Patents by Inventor Vincent Doras

Vincent Doras 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: 8307857
    Abstract: An insulation assembly for use with an APU having an exhaust muffler is disclosed herein. The insulation assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first insulating member that is configured for placement on a top portion of the exhaust muffler and a second insulating member attached to the first insulating member and configured for placement on a bottom portion of the exhaust muffler. The second insulating member is less resistant to heat transfer than the first insulating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Vunnam Kiran, Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Rob Robbins, Vincent Doras, Jim Lyells
  • Patent number: 8141818
    Abstract: A ram door assembly is provided for an intake opening of an intake duct of an auxiliary power unit of an aircraft. The ram door assembly includes a ram door hingeably mounted adjacent to the intake opening and moveable between an open position to a closed position. The ram door has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The ram door assembly further includes a fairing positioned on the interior surface of the ram door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Vincent Doras, Robert Robbins, Jim Lyells
  • Patent number: 8141816
    Abstract: An inlet door system including an aft inlet duct mounted door actuator providing RAM air to an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained within an aircraft is provided. The inlet door system includes an inlet duct, the aft inlet duct mounted door actuator, and a door. The inlet duct is configured to extend from the auxiliary power unit to the aircraft housing and has a sidewall that defines a flow passage. The door actuator is mounted to an exterior surface of the aft portion of the inlet duct. The door is coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to selectively rotate the door between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Robbins, Vincent Doras, Adam Kowal, Reha Gomuc, Tony Brett, Larry Reese, Steve Harper, Marc Schmittenberg
  • Publication number: 20120032048
    Abstract: An adjustable and lockable bushing assembly includes a locking plate and a bushing. The locking plate has a bushing engagement opening that is defined by a plurality of first serrations, and a boss that extends axially therefrom. The bushing engages the locking plate and includes a concentric section, an eccentric section, a lock interface section, and an opening. The opening has a fixed diameter and extends along a longitudinal axis through the bushing. The concentric section has an outer surface that has a circumference that is concentric with the longitudinal axis. The eccentric section extends from the concentric section has an outer surface that has a circumference that is eccentric with the longitudinal axis. The lock interface section extends from the concentric section and includes an outer surface defined by a plurality of second serrations that engage the first serrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Adam Kowal, Rob Robbins, Laurence Liston, Jeffrey Hein, Vincent Doras
  • Publication number: 20120031520
    Abstract: An insulation assembly for use with an APU having an exhaust muffler is disclosed herein. The insulation assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first insulating member that is configured for placement on a top portion of the exhaust muffler and a second insulating member attached to the first insulating member and configured for placement on a bottom portion of the exhaust muffler. The second insulating member is less resistant to heat transfer than the first insulating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Vunnam Kiran, Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Rob Robbins, Vincent Doras, Jim Lyells
  • Publication number: 20110001019
    Abstract: A ram door assembly is provided for an intake opening of an intake duct of an auxiliary power unit of an aircraft. The ram door assembly includes a ram door hingeably mounted adjacent to the intake opening and moveable between an open position to a closed position. The ram door has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The ram door assembly further includes a fairing positioned on the interior surface of the ram door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Vincent Doras, Robert Robbins, Jim Lyells
  • Publication number: 20090272847
    Abstract: An inlet door system including an aft inlet duct mounted door actuator providing RAM air to an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained within an aircraft is provided. The inlet door system includes an inlet duct, the aft inlet duct mounted door actuator, and a door. The inlet duct is configured to extend from the auxiliary power unit to the aircraft housing and has a sidewall that defines a flow passage. The door actuator is mounted to an exterior surface of the aft portion of the inlet duct. The door is coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to selectively rotate the door between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Robbins, Vincent Doras, Adam Kowal, Reha Gomuc, Tony Brett, Larry Reese, Steve Harper, Marc Schmittenberg