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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Douglas Marti Fortuna

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: General Electric Company. Active years: 1992-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Douglas Marti Fortuna. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/douglas-marti-fortuna

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 249(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cincinnati, OH (US) (1992 - 2021)
  • West Chester, OH (US) (2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 52,395 
 
General Electric Company
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2022

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11306661 - Methods and apparatus to operate a gas turbine engine with hydrogen gas (2022-04-19),
2. 11060405 - Turbine engine with a swirler (2021-07-13),
3. 7665308 - Methods and apparatus for injecting fluids into a turbine engine (2010-02-23),
4. 7520134 - Methods and apparatus for injecting fluids into a turbine engine (2009-04-21),
5. 7360988 - Methods and apparatus for assembling turbine engines (2008-04-22),
6. 7082765 - Methods and apparatus for reducing gas turbine engine emissions (2006-08-01),
7. 6598801 - Methods and apparatus for injecting water into gas turbine engines (2003-07-29),
8. 6571559 - Anti-carboning fuel-air mixer for a gas turbine engine combustor (2003-06-03),
9. 6385960 - Methods and apparatus for operation of gas turbines (2002-05-14),
10. 6367239 - Fuel delivery systems and method (2002-04-09),
11. 5924288 - One-piece combustor cowl (1999-07-20),
12. 5101533 - Vibration damping hinge joints for variable area jet engine exhaust (1992-04-07),

Title: Innovations of Douglas Marti Fortuna

Introduction

Douglas Marti Fortuna is a notable inventor based in Cincinnati, OH. He has made significant contributions to the field of gas turbine technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His work focuses on innovative methods and apparatuses that enhance the efficiency and functionality of gas turbine engines.

Latest Patents

One of Fortuna's latest patents is titled "Methods and apparatus to operate a gas turbine engine with hydrogen gas." This invention discloses a combustor nozzle apparatus that includes a first circuit to transport a blend of hydrogen gas, inert gas, and/or other combustible gas to a gas turbine combustor. The design allows for the use of various gas blends, including 100% hydrogen gas, 100% inert gas, or 100% other combustible gas. Additionally, the apparatus features a second circuit to transport water to the combustor, enhancing the combustion process. Another significant patent is for a "Turbine engine with a swirler," which includes an engine core with a compressor section, combustor, and turbine section. This design incorporates a swirler that increases the rotational speed of the air entering the rotor, improving overall engine performance.

Career Highlights

Douglas Marti Fortuna is currently employed at General Electric Company, where he continues to innovate in the field of gas turbine technology. His extensive experience and expertise have positioned him as a key contributor to advancements in this area.

Collaborations

Fortuna has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Timothy James Held and Mark David Durbin. Their combined efforts have led to the development of groundbreaking technologies in gas turbine engines.

Conclusion

Douglas Marti Fortuna's contributions to gas turbine technology through his innovative patents and collaborations highlight his significant role in advancing this field. His work continues to influence the future of energy efficiency and combustion technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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