Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Barry

Thomas M. Barry 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: 11666990
    Abstract: A welded assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet. The second sheet is disposed over a portion of the first sheet and defines an overlap portion between the first and second sheets. A weld fastening the second sheet to the first sheet in the overlap area connects the second sheet to the first sheet for distributing stress uniformly across a welded portion of the overlap area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell P. Parrish, Thomas M. Barry, Jr., Felix I. Quiros-Pedraza, Harvey C. Lee, Michael A. Disori, Alison Schoolcraft
  • Patent number: 10576667
    Abstract: A method of forming an iso-grid structure may include filling multiple pockets of the iso-grid structure with a filler material, attaching a support structure to the perimeter of the iso-grid structure, shaping the iso-grid and support structures, and removing the support structure from the iso-grid structure. The support structure may be thinned and stretched during the shaping process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas M. Barry
  • Publication number: 20180290238
    Abstract: A welded assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet. The second sheet is disposed over a portion of the first sheet and defines an overlap portion between the first and second sheets. A weld fastening the second sheet to the first sheet in the overlap area connects the second sheet to the first sheet for distributing stress uniformly across a welded portion of the overlap area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Russell P. Parrish, Thomas M. Barry, JR., Felix I. Quiros-Pedraza, Harvey C. Lee, Michael A. Disori, Alison Schoolcraft
  • Patent number: 9956647
    Abstract: A welded assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet. The second sheet is disposed over a portion of the first sheet and defines an overlap portion between the first and second sheets. A weld fastening the second sheet to the first sheet in the overlap area connects the second sheet to the first sheet for distributing stress uniformly across a welded portion of the overlap area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell P. Parrish, Thomas M. Barry, Jr., Felix I Quiros-Pedraza, Harvey C. Lee, Michael A. Disori, Alison Schoolcraft
  • Patent number: 9909532
    Abstract: A liner portion has an exhaust liner portion with an inner face extending to an outward extending flange. Cooling grooves formed in the flange have a radially outward inlet point and a radially inner outlet point. A flow area at the inlet point is smaller than the flow area at the outlet point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas M. Barry, George J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20180036918
    Abstract: A method of forming an iso-grid structure may include filling multiple pockets of the iso-grid structure with a filler material, attaching a support structure to the perimeter of the iso-grid structure, shaping the iso-grid and support structures, and removing the support structure from the iso-grid structure. The support structure may be thinned and stretched during the shaping process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: THOMAS M. BARRY
  • Patent number: 9815227
    Abstract: A method of forming an iso-grid structure may include filling multiple pockets of the iso-grid structure with a filler material, attaching a support structure to the perimeter of the iso-grid structure, shaping the iso-grid and support structures, and removing the support structure from the iso-grid structure. The support structure may be thinned and stretched during the shaping process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas M. Barry
  • Patent number: 9617872
    Abstract: A hanger system for connecting components in a gas turbine engine has a first spaced component, a second spaced component arranged a desired distance from the first spaced component, and a plurality of spacers arranged between the first spaced component and the second spaced component. A T-bar having a shaft portion and a crossbar is arranged between the components. The shaft portion of the T-bar passes through an aperture in the first spaced component and the crossbar portion of the T-bar is arranged adjacent to the second spaced component. A bracket is coupled to the second spaced component and substantially encapsulates the crossbar portion of the T-bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas M. Barry
  • Patent number: 9341120
    Abstract: A sealed joint may include a first plate with a seal land, a second plate that moves relative to the seal land, and a seal connected to the second plate. The seal may extend laterally between a first seal end and a second seal end. The seal may include a plurality of seal elements that extend longitudinally between a first seal side and a second seal side. A first of the seal elements may extend laterally from the first seal end towards a first seal segment, which is separated from the second plate by an airflow channel. The second of the seal elements may extend laterally from the second seal end towards a second seal segment, which is located between and engaged with the first seal segment and the seal land.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas M. Barry, Jr., Corina Scanio
  • Publication number: 20150369173
    Abstract: A liner portion has an exhaust liner portion with an inner face extending to an outward extending flange. Cooling grooves formed in the flange have a radially outward inlet point and a radially inner outlet point. A flow area at the inlet point is smaller than the flow area at the outlet point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas M. Barry, George J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20150190949
    Abstract: A method of forming an iso-grid structure may include filling multiple pockets of the iso-grid structure with a filler material, attaching a support structure to the perimeter of the iso-grid structure, shaping the iso-grid and support structures, and removing the support structure from the iso-grid structure. The support structure may be thinned and stretched during the shaping process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas M. Barry
  • Publication number: 20150086262
    Abstract: A welded assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet. The second sheet is disposed over a portion of the first sheet and defines an overlap portion between the first and second sheets. A weld fastening the second sheet to the first sheet in the overlap area connects the second sheet to the first sheet for distributing stress uniformly across a welded portion of the overlap area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Russell P. Parrish, Thomas M. Barry, JR., Felix I. Quiros-Pedraza, Harvey C. Lee, Michael A. Disori, Alison Schoolcraft
  • Patent number: 8967570
    Abstract: A mount assembly includes a main body, a bayonet, and a block. The bayonet is movable relative the main body to insert a portion of the bayonet into an internal cavity of the main body. The block is disposed within the internal cavity and is movable relative to the main body from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the bayonet is captured and held between the block and an inner wall of the internal cavity. In the second position, the block allows the bayonet to be removed from the internal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Russell P. Parrish, Thomas M. Barry
  • Publication number: 20140227093
    Abstract: A hanger system for connecting components in a gas turbine engine has a first spaced component, a second spaced component arranged a desired distance from the first spaced component, and a plurality of spacers arranged between the first spaced component and the second spaced component. A T-bar having a shaft portion and a crossbar is arranged between the components. The shaft portion of the T-bar passes through an aperture in the first spaced component and the crossbar portion of the T-bar is arranged adjacent to the second spaced component. A bracket is coupled to the second spaced component and substantially encapsulates the crossbar portion of the T-bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas M. Barry
  • Publication number: 20130341426
    Abstract: A sealed joint may include a first plate with a seal land, a second plate that moves relative to the seal land, and a leaf spring seal. The leaf spring seal includes a stack of seal leaf elements that extend laterally from a first stack end, which is connected to the second plate, towards a distal second stack end. The stack may include a seal land contact segment and a base segment. The seal land contact segment is engaged with the seal land, and spatially separated from the second plate. The base segment is configured laterally between the seal land contact segment and the first stack end, and spatially separated from the first plate. A first of the seal leaf elements has a first longitudinal length, and a second of the seal leaf elements has a second longitudinal length that is different than the first longitudinal length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas M. Barry, JR., Corina Scanio
  • Publication number: 20130341872
    Abstract: A sealed joint may include a first plate with a seal land, a second plate that moves relative to the seal land, and a seal connected to the second plate. The seal may extend laterally between a first seal end and a second seal end. The seal may include a plurality of seal elements that extend longitudinally between a first seal side and a second seal side. A first of the seal elements may extend laterally from the first seal end towards a first seal segment, which is separated from the second plate by an airflow channel. The second of the seal elements may extend laterally from the second seal end towards a second seal segment, which is located between and engaged with the first seal segment and the seal land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas M. Barry, JR., Corina Scanio
  • Publication number: 20130105652
    Abstract: A mount assembly includes a main body, a bayonet, and a block. The bayonet is movable relative the main body to insert a portion of the bayonet into an internal cavity of the main body. The block is disposed within the internal cavity and is movable relative to the main body from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the bayonet is captured and held between the block and an inner wall of the internal cavity. In the second position, the block allows the bayonet to be removed from the internal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell P. Parrish, Thomas M. Barry
  • Publication number: 20110232262
    Abstract: A seal assembly (80) adaptable for use between swivel ducts (36, 38, 40) or between a swivel duct (36) and an exhaust duct (81), has a seal (84), a seal carrier (82) and a spring (98). The spring is maintained between the seal carrier and the seal by means of a seal carrier spring holder (88) and a seal retention holder (96) such that the spring urges the seal away from the seal carrier to land the seal on an adjacent swivel duct (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas M. Barry, JR., James F. Hyland, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110076405
    Abstract: A method of making a coated component with a close proximity backwall is achieved by applying a coating to a pre-existing workpiece that contains a substrate with a plurality of apertures. The substrate is in close proximity to a backwall. The coating is removed from the plurality of apertures with a fluid jet cutting system. The fluid jet cutting system has a fluid jet that does not include a particulate material additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edris Raji, Thomas M. Barry