Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – Bearing – seal – or liner between runner portion and static part – Between axial flow runner and vane or vane diaphragm structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Look, Edward (Department: 3745)
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
Bearing, seal, or liner between runner portion and static part
Between axial flow runner and vane or vane diaphragm structure
C415S170100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07967559
ABSTRACT:
A stator-rotor assembly which includes at least one interface region between the stator and rotor is described. At least one stator or rotor surface in the interface region includes a pattern of inverted turbulators. The inverted turbulators restrict gas flow through a gap between the stator and the rotor. Various turbomachines which can contain such a stator-rotor assembly are also described. The disclosure also discusses methods to restrict gas flow through gaps in a stator-rotor assembly utilizing the inverted turbulators.
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Agosti Ann M.
General Electric Company
Look Edward
Prager Jesse
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