Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – Including thermal expansion joint – Resilient
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-16
2009-12-01
Edgar, Richard (Department: 3745)
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
Including thermal expansion joint
Resilient
C415S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07625174
ABSTRACT:
A method for assembling a gas turbine engine is provided. The method comprises coupling a first turbine nozzle within the engine, coupling a second turbine nozzle circumferentially adjacent the first turbine nozzle such that a gap is defined between the first and second turbine nozzles and providing at least one spline seal including a substantially planar body. The method also comprises forming at least one catch to extend outward from the body portion of the at least one spline seal, and inserting the at least one spline seal into a slot defined in at least one of the first and second turbine nozzles to facilitate reducing leakage through said gap, such that a portion of the at least one spline seal is received within a recess defined within the turbine nozzle slot to facilitate retaining the at least one spline seal within the turbine nozzle slot.
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Drerup Vincent Marion
Hansel Harold Ray
Lee Ching-Pang
Andes Esq. William Scott
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Edgar Richard
General Electric Company
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