Patents by Inventor Brian Patrick Marks

Brian Patrick Marks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6786695
    Abstract: To accurately axially position and/or seal between axially facing turbine parts, a groove having a cylindrical cross-section is formed in one surface with a centerline offset toward the one surface, the groove opening through the one surface. Rod segments having corresponding cylindrical cross-sections are inserted in the groove. The rod segments have flat surfaces coextensive therewith projecting a predetermined measured distance from the one surface, thereby accurately axially locating the turbine parts relative to one another and forming a seal therebetween. The rod segments have ends abutting one another to seal the segments one to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Andrew John Tomko, Brian Patrick Marks
  • Publication number: 20040096312
    Abstract: To accurately axially position and/or seal between axially facing turbine parts, a groove having a cylindrical cross-section is formed in one surface with a centerline offset toward the one surface, the groove opening through the one surface. Rod segments having corresponding cylindrical cross-sections are inserted in the groove. The rod segments have flat surfaces coextensive therewith projecting a predetermined measured distance from the one surface, thereby accurately axially locating the turbine parts relative to one another and forming a seal therebetween. The rod segments have ends abutting one another to seal the segments one to the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew John Tomko, Brian Patrick Marks
  • Publication number: 20040055138
    Abstract: A generator rotor jacking assembly includes a saddle secured to a generator end shield in the place of an outer oil deflector removed from the end shield. A yoke is located above the saddle and underlies the rotor end. Fluid-actuated cylinders are interposed between anvils on the saddle and flanges on the yoke to elevate the rotor end from the bearing, relieving the bearing from the weight of the rotor. A sling is then disposed about the rotor to support the rotor in an elevated position. The lower end shield is then lowered, carrying with it the associated parts for repair and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew John Tomko, Brian Patrick Marks, James Alan Gradie