Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – Bearing – seal – or liner between runner portion and static part – Between blade edge and static part
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Nguyen, Ninh H (Department: 3745)
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
Bearing, seal, or liner between runner portion and static part
Between blade edge and static part
C415S173400, C415S174400, C415S220000, C416S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07972109
ABSTRACT:
A method for fabricating a fan assembly is provided, wherein the method includes providing a rotor having a plurality of rotor blades. At least one rotor blade is fabricated from a frangible material. The method also includes coupling a casing substantially circumferentially about the rotor, and positioning the casing a distance from the plurality of rotor blades. The distance is selected to facilitate increasing an amount of initial resistance created between the casing and the plurality of rotor blades after a bladeout.
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Crall David William
Farson Max
Kray Nicholas Joseph
Mollmann Daniel Edward
Worthoff Frank
Andes Esq. William Scott
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
General Electric Company
Nguyen Ninh H
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