Patents by Inventor Steven W. Dowman

Steven W. Dowman 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).

  • Variable exhaust struts shields
    Patent number: 6792758
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine having an exhaust casing that includes a plurality of fairings that shield struts that are affixed to and extend between concentric rings. Each fairing has a moveable tail section that is adjusted during turbine operation to change the angle of attack of the exhaust gases to minimize vortex shedding and the corresponding vibrations that result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation
    Inventor: Steven W. Dowman
  • Variable exhaust struts shields
    Publication number: 20040088989
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine having an exhaust casing that includes a plurality of fairings that shield struts that are affixed to and extend between concentric rings. Each fairing has a moveable tail section that is adjusted during turbine operation to change the angle of attack of the exhaust gases to minimize vortex shedding and the corresponding vibrations that result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation
    Inventor: Steven W. Dowman