Patents by Inventor Todd T. Wilkinson

Todd T. Wilkinson 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).

  • Support for a translating nozzle vectoring ring
    Patent number: 5174502
    Abstract: The present invention provides support for a vectoring ring used to pivot flaps in a gas turbine engine thrust vectoring nozzle. The ring support transfers at least a portion of the side loads acting generated by a gas turbine engine thrust vectoring nozzle to a relatively stationary portion of the engine. The support includes apparatus that provides for allowing two degree of freedom (2 DOF) pivoting or gimballing motion and axial translation of the vectoring ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William C. Lippmeier, Todd T. Wilkinson, Robert M. Ausdenmoore