Patents by Inventor William T. DITHERIDGE

William T. DITHERIDGE 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 ENGINE HEATSHIELD
    Publication number: 20190292989
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided for an aircraft. The engine includes an engine core comprising a turbine, a compressor, and a core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor. The engine further includes core casings surrounding the engine core. The engine further includes one or more engine accessories mounted adjacent to the core casings. The engine further includes a self-supporting heatshield positioned between the one or more engine accessories and the core casings. The heatshield is formed of ceramic matrix composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Lucian INGLEY, David SAVINGS, William T. DITHERIDGE