Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – Bearing – seal – or liner between runner portion and static part – Between blade edge and static part
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
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
C415S139000, C415S209300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07114920
ABSTRACT:
Random air flow leakage between a shroud assembly and a stator vane assembly into the gas path of a gas turbine engine due to manufacturing tolerance stack-up is reduced by providing notches to inhibit interference caused by misalignment and/or mismatch of adjacent segments.
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Nguyen Ninh H.
Ogilvy Renault LLP
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
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