Patents by Inventor Jason Ray
Jason Ray 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).
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Publication number: 20210246829Abstract: A turbine shroud for turbine systems may include a forward end including a first hook coupled to the turbine casing, an aft end including a second hook coupled to the turbine casing, and a base portion extending between the forward end and the aft end. The base portion may include an inner surface facing a hot gas flow path for the turbine system. Also, the turbine shroud may include a flange extending from the aft end and positioned radially between the base portion and the second hook, a cooling passage positioned within the base portion, adjacent the inner surface, and at least one aft end exhaust conduit in fluid communication with the cooling passage. The aft end exhaust conduit(s) may extend through the aft end, radially between the base portion and the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Jason Ray Gregg, Christopher William Kester, Christopher Paul Cox, David Martin Johnson, Ibrahim Sezer
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Patent number: 11027403Abstract: A hydraulic hammer includes a housing defining a cutout and a power cell slidably received within the housing. The power cell includes a valve assembly extending from a side of the power cell. The valve assembly is at least partially received within the cutout of the housing. The hydraulic hammer further includes a pair of wear plates at least partially disposed around the valve assembly of the power cell. Each of the pair of wear plates is coupled to at least one of the power cell and the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jordan Beckhusen, Cody Moore, Jason Ray Walker
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Patent number: 10975724Abstract: A rotary machine includes a rotatable member and a casing extending circumferentially over the rotatable member. The casing includes first and second target impingement surfaces. The cooling system includes first and second impingement plates. The first impingement plate is positioned over the first target impingement surface and at least a portion of the second target impingement surface. The first impingement plate defines a plurality of first impingement holes configured to channel a first flow of cooling fluid toward the first target impingement surface. The second impingement plate is positioned over the second target impingement surface. The second impingement plate defines a plurality of second impingement holes configured to channel a second flow of cooling fluid toward the second target impingement surface. A thickness of the casing in the first target impingement surface is different than a thickness of the casing in the second target impingement surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ibrahim Sezer, Benjamin Paul Lacy, Thomas James Brunt, Jason Ray Gregg
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Patent number: 10933481Abstract: Methods of forming a cooling passage on a turbine component having a component wall with an internal surface and an external surface, are disclosed. An opening is formed passing through the component wall and fluidly connecting the internal and external surfaces. The opening includes a metering section extending from the internal surface to a metering end, and a diffuser area extending from the metering end to the external surface. A preformed cap element is added to close a portion of the diffuser area to form the cooling passage with a diffusion section extending from the metering end to the external surface. The preformed metal cap element includes a projection extending internally of the external surface and into the diffusion area to define an internally facing section of the diffusion section. The cooling passage extends through the component wall and fluidly connects the internal surface and the external surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Thomas Earl Dyson, Jason Ray Gregg, Nicholas William Rathay
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Patent number: 10888085Abstract: Methods of evaluating animal activity relating to wildlife areas are disclosed that include running a digital classification routine to recognize particular species in a series of images. From those images data records are developed having the ability to identify timing information, the species, the location, celestial characteristics and atmospheric characteristics. The data records are analyzed to establish correlations between various associated features and the presence of the particular species. Data associated with future celestial characteristics and atmospheric characteristics is obtained and estimated probabilities of future appearances of the particular species are calculated and provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: WiseEye Technology LLCInventors: Harold Monk, Jason Ray
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Publication number: 20200218858Abstract: A system for generating textual instructions for manufacturers from hybrid textual and image data includes a manufacturing instruction generator that may generate a language processing module from a first training set including at least a training annotated file describing at least a first product to manufacture, the at least an annotated file containing one or more textual data, and at least an instruction set containing one or more manufacturing instructions to manufacture the at least a first product. Manufacturing instruction generator may use the language processing to generate textual instructions for manufacturers from at least an annotated file and may initiate manufacture using the generated manufacturing instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Scott Sawyer, Jason Ray, Dana Wensberg, Roger Maranan
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Patent number: 10655489Abstract: An assembly for a turbomachine and a method for assembling a plurality of flow path components are presented. The assembly includes a plurality of flow path components disposed adjacent to one another, each flow path component having a forward surface, an aft surface, a pressure side surface, and a suction side surface. A seal channel is defined by the pressure side surface and the suction side surface of adjacent flow path components. The seal channel has an open forward end proximate to the forward surfaces and at least two rear ends proximate to the aft surfaces. The assembly includes a plurality of seal layers disposed within the seal channel such that one or more seal layers extend from the open forward end to a rear end and one or more other seal layers extend from the open forward end to another rear end.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Neelesh Nandkumar Sarawate, Christopher Edward Wolfe, Victor John Morgan, Jason Ray Gregg
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Publication number: 20200131932Abstract: A rotary machine includes a rotatable member and a casing extending circumferentially over the rotatable member. The casing includes first and second target impingement surfaces. The cooling system includes first and second impingement plates. The first impingement plate is positioned over the first target impingement surface and at least a portion of the second target impingement surface. The first impingement plate defines a plurality of first impingement holes configured to channel a first flow of cooling fluid toward the first target impingement surface. The second impingement plate is positioned over the second target impingement surface. The second impingement plate defines a plurality of second impingement holes configured to channel a second flow of cooling fluid toward the second target impingement surface. A thickness of the casing in the first target impingement surface is different than a thickness of the casing in the second target impingement surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Ibrahim Sezer, Benjamin Paul Lacy, Thomas James Brunt, Jason Ray Gregg
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Patent number: 10612391Abstract: A turbine airfoil includes a body having an airfoil wall, and a coolant chamber within the body. A plurality of cooling passages are within the airfoil wall, each cooling passage includes: a first portion extending from a first point on an exterior surface of the airfoil wall to the coolant chamber, and a second portion extending from a second point on the exterior surface of the airfoil wall distal from the first point to intersect a mid-portion of the first portion. A cap element closes the first portion at the first point but leaving the second portion open. Each cooling passage has a single inlet in fluid communication with the coolant chamber and a single outlet at the second point of the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nicholas William Rathay, Brian Gene Brzek, Jason Ray Gregg
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Publication number: 20190381645Abstract: A hydraulic hammer includes a housing defining a cutout and a power cell slidably received within the housing. The power cell includes a valve assembly extending from a side of the power cell. The valve assembly is at least partially received within the cutout of the housing. The hydraulic hammer further includes a pair of wear plates at least partially disposed around the valve assembly of the power cell. Each of the pair of wear plates is coupled to at least one of the power cell and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jordan Beckhusen, Cody Moore, Jason Ray Walker
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Patent number: 10368682Abstract: An extraction assembly for use in an automatic brewer. The extraction assembly controllably extracts espresso beverage from a quantity of brewing substance. A brew chamber of the extraction assembly is removable for exchange with another brew chamber of different brew volume, having enhanced structures, or for replacement and repair. A heating element may be in close proximity to the brew chamber. Heat from the heating element can be brought directly to the area in which the coffee is brewed to help maintain a more consistent, tighter tolerance temperature and faster recovery between brew cycles.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Suresh Radhakrishnan, Jason Ray Lieving, Daniel Hansen, Rex Allen Rogers, John Bodjack
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Publication number: 20190211685Abstract: A turbine airfoil includes a body having an airfoil wall, and a coolant chamber within the body. A plurality of cooling passages are within the airfoil wall, each cooling passage includes: a first portion extending from a first point on an exterior surface of the airfoil wall to the coolant chamber, and a second portion extending from a second point on the exterior surface of the airfoil wall distal from the first point to intersect a mid-portion of the first portion. A cap element closes the first portion at the first point but leaving the second portion open. Each cooling passage has a single inlet in fluid communication with the coolant chamber and a single outlet at the second point of the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Nicholas William Rathay, Brian Gene Brzek, Jason Ray Gregg
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Publication number: 20190210132Abstract: Methods of forming a cooling passage on a turbine component having a component wall with an internal surface and an external surface, are disclosed. An opening is formed passing through the component wall and fluidly connecting the internal and external surfaces. The opening includes a metering section extending from the internal surface to a metering end, and a diffuser area extending from the metering end to the external surface. A preformed cap element is added to close a portion of the diffuser area to form the cooling passage with a diffusion section extending from the metering end to the external surface. The preformed metal cap element includes a projection extending internally of the external surface and into the diffusion area to define an internally facing section of the diffusion section. The cooling passage extends through the component wall and fluidly connects the internal surface and the external surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Thomas Earl Dyson, Jason Ray Gregg, Nicholas William Rathay
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Publication number: 20190203606Abstract: An assembly for a turbomachine and a method for assembling a plurality of flow path components are presented. The assembly includes a plurality of flow path components disposed adjacent to one another, each flow path component having a forward surface, an aft surface, a pressure side surface, and a suction side surface. A seal channel is defined by the pressure side surface and the suction side surface of adjacent flow path components. The seal channel has an open forward end proximate to the forward surfaces and at least two rear ends proximate to the aft surfaces. The assembly includes a plurality of seal layers disposed within the seal channel such that one or more seal layers extend from the open forward end to a rear end and one or more other seal layers extend from the open forward end to another rear end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Neelesh Nandkumar Sarawate, Christopher Edward Wolfe, Victor John Morgan, Jason Ray Gregg
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Patent number: 10272504Abstract: Rotatable, solid cutting tool with both right-hand spirals and left-hand spirals, each of which includes an interrupted cutting edge having individual cutting edges. Individual cutting edges of the right hand spirals are axially staggered helically around a circumference of a cutting portion with respect to individual cutting edges of the left hand spirals so that, at each axial position along an axial length of the cutting portion, each radial cross-section includes both at least one individual cutting edge on a right hand spiral and at least one individual cutting edge on a left hand spiral. Individual cutting edges have a length along an outer circumference of the cutting tool that is the same for individual cutting edges of the right hand spiral and individual cutting edges of the left hand spirals. Cutting edges on differently handed spirals are both right handed cutting edges or both left handed cutting edges.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYInventors: Jason Ray Dodds, Sidney Toomes, Cody David Cluff
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Publication number: 20180361827Abstract: A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a flap secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. At least one liquid diverter extends from the housing. The liquid diverter(s) is configured to direct moisture away from the flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Daniel David Carlson, Gregory Scott Mamelson, Jason Ray Pranger
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Patent number: 10118751Abstract: A corrugated board carrier for an interior bulk beverage container is provided with a larger base, integral handles, and a ramp insert to promote gravity dispensing of beverages therein through a spout.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Southern Champion Tray, L.P.Inventors: Ron Couvillon, Candace Carlton, Stokes Smith, Anne Hooser, Sarah Williams, Matt Raus, Jason Ray
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Patent number: 10006665Abstract: A sun-tracking solar drive can include hardware and/or be operated in accordance with a method in which angular deviations are compensated for operation including during forward tracking and backtracking. For example, the effects of thermal expansion and mechanical slop associated with certain components can be calculated and used for calculation of target angles that can provide for increased power output and improved shading avoidance.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SunPower CorporationInventors: Jason Ray Maxey, Shawn Joseph Mercy, Zachary S. Judkins
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Patent number: 9884712Abstract: An improved container blank of foldable material and resulting structure to hold a fluid filled carton is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Southern Champion Tray, L.P.Inventors: George Coogan, Jason Ray, Stokes Smith, Bill Jones, Ron Couvillon
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Patent number: 9854933Abstract: The present disclosure includes an extraction assembly for use in an automatic espresso brewer. The extraction assembly includes components and methods for controllably extracting espresso beverage from a quantity of brewing substance. The components, assemblies, and methods facilitate improved control and operation of the extraction assembly and improve the reliability of the extraction assembly. The brewing substance is compacted between a pair of opposing pistons. Compacting force is monitored through at least one sensor carried on the extraction assembly to provide a signal to a controller. A predetermined compacting force may be programmed into the system for all brewing cycles or dependent upon the brewing substance used. The pair of pistons operates relative to a brew chamber for use in the espresso extraction process. The pistons provide compacting force and boundaries within the chamber and facilitate removal of a spent brewing substance puck at the end of the brewing cycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic CorporationInventors: Suresh Radhakrishnan, Jason Ray Lieving, Daniel Hansen