Patents by Inventor William Westphal

William Westphal 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).

  • Publication number: 20240065489
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a washable mat system comprises a top cover removably attached to a bottom pad. The top cover comprises layers of material, including a top layer with a tufted loop pile, a water-resistant internal layer, and a bottom knit surface. The top cover is sufficiently malleable to be folded, rolled, compressed, and withstand multiple wash and dry cycles while maintaining material stability. The bottom pad also comprises layers of material, including a top layer to removably attach to the bottom knit surface of the top cover, an internal cushioning layer, and a non-slip bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Ruggable LLC
    Inventors: Lydia Wei-Ju Chen, Leonard John Duran, William Stanhope St. Amant, Robert Westphal Vera, Therese Mona-Lisa Germain, Max Flanders Sieck
  • Patent number: 10837302
    Abstract: A blade track assembly is disclosed having a variety of features. The assembly can have annular or segmented components, or a combination of the two. In one form the assembly includes blade tracks having a forward and aft edge that can be received in an opening of respective hangers. The hangers can include anti-movement features to discourage movement of a blade track. A rib can extend between hangers and in one form can be used as part of a seal assembly. Clips can be used to secure the blade track in openings of the respective hangers, as well as to discourage movement of the blade track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton C. Smith, George F. Griffiths, Ted Joseph Freeman, William Westphal
  • Patent number: 10267168
    Abstract: An engine including a turbine section with a number of vane assemblies attached to a support housing. The assemblies are secured to the support housing with fasteners and retaining clips for the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Bulgrin, William Westphal, Michael Tamaddoni
  • Patent number: 10190434
    Abstract: A turbine shroud for a gas turbine engine includes an annular metallic carrier, a blade track, and a cross-key connection formed between the annular metallic carrier and the ceramic blade track. The cross-key connection is formed between the annular metallic carrier and inserts included in the blade track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: William Westphal, Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman
  • Patent number: 10094233
    Abstract: A turbine shroud for a gas turbine engine includes an annular metallic carrier, a blade track, and a cross-key connection formed between the annular metallic carrier and the ceramic blade track. The cross-key connection is formed between the annular metallic carrier and inserts included in the blade track. The inserts are bonded to an annular runner also included in the blade track by a braze layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean E. Landwehr, William Westphal, Ted J. Freeman, Adam L. Chamberlain
  • Publication number: 20180010474
    Abstract: A blade track assembly is disclosed having a variety of features. The assembly can have annular or segmented components, or a combination of the two. In one form the assembly includes blade tracks having a forward and aft edge that can be received in an opening of respective hangers. The hangers can include anti-movement features to discourage movement of a blade track. A rib can extend between hangers and in one form can be used as part of a seal assembly. Clips can be used to secure the blade track in openings of the respective hangers, as well as to discourage movement of the blade track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Clayton C. Smith, George F. Griffiths, Ted Joseph Freeman, William Westphal
  • Patent number: 9784115
    Abstract: A blade track assembly is disclosed having a variety of features. The assembly can have annular or segmented components, or a combination of the two. In one form the assembly includes blade tracks having a forward and aft edge that can be received in an opening of respective hangers. The hangers can include anti-movement features to discourage movement of a blade track. A rib can extend between hangers and in one form can be used as part of a seal assembly. Clips can be used to secure the blade track in openings of the respective hangers, as well as to discourage movement of the blade track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton C. Smith, George F. Griffiths, Ted Joseph Freeman, William Westphal
  • Publication number: 20160123171
    Abstract: A turbine shroud for a gas turbine engine includes an annular metallic carrier, a blade track, and a cross-key connection formed between the annular metallic carrier and the ceramic blade track. The cross-key connection is formed between the annular metallic carrier and inserts included in the blade track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: William Westphal, Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20150016970
    Abstract: A blade track assembly is disclosed having a variety of features. The assembly can have annular or segmented components, or a combination of the two. In one form the assembly includes blade tracks having a forward and aft edge that can be received in an opening of respective hangers. The hangers can include anti-movement features to discourage movement of a blade track. A rib can extend between hangers and in one form can be used as part of a seal assembly. Clips can be used to secure the blade track in openings of the respective hangers, as well as to discourage movement of the blade track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Clayton C. Smith, George F. Griffiths, Ted Joseph Freeman, William Westphal
  • Publication number: 20140271144
    Abstract: A turbine shroud for a gas turbine engine includes an annular metallic carrier, a blade track, and a cross-key connection formed between the annular metallic carrier and the ceramic blade track. The cross-key connection is formed between the annular metallic carrier and inserts included in the blade track. The inserts are bonded to an annular runner also included in the blade track by a braze layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Sean E. Landwehr, William Westphal, Ted J. Freeman, Adam L. Chamberlain