This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation. Active years: 2016.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2016
Title: Andrew P. Wheeler: Aerofoil Innovation
Introduction
Andrew P. Wheeler is an inventor based in Maidenhead, Great Britain. His patent work includes an aerofoil design intended for rotating blade rows operating within a casing. He is associated with Rolls-Royce Corporation.
Latest Patents
Wheeler is credited with 1 patent, titled “Aerofoil structure.” The invention concerns an aerofoil for a rotating blade row in a casing. It features a shaped area on the blade tip, including a convergent portion oriented to reduce the gap between the tip and casing from the pressure side toward the suction side. This design addresses the clearance between the blade tip and casing.
Career Highlights
Wheeler’s listed patent reflects work on aerofoil geometry and blade-tip design for rotating machinery. His association with Rolls-Royce Corporation connects his invention to the company’s engineering activities.
Collaborations
The listed coworkers associated with Wheeler are Nicholas Robert Atkins and Li He. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or the nature of their collaboration.
Conclusion
Andrew P. Wheeler’s patent on a shaped aerofoil tip presents a focused engineering approach to managing blade-tip clearance in a casing.
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