Patents by Inventor Thornton G. Woodwell

Thornton G. Woodwell 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).

  • Turbine disk securing and removal apparatus
    Patent number: 4832574
    Abstract: A turbine disk assembly 20 has an extension including arms 34 and a groove 38. Nut 40 engages the groove and bears against the extension. A square head 48 on the nut fits a standard torque multiplying wrench and arms 34provide a reaction so that no adapter tool is required. Groove 38 permits pulling the disk assembly by use of the nut, and also allows sleeve 50 to hold the nut from loosening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thornton G. Woodwell, Chandos E. Langston, Jr.