Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001-2002
Title: Innovations of Dennis M Ireland
Introduction
Dennis M Ireland is an accomplished inventor based in East Haddam, Connecticut. He holds a total of 2 patents that showcase his innovative contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in turbine blade technology.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is a masking fixture and method designed for selectively masking a turbine blade. This fixture includes a locator with a separable receptacle that has portals. Guide bars extend from the locator to guide a pair of shield carriers between deployed and retracted positions. Each shield carrier is equipped with a shield that projects from it. In practice, a turbine blade, which has a fir tree attachment and a damper pocket, is mounted on the fixture so that the receptacle embraces the blade root. The shield carriers are then translated along the guide bars until the shields penetrate through the portals and into the receptacle, effectively segregating the attachment from the damper pocket.
Masking powder is compressed into the receptacle to envelop the attachment while leaving the damper pocket unmasked. This innovative fixture allows for selective masking of the blade root, ensuring that when the receptacle and masked blade are exposed to a metal bearing vapor at an elevated temperature, the vapor coats the damper pocket but not the highly stressed attachment. In one variant of the invention, the shields are independent, consumable shields shaped to conform to the size and shape of the damper pocket. These shields are made from a thermally decomposable material, which decomposes at a lower temperature than that at which coating vapors are produced, thereby exposing the damper pocket to the vapors during the coating cycle.
Career Highlights
Dennis M Ireland is associated with United Technologies Corporation, where he has made significant contributions to the field of engineering and innovation. His work has been instrumental in advancing turbine blade technology.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Walter E Olson and Ryan H Sleight, who have collaborated with him on various projects.
Conclusion
Dennis M Ireland's innovative work in turbine blade technology exemplifies the impact of engineering advancements on industrial applications. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing performance and efficiency in engineering solutions.