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1.

TURBINE ENGINE INCLUDING A FUEL AND STEAM SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18492002
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-23
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Naik, Pradeep
  • Cooper, Clayton S.
  • Vise, Steven C.
  • Benjamin, Michael A.
  • Marakovits, Steven
  • Pal, Sibtosh
  • Mohan, Sripathi

Abstract

A turbine engine has a combustor in a core air flow path that generates combustion gases and a fuel and steam system fluidly coupled to the combustor. The fuel and steam system has a steam system to provide a steam flow to the combustor and a fuel system to provide a primary fuel flow and a secondary fuel flow to the combustor. The fuel system has a first state in which there is a first flow rate of the secondary fuel flow to the combustor and a second state in which there is a second flow rate of the secondary fuel flow to the combustor. The first flow rate and the second flow rate are different. The first state and the second state are based on a condition of the steam system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 3/30 - Adding water, steam or other fluids to the combustible ingredients or to the working fluid before discharge from the turbine
  • F02C 9/28 - Regulating systems responsive to plant or ambient parameters, e.g. temperature, pressure, rotor speed

2.

METHOD OF FORMING A COMPOSITE AIRFOIL ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18987428
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-19
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Kray, Nicholas Joseph
  • Kryj-Kos, Elzbieta
  • Sibbach, Arthur William

Abstract

A method of forming a composite airfoil assembly. The method includes forming an inner support structure with at least a first core and a second core each having a core material with at least one of fibers, yarns, braids, or tows. The method includes applying a laminate overlay to surround at least a portion of the inner support structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion

3.

IN-SITU MONITORING OF ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED OBJECT USING AN EDDY CURRENT ARRAY PROBE

      
Application Number 18792685
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-02
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Kumar Km, Manoj
  • Sheila-Vadde, Aparna Chakrapani

Abstract

A system for in-situ monitoring an additive manufacturing build includes a recoater and an eddy current array probe (ECAP) coupled to the recoater. The ECAP includes three rows of sensor elements, and a drive line arranged in a semi-circular wave pattern extending through each of the three rows of sensor elements. The semi-circular wave pattern is defined by a wavelength, and the semi-circular wave pattern of the drive line extending through a particular row of sensor elements is offset by a fraction of the wavelength relative to the semi-circular wave pattern of the drive line extending through an adjacent row of sensor elements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/904 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents with two or more sensors
  • B22F 10/38 - Process control to achieve specific product aspects, e.g. surface smoothness, density, porosity or hollow structures
  • B22F 12/60 - Planarisation devicesCompression devices
  • B22F 12/90 - Means for process control, e.g. cameras or sensors
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • G01N 27/90 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
  • G01N 27/9013 - Arrangements for scanning
  • G01N 27/9093 - Arrangements for supporting the sensorCombinations of eddy-current sensors and auxiliary arrangements for marking or for rejecting

4.

COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBO MACHINE

      
Application Number 18990952
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Ryan Christopher
  • Schilling, Paul Christopher
  • Bilse, Andrew Scott
  • Osgood, Daniel Endecott
  • Gardner, Donald Lee

Abstract

Embodiments of a combustor assembly for a turbine engine are generally provided. The combustor assembly includes a first separable portion defining a dome assembly, and a second separable portion defining a deflector assembly. The first separable portion and the second separable portion are coupled together at a fitted interface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/00 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
  • F23R 3/60 - Support structuresAttaching or mounting means

5.

ENGINE CONTROLLER FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 19001647
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-26
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Mathews, Jr., Harry Kirk
  • Morton, William
  • Minas, Constantinos

Abstract

A gas turbine engine is provided having: a turbomachine; a fan section having a fan rotatable by the turbomachine; a nacelle enclosing the fan; and an engine controller positioned within the nacelle. The nacelle defines an inner surface radius (r) along the radial direction inward of the engine controller, wherein the engine controller defines a radial height (Δr) along the radial direction, a total volume (V), and a normalized radius (r′). The normalized radius (r′) is a ratio of the inner surface radius (r) to the total volume (V) to cube root, and wherein these parameters are related by the following equation: A gas turbine engine is provided having: a turbomachine; a fan section having a fan rotatable by the turbomachine; a nacelle enclosing the fan; and an engine controller positioned within the nacelle. The nacelle defines an inner surface radius (r) along the radial direction inward of the engine controller, wherein the engine controller defines a radial height (Δr) along the radial direction, a total volume (V), and a normalized radius (r′). The normalized radius (r′) is a ratio of the inner surface radius (r) to the total volume (V) to cube root, and wherein these parameters are related by the following equation: 0.1 ( r ′ ) - 1 < Δ ⁢ r r < K ⁡ ( r ′ ) - 4 / 3 , A gas turbine engine is provided having: a turbomachine; a fan section having a fan rotatable by the turbomachine; a nacelle enclosing the fan; and an engine controller positioned within the nacelle. The nacelle defines an inner surface radius (r) along the radial direction inward of the engine controller, wherein the engine controller defines a radial height (Δr) along the radial direction, a total volume (V), and a normalized radius (r′). The normalized radius (r′) is a ratio of the inner surface radius (r) to the total volume (V) to cube root, and wherein these parameters are related by the following equation: 0.1 ( r ′ ) - 1 < Δ ⁢ r r < K ⁡ ( r ′ ) - 4 / 3 , wherein the normalized radius (r′) is between 1.25 and 8 and K is equal to 40%, or the normalized radius (r′) is between 2.75 and 4.5 and K is equal to 65%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/00 - Features, component parts, details or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups Air intakes for jet-propulsion plants
  • F01D 25/24 - CasingsCasing parts, e.g. diaphragms, casing fastenings
  • F02C 3/04 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid having a turbine driving a compressor

6.

COMBUSTION LINER

      
Application Number 18990975
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Naik, Pradeep
  • Birmaher, Shai
  • Singh, Saket
  • Chakraborty, Krishnendu

Abstract

A liner for a combustor in a gas turbine engine and a related method. The liner includes a liner body having a cold side and a hot side. The liner includes a dilution passage having a concatenated geometry extending through the liner body. The dilution passage is configured (i) to integrate a first dilution air flow flowing through the dilution passage from the cold side to the hot side and a second dilution air flow flowing through the dilution passage from the cold side to the hot side into an integrated dilution air flow, and (ii) to inject the integrated dilution air flow into a core primary combustion zone of the combustor to attain a predetermined combustion state of the combustor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/06 - Arrangement of apertures along the flame tube
  • F23R 3/16 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the air-flow or gas-flow configuration with devices inside the flame tube or the combustion chamber to influence the air or gas flow

7.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED TESTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18492193
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-23
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner GE Aviation Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Yi, Xuan
  • Li, Cong
  • Xiong, Han
  • Hua, Yihe
  • Younsi, Karim

Abstract

A test system to conduct a sequence of electrical tests of an electrical cable is disclosed. The system includes a testing unit, a set of sensors, and two circuits. The two circuits are switchably coupled to a common voltage source and selectively electrically coupleable to the electric cable to enable the testing unit to conduct a respective test of the electrical cable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/58 - Testing of lines, cables or conductors

8.

TURBINE ENGINE WITH THREE AIR STREAMS

      
Application Number 18417814
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-19
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Rambo, Jeffrey D.
  • Mondal, Bhaskar Nanda

Abstract

A turbine engine includes a cooling air duct for cooling air positioned radially between a core air flow path for core air and a bypass airflow passage for bypass air. A heat exchanger is positioned in the cooling air duct to transfer heat from a heat source from within the turbine engine. The heat exchanger may be a condenser. The turbine engine may further include a steam system that extracts water from the combustion gases, vaporizes the water to generate steam, and injects the steam into the core air flow path, the steam system including the condenser to transfer heat from the combustion gases to the cooling air and to condense the water from the combustion gases. The turbine engine may further include a booster fan to increase the pressure of the cooling air and the core air.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 3/30 - Adding water, steam or other fluids to the combustible ingredients or to the working fluid before discharge from the turbine
  • F02C 7/18 - Cooling of plants characterised by cooling medium the medium being gaseous, e.g. air
  • F02C 9/18 - Control of working fluid flow by bleeding, by-passing or acting on variable working fluid interconnections between turbines or compressors or their stages

9.

MIXER VANES

      
Application Number 19005042
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-30
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Rangrej, Rimple
  • Singh, Saket
  • Naik, Pradeep

Abstract

A main mixer for an engine. The main mixer includes a plurality of mixer vanes located circumferentially around a mixer body. Each mixer vane includes a waveform profile. The waveform profile detaches or trips a boundary layer of an air flow across the mixer vane such that the waveform profile introduces turbulence into the air flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/14 - Air inlet arrangements for primary air inducing a vortex by using swirl vanes
  • F02C 7/22 - Fuel supply systems

10.

TURBINE ENGINE WITH A PRIMARY STAGE OF AIRFOILS AND A SUBSIDIARY STAGE OF AIRFOILS

      
Application Number 18489533
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Kray, Nicholas Joseph
  • Van Oflen, Benjamin Thomas

Abstract

A turbine engine with an engine core defining an engine centerline and comprising a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The turbine engine including a primary stage of airfoils circumferentially arranged about the engine centerline and defining at least a portion of the rotor assembly. A subsidiary stage of airfoils located upstream of the primary stage of airfoils and circumferentially arranged about the engine centerline.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion
  • F02K 3/06 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber the plant including ducted fans, i.e. fans with high volume, low-pressure outputs, for augmenting jet thrust, e.g. of double-flow type with front fan

11.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF AUTOMATIC FILM REMOVAL

      
Application Number 18491887
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-23
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Sinha, Shatil
  • Jeong, Younkoo
  • Hockemeyer, Matthew
  • Zhang, Chen
  • Sinha, Anirban

Abstract

A backing film removal system comprises a separating mechanism configured to separate a first portion of a first backing film on a first side of a material segment and a second portion of a second backing film on a second side of the material segment from a material layer of the material segment, wherein the second side is opposite the first side. The backing film removal system also includes a clamping mechanism that is actuatable to apply a clamping force to secure the material layer and the second portion together. A separator assembly includes a gripping mechanism configured to grip the first portion. At least one of the gripping mechanism or the clamping mechanism is movable to draw the first portion gripped by the gripping mechanism away from the material layer to remove a remaining portion of the first backing film from the material layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 3/28 - Splitting layers from workMutually separating layers by cutting

12.

GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH THIRD STREAM

      
Application Number 18975350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-10
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Vondrell, Randy M.
  • Simpson, Alexander Kimberley
  • Ostdiek, David Marion
  • Higgins, Craig William

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a turbomachine defining an engine inlet to an inlet duct, a fan duct inlet to a fan duct, and a core inlet to a core duct, a primary fan driven by the turbomachine, a secondary fan located downstream of the primary fan within the inlet duct, and a booster located downstream of the secondary fan and comprising a booster rotor blade, an inlet guide vane, and booster cowl, the booster cowl separating an upstream portion of the fan duct into an upper fan duct having an upper fan duct inlet and a lower fan duct having a lower fan duct inlet, the upper fan duct inlet and lower fan duct inlet collectively forming the fan duct inlet, the inlet guide vane located forward of the booster rotor blade.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02K 3/065 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber the plant including ducted fans, i.e. fans with high volume, low-pressure outputs, for augmenting jet thrust, e.g. of double-flow type with front and aft fans
  • F02C 3/06 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid having a turbine driving a compressor the compressor comprising only axial stages

13.

Ceramic matrix composite component manufacturing

      
Application Number 18774993
Grant Number 12281598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-17
First Publication Date 2025-04-22
Grant Date 2025-04-22
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Ugarte, Johnnattan Tennessee
  • Cousineau, Nolan Leander

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 9/04 - NozzlesNozzle boxesStator bladesGuide conduits forming ring or sector
  • B29C 70/02 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements and fillers incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers
  • B29C 70/84 - Moulding material on preformed parts to be joined
  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion
  • F01D 25/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups

14.

PREMIXER FOR A COMBUSTOR

      
Application Number 18967923
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-04
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Mishra, Ranjeet Kumar
  • Sekar, Jayanth
  • Naik, Pradeep
  • Boardman, Gregory A.
  • Boehm, Randall C.

Abstract

A premixer for a combustor includes: a centerbody having a hollow interior cavity; a swirler assembly radially outward of the centerbody; a peripheral wall disposed radially outward of the centerbody and the swirler assembly such that a mixing duct is defined between the peripheral wall and the centerbody, downstream from the swirler assembly; an annular splitter radially inward of the swirler assembly and radially outward of the centerbody such that a radial gap is defined between the splitter and an outer surface of the centerbody, wherein the splitter includes a trailing edge which extends axially aft of the swirler assembly; a fuel gallery disposed inside the interior cavity of the centerbody; and at least one fuel injector extending outward from the fuel gallery and passing through an injector port communicating with the outer surface of the splitter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/28 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
  • F23C 7/00 - Combustion apparatus characterised by arrangements for air supply
  • F23R 3/14 - Air inlet arrangements for primary air inducing a vortex by using swirl vanes
  • F23R 3/16 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the air-flow or gas-flow configuration with devices inside the flame tube or the combustion chamber to influence the air or gas flow

15.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICANT EXTRACTION VOLUME RATIO

      
Application Number 18990594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Ertas, Bugra H.
  • Zhang, Xiaohua
  • Manzoni, Miriam
  • Turi, Flavia
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.

Abstract

A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3 that is defined by A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3 that is defined by V G V G ⁢ B . A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3 that is defined by V G V G ⁢ B . VG is a gutter volume of the gutter and VGB is a gearbox volume. A gas turbine engine includes the gearbox assembly, a fan, a combustor that generates combustion gases, a turbine, a nacelle that surrounds the fan, and a steam system. The combustor and the turbine define a core air flowpath. Core air flows through the core air flowpath. The steam system that extracts water from the combustion gases, vaporizes the water to generate steam, and injects the steam into the core air flowpath to add mass flow to the core air. A bypass ratio of the gas turbine engine is in a range of 18:1 to 100:1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02K 3/06 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber the plant including ducted fans, i.e. fans with high volume, low-pressure outputs, for augmenting jet thrust, e.g. of double-flow type with front fan
  • F02K 1/38 - Introducing air inside the jet

16.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICANT EXTRACTION VOLUME RATIO

      
Application Number 18990685
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Ertas, Bugra H.
  • Zhang, Xiaohua
  • Manzoni, Miriam
  • Turi, Flavia
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.

Abstract

A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio is defined by A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio is defined by V G V GB . A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio is defined by V G V GB . VG is a gutter volume of the gutter and VGB is a gearbox volume of the gearbox. A gas turbine engine includes the gearbox assembly and a lubrication system. The lubrication system includes a tank that stores a lubricant therein, one or more lubricant pumps for generating a flow of lubricant from the tank to the gearbox assembly, and a flow rate control valve. The flow rate control valve has a flow inlet and a flow outlet and defines a variable throughput from the flow inlet to the flow outlet for controlling a flowrate of the lubricant to the gearbox assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/06 - Arrangement of bearingsLubricating
  • F01D 25/20 - Lubricating arrangements using lubrication pumps
  • F02C 7/14 - Cooling of plants of fluids in the plant
  • F02C 7/36 - Power transmission between the different shafts of the gas-turbine plant, or between the gas-turbine plant and the power user
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

17.

WATER-BASED BINDER SOLUTIONS FOR USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

      
Application Number 19002048
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-26
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Natarajan, Arunkumar
  • Alberts, William C.

Abstract

A water-based binder solution comprises a thermoplastic binder, greater than or equal to 4 wt % to less than or equal to 20 wt % of a non-aqueous solvent having a boiling point greater than or equal to 100° C. and less than or equal to 175° C., and water. The thermoplastic binder comprises a first polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from 5,000 g/mol to 15,000 g/mol; and at least one of a second polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from 10,000 g/mol to 50,000 g/mol and a third polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from 1,000 g/mol to 5,000 g/mol. A method of monitoring a print head of an additive manufacture process comprises depositing a water-based binder solution on the thermal paper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 139/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of N-vinyl-pyrrolidones
  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • C09D 7/20 - Diluents or solvents
  • C09D 7/45 - Anti-settling agents

18.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

      
Application Number 18485810
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-12
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Bondestam Malmberg, John
  • Fager, Mattias

Abstract

A method of forming a build platform for a powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process. The method incudes directing a high-energy beam at a first energy level to irradiate a bed of fusible powder and to form a first layer of the build platform. The method also includes forming subsequent initial layers of the build platform, each subsequent layer being formed by directing the high-energy beam to irradiate a distributed layer of the fusible powder to form one of the subsequent initial layers of the build platform. The energy level of the high-energy beam is increased from the first energy level for successive layers of the subsequent initial layers. The build platform may be a sintered build platform where the degree of sintering increases from the bottom layer toward the top layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/366 - Scanning parameters, e.g. hatch distance or scanning strategy
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 12/00 - Apparatus or devices specially adapted for additive manufacturingAuxiliary means for additive manufacturingCombinations of additive manufacturing apparatus or devices with other processing apparatus or devices
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

19.

Closed-Loop Thermal Management System

      
Application Number 18487413
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-16
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Daines, Gregory Welch
  • Rush, Brian Magann
  • Miorini, Rinaldo Luigi

Abstract

A closed-loop thermal management system includes a thermal transport bus configured to circulate a thermal working fluid therethrough, a thermal transport bus including a plurality of fluid conduits configured to circulate a thermal working fluid therethrough; an accumulator including a shell defining a multiphase fluid volume therein configured to contain a multiphase fluid. The shell defines an opening. The accumulator is fluidly coupled to the thermal transport bus in a closed-loop fluid circuit. A temperature regulator is configured to control a temperature of the multiphase fluid inside the multiphase fluid volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/14 - Cooling of plants of fluids in the plant
  • B64D 13/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned

20.

Automated fiber placement assembly and method for forming a component

      
Application Number 18484510
Grant Number 12280555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-11
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Grant Date 2025-04-22
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Kray, Nicholas Joseph

Abstract

An automated fiber placement assembly forms a component by the placement of separate or multiple layers of fiber tows. The automated fiber placement assembly comprises a cutter assembly defining a cut shape. A backplate is spaced from the first cutter assembly against which cutter assembly can cut the fiber tows. The fiber tows define a longitudinal axis and are fed between the first cutter assembly and the backplate in a feed direction. The cutter head assembly is rotatable and movable to vary the orientation of the cutter assembly in order to define different cut shapes non-orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
  • B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

21.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18989905
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Yadav, Joginder
  • V, Pradeep

Abstract

A method and aircraft power distribution system includes a power distribution bus supplying power along an electrical line, a primary communication module including a primary transceiver and a primary controller, and a plurality of secondary communication modules including a secondary transceiver communicatively coupled to the primary transceiver and a secondary controller communicatively coupled to the secondary transceiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

22.

AIR FLOW EJECTOR NOZZLE WITH A CONSTANT OUTLET CROSS-SECTION AND TURBINE ENGINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A NOZZLE

      
Application Number FR2023051583
Publication Number 2025/078733
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-11
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • SAFRAN NACELLES (France)
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Di Giovanni, Jean-Charles Michel Pierre
  • Caruel, Pierre Charles
  • Bowden, William Joseph

Abstract

The invention relates to a nozzle for ejecting a turbine engine air flow, in particular for an aircraft, the ejector nozzle extending firstly around a longitudinal axis (X) and secondly between an inlet cross-section (20) and an outlet cross-section (21) along the longitudinal axis (X), the ejector nozzle being delimited at least in part by a radially outer shroud (24) and a radially inner shroud (25) at least partially forming a flow path (18, 15). According to the invention, a plurality of struts (45) extend radially between the radially outer shroud (24) and the radially inner shroud (25), and the struts (45) are arranged regularly around the longitudinal axis (X) and have a predetermined height (H1) configured such that a radial height (H2) of the outlet cross-section (21), during operation, remains fixed and constant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/20 - Adaptations of gas-turbine plants for driving vehicles
  • F02K 1/04 - Mounting of an exhaust cone in the jet pipe
  • F02K 1/38 - Introducing air inside the jet
  • F02K 1/80 - Couplings or connections
  • F02K 1/82 - Jet pipe walls, e.g. liners
  • F02K 3/02 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber
  • F02K 3/077 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber the plant including ducted fans, i.e. fans with high volume, low-pressure outputs, for augmenting jet thrust, e.g. of double-flow type the plant being of the multiple flow type, i.e. having three or more flows

23.

AIRFLOW EJECTION NOZZLE WITH CONSTANT OUTLET SECTION AND TURBINE ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A NOZZLE

      
Application Number FR2024051335
Publication Number 2025/078774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-10
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • SAFRAN NACELLES (France)
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Di Giovanni, Jean-Charles Michel Pierre
  • Caruel, Pierre Charles
  • Bowden, William Joseph

Abstract

The invention relates to a turbine engine airflow ejection nozzle, in particular for an aircraft, the ejection nozzle extending about a longitudinal axis (X) and between an inlet section (20) and an outlet section (21) along the longitudinal axis (X), the ejection nozzle being at least partially delimited by a radially outer shroud (24) and a radially inner shroud (25) at least partially forming a flow path (18, 15). According to the invention, a plurality of struts (45) extend radially between the radially outer shroud (24) and the radially inner shroud (25), and the struts (45) are arranged evenly about the longitudinal axis (X) and have a predetermined height (H1) configured so that a radial height (H2) of the outlet section (21), during operation, is fixed and constant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/20 - Adaptations of gas-turbine plants for driving vehicles
  • F02K 1/04 - Mounting of an exhaust cone in the jet pipe
  • F02K 1/38 - Introducing air inside the jet
  • F02K 1/80 - Couplings or connections
  • F02K 1/82 - Jet pipe walls, e.g. liners
  • F02K 3/02 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber
  • F02K 3/077 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber the plant including ducted fans, i.e. fans with high volume, low-pressure outputs, for augmenting jet thrust, e.g. of double-flow type the plant being of the multiple flow type, i.e. having three or more flows

24.

AUTOMATED STRATEGY PLANNING FOR SEVERE WEATHER-DRIVEN PROACTIVE OUTAGE AND RESTORATION EVENTS IN A POWER GRID

      
Application Number 18989957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Biswas, Saugata Swapan
  • Bayyapuneedi, Sridevi
  • Raju, Monisha
  • Musunuri, Srinivas

Abstract

Provided is a system and method that can determine the timing and sequence of transmission assets on a power grid to be outaged and/or restored based on severe weather. In one example, the method may include selecting a group of transmission assets of a power grid for outage, receiving forecasted weather conditions for a geospatial area that includes the group of transmission assets, determining an outage time and priority among the group of transmission assets based on geospatial locations of the forecasted weather conditions and geospatial locations of the group of transmission assets, and generating a sequence of instructions for powering down the group of transmission assets based on the determined outage time and priority among the group of transmission assets and storing the sequence of instructions in memory.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

25.

REVERSE FLOW GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18990397
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • General Electric Company Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Pazinski, Adam Tomasz

Abstract

An aircraft engine assembly includes a gas turbine engine having an intake channel configured to receive an incoming flow of air and form an intake flow of air, the intake channel configured to turn the received incoming flow of air from an incoming flow direction to a first axial direction of the gas turbine engine, the incoming flow direction reverse of the first axial direction, and an electric machine coupled with the low pressure shaft and located at the aft end of the gas turbine engine proximate the intake channel, the electric machine in heat exchange communication with the intake flow of air such that the electric machine transfers heat to the incoming flow of air within the intake channel when the electric machine is operated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/00 - Plural gas-turbine plantsCombinations of gas-turbine plants with other apparatusAdaptations of gas-turbine plants for special use
  • F02C 7/36 - Power transmission between the different shafts of the gas-turbine plant, or between the gas-turbine plant and the power user

26.

REVERSE FLOW GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18990417
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • General Electric Company Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Pazinski, Adam Tomasz

Abstract

An aircraft engine assembly includes a gas turbine engine having an intake channel configured to receive an incoming flow of air and form an intake flow of air, the intake channel configured to turn the received incoming flow of air from an incoming flow direction to a first axial direction of the gas turbine engine, the incoming flow direction reverse of the first axial direction, and an electric machine coupled with the low pressure shaft and located at the aft end of the gas turbine engine proximate the intake channel, the electric machine in heat exchange communication with the intake flow of air such that the electric machine transfers heat to the incoming flow of air within the intake channel when the electric machine is operated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 27/33 - Hybrid electric aircraft
  • B64D 27/10 - Aircraft characterised by the type or position of power plants of gas-turbine type
  • F02C 3/14 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid characterised by the arrangement of the combustion chamber in the plant

27.

REVERSE FLOW GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18990439
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • General Electric Company Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Pazinski, Adam Tomasz

Abstract

An aircraft engine assembly includes a gas turbine engine having an intake channel configured to receive an incoming flow of air and form an intake flow of air, the intake channel configured to turn the received incoming flow of air from an incoming flow direction to a first axial direction of the gas turbine engine, the incoming flow direction reverse of the first axial direction, and an electric machine coupled with the low pressure shaft and located at the aft end of the gas turbine engine proximate the intake channel, the electric machine in heat exchange communication with the intake flow of air such that the electric machine transfers heat to the incoming flow of air within the intake channel when the electric machine is operated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/00 - Plural gas-turbine plantsCombinations of gas-turbine plants with other apparatusAdaptations of gas-turbine plants for special use
  • F02C 7/08 - Heating air supply before combustion, e.g. by exhaust gases
  • F02C 7/36 - Power transmission between the different shafts of the gas-turbine plant, or between the gas-turbine plant and the power user

28.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICANT EXTRACTION VOLUME RATIO

      
Application Number 18990617
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Ertas, Bugra H.
  • Zhang, Xiaohua
  • Manzoni, Miriam
  • Turi, Flavia
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.

Abstract

A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio defined by: VG/VGB. VG is a gutter volume of the gutter and VGB is a gearbox volume. A gas turbine engine includes the gearbox assembly. The gas turbine engine includes an electric power system including at least one electric machine. The electric power system includes a plurality of power converters and a plurality of power distribution management units. At least two of the plurality of power converters or the plurality of power distribution management units are integrated together in a single housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/36 - Power transmission between the different shafts of the gas-turbine plant, or between the gas-turbine plant and the power user
  • F02C 7/06 - Arrangement of bearingsLubricating
  • F02C 7/12 - Cooling of plants
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

29.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICANT EXTRACTION VOLUME RATIO

      
Application Number 18990706
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Ertas, Bugra H.
  • Zhang, Xiaohua
  • Manzoni, Miriam
  • Turi, Flavia
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Miller, Brandon W.

Abstract

A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, and given by A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, and given by V G V G ⁢ B . A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, and given by V G V G ⁢ B . VG is a gutter volume of the gutter and VGB is a gearbox volume. A gas turbine engine includes a combustion section and the gearbox assembly. A fuel delivery system includes a fuel supply line for delivering fuel to the combustion section. A lubrication system includes a lubricant supply line for delivering lubricant to the gearbox assembly. A thermal management system includes a fuel-lubricant heat exchanger for cooling the lubricant with the fuel. The thermal management system selectively directs the fuel through fuel bypass lines or the lubricant through lubricant bypass lines to bypass the fuel-lubricant heat exchanger based on a fuel temperature or a lubricant temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/06 - Arrangement of bearingsLubricating
  • F01D 25/20 - Lubricating arrangements using lubrication pumps
  • F02C 7/14 - Cooling of plants of fluids in the plant
  • F02C 7/36 - Power transmission between the different shafts of the gas-turbine plant, or between the gas-turbine plant and the power user
  • F16H 57/02 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

30.

GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH THIRD STREAM

      
Application Number 18991142
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Vondrell, Randy M.
  • Ostdiek, David M.
  • Higgins, Craig W.
  • Simpson, Alexander
  • Bowden, William

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a turbomachine defining an engine inlet to an inlet duct, a fan duct inlet to a fan duct, and a core inlet to a core duct; a primary fan driven by the turbomachine; and a secondary fan located downstream of the primary fan within the inlet duct. The gas turbine engine defines a thrust to power airflow ratio between 3.5 and 100 and a core bypass ratio between 0.1 and 10. The thrust to power airflow ratio is a ratio of airflow through a bypass passage over the turbomachine plus airflow through the fan duct to airflow through the core duct. The core bypass ratio is a ratio of airflow through the fan duct to airflow through the core duct. The fan duct includes an exhaust nozzle having a plurality of chevrons disposed at its aft end to define an exhaust outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02K 3/065 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber the plant including ducted fans, i.e. fans with high volume, low-pressure outputs, for augmenting jet thrust, e.g. of double-flow type with front and aft fans
  • F02C 3/06 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid having a turbine driving a compressor the compressor comprising only axial stages

31.

HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING FURCATING UNIT CELLS

      
Application Number 18999578
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-23
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Gerstler, William Dwight
  • Erno, Daniel Jason
  • Kenworthy, Michael Thomas
  • Rambo, Jeffrey Douglas
  • Sabo, Nicolas Kristopher

Abstract

A heat exchanger is provided that can include furcating unit cells coupled with each other. Each of the unit cells can be elongated along an axis and include a sidewall that defines annular ring openings on opposite ends of the unit cell along the axis. The sidewall also can define undulating annular rings between the annular ring openings and axially separated from each other along the axis. The sidewall can further define angled openings into the unit cell both above and below each of the undulating annular rings. At least a first opening of the annular ring openings and the angled openings can be configured to be an inlet to receive a first fluid into the unit cell and at least a second opening of the annular ring openings and the angled openings configured to be an outlet through which the first fluid exits the unit cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
  • F28F 1/02 - Tubular elements of cross-section which is non-circular

32.

BEARING LUBRICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18999986
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-23
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Ganiger, Ravindra Shankar
  • Yamarthi, David Raju
  • Sridhar, Mandyam Rangayan
  • Srinivasan, Anand Madihalli

Abstract

Example bearing lubrication system and methods of operating the same are disclosed herein. An example closed loop system to provide a lubricant to a fluid pump includes a lubrication flow network disposed within the fluid pump; a sensor fluidly coupled to the fluid pump to measure a condition of a fluid that is to enter the lubrication flow network; a first transport bus fluidly coupled to the lubrication flow network, the first transport bus to transport an inert gas; a controller to actuate a valve fluidly coupled to the first transport bus, the controller to transmit signals to the valve based on the condition of the fluid to cause the valve to open or close; and a separator fluidly coupled between an outlet of the fluid pump and the first transport bus, the separator to separate the fluid and the inert gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/40 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems in a closed circulation system
  • F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems
  • F16N 39/02 - Arrangements for conditioning of lubricants in the lubricating system by cooling

33.

GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH THIRD STREAM

      
Application Number 18982445
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-16
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Bowden, William Joseph
  • Blodgett, Keith Edward James
  • Dindar, Mustafa
  • Cerra, David
  • Grooms, James Hamilton
  • Miller, Brandon Wayne
  • Vondrell, Randy M.
  • Ostdiek, David Marion
  • Higgins, Craig Williams
  • Simpson, Alexander Kimberely

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a turbomachine having a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order. The turbomachine defines an engine inlet to an inlet duct, a fan duct inlet to a fan duct, and a core inlet to a core duct. The primary fan is driven by the turbomachine, and a secondary fan is located downstream of the primary fan within the inlet duct. One or more actuation devices operably associated with the fan duct, the one or more actuation devices actuable to increase or decrease an exit area of the fan duct.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02K 3/065 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan in which part of the working fluid by-passes the turbine and combustion chamber the plant including ducted fans, i.e. fans with high volume, low-pressure outputs, for augmenting jet thrust, e.g. of double-flow type with front and aft fans
  • F02C 3/06 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid having a turbine driving a compressor the compressor comprising only axial stages

34.

SEAL FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18984554
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-17
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Ganiger, Ravindra Shankar
  • Raychaudhuri, Anusrita
  • Karafillis, Apostolos

Abstract

Seals for a gas turbine engine are disclosed herein. An example sealing apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes a first end having a first contact surface to contact a first component of a rotating machine, a second end having a second contact surface to contact a second component of the rotating machine, the second component positioned in proximity to the first component such that a cavity is formed therebetween, the apparatus dividing the cavity into a first cavity portion and a second cavity portion, and a central portion extending the first end from the second end, the central portion defining a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber in fluid communication with the first cavity portion, the second chamber in fluid communication with the second cavity portion, the first chamber is fluidly isolated from the second chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 11/00 - Preventing or minimising internal leakage of working fluid, e.g. between stages

35.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATOMIZED POWDER PROCESSING AND A PROCESSED POWDER

      
Application Number 18989266
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Larouche, Frédéric
  • Poirié, Thomas
  • Balmayer, Matthieu
  • Bergeron, Olivier
  • Kroeger, Jens
  • Allaire, Jonathan

Abstract

A method for removing ultrafine particles from an atomized powder includes contacting the atomized powder with a removal liquid to form a mixture of the atomized powder and the removal liquid, the atomized powder comprising fine particles and ultrafine particles, adding energy to the mixture of the atomized powder and the removal liquid with a liquid classifier system to detach the ultrafine particles from the fine particles, and separating, with the liquid classifier system, the removal liquid and the detached ultrafine particles from the fine particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B03B 5/32 - Washing granular, powdered or lumpy materialsWet separating by sink-float separation using heavy liquids or suspensions using centrifugal force
  • B03B 5/48 - Washing granular, powdered or lumpy materialsWet separating by mechanical classifiers

36.

Fuel Nozzle/Swirler Assembly for a Gas Turbine Engine

      
Application Number 18481665
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-05
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Salazar Lois, Gerardo Antonio
  • Li, Hejie

Abstract

A fuel nozzle/swirler assembly includes a venturi including a heat shield retaining wall. A backplate is connected to the venturi and includes a plurality of purge orifices extending through the backplate. A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) heat shield includes a heat shield attachment wall engaged between the heat shield retaining wall of the venturi and the backplate, and a seal member is arranged between the backplate and the CMC heat shield. The plurality of purge orifices are arranged between the seal member and the venturi and provide a flow of purge air therethrough to flow through a radial gap. The seal member provides a force against the CMC heat shield to axially engage the heat shield attachment wall of the CMC heat shield against the heat shield retaining wall of the venturi.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/28 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
  • F02C 7/22 - Fuel supply systems
  • F23R 3/14 - Air inlet arrangements for primary air inducing a vortex by using swirl vanes

37.

TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR WITH A DILUTION PASSAGE

      
Application Number 18768665
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-10
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Chakraborty, Aritra
  • Vukanti, Perumallu
  • Naik, Pradeep
  • Sinha Roy, Arijit
  • Panduri, Bhavya Naidu
  • Chiranthan, R. Narasimha
  • Patra, Ajoy
  • Bucaro, Michael T.
  • Pal, Sibtosh
  • Badhuk, Pabitra

Abstract

A combustor comprising a dome wall, a combustor liner extending from the dome wall, and a combustion chamber at least partially defined by the dome wall and the combustor liner. A set of fuel cups are arranged along the dome wall. A set of dilution passages extend through the dome wall or the combustor liner to direct air into the combustion chamber, wherein a dilution passage of the set of dilution passages includes an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/06 - Arrangement of apertures along the flame tube

38.

METHOD OF FORMING COMPOSITE COMPONENTS WITH CAVITIES

      
Application Number 18483581
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-10
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Hockemeyer, Matthew
  • Oppenheimer, Scott Michael

Abstract

A method of forming a composite component includes laying up a plurality of composite plies around a mandrel assembly to form a composite ply core. The mandrel assembly includes a mandrel having an inner structural body and an outer release layer. The mandrel is configured to form a cavity in the composite ply core. The method also includes processing the composite ply core containing the mandrel assembly to compact the plurality of composite plies together. Further, the method includes removing the mandrel assembly from the composite ply core to form the cavity. Further, removing the mandrel assembly from the composite ply core includes melting out the inner structural body and removing the outer release layer after melting out the inner structural body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 35/80 - Fibres, filaments, whiskers, platelets, or the like
  • B29C 53/58 - Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally helically
  • B29C 53/60 - Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally helically using internal forming surfaces, e.g. mandrels
  • B29C 53/82 - Cores or mandrels
  • B29C 53/84 - Heating or cooling
  • B29C 71/02 - Thermal after-treatment
  • B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
  • C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches
  • C04B 35/628 - Coating the powders
  • C04B 35/64 - Burning or sintering processes
  • C04B 35/657 - Processes involving a melting step for manufacturing refractories
  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion

39.

SERIAL ROTATING DETONATION COMBUSTOR SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18377151
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-05
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Kapil
  • Depperschmidt, Daniel
  • Cross, Arin Elspeth Lastufka
  • Monahan, Sarah M.

Abstract

Combustor systems are provided that include rotating detonation combustors (RDCs) arranged in series. In some embodiments, a combustor system includes a volume that receives a core oxidizer-fuel mixture. The combustor system includes a first RDC having a first detonation chamber. The first detonation chamber receives a first pilot oxidizer-fuel mixture and is bounded by a first channel formed in a peripheral wall. The combustor system further includes at least one additional RDC having a second detonation chamber. The second detonation chamber receives a second pilot oxidizer-fuel mixture and is bounded by a second channel formed in the peripheral wall. The first pilot oxidizer-fuel mixture reacts in the first detonation chamber and the second pilot oxidizer-fuel mixture reacts in the second detonation chamber to generate rotating detonation combustion waves that are guided by the first channel and the second channel to support a reaction that consumes the core oxidizer-fuel mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02K 9/66 - Combustion or thrust chambers of the rotary type
  • F02K 9/52 - Injectors
  • F02K 9/60 - Constructional partsDetails not otherwise provided for

40.

CERIANNAVIEW

      
Serial Number 99128188
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-09
Owner GE Healthcare Limited (United Kingdom)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for viewing medical images for informational and educational purposes

41.

GE GE HEALTHCARE

      
Serial Number 99126649
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-08
Owner General Electric Company ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

Business management services to manage healthcare clinical and non-clinical assets and operations of healthcare facilities; Asset management services, namely, reporting on service histories, utilization of the medical assets, end of product life information and replacement costs, all related to medical diagnostic and clinical equipment; Business consulting services in the field of improving clinical and hospital dataflow, workflow and business practices Diagnostic substances for medical purposes; Contrast media for use with imaging medical equipment; Contrast media for in-vivo imaging; Diagnostic imaging agents for magnetic resonance imaging; Diagnostic radiopharmaceutical preparations Downloadable computer software for collecting and analyzing data in the field of healthcare; Computer hardware, downloadable computer software and downloadable computer firmware for automating control of medical equipment; Downloadable computer software for information management, data collection and data analysis in the fields of asset optimization, machine diagnostics, and optimization of healthcare and hospital processes; Computer hardware and downloadable computer software for medical imaging and for analysis of data gathered from a medical diagnostic apparatus to enhance clinical decision making; Computer hardware and downloadable computer software for use with medical patient monitoring equipment, for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; Downloadable computer software for analyzing medical diagnostic information; Downloadable computer software for controlling and managing patient medical information; Downloadable computer software for automating and analyzing the administrative, financial, billing, and clinical records of healthcare organizations, for capturing, distributing, managing and viewing electronic documents, for electronic data interchange (EDI) of healthcare transaction information, and for managing workflow in the delivery of healthcare; Downloadable computer software used to capture, store, track, report and monitor radiation levels delivered by medical devices and instruments Medical imaging apparatus for screening and diagnostic use and for use in planning intervention and surgery; Medical devices, namely, bone mineral densitometer machines; Patient monitoring systems, namely, gas monitors, pulse oximeters, multi-parameter monitors, ECG monitors, invasive and non-invasive blood pressure monitors, neuromuscular transmission monitors, metabolic monitors, and spirometers for anesthesia, intensive care, and diagnostic applications; Medical apparatus, namely, fetal and maternal vital sign and physical distress monitors; Wearable monitors used to measure biometric data for medical use; Medical ventilators; Anesthesia machines for use in patient care; Phototherapeutic apparatus for medical purposes for infant care; Replacement parts for medical diagnostic and medical imaging equipment; incubators and baby warmers Financing loans for medical equipment Refurbishing of pre-owned medical equipment; Maintenance and repair of medical equipment Providing training services in the field of medical data analysis and software development; Educational services, namely, conducting training courses and workshops in the field of healthcare Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for data collection and data analytics, for use in the field of healthcare; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in asset optimization, machine diagnostics, and optimization of healthcare processes; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; Remote diagnosis of medical and clinical equipment for determining the need for repair; Providing real time monitoring of networked medical and internet of things (IoT) devices installed in a hospital or other healthcare facilities for detecting unauthorized access or data breach Leasing of medical equipment

42.

Gas turbine engine oil flow control system

      
Application Number 18501173
Grant Number 12270337
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-03
First Publication Date 2025-04-08
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Reepmeyer, James Ryan
  • Sibbach, Arthur William

Abstract

A gas turbine engine oil flow control system can include a variable flow oil pump useful to provide oil at varying rates to a variety of oil consumers, such as, power gearboxes, engine shaft bearings, electrical generators, etc. Oil flow control valves that have an ability to provide a variable flow of oil can be used in conjunction with the variable flow oil pump. Flow sensors can be used along with an oil flow controller to measure a flow of oil at various points in the gas turbine engine oil flow control system. The oil flow controller can use information from the flow sensors along with a variable consumption demand association with one or more of the oil consumers (either provided to the oil controller or calculated based upon an operational need of the oil consumer) to change operation of the variable flow oil pump and/or oil flow control valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 25/20 - Lubricating arrangements using lubrication pumps
  • F02C 7/06 - Arrangement of bearingsLubricating
  • F16N 29/00 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems

43.

Thermal management system for an engine

      
Application Number 18483620
Grant Number 12270342
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
First Publication Date 2025-04-08
Grant Date 2025-04-08
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Rambo, Jeffrey Douglas
  • Barre, Eric
  • Miller, Brandon Wayne
  • Aguilar Willys, Leonardo
  • Moreno Patan, Victor

Abstract

A thermal management system includes a thermal circuit having a thermal transport bus with a thermal fluid flowing therethrough. The thermal transport bus includes first and second bus segments. First and second thermal loads are on the first and second bus segments, respectively, and have different first and second inlet temperature requirements. The thermal management system includes a plurality of heat exchangers in thermal communication with the first and second thermal loads. The heat exchangers include a first heat exchanger and one or more second heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger is on one of the first or second bus segments for rejecting heat to engine fuel. The thermal fluid is split between each of the first and second bus segments such that only a portion of the thermal fluid flows through the first heat exchanger to accommodate the different first and second inlet temperature requirements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/14 - Cooling of plants of fluids in the plant
  • F02C 7/224 - Heating fuel before feeding to the burner

44.

SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING DILUENT FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18978463
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-12
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Hart, Richard L.
  • Hong, Seung-Hyuck

Abstract

A gas turbine engine including a catalytic reactor and a combustor. The catalytic reactor is configured (i) to receive hydrogen fuel, (ii) to receive air containing oxygen, (iii) to catalytically react at least a portion of the oxygen in the air with at least a portion of the hydrogen in the hydrogen fuel to produce water, and (iv) to output diluent comprising the catalytically produced water. The combustor includes (a) a combustion chamber and (b) at least one nozzle that is fluidly coupled to the catalytic reactor to receive the diluent output by the catalytic reactor and configured to inject the diluent into the combustion chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/40 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the use of catalytic means
  • F02C 3/22 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid using a special fuel, oxidant, or dilution fluid to generate the combustion products the fuel or oxidant being gaseous at standard temperature and pressure
  • F02C 7/232 - Fuel valvesDraining valves or systems

45.

COMBUSTION SECTION WITH A PRIMARY COMBUSTOR AND A SET OF SECONDARY COMBUSTORS

      
Application Number 18476595
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-28
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Naik, Pradeep
  • Vukanti, Perumallu
  • Ganiger, Ravindra Shankar
  • Narasimhan Suresh, Sahana
  • Cooper, Clayton S.
  • Benjamin, Michael A.
  • Vise, Steven C.
  • Mohan, Sripathi
  • Nath, Hiranya Kumar

Abstract

A turbine engine with a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section in serial flow arrangement along an engine centerline. The combustion section includes a primary combustor liner including an inner liner and an outer liner. A dome wall and a primary dome inlet are located in the dome wall. The outer liner defines at least one opening downstream from the primary dome inlet. A primary combustion chamber and a set of secondary combustors are fluidly coupled to the primary combustion chamber at the at least one opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/00 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
  • F23R 3/28 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
  • F23R 3/60 - Support structuresAttaching or mounting means

46.

TURBINE ENGINE WITH COMPLIANT AXIAL RETAINER

      
Application Number 18480169
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Kray, Nicholas Joseph
  • Kryj-Kos, Elzbieta
  • Sibbach, Arthur William

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a fan section, a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section in serial flow arrangement, and defining an engine centerline extending between a forward direction and an aft direction. A disk includes a slot for mounting a composite airfoil to the disk. An axial retainer couples to the disk and secures the composite airfoil to the disk. A compliant portion positioned at the composite airfoil abuts the composite airfoil during operation of the gas turbine engine to secure the composite airfoil to the disk.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/14 - Form or construction
  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion

47.

AIRFOIL ASSEMBLY HAVING A COMPOSITE CORE

      
Application Number 18480192
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor Kryj-Kos, Elzbieta

Abstract

An airfoil assembly and engine component for a turbine engine having an engine core extending along an engine centerline, the airfoil assembly having an airfoil extending between a root and a tip in a radial direction, away from the engine centerline, to define a span length. The airfoil comprising a composite core and a set of skins defining at least a portion of an exterior surface of the airfoil. A shank extending in the radial direction from the root toward the engine centerline and having a flared cross-section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion

48.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OVERSPEED DETECTION AND PROTECTION IN AN ENGINE

      
Application Number 18883919
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-12
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Hudecki, Andrew
  • Sage, Patrick S.
  • Barre, Eric
  • Cafaro, Stefan Joseph
  • Perez Perez, Gerardo
  • Graziano, Kevin

Abstract

An engine includes a gearbox coupled to a first element and a second element. The engine may include a first speed sensor positioned on an input side of the gearbox, the first speed sensor operable to detect a first speed of the first element. The engine may further include a second speed sensor positioned on an output side of the gearbox, the second speed sensor operable to detect a second speed of the second element. The engine includes a controller comprising a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The processor may be configured to receive data from the first speed sensor and the second speed sensor. The processor is also configured to detect a trigger event based on the data from the first speed sensor and the data from the second speed sensor. Upon detecting the trigger event, the processor communicates a command to an engine operational system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 21/02 - Shutting-down responsive to overspeed
  • F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
  • F02C 9/50 - Control of fuel supply conjointly with another control of the plant with control of working fluid flow

49.

METHODS OF ALTERING A SURFACE OF A NI-BASED ALLOY AND RESULTING COMPONENTS

      
Application Number US2023082969
Publication Number 2025/071644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-07
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
  • INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (India)
Inventor
  • Mahalingam, Anantharaman
  • Swaminathan, Srinivasan
  • B, Alwin
  • Bisht, Aviral
  • M, Kamaraj
  • Bakshi, Srinivasa Rao

Abstract

Method of repairing a Ni-based alloy component are provided, along with the resulting repaired coated component. The method may include: spraying a plurality of particles onto a surface of the Ni-based alloy component to form a coating thereon. The plurality of particles comprises a mixture of Ni-based superalloy particles and Co-based superalloy particles. The particles are sprayed at a spray temperature that is less than a melting point of both the Ni-based superalloy particles and the Co-based superalloy particles. A repaired coated component may include: a Ni-based alloy component having a surface and a coating on the surface of the Ni-based alloy component. The coating comprises a plurality of deformed particles therein, with the plurality of deformed particles comprises 5% by weight to 80% by weight of a Ni-based superalloy and 20% by weight to 95% by weight of a Co-based superalloy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 24/04 - Impact or kinetic deposition of particles
  • B23P 6/00 - Restoring or reconditioning objects
  • C23C 24/08 - Coating starting from inorganic powder by application of heat or pressure and heat
  • C23C 24/10 - Coating starting from inorganic powder by application of heat or pressure and heat with intermediate formation of a liquid phase in the layer
  • C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process

50.

AIRCRAFT MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18478270
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-29
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Steffler, David J.
  • Vanstensel, Jonathan P.
  • Straight, David
  • Johnson, Brian R.
  • Arenas Mena, Juan Carlos
  • Rodriguez, Laura

Abstract

An aircraft monitoring system includes an avionics communication bus structure, at least one network member user device that transmits a broadcast message onto the avionics communication bus structure, and at least one non-member user device that receives the broadcast message transmitted onto the avionics communication bus, processes the received broadcast message, and transmits output data to a monitoring device. The at least one non-member user device includes a bus interface, and a field programmable gate array (FPGA) that communicates with the bus interface. The FPGA is programmed to function as a main finite state machine that processes the broadcast message from the bus interface, and a transfer finite state machine that generates output data and transfers the generated output data to an output processor that communicates with the monitoring device. The monitoring device outputs a monitored data report.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

LIGHT-OFF DETECTOR (LOD) INSTRUMENTATION TRANSLATOR FOR USE WITH LOD ASSOCIATED WITH AN AFTERBURNER OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18480032
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Knobloch, Aaron Jay
  • Andarawis, Emad Andarawis

Abstract

A light-off detector (LOD) instrumentation translator for use with an LOD used to detect an afterburning condition of a gas turbine engine having an afterburner. The LOD translator is configured to receive an excitation signal useful to provide power for capturing light-off data detected from an LOD. The excitation signal can originate from an engine controller. The LOD instrumentation translator includes the ability to transduce light-off data generated from the LOD to afterburner condition data used by the engine controller. The LOD can be reconfigurable such that a variety of LODs can be coupled with the LOD instrumentation translator to transduce light-off data from a plurality of types of LODs to afterburner condition data for use in the engine controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 9/28 - Regulating systems responsive to plant or ambient parameters, e.g. temperature, pressure, rotor speed
  • G01M 15/14 - Testing gas-turbine engines or jet-propulsion engines

52.

CLEANING SOLUTION AND METHODS OF CLEANING A TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18979035
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-12
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Tibbetts, Nicole Jessica
  • Dolley, Evan J.
  • Bewlay, Bernard Patrick
  • Anderson, Denise Anne
  • Mclean, Nathan David
  • Telfeyan, Eric John
  • Wagenbaugh, Frank

Abstract

A cleaning solution for a turbine engine includes water; a first organic acidic component that comprises citric acid; a second organic acidic component that comprises glycolic acid; isopropylamine sulphonate; alcohol ethoxylate; triethanol amine; and sodium lauriminodipropionate. The cleaning solution has a pH value between about 2.5 and about 7.0.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11D 3/20 - Organic compounds containing oxygen
  • B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
  • C11D 1/72 - Ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols
  • C11D 1/83 - Mixtures of non-ionic with anionic compounds
  • C11D 1/88 - AmpholytesElectroneutral compounds
  • C11D 1/94 - Mixtures with anionic, cationic or non-ionic compounds
  • C11D 3/30 - AminesSubstituted amines
  • C11D 3/34 - Organic compounds containing sulfur
  • C23G 1/02 - Cleaning or pickling metallic material with solutions or molten salts with acid solutions
  • C23G 1/06 - Cleaning or pickling metallic material with solutions or molten salts with acid solutions using inhibitors organic inhibitors
  • C23G 1/08 - Iron or steel
  • F01D 25/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups

53.

COMBUSTOR FOR A TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18980574
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-13
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Zelina, Joseph
  • Birmaher, Shai
  • Pal, Sibtosh
  • Cooper, Clayton S.

Abstract

A combustor for a turbine engine. The combustor includes a fuel injector and a fluid injection system in fluid communication with the combustor. The fuel injector includes a mixer assembly with a pilot mixer and a main mixer. The pilot mixer and the main mixer operate during high power operation of the turbine engine. The fluid injection system injects a fluid into the combustor during high power operation of the turbine engine. The fluid is shut off during low power operation of the turbine engine and during mid-level power operation of the turbine engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/28 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply

54.

FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM AND POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING SAME

      
Application Number 18476893
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-28
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner GE Aviation Systems Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Compton, Russell Mark
  • Williams, Ross Jonathan
  • Bolton, Luke Patrick

Abstract

A fault detection system for detecting an electrical fault in a component includes an optical conductor with a first end and a second end, and configured to optically face the component. A first sensor and a second sensor can be operably coupled to the first end and the second end, respectively. The first sensor and the second sensor are each configured to detect electromagnetic radiation propagating through the optical conductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
  • G01R 31/58 - Testing of lines, cables or conductors
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

55.

METHODS OF FORMING A WEAR STRIP

      
Application Number US2023082975
Publication Number 2025/071645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-07
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mahalingam, Anantharaman
  • Swaminathan, Srinivasan

Abstract

Methods of protecting a surface of a Ni-based alloy component are provided, along with the wear strip utilized and the repaired Ni-based alloy component. The method may include: spraying a plurality of particles to form a wear strip. The plurality of particles includes a mixture of Ni-based superalloy particles and Co-based superalloy particles. The plurality of particles is sprayed at a spray temperature that is less than a melting point of the Ni-based superalloy particles and less than a melting point of the Co-based superalloy particles. The wear strip may be attached onto a surface of the Ni-based alloy component, either during the spraying of the particles (when wear strip formed on the surface of the Ni-based alloy component) or after a standalone wear strip is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 24/04 - Impact or kinetic deposition of particles
  • B22F 10/25 - Direct deposition of metal particles, e.g. direct metal deposition [DMD] or laser engineered net shaping [LENS]
  • B22F 10/50 - Treatment of workpieces or articles during build-up, e.g. treatments applied to fused layers during build-up
  • B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
  • B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
  • C22C 19/03 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on nickel
  • C22C 19/07 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on cobalt
  • C23C 24/08 - Coating starting from inorganic powder by application of heat or pressure and heat
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy

56.

VARIABLE DIAMETER THRUST LINK APPARATUS

      
Application Number US2024048431
Publication Number 2025/072345
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Roehm, Ryan T.
  • Dyson, Robert Eugene
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Yeager, Donald S.
  • Schilling, John C.

Abstract

A thrust link for an aircraft engine includes a forward end coupled to the aircraft engine, the forward end having a first diameter, and an aft end coupled to the aircraft engine or a pylon, the aft end having the first diameter, wherein the thrust link defines a thrust link span that extends from the forward end to the aft end, wherein a second diameter greater than the first diameter is defined between the forward end and the aft end, wherein the second diameter spans a center diameter span that is equivalent to or between 60% and 90% of the thrust link span.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 27/40 - Arrangements for mounting power plants in aircraft

57.

VISCOUS DAMPER APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS TO CONTROL A RESPONSE TO A RESONANT VIBRATION FREQUENCY

      
Application Number 18947865
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Roehm, Ryan T.
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Dyson, Robert Eugene
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Yeager, Donald S.
  • Schilling, John C.

Abstract

Viscous damper apparatus and associated methods to control a response to a resonant vibration frequency are disclosed. An apparatus to support an aircraft engine includes a thrust link including a forward end and an aft end, the forward end of the thrust link coupled to the aircraft engine, and a damper including a piston rod coupled to the aft end of the thrust link, the piston rod including a piston, and a chamber including a fluid, the piston to move within the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 25/04 - Antivibration arrangements
  • F01D 25/28 - Supporting or mounting arrangements, e.g. for turbine casing

58.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICANT EXTRACTION VOLUME RATIO

      
Application Number 18972172
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Ertas, Bugra H.
  • Zhang, Xiaohua
  • Manzoni, Miriam
  • Turi, Flavia
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Miller, Brandon W.

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a gearbox assembly that includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio defined by: A gas turbine engine includes a gearbox assembly that includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio defined by: V G V G ⁢ B · V G A gas turbine engine includes a gearbox assembly that includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio defined by: V G V G ⁢ B · V G is a gutter volume of the gutter and VGB is a gearbox volume. The gas turbine engine includes a lubricant flow control system that includes a variable flow lubricant pump that generates a pump variable flow of lubricant to the gearbox assembly. The gearbox assembly has a variable consumption demand for delivery of lubricant. A lubricant flow controller is configured to generate a pump control command for the variable flow lubricant pump to produce the pump variable flow of lubricant based on the variable consumption demand.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/06 - Arrangement of bearingsLubricating
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems

59.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICANT EXTRACTION VOLUME RATIO

      
Application Number 18972209
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Ertas, Bugra H.
  • Zhang, Xiaohua
  • Manzoni, Miriam
  • Turi, Flavia
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a fan, a combustor positioned in a core air flowpath that generates combustion gases, a steam system that extracts water from the combustion gases and generates steam, and a gearbox assembly. The steam system includes water storage devices that store the water therein. The water storage devices include a first state in which a level of the water increases or is maintained and a second state in which the level of the water decreases as the water flows through the water storage devices. The gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio defined by: A gas turbine engine includes a fan, a combustor positioned in a core air flowpath that generates combustion gases, a steam system that extracts water from the combustion gases and generates steam, and a gearbox assembly. The steam system includes water storage devices that store the water therein. The water storage devices include a first state in which a level of the water increases or is maintained and a second state in which the level of the water decreases as the water flows through the water storage devices. The gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio defined by: V G V G ⁢ B · V G A gas turbine engine includes a fan, a combustor positioned in a core air flowpath that generates combustion gases, a steam system that extracts water from the combustion gases and generates steam, and a gearbox assembly. The steam system includes water storage devices that store the water therein. The water storage devices include a first state in which a level of the water increases or is maintained and a second state in which the level of the water decreases as the water flows through the water storage devices. The gearbox assembly includes a gearbox and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio defined by: V G V G ⁢ B · V G is a gutter volume of the gutter and VGB is a gearbox volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 3/30 - Adding water, steam or other fluids to the combustible ingredients or to the working fluid before discharge from the turbine
  • F02C 7/06 - Arrangement of bearingsLubricating
  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling

60.

GAS TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18976748
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Niergarth, Daniel Alan
  • De Luis, Jorge
  • Turner, Douglas Downey
  • Macrorie, Michael
  • Wilkinson, Keith W.
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Martina, Vincenzo

Abstract

A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ⁢ 0 - 1 ⁢ 1 ; A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ⁢ 0 - 1 ⁢ 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2−0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2−0.306×EGT+77.91; and wherein EGT is greater than 525 degrees Celsius and less than 1250 degrees Celsius.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/06 - Gas-turbine plants providing heated or pressurised working fluid for other apparatus, e.g. without mechanical power output providing compressed gas
  • F02C 7/18 - Cooling of plants characterised by cooling medium the medium being gaseous, e.g. air

61.

REGENERATIVE FUEL HEATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18977350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor Rambo, Jeffrey Douglas

Abstract

Systems and methods for operating systems are provided. For example, a system comprises a heat source for providing a flow of a hot fluid and a fuel flowpath for a flow of a fuel. The fuel flowpath includes a fuel accumulator and a heat exchanger for heat transfer between the hot fluid and fuel. The heat exchanger includes a hot fluid inlet for receipt of the hot fluid at an inlet temperature and a fuel inlet for receipt of the fuel at an inlet temperature. The hot fluid inlet temperature is greater than the fuel inlet temperature such that the fuel is heated through heat transfer with the hot fluid in the heat exchanger. The fuel accumulator accumulates at least a portion of the heated fuel. An exemplary system is selectively operated to heat and circulate the fuel through the fuel flowpath for consumption and/or accumulation in the fuel accumulator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/224 - Heating fuel before feeding to the burner
  • F02C 6/08 - Gas-turbine plants providing heated or pressurised working fluid for other apparatus, e.g. without mechanical power output providing compressed gas the gas being bled from the gas-turbine compressor
  • F02C 7/232 - Fuel valvesDraining valves or systems
  • F02C 9/26 - Control of fuel supply
  • F02C 9/40 - Control of fuel supply specially adapted to the use of a special fuel or a plurality of fuels

62.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LEAK DETECTION AND MITIGATION FOR HYDROGEN FUELED AIRCRAFT

      
Application Number 18472575
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-22
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Minas, Constantinos
  • Tang, Lisa

Abstract

Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods for leak detection and mitigation for hydrogen fueled aircraft are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to determine a hydrogen concentration threshold for a location within an undercowl of an engine of an aircraft, based on an engine condition of the aircraft, determine, based on an output of a hydrogen concentration sensor within the undercowl, a hydrogen concentration at the location, compare the hydrogen concentration to the hydrogen concentration threshold, and conduct a mitigation action in the hydrogen fuel distribution system based on the comparison of the hydrogen concentration and the hydrogen concentration threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 37/32 - Safety measures not otherwise provided for, e.g. preventing explosive conditions
  • B64D 37/30 - Fuel systems for specific fuels
  • G01M 3/16 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means

63.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A TIME-SENSITIVE NETWORK SCHEDULE

      
Application Number 18472583
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-22
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner GE Aviation Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor Bush, Stephen Francis

Abstract

Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to generating a time-sensitive network schedule for a time-sensitive network (TSN). In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a measured value of at least one environmental condition from at least one sensor. The method includes determining an impact of the measured value of the at least one environmental condition on at least one component of the TSN. The method includes programming a switching node based on at least the determined impact. The TSN includes a first end node, a second end node, and the switching node. The switching node is communicatively linked between the first end node and the second end node.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

VEHICLE HAVING A BODY WITH A NOSE SECTION

      
Application Number 18472800
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-22
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Rathay, Nicholas William
  • Natsui, Gregory Alexander

Abstract

A vehicle having a body extending between a nose section and a tail section. The nose section terminating at a tip. The body having a centerline axis extending from the tip. The nose section having an outer wall terminating at the tip. The outer wall including an outer wall centerline axis, an inner surface and an outer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64C 1/38 - Constructions adapted to reduce effects of aerodynamic or other external heating
  • B64C 30/00 - Supersonic type aircraft

65.

METHODS OF ALTERING A SURFACE OF A NI-BASED ALLOY AND RESULTING COMPONENTS

      
Application Number 18529420
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-05
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • Indian Institute Of Technology (India)
Inventor
  • Mahalingam, Anantharaman
  • Swaminathan, Srinivasan
  • B, Alwin
  • Bisht, Aviral
  • M, Kamaraj
  • Bakshi, Srinivasa Rao

Abstract

Method of repairing a Ni-based alloy component are provided, along with the resulting repaired coated component. The method may include: spraying a plurality of particles onto a surface of the Ni-based alloy component to form a coating thereon. The plurality of particles comprises a mixture of Ni-based superalloy particles and Co-based superalloy particles. The particles are sprayed at a spray temperature that is less than a melting point of both the Ni-based superalloy particles and the Co-based superalloy particles. A repaired coated component may include: a Ni-based alloy component having a surface and a coating on the surface of the Ni-based alloy component. The coating comprises a plurality of deformed particles therein, with the plurality of deformed particles comprises 5% by weight to 80% by weight of a Ni-based superalloy and 20% by weight to 95% by weight of a Co-based superalloy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 24/08 - Coating starting from inorganic powder by application of heat or pressure and heat

66.

METHODS OF PROTECTING A SURFACE OF A NI-BASED ALLOY

      
Application Number 18529480
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-05
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Mahalingam, Anantharaman
  • Swaminathan, Srinivasan

Abstract

Methods of protecting a surface of a Ni-based alloy component are provided, along with the wear strip utilized and the repaired Ni-based alloy component. The method may include: spraying a plurality of particles to form a wear strip. The plurality of particles includes a mixture of Ni-based superalloy particles and Co-based superalloy particles. The plurality of particles is sprayed at a spray temperature that is less than a melting point of the Ni-based superalloy particles and less than a melting point of the Co-based superalloy particles. The wear strip may be attached onto a surface of the Ni-based alloy component, either during the spraying of the particles (when wear strip formed on the surface of the Ni-based alloy component) or after a standalone wear strip is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 24/04 - Impact or kinetic deposition of particles
  • C22C 19/05 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on nickel with chromium
  • C22C 19/07 - Alloys based on nickel or cobalt based on cobalt
  • C22F 1/10 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of nickel or cobalt or alloys based thereon

67.

ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18786817
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-29
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Dai, Hang
  • Li, Cong
  • Huh, Kum Kang
  • Xie, Ren

Abstract

A power system is provided. The power system includes: an electric machine comprising a first multiphase winding and a second multiphase winding, the first multiphase winding and the second multiphase winding being electrically opposite in phase with respect to one another; and a power converter system having: first switching elements in electric connection with the first multiphase winding and having a DC side and an AC side; second switching elements in electric connection with the second multiphase winding and having a DC side and an AC side; a plurality of capacitors coupled to the first switching elements on the DC side of the first switching elements and to the second switching elements on the DC side of the second switching elements; and a means for reducing common mode currents on the AC side of the first switching elements and on the AC side of the second switching elements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 27/359 - Arrangements for on-board electric energy production, distribution, recovery or storage using capacitors
  • B64D 27/34 - All-electric aircraft

68.

ELECTRIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18801941
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-13
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • General Electric Deutschland Holding GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Chaudhari, Pushkar Chandrakant
  • Osama, Mohamed

Abstract

A method for operating an electric machine assembly is provided. The electric machine assembly includes an electric machine having a first set of windings and a second set of windings. The method includes: operating the electric machine in a partial phase mode, wherein operating the electric machine in the partial phase mode comprises: powering a first set of windings to provide a net zero current in the first set of windings while maintaining one phase of the first set of windings in a non-conducting condition; and powering a second set of windings to provide a net zero current in the second set of windings while maintaining one phase of the second set of windings in a non-conducting condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 29/028 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load the motor continuing operation despite the fault condition, e.g. eliminating, compensating for or remedying the fault
  • B64D 27/33 - Hybrid electric aircraft
  • F01D 15/10 - Adaptations for driving, or combinations with, electric generators
  • H02P 6/182 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements using back-emf in windings
  • H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load

69.

INSPECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DAMAGE MEASUREMENT

      
Application Number 18372592
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • OLIVER CRISPIN ROBOTICS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Dixon, Walter V.
  • Miller, James Vradenburg
  • Graham, Andrew Crispin
  • Eriksen, Michael Edward

Abstract

A system may include a sensor comprising a sensor configured to capture data from a part of an engine. The system being configured to form a three-dimensional (3D) surface model of the part of the engine based on signals received from the sensor system, determine a nonplanar reference surface based on the 3D surface model of the part, and measure a characteristic of a damaged portion of the part of the engine based on the 3D surface model and the nonplanar reference surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics

70.

VARIABLE DIAMETER THRUST LINK APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18947789
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Roehm, Ryan T.
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Dyson, Robert Eugene
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Yeager, Donald S.
  • Schilling, John C.

Abstract

Variable diameter thrust link apparatus are disclosed. A thrust link for an aircraft engine includes a forward end coupled to the aircraft engine, the forward end having a first diameter, and an aft end coupled to the aircraft engine or a pylon, the aft end having the first diameter, wherein the thrust link defines a thrust link span that extends from the forward end to the aft end, wherein a second diameter greater than the first diameter is defined between the forward end and the aft end, wherein the second diameter spans a center diameter span that is equivalent to or between 60% and 90% of the thrust link span.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

FLUID-FILLED THRUST LINK APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

      
Application Number 18947832
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Roehm, Ryan T.
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Dyson, Robert Eugene
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Yeager, Donald S.
  • Schilling, John C.

Abstract

Fluid-filled thrust link apparatus and associated method are disclosed. A thrust link for an aircraft engine includes a first wall having a forward portion and an aft portion at opposite ends of the thrust link, the forward portion coupled to the aircraft engine, the aft portion coupled to the aircraft engine, a pylon, or an aircraft associated with the aircraft engine, and a second wall within an interior area surrounded by the first wall, the second wall spaced apart from the first wall, a space between the first wall and the second wall defining a channel within the interior area, the channel including a fluid, the fluid pressurized based on a damping ratio to withstand a resonant vibration frequency generated by the aircraft engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 25/04 - Antivibration arrangements
  • F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systemsFluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass

72.

SHROUD HANGER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18971470
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Schilling, Jan Christopher
  • Breslin, Andrew John
  • Heitman, Bryce Loring

Abstract

A shroud hanger assembly is provided for hangers and shrouds defining dimensionally incompatible components such as those which are press or frictionally fit to engage one another. The shroud hanger assembly includes a multi-piece hanger and a shroud that is pinned to the hanger assembly by at least one axially extending pin and which locates the shroud relative to the hanger to control motion in one or both of circumferential (tangential) and radial directions relative to the engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 25/24 - CasingsCasing parts, e.g. diaphragms, casing fastenings
  • F01D 9/04 - NozzlesNozzle boxesStator bladesGuide conduits forming ring or sector
  • F01D 11/12 - Preventing or minimising internal leakage of working fluid, e.g. between stages for sealing space between rotor blade tips and stator using a rubstrip, e.g. erodible, deformable or resiliently biased part

73.

GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICANT EXTRACTION VOLUME RATIO

      
Application Number 18972185
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Ertas, Bugra H.
  • Zhang, Xiaohua
  • Manzoni, Miriam
  • Turi, Flavia
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Miller, Brandon W.

Abstract

A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox having a gear assembly and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio is defined by A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox having a gear assembly and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio is defined by V G V GB . A gearbox assembly includes a gearbox having a gear assembly and a gutter for collecting a gearbox lubricant scavenge flow from the gearbox. The gutter is characterized by a lubricant extraction volume ratio between 0.01 and 0.3, inclusive of the endpoints. The lubricant extraction volume ratio is defined by V G V GB . VG is a gutter volume of the gutter and VGB is a gearbox volume. A gas turbine engine includes the gearbox assembly and a lubrication system. The lubrication system includes a sump that is a primary reservoir having a first lubricant level and a secondary reservoir in the gearbox assembly. The secondary reservoir has a second lubricant level. The lubrication system fills the secondary reservoir with a lubricant between the first lubricant level and the second lubricant level. The gear assembly collects the lubricant in the secondary reservoir to supply the lubricant to the gear assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F01D 15/12 - Combinations with mechanical gearing
  • F01D 25/20 - Lubricating arrangements using lubrication pumps

74.

REVERSE FLOW GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING ELECTRIC MACHINE

      
Application Number 18973680
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-09
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • General Electric Company Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Pazinski, Adam Tomasz

Abstract

An aircraft engine assembly includes a gas turbine engine having an intake channel configured to receive an incoming flow of air and thereby form an intake flow of air, the intake channel configured to turn the received incoming flow of air from an incoming flow direction to a first axial direction of the gas turbine engine, the incoming flow direction reverse of the first axial direction, and an electric machine coupled with the low pressure shaft and located at the aft end of the gas turbine engine proximate the intake channel, the electric machine in heat exchange communication with the intake flow of air such that the electric machine transfers heat to the incoming flow of air within the intake channel when the electric machine is operated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/18 - Cooling of plants characterised by cooling medium the medium being gaseous, e.g. air
  • F01D 17/12 - Final actuators arranged in stator parts
  • F02C 7/04 - Air intakes for gas-turbine plants or jet-propulsion plants

75.

REPAIR OF A SILICON-BASED BONDCOAT

      
Application Number 18976946
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-11
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor Wan, Julin

Abstract

Methods are provided for repairing a defect on a silicon-containing substrate. The method may include applying a powder mixture into the defect of an existing coating on a surface of the silicon-containing substrate, wherein the powder mixture comprises silicon and germanium at a Ge mole fraction of 0.01 to 0.3; and heat treating the powder mixture within the defect at a sintering temperature that is 1150° C. to 1400° C. to form a repaired bondcoat within the defect. Repaired components are also provided that include a repaired bondcoat formed within the defect on the silicon-containing substrate, wherein the repaired bondcoat comprises a silicon-germanium phase comprising a Ge mole fraction of germanium of 0.01 to 0.3 and a Si mole fraction of silicon of 0.7 to 0.99.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
  • C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
  • C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
  • C04B 41/52 - Multiple coating or impregnating
  • C04B 41/87 - Ceramics
  • C04B 41/89 - Coating or impregnating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings having different compositions

76.

System and method for neuroactivity detection in infants

      
Application Number 18047124
Grant Number 12257044
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-17
First Publication Date 2025-03-25
Grant Date 2025-03-25
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Davis, Cynthia Elizabeth Landberg
  • Zhao, Guangliang
  • Kao, Tzu-Jen
  • Obi, Aghogho
  • Stoffel, Nancy Cecelia

Abstract

A neuroactivity monitoring system includes a camera configured to acquire image data of a patient positioned on the patient support and a monitoring device in communication with the camera. The monitoring device uses the acquired image data of the camera to identify and track patient landmarks, such as facial and/or posture landmarks, and, based on the tracked movement, characterize patient neuroactivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
  • G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
  • G06V 40/16 - Human faces, e.g. facial parts, sketches or expressions
  • G06V 40/20 - Movements or behaviour, e.g. gesture recognition
  • H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

77.

RADIATION HARDENED SEMICONDCUTOR POWER DEVICE

      
Application Number 18470120
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-19
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner GE Aviation Systems LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hitchcock, Collin William
  • Jacob, Biju

Abstract

A radiation hardened semiconductor device including a heavily doped substrate of a semiconductor device, a drift layer having a substantially uniform doping concentration and a thickness is provided. The doping concentration and the thickness of the drift layer are such that when the semiconductor device is operating at a maximum voltage rating, an electrical field profile in the drift layer extends less than 80% of the thickness of the drift layer, providing the radiation hardened nature of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate
  • H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device

78.

SPIRAL WOUND BIPOLAR ELECTRODIALYSIS CELL

      
Application Number 18963380
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-27
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner Vetco Gray Scandinavia AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Xia, Zijun
  • Zhang, Chengqian
  • Rong, Wujun
  • Zheng, Yongchang
  • Batchelder, Bruce
  • Barber, John H.
  • Cao, Lei
  • Wang, Hua
  • Stachera, David Michael
  • Yan, Bo

Abstract

An electrodialysis cell includes a housing defining an internal chamber, a core positioned within the internal chamber, a first electrode positioned in the internal chamber adjacent the housing, a second electrode coupled to the core and spaced from the first electrode, and a membrane assembly positioned between the first and second electrodes in a spiral wound configuration. The housing includes an inlet end for receiving a feed fluid and an outlet end in fluid communication with the inlet end. The membrane assembly includes a plurality of ion exchange membranes spaced from each other to define a plurality of fluid channels between the inlet and outlet ends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 61/44 - Ion-selective electrodialysis
  • B01D 63/10 - Spiral-wound membrane modules
  • C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
  • C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination

79.

TURBINE ENGINE INCLUDING A GAS PATH COMPONENT HAVING A HYDROPHOBIC COATING

      
Application Number 18468189
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-15
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor Sibbach, Arthur W.

Abstract

A turbine engine for an aircraft. The turbine engine includes a core turbine engine and a steam system. The steam system extracts water from combustion gases, vaporizes the water to generate steam, and injects the steam into a core air flow path of the core engine to add mass flow to core air. A core hot gas path component may be fluidly connected to a hot gas path that routes combustion gasses from the combustor. The core turbine engine may also include a turbine fluidly connected to the hot gas path to receive the combustion gases. The turbine may include a turbine airfoil. Each of the core hot gas path component and the turbine airfoil includes a combustion-gas-facing surface facing the hot gas path. A hydrophobic coating is formed on the combustion-gas-facing surface, reducing wetting of water vapor within the combustion gases on the core hot gas path component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion
  • F01D 9/04 - NozzlesNozzle boxesStator bladesGuide conduits forming ring or sector
  • F01D 25/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, other groups
  • F02C 3/30 - Adding water, steam or other fluids to the combustible ingredients or to the working fluid before discharge from the turbine

80.

GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND FUEL NOZZLE THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18469174
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-18
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner
  • GE Marmara Technology Center Muhendislik Hizmetleri Ltd (Turkey)
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Ataman, Volkan
  • Yasar, Fatih
  • Deniz, Emrah
  • Bucaro, Michael T.

Abstract

A gas turbine engine comprising a combustion section enshrouded by a casing having at least one through passage, the combustion section comprising a dome wall and a liner at least partially defining a combustion chamber; a fuel nozzle connected to the dome wall and having a nozzle tube; and a coupling securing the fuel nozzle with casing and disposed at least partially in the at least one through passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/28 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
  • F02C 7/22 - Fuel supply systems
  • F23R 3/00 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel

81.

GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND FUEL NOZZLE THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18469187
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-18
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner
  • GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
  • GE Marmara Technology Center Muhendislik Hizmetleri Ltd (Turkey)
  • GE Aerospace Poland sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Inventor
  • Deniz, Emrah
  • Yasar, Fatih
  • Mikolajczyk, Katarzyna Anna
  • Bucaro, Michael T.
  • Kacar, Ahmet
  • Wang, Anquan
  • Li, Hejie
  • Gonyou, Craig Alan
  • Brady, Aaron C.

Abstract

A gas turbine engine comprises a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section in a serial flow arrangement and enshrouded by a casing, the combustion section comprising: an annular combustion chamber defined by at least a dome wall and an annular liner; a plurality of combustor cups circumferentially arranged on the dome wall; a fuel supply connected to the casing; and a fuel nozzle passing through the casing and having a nozzle tube and a distribution manifold fluidly coupling the nozzle tube to at least two combustor cups of the plurality of combustor cups; wherein the fuel nozzle is fixed to the at least two combustor cups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F23R 3/28 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
  • F02C 7/232 - Fuel valvesDraining valves or systems
  • F23R 3/00 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel

82.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTION BINDER JET DISTORTION AND VARIABILITY USING MACHINE LEARNING

      
Application Number 18784327
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Atkinson, Steven Donald
  • Tsilifis, Panagiotis
  • Barua, Ananda
  • Bromberg, Vadim

Abstract

A method for predicting distortion of a part during sintering in an additive process includes receiving a computerized representation of a complex geometric part, discretizing the computerized representation of the complex geometric part into a plurality of elements, processing the plurality of elements of the computerized representation of the complex geometric part with a machine-learning model configured to predict a distorted geometry of the complex geometric part in response to a sintering process, wherein the machine-learning model is trained to predict distortion of a set of primitive geometric coupons represented by image data fed into the machine-learning model during training, the set of primitive geometric coupons having fewer geometries than the complex geometric part, the complex geometric part comprises a plurality of geometries corresponding to geometries associated with the set of primitive geometric coupons, and generating a computerized representation of the predicted distorted geometry of the complex geometric part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/4099 - Surface or curve machining, making 3D objects, e.g. desktop manufacturing

83.

RECOAT ASSEMBLIES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18959773
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-26
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Bromberg, Vadim
  • Sterle, John
  • Smolenski, Joseph Lucian
  • Bonilla, Carlos H.
  • Griffith, Tyler Andrew
  • Fulton, Victor
  • Butler, Robert

Abstract

A method for forming an object includes moving a recoat assembly over a build material, where the recoat assembly includes a first roller and a second roller that is spaced apart from the first roller, moving the second roller above the first roller in a vertical direction, rotating the first roller of the recoat assembly in a counter-rotation direction, such that a bottom of the first roller moves in a coating direction, contacting the build material with the first roller of the recoat assembly, thereby fluidizing at least a portion of the build material, while the second roller is spaced apart from the build material in the vertical direction, and moving the fluidized build material with the first roller, thereby depositing a second layer of the build material over an initial layer of build material positioned in a build area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
  • B22F 10/14 - Formation of a green body by jetting of binder onto a bed of metal powder
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 12/00 - Apparatus or devices specially adapted for additive manufacturingAuxiliary means for additive manufacturingCombinations of additive manufacturing apparatus or devices with other processing apparatus or devices
  • B22F 12/52 - Hoppers
  • B22F 12/63 - Rollers
  • B22F 12/90 - Means for process control, e.g. cameras or sensors
  • B29C 64/218 - Rollers
  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B30B 9/30 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for balingCompression boxes therefor
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

84.

CLEANING SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

      
Application Number 18961801
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-27
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • Unison Industries, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lewis, James Patrick
  • Deleon, Johnny
  • Sechrist, Brian Paul
  • Thompson, Mary Kathryn
  • Barnhill, Christopher David
  • Dubelman, Meredith Elissa

Abstract

A cleaning system for an additively manufactured component includes a tank storing a cleaning fluid. A fluid circuit is operably coupled with the tank. A pump is coupled with the fluid circuit. A manifold is configured to receive fluid from the fluid circuit through the pump. At least one of a coupler defined by the manifold or a hose is coupled with the manifold. The at least one of the coupler defined by the manifold or the hose is further configured to couple with said additively manufactured component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/35 - Cleaning
  • B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
  • B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
  • B08B 3/12 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
  • B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
  • B08B 5/04 - Cleaning by suction, with or without auxiliary action
  • B08B 9/023 - Cleaning the external surfaces
  • B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
  • B22F 10/68 - Cleaning or washing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing

85.

AIRCRAFT WITH A FUSELAGE ACCOMMODATING AN UNDUCTED TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18966208
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-03
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Blodgett, Keith Edward James
  • Bowden, William J.
  • Geertsema, Egbert

Abstract

An aircraft comprising a fuselage and an unducted turbine engine. The fuselage having a divot with an upstream edge and a downstream edge. The divot is defined by a straight reference line having a length (L) and a maximum depth (h) relative to the straight reference line. The unducted turbine engine having an engine core, a nacelle, and a set of blades. A first flow ratio (FR1) is equal to: An aircraft comprising a fuselage and an unducted turbine engine. The fuselage having a divot with an upstream edge and a downstream edge. The divot is defined by a straight reference line having a length (L) and a maximum depth (h) relative to the straight reference line. The unducted turbine engine having an engine core, a nacelle, and a set of blades. A first flow ratio (FR1) is equal to: h L .

IPC Classes  ?

  • B64D 27/14 - Aircraft characterised by the type or position of power plants of gas-turbine type within, or attached to, fuselages
  • B64C 1/26 - Attaching the wing or tail units or stabilising surfaces
  • B64D 27/40 - Arrangements for mounting power plants in aircraft
  • B64D 29/06 - Attaching of nacelles, fairings, or cowlings
  • B64D 35/02 - Transmitting power from power plants to propellers or rotorsArrangements of transmissions specially adapted for specific power plants

86.

TURBINE ENGINE WITH A BLADE HAVING WOVEN CORE AND TOUGHENED REGION

      
Application Number 18966717
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-03
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Kray, Nicholas Joseph
  • Gemeinhardt, Gregory Carl

Abstract

A turbine engine comprising a compressor section, combustor section, and turbine section in serial flow arrangement, and defining an engine longitudinal axis. The turbine engine includes an airfoil with an outer wall having a pressure side and a suction side, extending between a root and a tip in a span-wise direction, and extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge in a chord-wise direction. The airfoil includes a woven core, a first bonding layer including a toughened region, and a laminate skin provided exterior of the first bonding layer and bonded to the woven core by the first bonding layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 5/28 - Selecting particular materialsMeasures against erosion or corrosion

87.

Turbine engine including a gas path component having a hydrophobic coating

      
Application Number 18468198
Grant Number 12253023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
First Publication Date 2025-03-18
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Kumar, Rajesh
  • Rambo, Jeffrey D.

Abstract

A turbine engine for an aircraft. The turbine engine includes a combustor and a steam system. Fuel and steam are injected into the combustor to mix with compressed air to generate a fuel and air mixture. The fuel and air mixture is combusted in the combustor to generate combustion gases. The steam system is fluidly coupled to the combustor as the steam source to provide steam to the combustor. The steam system includes a hot gas path and a steam hot gas path component. The hot gas path is fluidly coupled to the combustor to receive the combustion gases and to route the combustion gases through the steam system. The steam hot gas path component includes a wall having a combustion-gas-facing surface facing the hot gas path and a hydrophobic coating formed on the combustion-gas-facing surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 3/06 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid having a turbine driving a compressor the compressor comprising only axial stages
  • F02C 3/30 - Adding water, steam or other fluids to the combustible ingredients or to the working fluid before discharge from the turbine

88.

De-ice system and apparatus for turbine engines

      
Application Number 18588257
Grant Number 12253025
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-27
First Publication Date 2025-03-18
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor Rambo, Jeffrey Douglas

Abstract

A turbine engine includes a turbomachine having a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section in serial flow order and together defining a working gas flow path; a thermal system operable with the turbomachine; a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the thermal system; and a plurality of elongated delivery devices in fluid communication with the compressor section of the turbomachine. The plurality of elongated delivery devices are configured to deliver a fluid from the compressor section to a surface of the heat exchanger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/047 - Heating to prevent icing
  • B64D 15/00 - De-icing or preventing icing on exterior surfaces of aircraft
  • F02C 3/30 - Adding water, steam or other fluids to the combustible ingredients or to the working fluid before discharge from the turbine
  • F02C 6/18 - Plural gas-turbine plantsCombinations of gas-turbine plants with other apparatusAdaptations of gas-turbine plants for special use using the waste heat of gas-turbine plants outside the plants themselves, e.g. gas-turbine power heat plants
  • F02C 7/143 - Cooling of plants of fluids in the plant of working fluid before or between the compressor stages
  • F02C 7/18 - Cooling of plants characterised by cooling medium the medium being gaseous, e.g. air
  • F02K 3/10 - Plants including a gas turbine driving a compressor or a ducted fan with supplementary heating of the working fluidControl thereof by after-burners

89.

PROBABILISTIC FATIGUE AND BLEND LIMIT ASSESSMENT AND VISUALIZATION METHODS FOR AIRFOILS

      
Document Number 03253857
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-21
Open to Public Date 2025-03-17
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Yoon Seok
  • Chakrabarti, Suryarghya
  • Wang, Liping
  • Turner, Kevin
  • Washburn, Douglas L.
  • Blair, Andrew J.

Abstract

A method of analyzing a blended airfoil that includes generating a plurality of simulated blended airfoil designs each including one of a plurality of blend geometries, training surrogate models representing the plurality of simulated blended airfoil designs based on natural frequency, modal force, and Goodman scale factors, determining a likelihood of operation failure of each of the plurality of blended airfoil designs in response to one or more vibratory modes, determining which of the plurality of simulated blended airfoil designs violate at least one aeromechanical constraint and generating, a blend parameter visualization including a blend design space, where the blend design space includes one or more restricted regions indicating blended airfoil designs where at least one aeromechanical constraint is violates and one or more permitted regions indicating blended airfoil designs where no aeromechanical constraints are violated.

90.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING SOLID STATE OPTICAL DEFLECTORS

      
Application Number 18958050
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-25
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Zimmermann, Maik
  • Bechmann, Florian
  • Zeulner, Fabian

Abstract

An additive manufacturing apparatus comprises a laser beam source emitting a laser beam, a build platform, a powder source depositing a layer of powder onto the build platform, and a scanning assembly disposed along an optical path between the laser beam source and the build platform. The scanning assembly comprises at least one solid state optical deflector that modifies at least one of a size or an impingement location of the laser beam on the layer of powder at a scanning position of the laser beam. The at least one solid state optical deflector may be used to heat treat the layer of powder either before or after the powder is melted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/273 - Arrangements for irradiation using laser beamsArrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB] pulsedArrangements for irradiation using laser beamsArrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB] frequency modulated
  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
  • B29C 64/245 - Platforms or substrates
  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor

91.

TURBINE ENGINE HAVING A BLEED SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18463793
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-08
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Hank, Andrew J.
  • Hunter, Scott D.
  • Whitener, Geoffrey
  • Pezzi, Paul
  • Clements, Jeffrey D.

Abstract

A turbine engine includes a high-pressure (HP) compressor and a bleed system. The HP compressor includes an HP compressor flowpath and a plurality of stages of HP compressor rotor blades and HP compressor stator vanes. The bleed system includes a plurality of bleed flowpaths including at least three bleed flowpaths in fluid communication with the HP compressor flowpath. The plurality of bleed flowpaths direct compressed air from the HP compressor flowpath. At least two of the bleed flowpaths are at successive stages of the plurality of stages.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/08 - Gas-turbine plants providing heated or pressurised working fluid for other apparatus, e.g. without mechanical power output providing compressed gas the gas being bled from the gas-turbine compressor
  • F02C 3/06 - Gas-turbine plants characterised by the use of combustion products as the working fluid having a turbine driving a compressor the compressor comprising only axial stages

92.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND REDUCING TORQUE IN A TURBINE ENGINE

      
Application Number 18671084
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-22
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner
  • General Electric Company (USA)
  • GE Avio S.r.l. (Italy)
Inventor
  • Miller, Brandon Wayne
  • Hudecki, Andrew
  • Graziano, Kevin Richard
  • Sibbach, Arthur William
  • Khalid, Inenhe Mohammed
  • Piazza, Andrea
  • Cafaro, Stefan Joseph

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a fan section having a fan rotatable with a fan shaft, a turbomachinery section having a turbine and a turbomachine shaft rotatable with the turbine, a power gearbox mechanically coupled to the fan shaft and the turbomachine shaft such that the fan shaft is rotatable by the turbomachine shaft across the power gearbox, a grounded structure coupled to and supporting the power gearbox, and a torque monitoring system. The torque monitoring system includes a gearbox sensor. The gearbox sensor is coupled to the grounded structure and the torque monitoring system configured to determine a torque across the power gearbox using the gearbox sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 9/58 - Control of fuel supply conjointly with another control of the plant with power transmission control with control of a variable-pitch propeller
  • F02C 7/36 - Power transmission between the different shafts of the gas-turbine plant, or between the gas-turbine plant and the power user

93.

TURBINE ENGINE INCLUDING A FUEL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18463774
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-08
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Dziech, Aaron M.
  • Schimmels, Scott Alan
  • Miller, Brandon W.

Abstract

A turbine engine for an aircraft. The turbine engine includes a combustor fluidly coupled to a fuel delivery assembly to receive fuel from the fuel delivery assembly. The fuel is injected into the combustor and combusted in the combustor to generate combustion gases. A condenser is located downstream of the combustor to receive the combustion gases and to condense water. A fuel heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the condenser by at least one heat transfer loop to receive heat from the condenser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/141 - Cooling of plants of fluids in the plant of working fluid
  • F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
  • F02C 7/16 - Cooling of plants characterised by cooling medium

94.

TURBINE ENGINE INCLUDING A STEAM SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18463782
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-08
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Sibbach, Arthur W.
  • Dziech, Aaron M.
  • Schimmels, Scott Alan
  • Rachedi, Robert R.
  • Rambo, Jeffrey D.
  • Miller, Brandon W.

Abstract

A turbine engine for an aircraft. The turbine engine includes a combustor fluidly coupled to a fuel delivery assembly to receive fuel from the fuel delivery assembly. The fuel is injected into the combustor and combusted in the combustor to generate combustion gases. A condenser is located downstream of a turbine to receive the combustion gases and to condense water. The fuel heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the condenser to receive heat from the water condensed by the condenser. The fuel heat exchanger is located in the fuel delivery assembly to receive the fuel and to transfer the heat received from the water to the fuel. The boiler is located downstream of the fuel heat exchanger. The boiler receives the water and is fluidly connected to the combustor to receive the combustion gases and to boil the water to generate steam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 6/18 - Plural gas-turbine plantsCombinations of gas-turbine plants with other apparatusAdaptations of gas-turbine plants for special use using the waste heat of gas-turbine plants outside the plants themselves, e.g. gas-turbine power heat plants
  • B64D 27/10 - Aircraft characterised by the type or position of power plants of gas-turbine type
  • F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle

95.

Method of operating a turbine engine having a bleed system

      
Application Number 18463800
Grant Number 12276229
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-08
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Grant Date 2025-04-15
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Miller, Brandon W.
  • Whitener, Geoffrey
  • Clements, Jeffrey D.
  • Marrinan, Patrick
  • Hank, Andrew J.

Abstract

A method of operating a turbine engine. The turbine engine includes a high-pressure compressor including a high-pressure compressor flowpath and a plurality of stages, and a bleed system. The bleed system includes a plurality of bleed flowpaths including a first bleed flowpath from one stage of the plurality of stages and a second bleed flowpath from another stage of the plurality of stages. The method includes directing compressed air through the high-pressure compressor flowpath, directing a first portion of the compressed air through the first bleed flowpath, the first portion of the compressed air having a first mass flow, directing a second portion of the compressed air through the second bleed flowpath, determining an altitude of the turbine engine, and changing the first mass flow of the first portion of the compressed air through the first bleed flowpath based on the altitude of the turbine engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 9/18 - Control of working fluid flow by bleeding, by-passing or acting on variable working fluid interconnections between turbines or compressors or their stages

96.

TURBINE ENGINE HAVING A VARIABLE PITCH AIRFOIL ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18492837
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-24
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
  • Yadav, Abhijeet Jayshingrao
  • Jain, Nitesh
  • Kray, Nicholas Joseph

Abstract

A turbine engine comprising a fan section, a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section in serial flow arrangement and defining a stator portion and a rotor portion, which rotates about an engine centerline. The rotor portion comprising a variable pitch airfoil assembly. The variable pitch airfoil assembly having an airfoil and a balancing insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01D 17/16 - Final actuators arranged in stator parts varying effective cross-sectional area of nozzles or guide conduits by means of nozzle vanes

97.

MACHINE LEARNING MODEL TRAINING CORPUS APPARATUS AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18956574
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-22
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
Inventor
  • Miller, James Vradenburg
  • Dixon, Walter V.
  • Shah, Nihaar

Abstract

A control circuit accesses three-dimensional image information for a given three-dimensional object. The control circuit accesses a selection corresponding to a feature of the three-dimensional object, and then automatically generates a plurality of synthetic images of the three-dimensional object as a function of the three-dimensional and the selection of the aforementioned feature. By one approach, these synthetic images include supplemental visual emphasis corresponding to the aforementioned feature. The generated plurality of synthetic images can then be used as a training corpus when training a machine learning model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06T 15/10 - Geometric effects

98.

ON-CABLE PRESSURE BARRIER DEVICE, MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SAID DEVICE AND MOTO-COMPRESSOR LINE COMPRISING SAID DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2024025265
Publication Number 2025/051391
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-05
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner THERMODYN (France)
Inventor Guillemin, Sylvain

Abstract

On-cable pressure barrier device (6) fitted on a cable comprising an insulating sheath (3 d) around a plurality of wires (3 e) individually insulated, a part of said cable within the on-cable pressure barrier device is stripped of all insulation in order to expose the conducting core (6d1,6d2) of each wire -(6c1,6c2) of the plurality of wires, the on-cable pressure barrier device (6) comprising a resin part (6f) extending over, a first part (6d1) of the exposed conducting core of each wire connected to a first part (3c1) of the cable through a first part (6d1) of said wire, a second part (6d2) of the exposed conducting core of each wire connected to a second part (3c2) of the cable through a second part (6c2) of said wire extends outside said resin part (6f), the exposed conducting core of each wire and the resin part (6f) being able to stop the diffusion of gas incoming from the first part of the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
  • H02G 15/013 - Sealing means for cable inlets
  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

99.

GE

      
Application Number 238540400
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-12
Owner General Electric Company (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 26 - Small items for dressmaking; artifical flowers; false hair
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment

Goods & Services

(1) Outdoor lighted Christmas-themed ornaments [not Christmas tree decorations]; string lights for festive decoration; electric holiday lights; LED and HID lighting fixtures; LED luminaires; electric lights for Christmas trees. (2) Pre-lit artificial Christmas garlands, pre-lit artificial Christmas wreaths (3) Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees; artificial Christmas trees; decorations for Christmas trees; artificial snow for Christmas trees; bells for Christmas trees; candle holders for Christmas trees; ornaments for Christmas trees, except illumination articles and confectionery; pre-lit Christmas tree decorations.

100.

GE HEALTHCARE

      
Application Number 019154314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Computer software for collecting and analyzing data in the field of healthcare; hardware, computer software and firmware for automating control of medical equipment; software for information management, data collection and data analysis in the fields of asset optimization, machine diagnostics, and optimization of healthcare and hospital processes; computer hardware and software for medical imaging and for analysis of data gathered from a medical diagnostic apparatus to enhance clinical decision making; computer hardware and software for use with medical patient monitoring equipment, for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; computer software for analyzing medical diagnostic information; computer software for controlling and managing patient medical information; computer software for electrical signaling in a patient to diagnose and/or treat medical conditions; computer software for automating and analyzing the administrative, financial, billing, and clinical records of healthcare organizations, providing healthcare regulatory compliance information, for capturing, distributing, managing and viewing electronic documents, for electronic data interchange (EDI) of healthcare transaction information, and for managing workflow in the delivery of healthcare; Computer software used to capture, store, track, report and monitor radiation levels delivered by medical devices and instruments. Medical imaging apparatus for screening and diagnostic use and for use in planning intervention and surgery; medical devices, namely, bone densitometer machines; patient monitoring equipment, namely patient monitors for monitoring patient physiological data; fetal and neonatal monitoring systems comprised of instruments for monitoring and measuring fetal and human body reactions; medical equipment namely wireless patient monitoring platform and wearable sensors for gathering data from patients to be viewed remotely on monitors and mobile devices, namely, smart phones and tablets; medical ventilators; anesthesia machines for use in patient care; electrocardiographs; apparatus for monitoring and recording electrocardiographic data from patients; incubators for babies; warming device for stabilizing infant body temperature for medical purposes; phototherapeutic apparatus for medical purposes for infant care; replacement parts for medical diagnostic and medical imaging equipment. Software as a service SaaS services featuring software for data collection and data analytics, for use in the field of healthcare; software as a service SaaS services featuring software for use in asset optimization, machine diagnostics, and optimization of healthcare processes; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; remote diagnosis of medical and clinical equipment for determining the need for repair; providing technical consulting services to start-ups in the field of Healthcare IT and development of software applications for use in the medical field; providing real time monitoring of networked medical and Internet of Things (IOT) devices installed in a hospital or other healthcare facilities for detecting unauthorized access or data breach.
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