Walter Lee Wiley

US Patent:

44403461, Apr 3, 1984

Filed:

Dec 28, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/334490

Inventors:

Walter H. Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

B64C 1506

US Classification:

23926539

Abstract:

A variable area, three-dimensional, converging/diverging nozzle assembly includes upstream converging nozzle flaps pivotally connected at their forward ends to an axially translatable radially inner unison ring, diverging downstream flaps pivotally connected to the downstream ends of the converging flaps, and external connectors pivotally connected at their downstream ends to the downstream ends of the diverging flaps and pivotally connected at their upstream ends to a radially outer unison ring. The unison rings are interconnected such that translation of either unison ring results in translation of both the converging flaps and the external connectors. The converging flaps rotate as they are moved axially, such as by the use of a cam track and cam follower, thereby changing in the C/D nozzle exit area ratio as the unison ring translates.

US Patent:

44470096, May 8, 1984

Filed:

Dec 28, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/334493

Inventors:

Walter H. Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL
William M. Madden - Palm Springs FL

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

B64D 1506

US Classification:

23926539

Abstract:

A three dimensional converging/diverging nozzle assembly includes upstream converging nozzle flaps pivotally connected to an inner unison ring, diverging nozzle flaps pivotally connected to the downstream ends of the converging flaps, and external connectors pivotally connected at their downstream ends to the downstream ends of the diverging flaps and at their upstream ends to an outer unison ring. The outer unison ring is interconnected to the inner unison ring such that axial translation of either unison ring results in axial translation of the other unison ring, but at a different rate of speed. In one embodiment the unison rings are interconnected by a cam track and linkage arrangement.

US Patent:

44208340, Dec 13, 1983

Filed:

Jun 10, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/272441

Inventors:

Walter H. Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL
John A. Gunn - Norcross GA

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air
Force - Washington DC

International Classification:

H01S 304

US Classification:

372 35

Abstract:

A flow attenuator which is utilized to direct coolant flow to liquid cooled laser mirrors and in so doing substantially eliminates the liquid flow induced jitter generally associated with such flow. The flow attenuator has a housing in which is formed a centrally located passageway. The passageway branches into a plurality of substantially radially extending contoured chambers. A distribution screen is removably interposed between the passageway and the chambers in order to substantially reduce the "noise" within the coolant liquid as it passes through the attentuator to the laser mirrors.

US Patent:

49957864, Feb 26, 1991

Filed:

Sep 28, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/413574

Inventors:

Jerry W. Wheeler - Holland PA
Walter H. Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

F01D 1708
F01D 1712

US Classification:

415148

Abstract:

A compressor stator vane for a gas turbine engine comprised of a leading edge section and a trailing edge section and constructed so that either or both sections may be rotated about a common axis of rotation to vary vane camber with torque for rotating the sections being applied around the engine perimeter.

US Patent:

49520768, Aug 28, 1990

Filed:

Jul 21, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/383389

Inventors:

Walter H. Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL
Charles D. Aaron - Palm Beach Gardens FL
Russell L. Carlson - North Palm Beach FL
Charles L. Davis - Palm Beach Gardens FL
Ronald A. Marmol - Palm Beach Gardens FL

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

F16C 2700

US Classification:

384 99

Abstract:

A film squeeze damper for a thrust bearing includes a plurality of curved beam segments each having a fluid chamber adjacent the support housing and mounted end to end to surround the thrust bearing. Side mounted nibs transmit the thrust load from a radial dependent member of the outer race to the support housing through each segment. This permits unrestrained radial damping of vibratory energy occasioned by the unbalance in the supported shaft. A mechanical stop is provided by the design to limit radial deflection of the segment during a high rotor unbalance.

US Patent:

54355060, Jul 25, 1995

Filed:

Mar 2, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/204914

Inventors:

Walter H. Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

F16L 308

US Classification:

248 741

Abstract:

The present invention is a clamp with a mechanically attached grommet. The clamp secures and mounts cable, wiring, tubing, or the like to a structure. The clamp uses an outer shell, or a clamp shell, which houses a split grommet to grip the object being clamped. The grommet is mechanically attached to a low stress area in the clamp shell.

US Patent:

62178326, Apr 17, 2001

Filed:

Apr 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/070443

Inventors:

Ralph Dalla Betta - Mountain View CA
James Cameron Schlatter - Palo Alto CA
Sarento George Nickolas - San Jose CA
Walter Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL

Assignee:

Catalytica, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

B01D 5334
B01J 804
B01J 3504

US Classification:

422179

Abstract:

An improved catalytic reactor for high temperature reactions having a reaction chamber and a monolithic catalyst structure disposed in the reaction chamber is disclosed wherein the catalyst structure has a multiplicity of longitudinally disposed channels formed by thin metal substrate walls which expand on exposure to the heat generated in high temperature reactions and reactor also includes a monolithic open cellular support structure disposed in the reaction chamber having a multiplicity of longitudinally disposed passageways formed by strips of high temperature resistant metal or ceramic material with the support structure being secured on its outer periphery to the wall of the reaction chamber to limit movement along the longitudinal axis, and being positioned at and abutting against the outlet end of the catalyst structure. The improved structure also includes: (a) an annular space between the outer periphery of the catalyst structure and the wall of the reaction chamber which is sized to accommodate the thermal expansion of the catalyst structure which occurs during the high temperature reaction without allowing the catalyst structure to be deformed by pressing against the reaction chamber wall; (b) a plurality of flexible flanges which extend from the outer peripheral surface of the catalyst structure to the inner surface of the reaction chamber tubular wall to substantially block the flow of reaction gas mixture through the annular space; (c) a radial centering assembly which includes cooperating struts and splines mounted on the chamber wall and the support structure to permit thermal expansion of the support structure; (d) an optional centering support structure for transferring a portion of the force from the flow of gases onto a second support structure positioned on the inlet side of the catalyst structure; and (e) an outer metal band for the support structure having slots formed therein to provide sufficient flexibility for thermal expansion of the support structure while providing additional support therefor.

US Patent:

54391890, Aug 8, 1995

Filed:

Dec 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/170573

Inventors:

Walter H. Wiley - Palm Beach Gardens FL
David L. Sanford - Stuart FL

Assignee:

United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT

International Classification:

B64D 2700

US Classification:

244 54

Abstract:

Means for mounting an engine component to the exterior of an engine's case that is mounted in an aircraft with limited access including a blind mount. The mount includes an elongated bracket fixed to the exterior of the engine case with a clevis at one end of the bracket to receive a blind mount on said engine component. Camming means operatively connected to an accessible torquing member secures the engine component in place. Hook elements on the bracket engage said engine component to allow the operator to free his hands to operate the torquing means. The mount is designed to be compatible with the existing vibratory isolation system built into the engine component.