Patents by Inventor Thomas P. HOUGHTON

Thomas P. HOUGHTON 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: 20240157490
    Abstract: The present disclose provides a method of manufacturing a turbine component for a gas turbine engine, comprising: forming, by a casting process, a primary component; forming, by an additive manufacturing process, a secondary component, wherein the secondary component comprises a main air passageway extending therethrough; assembling the primary component and the secondary component together to form the turbine component, wherein the main air passageway of the secondary component forms part of an internal air flow path through the turbine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Thomas P. HOUGHTON, Mark J. SIMMS
  • Publication number: 20240117744
    Abstract: Disclosed is an aerofoil for a gas turbine engine comprising: a first conduit formed in the aerofoil; a second conduit formed in the aerofoil; and a dividing wall separating the first and second conduits, the dividing wall comprising a transfer port configured to permit fluid flow between the first and second conduits; wherein the dividing wall further comprises a reinforcing boss at least partially encircling the transfer port. Also disclosed is a gas turbine engine comprising the aerofoil and an aircraft comprising the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Bogachan ALPAN, Jonathan M. PEACE, Thomas P. HOUGHTON