segmented vane structures in radial compression between the inner and outer rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse M. Carr, Bryan P. Dube, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Publication number: 20190048744
    Abstract: A method of assembling an attachment structure of a gas turbine engine includes providing a frame that has a first annular case, an inner annular case spaced radially inwardly from the first annular case, and a plurality of vanes extending between the inner case and the first annular case, providing a second annular case that extends around the frame, the first annular case and the second annular case include a plurality of interlocks, each of the plurality of interlocks includes a first member mounted on one of the first annular case or the second annular case and a corresponding second member mounted on the other of the first annular case or the second annular case, and inserting the first member in the second member such that the plurality of interlocks restricts relative circumferential and axial movement between the first annular case and the second annular case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Sander, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 10174627
    Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine has a first layer forming a cavity having transitioning from a first thickness to a second thickness through a ply drop region. A second layer is secured to the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Hoyt Y. Chang, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 10167779
    Abstract: A heat shield for a mid-turbine frame has a conical body, including at least one axial retention feature, at least one circumferential retention feature, and at least one radial retention feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Tuan David Vo, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 10151218
    Abstract: An attachment structure for a gas turbine engine includes a frame that has a first annular case. A second annular case extends around the frame. The first annular case and the second annular case include a plurality of interlocks. Each of the interlocks includes a first member mounted on one of the first annular case or the second annular case and a corresponding second member mounted on the other of the first annular case or the second case. The first member is received in the second member such that the plurality of interlocks restricts relative circumferential and axial movement between the first annular case and the second annular case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David J. Sander, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 10119423
    Abstract: A fan hub assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a fan hub that is configured to rotate about an axis. The fan hub has an axially extending aperture and a platform. A fastener is received in the aperture in a slip fit relationship to secure the platform to the fan hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Colin J. Kling, Charles W. Brown, Christopher M. Quinn, Shelton O. Duelm, Peter V. Tomeo, Corey L. Hubbert
  • Patent number: 9957821
    Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes first pressure and suction side layers forming a cavity and terminating in ends near a trailing edge. The first and second suction side layers are constructed from a composite material. A bridge is wrapped about the ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shelton O. Duelm, Michael G. McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 9851008
    Abstract: A seal land for a gas turbine engine can include a seal body circumferentially extending about a longitudinal centerline axis. The seal body includes at least one sealing surface that extends in a plane that is transverse to the longitudinal centerline axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven D. Porter, Jonathan P. Burt, Jonathan J. Jakiel, Amy M. Gordon, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Publication number: 20170335859
    Abstract: A platform for a fan of a gas turbine engine includes a body portion, a forward flange at a front of the body portion that includes an engagement feature that interacts with a forward flange of a lug of a hub of a fan of a gas turbine engine, and a pin integral with a rear portion of the body portion. The pin is receivable in an aperture in a rear flange of the lug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Shelton O. Duelm, Christopher M. Quinn, Charles W. Brown
  • Publication number: 20170306780
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a seal comprising: a support ring, at least one beam coupled to the support ring, and a shoe coupled to the at least one beam, the shoe having an axial shoe face that includes a rounded edge that is configured to contact a support structure face of a support structure when the seal is subjected to a load that is equal to or greater than a first threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher J. Peters, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 9759226
    Abstract: A platform for a fan of a gas turbine engine includes a body portion, a forward flange at a front of the body portion that includes an engagement feature that interacts with a forward flange of a lug of a hub of a fan of a gas turbine engine, and a pin integral with a rear portion of the body portion. The pin is receivable in an aperture in a rear flange of the lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Shelton O. Duelm, Christopher M. Quinn, Charles W. Brown
  • Patent number: 9551238
    Abstract: A connector between a first object having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and a second object having a second coefficient of thermal expansion has a slot attaching to the second object. The slot formed by an inner shell having a slot shape and a first portion that blends into an outer surface of the second object, the slot having an enclosed portion facing forward and an aft portion that is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Hoyt Y. Chang, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Publication number: 20160230569
    Abstract: An airfoil component includes an insert that has angled faces joined at an edge that provides an airfoil trailing edge. An outer CMC fiber layer overlaps the angled faces to provide a trailing edge portion of an airfoil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Shelton O. Duelm, Michael G. McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20160201488
    Abstract: A vane assembly includes inner and outer rings, a plurality of segmented vane structures circumferentially-spaced around a central axis and between the inner and outer rings, and at least one spring that mechanically traps the segmented vane structures in radial compression between the inner and outer rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Jesse M. Carr, Bryan P. Dube, Shelton O. Duelm
  • Patent number: 9328626
    Abstract: An example annular turbomachine seal includes an attachment portion, a first leg radially inward of the attachment portion, and a second leg radially inward of the attachment portion and configured to block flow from directly contacting an attachment associated with a bearing compartment of a turbomachine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Shelton O. Duelm, Stephanie Ernst, Eric Charles Mundell, Robert C. Stutz