RUSSELL ALBERT BEERS
Pilots at Gerald Dr, Manchester, CT

License number
Connecticut A3978816
Issued Date
Jul 2016
Expiration Date
Jul 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
93 Gerald Dr, Manchester, CT 06040

Professional information

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Oxidation And Fatigue Resistant Metallic Coating

US Patent:
6919042, Jul 19, 2005
Filed:
May 7, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/141684
Inventors:
Russell Albert Beers - Manchester CT, US
Allan A. Noetzel - Irving TX, US
Abdus Khan - Ennetbaden, CH
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT
International Classification:
C22C019/03, C22C019/05, F01D005/28, B32B015/01, B32B015/20
US Classification:
420441, 420442, 420445, 420447, 420448, 420450, 428680, 416241 R, 148428
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a metallic coating to be deposited on gas turbine engine components. The metallic coating comprises up to 18 wt % cobalt, 3. 0 to 18 wt % chromium, 5. 0 to 15 wt % aluminum, 0. 1 to 1. 0 wt % yttrium, up to 0. 6 wt % hafnium, up to 0. 3 wt % silicon, 3. 0 to 10 wt % tantalum, up to 9. 0 wt % tungsten, 1. 0 to 6. 0 wt % rhenium, up to 10 wt % molybdenum, and the balance nickel.


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High Temperature Die Casting Apparatus And Method Therefor

US Patent:
2012011, May 10, 2012
Filed:
Nov 5, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/940362
Inventors:
Mario P. Bochiechio - Vernon CT, US
Lea Kennard Castle - Vernon CT, US
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
Mark F. Bartholomew - Enfield CT, US
Douglas M. Berczik - Manchester CT, US
International Classification:
B22D 17/02
US Classification:
164113, 164303
Abstract:
A high temperature die casting system includes a die casting tool that has dies that are adapted for forming a component. The die casting tool is operable to heat and maintain a temperature of the dies above 500° F./260° C. At least a portion of the die casting tool that is exposed for contact with molten die casting material has a substrate and barrier coating on the substrate to protect from the molten die casting material.


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Cathodic Arc Deposition Coatings For Turbine Engine Components

US Patent:
2009019, Jul 30, 2009
Filed:
Jan 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/011872
Inventors:
Brian S. Tryon - Glastonbury CT, US
Michael Dileo - Columbia CT, US
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT
International Classification:
H05H 1/48, B21D 39/00
US Classification:
428623, 427580
Abstract:
A method for coating a metal component of a gas turbine engine, the method comprising forming a cathode ingot for a cathodic arc deposition process, and performing a cathodic arc deposition process on the metal component with the cathode ingot to form a bond coat, where the formed cathode ingot comprises an MCrAlY alloy base portion and a platinum-modified aluminide outer coating disposed over the base portion.


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Oxidation And Fatigue Resistant Metallic Coating

US Patent:
7361302, Apr 22, 2008
Filed:
Sep 13, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/940233
Inventors:
Russell Albert Beers - Manchester CT, US
Allan A. Noetzel - Irving TX, US
Abdus Khan - Ennetbaden, CH
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT
International Classification:
B32B 15/20, C22C 19/05, B05D 1/02, C23C 4/06, C23C 14/14
US Classification:
420445, 420460, 427576, 427578, 427456, 428680, 148428, 20419215
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a metallic coating to be deposited on gas turbine engine components. The metallic coating comprises up to 18 wt % cobalt, 3. 0 to 18 wt % chromium, 5. 0 to 15 wt % aluminum, 0. 1 to 1. 0 wt % yttrium, up to 0. 6 wt % hafnium, up to 0. 3 wt % silicon, 3. 0 to 10 wt % tantalum, up to 9. 0 wt % tungsten, 1. 0 to 6. 0 wt % rhenium, up to 10 wt % molybdenum, and the balance nickel.


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Economic Oxidation And Fatigue Resistant Metallic Coating

US Patent:
8641963, Feb 4, 2014
Filed:
Jul 8, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/168949
Inventors:
Brian S. Tryon - Glastonbury CT, US
David A. Litton - West Hartford CT, US
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT
International Classification:
C22C 19/05, C09K 3/00, B32B 15/01, C23C 4/08
US Classification:
420444, 106 1405, 428678, 427456, 427405
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an improved low-cost metallic coating to be deposited on gas turbine engine components. The metallic coating consists of 1. 0 to 18 wt % cobalt, 3. 0 to 18 wt % chromium, 5. 0 to 15 wt % aluminum, 0. 01 to wt % yttrium, 0. 01 to 0. 6 wt % hafnium, 0. 0 to 0. 3 wt % silicon, 0. 0 to 1. 0 wt % zirconium, 0. 0 to 10 wt % tantalum, 0. 0 to 9. 0 wt % tungsten, 0. 0 to 10 wt % molybdenum, 0. 0 to 43. 0 wt % platinum, and the balance nickel.


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Multi-Layer Metallic Coating For Tbc Systems

US Patent:
8497028, Jul 30, 2013
Filed:
Jan 10, 2011
Appl. No.:
12/987319
Inventors:
Brian S. Tryon - Glastonbury CT, US
David A. Litton - West Hartford CT, US
Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman - Enfield CT, US
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT
International Classification:
B32B 15/04, B32B 15/20, F01D 5/14, F01D 5/28
US Classification:
428680, 428627, 428632, 428610, 416241 R
Abstract:
A coating system for a turbine engine component having a substrate includes a multi-layer bond coat applied to the substrate. The multi-layer bond coat has an oxidation resistant layer and a spallation resistant layer deposited over the oxidation resistant layer. Processes for forming the coating system are described.


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Method And Apparatus For Cathodic Arc Deposition Of Materials On A Substrate

US Patent:
8241468, Aug 14, 2012
Filed:
Dec 13, 2004
Appl. No.:
11/010890
Inventors:
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
Asumini Kasule - New Britain CT, US
Kevin Lee Collins - Mansfield TX, US
Assignee:
United Technologies Corporation - Hartford CT
International Classification:
C23C 14/32
US Classification:
20419238, 20429841
Abstract:
A method for applying a coating by a cathodic is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a cathodic arc coater that includes a power source and utilizes a disk-shaped cathode, the cathode having an evaporative surface extending between a first end surface and a second end surface, wherein the evaporative surface has an area; b) determining a maximum acceptable power density for the evaporative surface; and c) applying a magnitude of electrical current from the power source to the cathode, wherein the electrical current magnitude divided by the area is equal to or less than the maximum acceptable power density for the evaporative surface.


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Physical Vapor Deposition System

US Patent:
2012019, Aug 2, 2012
Filed:
Feb 2, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/019323
Inventors:
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
International Classification:
C23C 14/35
US Classification:
20429816
Abstract:
A steered arc physical vapor deposition (PVD) system includes an anode and a cathode. The cathode is a hollow cylindrical post cathode. A magnet is movably suspended within the cathode.


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Segmented Post Cathode

US Patent:
2012019, Aug 2, 2012
Filed:
Feb 2, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/019325
Inventors:
Brian S. Tryon - Glastonbury CT, US
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
International Classification:
C25B 11/00, C23C 14/34
US Classification:
20419212, 20429801
Abstract:
A physical vapor deposition system includes a segmented post cathode having multiple post segments.


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Magnet Array For A Physical Vapor Deposition System

US Patent:
2012019, Aug 2, 2012
Filed:
Feb 2, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/019326
Inventors:
Brian S. Tryon - Glastonbury CT, US
Russell A. Beers - Manchester CT, US
International Classification:
C23C 14/35, H01F 7/02
US Classification:
20429816, 335306
Abstract:
A magnet array for a steered arc physical vapor deposition system has multiple magnets sandwiched between two pole plates.