Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Manning

Thomas E. Manning 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).

  • Machined fan exit guide vane attachment pockets for use in a gas turbine
    Patent number: 6910860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved system for installing a vane in a gas turbine. The system includes a receptor pocket positioned within a first support structure and a boot attached to a first or inner end of a vane for insertion into the receptor pocket. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by machining it into the support structure. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by an insert which is installed into the support structure. In accordance with the present invention, the inner end of the vane having the boot is first inserted into the receptor pocket. After insertion has been completed, the vane is rotated until an outer base is brought into position against an outer support structure. The outer end of the vane is then secured to the outer support structure using studs and nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel L. Glover, Thomas E. Manning
  • Machined fan exit guide vane attachment pockets for use in a gas turbine
    Publication number: 20040033137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved system for installing a vane in a gas turbine. The system includes a receptor pocket positioned within a first support structure and a boot attached to a first or inner end of a vane for insertion into the receptor pocket. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by machining it into the support structure. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by an insert which is installed into the support structure. In accordance with the present invention, the inner end of the vane having the boot is first inserted into the receptor pocket. After insertion has been completed, the vane is rotated until an outer base is brought into position against an outer support structure. The outer end of the vane is then secured to the outer support structure using studs and nuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Samuel L. Glover, Thomas E. Manning
  • Machined fan exit guide vane attachment pockets for use in a gas turbine
    Patent number: 6619917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved system for installing a vane in a gas turbine. The system includes a receptor pocket positioned within a first support structure and a boot attached to a first or inner end of a vane for insertion into the receptor pocket. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by machining it into the support structure. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by an insert which is installed into the support structure. In accordance with the present invention, the inner end of the vane having the boot is first inserted into the receptor pocket. After insertion has been completed, the vane is rotated until an outer base is brought into position against an outer support structure. The outer end of the vane is then secured to the outer support structure using studs and nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel L. Glover, Thomas E. Manning
  • Machined fan exit guide vane attachment pockets for use in a gas turbine
    Publication number: 20020076320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved system for installing a vane in a gas turbine. The system includes a receptor pocket positioned within a first support structure and a boot attached to a first or inner end of a vane for insertion into the receptor pocket. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by machining it into the support structure. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the receptor pocket is formed by an insert which is installed into the support structure. In accordance with the present invention, the inner end of the vane having the boot is first inserted into the receptor pocket. After insertion has been completed, the vane is rotated until an outer base is brought into position against an outer support structure. The outer end of the vane is then secured to the outer support structure using studs and nuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Samuel L. Glover, Thomas E. Manning