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US 10,738,648GRAPHENE DISCS AND BORES AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME
Antonio Guijarro Valencia
US
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FIG. 1, the disc 10 includes a base material 12 having a graphene layer 14 disposed along the outer surface 11 of the base material 12. The graphene layer 14 …
FIG. 2 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 3 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 3 13798-1/GECV-330 [0016]
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a gas turbine engine in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. Although further 3 …
FIG. 5 a, however, more than one blade insert 208 is typically seen on discs 200. The blade inserts 208 are spaced around the disc rim 202 of the disc 200 …
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A disc comprising: a disc def in ing an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more g raphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped. Currently amended
The disc according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein at least ten monoatomic graphene layers are embedded in the base material. Previously presented
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the base material comprises a nickel superalloy. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is def in ed by the circumference of the disc. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the disc comprises one or more blade inserts configured to attach a gas turbine engine blade. Original
Canceled
Canceled
A disc comprising: a disc defining an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is defined by the circumference of the disc, and wherein the one or more graphene layers are uniformly embedded in the base material along an entire length of the disc rim. Previously presented
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, and doping the one or more layers of graphene. Currently amended
The method of preparing a disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a front surface and a back surface of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a disc rim of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, further comprising applying one or more second graphene layers to an outer surface of the disc and/or bore and heat pressing the one or more second graphene layers to prepare an exterior graphene surface of the disc and/or bore. Original
Canceled
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, and forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a bore of the disc. Currently amended
A gas turbine engine comprising: a disc defining a disc rim and a bore, the disc comprising a base material; one or more blades disposed along the disc rim of the disc; and a shaft disposed through the bore of the disc, wherein the disc comprises one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material. Previously presented
The gas turbine engine according to claim 18, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-embedded disc
gas turbine engine with graphene-embedded disc
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
nickel superalloy
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene stiffness relative to steel | ~200 times stiffer than steel | graphene |
graphene thermal conductivity relative to copper | ~10 times faster heat conduction than copper |
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US 10,738,648Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1, the disc 10 includes a base material 12 having a graphene layer 14 disposed along the outer surface 11 of the base material 12. The graphene layer 14 …
FIG. 2 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 3 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 3 13798-1/GECV-330 [0016]
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a gas turbine engine in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. Although further 3 …
FIG. 5 a, however, more than one blade insert 208 is typically seen on discs 200. The blade inserts 208 are spaced around the disc rim 202 of the disc 200 …
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A disc comprising: a disc def in ing an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more g raphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped. Currently amended
The disc according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein at least ten monoatomic graphene layers are embedded in the base material. Previously presented
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the base material comprises a nickel superalloy. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is def in ed by the circumference of the disc. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the disc comprises one or more blade inserts configured to attach a gas turbine engine blade. Original
Canceled
Canceled
A disc comprising: a disc defining an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is defined by the circumference of the disc, and wherein the one or more graphene layers are uniformly embedded in the base material along an entire length of the disc rim. Previously presented
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, and doping the one or more layers of graphene. Currently amended
The method of preparing a disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a front surface and a back surface of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a disc rim of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, further comprising applying one or more second graphene layers to an outer surface of the disc and/or bore and heat pressing the one or more second graphene layers to prepare an exterior graphene surface of the disc and/or bore. Original
Canceled
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, and forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a bore of the disc. Currently amended
A gas turbine engine comprising: a disc defining a disc rim and a bore, the disc comprising a base material; one or more blades disposed along the disc rim of the disc; and a shaft disposed through the bore of the disc, wherein the disc comprises one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material. Previously presented
The gas turbine engine according to claim 18, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-embedded disc
gas turbine engine with graphene-embedded disc
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
nickel superalloy
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene stiffness relative to steel | ~200 times stiffer than steel | graphene |
graphene thermal conductivity relative to copper | ~10 times faster heat conduction than copper |
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US 10,738,648Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1, the disc 10 includes a base material 12 having a graphene layer 14 disposed along the outer surface 11 of the base material 12. The graphene layer 14 …
FIG. 2 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 3 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 3 13798-1/GECV-330 [0016]
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a gas turbine engine in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. Although further 3 …
FIG. 5 a, however, more than one blade insert 208 is typically seen on discs 200. The blade inserts 208 are spaced around the disc rim 202 of the disc 200 …
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A disc comprising: a disc def in ing an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more g raphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped. Currently amended
The disc according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein at least ten monoatomic graphene layers are embedded in the base material. Previously presented
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the base material comprises a nickel superalloy. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is def in ed by the circumference of the disc. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the disc comprises one or more blade inserts configured to attach a gas turbine engine blade. Original
Canceled
Canceled
A disc comprising: a disc defining an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is defined by the circumference of the disc, and wherein the one or more graphene layers are uniformly embedded in the base material along an entire length of the disc rim. Previously presented
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, and doping the one or more layers of graphene. Currently amended
The method of preparing a disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a front surface and a back surface of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a disc rim of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, further comprising applying one or more second graphene layers to an outer surface of the disc and/or bore and heat pressing the one or more second graphene layers to prepare an exterior graphene surface of the disc and/or bore. Original
Canceled
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, and forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a bore of the disc. Currently amended
A gas turbine engine comprising: a disc defining a disc rim and a bore, the disc comprising a base material; one or more blades disposed along the disc rim of the disc; and a shaft disposed through the bore of the disc, wherein the disc comprises one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material. Previously presented
The gas turbine engine according to claim 18, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-embedded disc
gas turbine engine with graphene-embedded disc
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
nickel superalloy
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene stiffness relative to steel | ~200 times stiffer than steel | graphene |
graphene thermal conductivity relative to copper | ~10 times faster heat conduction than copper |
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US 10,738,648Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1, the disc 10 includes a base material 12 having a graphene layer 14 disposed along the outer surface 11 of the base material 12. The graphene layer 14 …
FIG. 2 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; [0015]
FIG. 3 is a schematic cross sectional view of a disc in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 3 13798-1/GECV-330 [0016]
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a gas turbine engine in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. Although further 3 …
FIG. 5 a, however, more than one blade insert 208 is typically seen on discs 200. The blade inserts 208 are spaced around the disc rim 202 of the disc 200 …
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of preparing one or more graphene layers in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A disc comprising: a disc def in ing an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more g raphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped. Currently amended
The disc according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein at least ten monoatomic graphene layers are embedded in the base material. Previously presented
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the base material comprises a nickel superalloy. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is def in ed by the circumference of the disc. Original
The disc according to claim 1, wherein the disc comprises one or more blade inserts configured to attach a gas turbine engine blade. Original
Canceled
Canceled
A disc comprising: a disc defining an outer surface, wherein the disc comprises a base material, and one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material, wherein the outer surface comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a disc rim, wherein the disc rim is perpendicular to the front and back surfaces and is defined by the circumference of the disc, and wherein the one or more graphene layers are uniformly embedded in the base material along an entire length of the disc rim. Previously presented
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, and doping the one or more layers of graphene. Currently amended
The method of preparing a disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a front surface and a back surface of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a disc rim of the disc. Original
The method of preparing a coated disc according to claim 12, further comprising applying one or more second graphene layers to an outer surface of the disc and/or bore and heat pressing the one or more second graphene layers to prepare an exterior graphene surface of the disc and/or bore. Original
Canceled
A method of preparing a disc, the method comprising: applying graphene to a base material of a disc, and forming the disc such that one or more layers of graphene are embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material, wherein the one or more layers of graphene are adjacent to a bore of the disc. Currently amended
A gas turbine engine comprising: a disc defining a disc rim and a bore, the disc comprising a base material; one or more blades disposed along the disc rim of the disc; and a shaft disposed through the bore of the disc, wherein the disc comprises one or more graphene layers embedded in the base material such that the one or more graphene layers is not exposed from an outer surface of the base material. Previously presented
The gas turbine engine according to claim 18, wherein one or more of the graphene layers is doped with boron, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-embedded disc
gas turbine engine with graphene-embedded disc
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene
nickel superalloy
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
graphene stiffness relative to steel | ~200 times stiffer than steel | graphene |
graphene thermal conductivity relative to copper | ~10 times faster heat conduction than copper |
boron
B
nitrogen
N
graphene melting temperature | ~5000 K (~4727 °C) | graphene |
boron
B
nitrogen
N
graphene melting temperature | ~5000 K (~4727 °C) | graphene |
boron
B
nitrogen
N
graphene melting temperature | ~5000 K (~4727 °C) | graphene |
boron
B
nitrogen
N
graphene melting temperature | ~5000 K (~4727 °C) | graphene |