Patents by Inventor Susan E. Yip

Susan E. Yip 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: 7448133
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for replacing an acoustic liner through the forward end or aft end of an integrated exhaust duct muffler (“IEDM”). The IEDM includes a bellmouth coupled to a forward end of the IEDM and an exhaust pipe coupled to an aft end of the IEDM. A muffler section, including the acoustic liner, is positioned between the bellmouth and exhaust pipe. In one embodiment, the method of replacing the acoustic liner from the forward end of the IEDM includes decoupling the bellmouth and forward end cap of the muffler section from the forward end of the IEDM and withdrawing the acoustic liner from the muffler section. A new acoustic liner is then inserted into the muffler section and the bellmouth and forward end cap are recoupled to the forward end of the IEDM. In another embodiment, a method of replacing an acoustic liner of an IEDM from an aft end is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Williams, Susan E. Yip
  • Patent number: 7367122
    Abstract: A method is provided for repairing a driven compressor housing including a bore having an inner surface configured to engage a shaft-mounted knife seal. The method includes the steps of removing material from the bore inner surface, press-fitting a sleeve into the bore, and plasma-spraying an abradable coating onto the bore inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan E. Yip, Jeremy N. LyBarger, Timothy Thompson