Patents by Inventor Timothy James Caron

Timothy James Caron 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).

  • Gas turbine diffuser with flow separator
    Patent number: 9239166
    Abstract: A diffuser for use in a gas turbine engine, the diffuser having a first wall, a second wall, and a flow separator. The first and second wall define an annular cavity, with the annular cavity having an inlet. The first and second wall also forming a prediffuser that is proximate the inlet, and a dump region distal the inlet. The flow separator extends from the first wall into the annular cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy James Caron, Peter J. Skyes, Christopher J. Meyer, Federico Liberatore
  • GAS TURBINE DIFFUSER WITH FLOW SEPARATOR
    Publication number: 20140116056
    Abstract: A diffuser for use in a gas turbine engine, the diffuser having a first wall, a second wall, and a flow separator. The first and second wall define an annular cavity, with the annular cavity having an inlet. The first and second wall also forming a prediffuser that is proximate the inlet, and a dump region distal the inlet. The flow separator extends from the first wall into the annular cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy James Caron, Peter J. Skyes, Christopher J. Meyer, Federico Liberatore