Patents by Inventor Gregory M. Valente

Gregory M. Valente 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).

  • Measurement system
    Patent number: 10871364
    Abstract: A measurement system for measuring a dimension of an object includes a rotary encoder and a rotatable wheel connected to the rotary encoder. A first transfer roller is separated from the rotary encoder by a first predetermined distance. A connector having an inner surface opposed to an outer surface engages with the rotatable wheel so that the connector moves in sync with the rotatable wheel. The connector engages between the first transfer roller and the object so that the connector moves in sync with the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory M. Valente
  • MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200072592
    Abstract: A measurement system for measuring a dimension of an object includes a rotary encoder and a rotatable wheel connected to the rotary encoder. A first transfer roller is separated from the rotary encoder by a first predetermined distance. A connector having an inner surface opposed to an outer surface engages with the rotatable wheel so that the connector moves in sync with the rotatable wheel. The connector engages between the first transfer roller and the object so that the connector moves in sync with the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventor: Gregory M. Valente
  • Method and system for inspecting blade tip clearance
    Patent number: 7916311
    Abstract: A method for inspecting blade tip clearance between at least one rotor blade and a case spaced radially outward from the rotor blade is provided. The method includes inserting a probe into an aperture defined in the case and emitting electromagnetic energy into the case using the probe. The method also includes detecting electromagnetic energy reflected from a blade tip portion of the rotor blade and determining a blade tip clearance defined between the blade tip and the case based on the detected electromagnetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Randall Stephen Corn, George Frederick Frey, Andrew Thomas Hynous, Gregory M. Valente
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING BLADE TIP CLEARANCE
    Publication number: 20100110450
    Abstract: A method for inspecting blade tip clearance between at least one rotor blade and a case spaced radially outward from the rotor blade is provided. The method includes inserting a probe into an aperture defined in the case and emitting electromagnetic energy into the case using the probe. The method also includes detecting electromagnetic energy reflected from a blade tip portion of the rotor blade and determining a blade tip clearance defined between the blade tip and the case based on the detected electromagnetic energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Randall Stephen Corn, George Frederick Frey, Andrew Thomas Hynous, Gregory M. Valente