Raymond J Bruchez

Title: Raymond J. Bruchez: Aerospace Inventions and Patents.

Introduction

Raymond J. Bruchez is an inventor associated with Lake Park, Florida. His patent work includes aerospace technologies designed to improve the performance and service life of aircraft engine components. He is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Bruchez’s listed patents include inventions addressing variable nozzle operation and afterburner-liner protection.

- **Variable Convergent/Divergent Nozzle.** This invention describes a variable-area nozzle with floating divergent flaps that shift between low and high modes in response to internal and external pressure. A biased lost-motion connection helps retain the appropriate mode during long-term cruise conditions, reduce nozzle ovalization, and stabilize or dampen vibrations.

- **Method and Apparatus for Increasing Service Life of Augmentor and Afterburner Components.** This invention describes a heat-shield assembly attached to an afterburner liner. A clamp, with an optional support bracket, holds a carbon-carbon panel next to the liner. The panel shields a damaged area, helping extend the liner’s service life.

Career Highlights

Bruchez’s listed organizational affiliations include the United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force and United Technologies Corporation. His patent work reflects a focus on aircraft propulsion systems and practical approaches to component durability.

Collaborations

Among Bruchez’s listed coworkers are Elliott C. Kiblinger II and Gary A. Schirtzinger. Their shared professional context connects them with aerospace engineering and patent activity.

Conclusion

Raymond J. Bruchez’s patents address nozzle stability and afterburner-liner protection, highlighting his contributions to aerospace technology and the durability of aircraft engine systems.