This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation. Active years: 2021-2022.
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Years Active: 2021-2022
Title: Conor Hickey: Innovator in Aerospace Engineering
Introduction
Conor Hickey is a prominent inventor based in Bristol, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering, particularly in the development of advanced turbofan engines. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Hickey is recognized for his innovative designs that enhance aircraft performance.
Latest Patents
One of Hickey's latest patents is for a supersonic aircraft turbofan. This turbofan engine features an engine core that includes a compressor, combustor, and turbine arranged in flow series. It also incorporates a fan located upstream of the engine core, which has a supersonic intake designed to slow down incoming air to subsonic velocities. The engine is equipped with a bypass duct surrounding the engine core, allowing the fan to generate both core airflow and bypass airflow. Additionally, it includes a mixer for combining exhaust gas flow from the engine core with bypass airflow, and a thrust nozzle with a variable area throat for discharging mixed flows. The engine's controller manages thrust production across various flight operations, including subsonic take-off and climb.
Another notable patent is an exhaust nozzle assembly for a gas turbine engine. This assembly consists of concentrically arranged inner mixer and outer exhaust nozzles, extending axially downstream from the mixer nozzle. A centre-body is mounted within the assembly, defining a core flow duct with a core exit area. The exhaust duct, defined by the exhaust nozzle, has an exhaust exit area. The mixer nozzle features an axially-translatable mixer cowl, while the exhaust nozzle includes an exhaust cowl that can be either axially-translatable or angularly-adjustable. The assembly is equipped with an actuation mechanism that allows for the movement of both the mixer and exhaust cowl.
Career Highlights
Conor Hickey is currently employed at Rolls-Royce Corporation, a leading company in aerospace and defense. His work focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of aircraft engines. Hickey's innovative spirit and technical expertise have positioned him as a key player in the aerospace industry.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Hickey has collaborated with talented individuals such as Rory Douglas Stieger and Jonathan V. Watson. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and advancements in aerospace technology.