Patents by Inventor John Broddus Deaton, Jr.
John Broddus Deaton, Jr. 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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Patent number: 11911848Abstract: A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes depositing particles onto a build platform. The method also includes distributing the particles to form a build layer. The method further includes operating a consolidation device to consolidate a first plurality of particles along a scan path to form a component. The component includes a top surface spaced apart from the build platform and an outer surface. The outer surface extends between the build platform and the top surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface faces a substantially particle-free region of the build platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Evans Graham, Thomas Charles Adcock, John Joseph Madelone, Jr., John Broddus Deaton, Jr.
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Patent number: 11571743Abstract: In one aspect, an additive manufacturing system is provided. The additive manufacturing system includes a build platform, a first plurality of particles positioned on the build platform, and a particle containment system positioned on the build platform. The particle containment system includes a particle containment wall. The particle containment wall at least partially surrounds the first plurality of particles and includes a second plurality of particles consolidated together. The particle containment wall includes a top end spaced apart from the build platform, an inner face positioned against the first plurality of particles and extending between the build platform and the top end, and an outer face that faces a substantially particle-free region, the outer face positioned opposite the inner face and extending between the build platform and the top end.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Evans Graham, William Monaghan, Thomas Charles Adcock, Andrew J. Martin, John Joseph Madelone, Jr., David Charles Bogdan, Jr., John Broddus Deaton, Jr., William Thomas Carter
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Patent number: 11440113Abstract: An electrode applied in electro-machining processes, where the electrode includes a main body portion and at least one built-in internal flushing passage for introducing a flushing liquid to a volume between the electrode and a workpiece to be machined. The electrode is made by an additive fabrication process that enables specialized flushing for enhancing waste material evacuation and incorporate special material properties like zones of high electrical conductivity and thermal resistance. The fabrication process produces materials and geometries that could not otherwise be made using conventional processing.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Andrew Lee Trimmer, Yuanfeng Luo, Bin Wei, John Broddus Deaton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210323093Abstract: A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes depositing particles onto a build platform. The method also includes distributing the particles to form a build layer. The method further includes operating a consolidation device to consolidate a first plurality of particles along a scan path to form a component. The component includes a top surface spaced apart from the build platform and an outer surface. The outer surface extends between the build platform and the top surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface faces a substantially particle-free region of the build platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Michael Evans Graham, Thomas Charles Adcock, John Joseph Madelone,, JR., John Broddus Deaton,, JR.
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Patent number: 11090861Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a build platform, a plurality of particles positioned on the build platform defining a build layer, a first and second region within the build layer, and at least one consolidation device. The first region and the second region each including a portion of the plurality of particles. The at least one consolidation device is configured to consolidate the plurality of particles within the build layer into a solid, consolidated portion of said build layer. The consolidation device is further configured to consolidate at least one of the plurality of particles within the build layer and the solid, consolidated portion of the build layer into a molten volume of transfer material. The consolidation device is further configured to transfer a portion of the molten volume of transfer material within the first region from the first region to the second region.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Evans Graham, William Thomas Carter, John Broddus Deaton, Jr., John Joseph Madelone, Jr., Thomas Charles Adcock, Matthias Hoebel, Subhrajit Roychowdhury
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Patent number: 11072039Abstract: A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes depositing particles onto a build platform. The method also includes distributing the particles to form a build layer. The method further includes operating a consolidation device to consolidate a first plurality of particles along a scan path to form a component. The component includes a top surface spaced apart from the build platform and an outer surface. The outer surface extends between the build platform and the top surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface faces a substantially particle-free region of the build platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Evans Graham, Thomas Charles Adcock, John Joseph Madelone, Jr., John Broddus Deaton, Jr.
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Patent number: 10919115Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a build platform, at least one first consolidation device, and at least one second consolidation device. The at least one first consolidation device is configured to direct at least one first energy beam to a first face of a component. The first face has a first orientation. The at least one second consolidation device is configured to simultaneously direct at least one second energy beam toward a second face of the component as the first consolidation device directs the at least one first energy beam toward the first face. The second face has a second orientation different from the first orientation.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Joseph Madelone, Jr., Thomas Charles Adcock, John Broddus Deaton, Jr., Michael Evans Graham
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Patent number: 10821508Abstract: A direct metal laser melting (DMLM) system for enhancing build parameters of a DMLM component includes a confocal optical system configured to measure at least one of a melt pool size and a melt pool temperature. The DMLM system further includes a computing device configured to receive at least one of the melt pool size or the melt pool temperature from the confocal optical system. Furthermore, the DMLM system includes a controller configured to control the operation of a laser device based on at least one build parameter.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Allen Cheverton, Michael Evans Graham, John Broddus Deaton, Jr., Prabhjot Singh
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Publication number: 20200031042Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a build platform, a plurality of particles positioned on the build platform defining a build layer, a first and second region within the build layer, and at least one consolidation device. The first region and the second region each including a portion of the plurality of particles. The at least one consolidation device is configured to consolidate the plurality of particles within the build layer into a solid, consolidated portion of said build layer. The consolidation device is further configured to consolidate at least one of the plurality of particles within the build layer and the solid, consolidated portion of the build layer into a molten volume of transfer material. The consolidation device is further configured to transfer a portion of the molten volume of transfer material within the first region from the first region to the second region.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Michael Evans Graham, William Thomas Carter, John Broddus Deaton, JR., John Joseph Madelone, JR., Thomas Charles Adcock, Matthias Hoebel, Subhrajit Roychowdhury
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Patent number: 10532515Abstract: A method that includes additively manufacturing with an additive manufacturing (AM) system a sub-component that has a locator element. Using a control system of the AM system for positioning a first location of the locator element. Selectively placing a portion of another sub-component adjacent to the locator element, based on the positioning. Then attaching the second sub-component to the first sub-component in a region, wherein the region is based on the positioning knowledge from the control system so as to make a component. A component that comprises a first sub-component that has an AM locator element; and a second sub-component attached to the first sub-component, wherein the locator element is attached to the second sub-component within the same additive manufacturing build chamber as the first sub-component.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Evans Graham, John Broddus Deaton, Jr., Mark Allen Cheverton, Thomas Charles Adcock, Andrew David Deal, Marshall Gordon Jones, Prabhjot Singh
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Publication number: 20190381604Abstract: A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes depositing particles onto a build platform. The method also includes distributing the particles to form a build layer. The method further includes operating a consolidation device to consolidate a first plurality of particles along a scan path to form a component. The component includes a top surface spaced apart from the build platform and an outer surface. The outer surface extends between the build platform and the top surface, and at least a portion of the outer surface faces a substantially particle-free region of the build platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Michael Evans Graham, Thomas Charles Adcock, John Joseph Madelone, Jr., John Broddus Deaton, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190381605Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a build platform, at least one first consolidation device, and at least one second consolidation device. The at least one first consolidation device is configured to direct at least one first energy beam to a first face of a component. The first face has a first orientation. The at least one second consolidation device is configured to simultaneously direct at least one second energy beam toward a second face of the component as the first consolidation device directs the at least one first energy beam toward the first face. The second face has a second orientation different from the first orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: John Joseph Madelone, JR., Thomas Charles Adcock, John Broddus Deaton, JR., Michael Evans Graham
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Patent number: 10464262Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a laser device, a first scanning device, and an optical system. The laser device is configured to generate a laser beam, and the first scanning device is configured to selectively direct the laser beam across a powder bed. The laser beam generates a melt pool in the powder bed. The optical system includes an optical detector configured to detect electromagnetic radiation generated by the melt pool, and a second scanning device configured to direct electromagnetic radiation generated by the melt pool to the optical detector.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Allen Cheverton, John Broddus Deaton, Jr.
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Patent number: 10307823Abstract: A method for repairing a structure in an additive manufacturing system is provided. The method includes detecting a defect in a structure formed using an additive manufacturing process, the structure including a first surface that faces a powder containing region and a second surface that faces a substantially powder free region, generating a supplemental scan path that covers at least a portion of the structure based on a location of the detected defect, and controlling a consolidation device, based on the supplemental scan path, to remedy the defect.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Broddus Deaton, Jr., Thomas Charles Adcock, William Monaghan, John Joseph Madelone, Jr., Michael Evans Graham
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Publication number: 20190143409Abstract: A method for repairing a structure in an additive manufacturing system is provided. The method includes detecting a defect in a structure formed using an additive manufacturing process, the structure including a first surface that faces a powder containing region and a second surface that faces a substantially powder free region, generating a supplemental scan path that covers at least a portion of the structure based on a location of the detected defect, and controlling a consolidation device, based on the supplemental scan path, to remedy the defect.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: John Broddus Deaton, JR., Thomas Charles Adcock, William Monaghan, John Joseph Madelone, JR., Michael Evans Graham
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Publication number: 20190143408Abstract: In one aspect, an additive manufacturing system is provided. The additive manufacturing system includes a build platform, a first plurality of particles positioned on the build platform, and a particle containment system positioned on the build platform. The particle containment system includes a particle containment wall. The particle containment wall at least partially surrounds the first plurality of particles and includes a second plurality of particles consolidated together. The particle containment wall includes a top end spaced apart from the build platform, an inner face positioned against the first plurality of particles and extending between the build platform and the top end, and an outer face that faces a substantially particle-free region, the outer face positioned opposite the inner face and extending between the build platform and the top end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Michael Evans Graham, William Monaghan, Thomas Charles Adcock, Andrew J. Martin, John Joseph Madelone, Jr., David Charles Bogdan, Jr., John Broddus Deaton, Jr., William Thomas Carter
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Publication number: 20180312946Abstract: Metal alloys are disclosed, comprising at least cobalt, nickel, iron and carbon, wherein: the content of cobalt is at least about 20% by weight; the content of iron and cobalt in combination is comprised between about 40% and about 70% by weight; the content of nickel is comprised between about 5% and about 25% by weight; and the content of carbon is more than 0% but less than about 0.05% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Michael Francis Xavier GIGLIOTTI, Jr., John Broddus DEATON, Jr., Massimo GIANNOZZI, Iacopo GIOVANNETTI, Pierluigi TOZZI
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Patent number: 10086567Abstract: A method that includes additively manufacturing with an additive manufacturing (AM) system a sub-component that has a locator element. Using a control system of the AM system for positioning a first location of the locator element. Selectively placing a portion of another sub-component adjacent to the locator element, based on the positioning. Then attaching the second sub-component to the first sub-component in a region, wherein the region is based on the positioning knowledge from the control system so as to make a component. A component that comprises a first sub-component that has an AM locator element; and a second sub-component attached to the first sub-component, wherein the locator element is attached to the second sub-component within the same additive manufacturing build chamber as the first sub-component.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Michael Evans Graham, John Broddus Deaton, Jr., Mark Allen Cheverton, Thomas Charles Adcock, Andrew David Deal, Marshall Gordon Jones, Prabhjot Singh
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Patent number: 10029325Abstract: A system of manufacturing a component comprises forming a component on a conductive build plate. The component defines at least one access port and includes an inner surface that defines at least one internal passage. The system further includes forming at least one electrode within the at least one internal passage, wherein the at least one electrode is electrically isolated from the component. An electromotive force is applied to the at least one electrode to facilitate smoothing the inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: William Thomas Carter, John Broddus Deaton, Jr., Andrew Lee Trimmer, Michael John Fornasiero
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Publication number: 20180178449Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a laser device, a first scanning device, and an optical system. The laser device is configured to generate a laser beam, and the first scanning device is configured to selectively direct the laser beam across a powder bed. The laser beam generates a melt pool in the powder bed. The optical system includes an optical detector configured to detect electromagnetic radiation generated by the melt pool, and a second scanning device configured to direct electromagnetic radiation generated by the melt pool to the optical detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Mark Allen Cheverton, John Broddus Deaton, JR.