Patents by Inventor Christopher McMillen

Christopher McMillen 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).

  • CABLE SEALS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20070214638
    Abstract: A method of sealing a cable penetration includes assembling a cable seal and inserting the cable seal into a cable penetration. Assembling the cable seal includes adhering at least a portion of a heat-shrinkable tubing to at least a portion of a cable outer jacket, and positioning a secondary elastic seal over the heat-shrinkable tubing. An example of a secondary elastic seal could be O-rings. A cap or other means provides the outer sealing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Bryan Shadel, Christopher McMillen
  • CABLE SEALS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20070131444
    Abstract: A method of sealing a cable penetration includes assembling a cable seal and inserting the cable seal into a cable penetration. Assembling the cable seal includes adhering at least a portion of a heat-shrinkable tubing to at least a portion of a cable outer jacket, and positioning a secondary elastic seal over the heat-shrinkable tubing. An example of a secondary elastic seal could be O-rings. A cap or other means provides the outer sealing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Bryan Shadel, Christopher McMillen
  • Apparatus and methods for dynamically pressure testing an article
    Patent number: 7024918
    Abstract: The dynamic pressure tester includes a first cylinder and a first piston movable relative to the cylinder. The piston may have one or more weights applied thereto. The cylinder is vibrated by a shaker table and pressure pulses in the fluid are transmitted to a stationary housing and to a second piston in the housing. The opposite side of the piston contacts a corrosive or caustic fluid also in contact with the sensor face of an article being tested. The pressure pulses are transmitted by the second piston and corrosive fluid to the sensor face, enabling dynamic pressure testing in the corrosive fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Andrew Bell, Christopher McMillen
  • Apparatus and methods for dynamically pressure testing an article
    Publication number: 20050183493
    Abstract: The dynamic pressure tester includes a first cylinder and a first piston movable relative to the cylinder. The piston may have one or more weights applied thereto. The cylinder is vibrated by a shaker table and pressure pulses in the fluid are transmitted to a stationary housing and to a second piston in the housing. The opposite side of the piston contacts a corrosive or caustic fluid also in contact with the sensor face of an article being tested. The pressure pulses are transmitted by the second piston and corrosive fluid to the sensor face, enabling dynamic pressure testing in the corrosive fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Andrew Bell, Christopher McMillen