3029 patents
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Method of Training a Neural Network
18 Jan 24
A method of training a neural network to generate conversational replies, the method including: providing a first dataset of stored phrases linked to form a plurality of conversational sequences; training the neural network to generate responses to input phrases using the first dataset; and using the trained neural network to generate a list of conversational replies in response to conversational inputs.
Muhannad Abdul Rahman ALOMARI, James Frederick Sebastian ARNEY, Stuart Brian MOSS
Filed: 9 Nov 21
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Woven Structure, Method and Apparatus for a Flanged Composite Component
18 Jan 24
An apparatus for manufacturing an annular or semi-annular composite component having a circumferentially-extending base and a flange, the apparatus including: a loom for weaving a woven preform of fibre reinforcement material for the composite component; a rotatable mandrel configured to receive and draw the woven preform through the loom for weaving; and a guide disposed between the loom and the rotatable mandrel, configured so that a woven preform drawn by the rotatable mandrel along a guide path under tension engages the guide to transition to a flanged profile at a lip of the guide before being received on the mandrel.
Christopher D. JONES, Robert C. BACKHOUSE, Ian BUCK, Sarvesh DHIMAN
Filed: 28 Jun 23
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Woven Fabrics for Composite Components
18 Jan 24
A manufacturing method comprises: providing a woven fabric comprising a plurality of reinforcing fibre tows and a plurality of thermoplastic polymer yarns woven together; and moulding the woven fabric in a heated mould to form a preform for a composite component.
Christopher D. JONES, Ian BUCK, Sarvesh DHIMAN
Filed: 28 Jun 23
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Woven Fabrics for Composite Components
18 Jan 24
A manufacturing method includes: in a loom, weaving a woven reinforcing fibre fabric including a plurality of reinforcing fibre tows and polymeric material; and heating the woven reinforcing fibre fabric as it exits the loom to cause the polymeric material to melt and/or cure.
Christopher D JONES, Ian BUCK, Sarvesh DHIMAN
Filed: 28 Jun 23
Utility
Aircraft Propulsion System
18 Jan 24
An oil system for an aircraft propulsion system.
Jingbin YANG
Filed: 26 Jun 23
Utility
Super-cooled ice impact protection for a gas turbine engine
16 Jan 24
A gas turbine engine comprises a fan mounted to rotate about a main longitudinal axis; an engine core, comprising in axial flow series a compressor, a combustor, and a turbine coupled to the compressor through a shaft; a reduction gearbox that receives an input from the shaft and outputs drive to the fan so as to drive the fan at a lower rotational speed than the shaft; wherein the compressor comprises a first stage at an inlet and a second stage, downstream of the first stage, comprising respectively a first rotor with a row of first blades and a second rotor with a row of second blades, the first and second blades comprising respective leading edges, trailing edges and tips, and wherein the ratio of a maximum leading edge radius of the first blades to a maximum leading edge radius of the second blades is greater than 2.8.
Ian J. Bousfield, Duncan A. Macdougall
Filed: 27 Feb 23
Utility
High temperature heat shield assemblies
16 Jan 24
A heat shield assembly adapted for use with gas turbine engines, airframes, and aircraft includes a carrier and a heat-shield tile.
Scott Nelson, Quinlan Y. Shuck, Ted J. Freeman, Timothy Fuesting, Jonathan McCrory
Filed: 11 May 21
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Electrical power system
16 Jan 24
The disclosure relates to an electrical power system for providing a stabilised DC voltage to a power bus.
David R. Trainer, Francisco Javier Chivite Zabalza, Mark Sweet, Luke George, Gian Incerpi
Filed: 7 Nov 22
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Multilayer electronic components with soldered through holes
16 Jan 24
An electrical assembly, such as a multi-layer bus bar, includes an electrical connection pin and a plurality of electrically conductive layers.
Shuai Wang, Chandana J. Gajanayake, David R. Trawick
Filed: 7 Mar 22
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Combustor Casing Component for a Gas Turbine Engine
11 Jan 24
A combustor casing component for a gas turbine engine which is manufactured as a single-piece.
Lloyd D. MORSON, Julien DIGOUDE
Filed: 10 Jul 23
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Endwall Plug Cooling System
11 Jan 24
A cooling system includes a nozzle guide vane endwall.
Jack Moody, Kevin P. Holley
Filed: 21 Sep 23
Utility
Energy Storage System Heater Control Architecture
11 Jan 24
A thermal management system for an energy storage system, the energy storage system comprising an energy storage device, an energy storage monitoring system including circuitry dedicated and configured to monitor a temperature of the energy storage device.
Stephen Andrew LONG, Michael DOUGHERTY, Tomasz Marek LUBECKI, Firman SASONGKO, Chandana Jayampathi Gajanayake, Michael Adam Zagrodnik
Filed: 8 Jul 22
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Energy Storage System Heater Control Methods
11 Jan 24
Methods of controlling an in-line heater for an energy storage device are provided.
Stephen Andrew LONG, Michael DOUGHERTY, Tomasz Marek LUBECKI, Firman SASONGKO, Chandana Jayampathi Gajanayake, Michael Adam Zagrodnik
Filed: 19 Aug 22
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High-Power Epicyclic Gearbox and Operation Thereof
11 Jan 24
An engine for an aircraft includes an engine core having a turbine, a compressor, and a core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor; a fan located upstream of the engine core, the fan having a plurality of fan blades; and a gearbox.
Mark SPRUCE
Filed: 3 Apr 23
Utility
Gas Turbine Engine
11 Jan 24
A novel configuration for an axial flow gas turbine engine for an aircraft has an engine core having a core length and including a first turbine, an axial compressor, and a drive connecting the first turbine to the axial compressor, the engine core further including a second turbine, and a fan shaft connecting the second turbine to a fan located upstream of engine core, the fan including a plurality of fan blades extending from a fan hub, the fan having a tip radius from 90 mm to 225 mm and wherein the ratio of fan tip radius to engine length is 0.15 to 0.25.
Stephen J BRADBROOK, William J SMITH, Jonathan P BRADLEY
Filed: 29 Jun 23
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Gas Turbine Engine
11 Jan 24
A novel configuration for axial flow gas turbine engine for aircraft has an engine core having a core length and including first turbine, axial compressor, and drive connecting the first turbine to the axial compressor, the engine core further including a second turbine, and a fan shaft connecting the second turbine to a fan located upstream of the engine core, the fan including a plurality of fan blades extending from a fan hub, the fan having a tip radius from 90 mm to 225 mm and wherein the ratio of fan tip radius to an engine length is 0.15 to 0.25.
Stephen J. BRADBROOK, William J. SMITH, Jonathan P. BRADLEY
Filed: 29 Jun 23
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Additive manufactured ferrous components
9 Jan 24
A method of forming a ferrous metal case-hardened layer using additive manufacturing.
Brian Drier, Amanda Dawn Graham, Robert Frederick Proctor, Quinlan Yee Shuck, Jacque Sue Bader
Filed: 9 Sep 20
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Composite fan blade root
9 Jan 24
There is disclosed a composite fan blade root 100 comprising an outer region 110 comprising composite material and defining an outer inspection surface 120 of the component; an inner region 108 surrounded by the outer region 110; and an internal reflection boundary 102 embedded within the root 100 between the inner region and the outer region.
Christopher Gall, Anthony Newnham
Filed: 21 May 19
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System and method for reduced rotor losses
9 Jan 24
A rotor assembly includes a plurality of segmented magnets disposed about an outer surface of a rotor core and a plurality of segmented metallic bands configured to secure the plurality of segmented magnets to the outer surface of the rotor core.
Shanmukha Rama Krishna, Malaiyan Karthikeyan Srihariharan, Ellis Fui Hen Chong
Filed: 22 Mar 21
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Electrical Power System
4 Jan 24
The disclosure relates to an electrical power system for connecting an electrical machine to first and second DC networks operating at different voltages.
David R. TRAINER, Francisco Javier CHIVITE ZABALZA, Mark SWEET, Gian INCERPI
Filed: 13 Jun 23