Patents by Inventor Mark Willard
Mark Willard 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: 11948897Abstract: Integrated circuits (ICs) that avoid or mitigate creation of changes in accumulated charge in a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate, particularly an SOI substrate having a trap rich layer. In one embodiment, a FET is configured such that, in a standby mode, the FET is turned OFF while maintaining essentially the same VDS as during an active mode. In another embodiment, a FET is configured such that, in a standby mode, current flow through the FET is interrupted while maintaining essentially the same VGS as during the active mode. In another embodiment, a FET is configured such that, in a standby mode, the FET is switched into a very low current state (a “trickle current” state) that keeps both VGS and VDS close to their respective active mode operational voltages. Optionally, S-contacts may be formed in an IC substrate to create protected areas that encompass FETs that are sensitive to accumulated charge effects.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: pSemi CorporationInventors: Robert Mark Englekirk, Keith Bargroff, Christopher C. Murphy, Tero Tapio Ranta, Simon Edward Willard
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Patent number: 11920789Abstract: A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer liner that at least partially defines a combustion chamber. The outer liner extends between an aft end and a forward end generally along an axial direction within an outer casing of the gas turbine engine. The outer liner includes an inner surface facing the combustion chamber and an outer surface facing away from the combustion chamber. The combustor assembly includes a radial damper assembly disposed against the outer liner at a plurality of circumferential points.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Willard Marusko, Michael Alan Stieg, Brian Christopher Towle
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Publication number: 20240066590Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds that can be assembled into complete molds. Each section of the partial mold may contain both a portion of a core and portion of a shell. Each section can then be assembled into a mold for casting of a metal part. The partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds and the complete molds may be provided with filament structures corresponding to cooling hole patterns on the surface of the turbine blade or the stator vane, which provides a leaching pathway for the core portion after metal casting. The invention also relates to core filaments that can be used to supplement the leaching pathway, for example in a core tip portion of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: James Herbert Deines, Brian David Przeslawski, Michael John McCarren, Gregory Terrence Garay, Douglas Gerard Konitzer, Mark Willard Marusko, Xi Yang, Brian Patrick Peterson
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Patent number: 11813669Abstract: Partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds that can be assembled into complete molds are provided herein. Each section of the partial mold may contain both a portion of a core and portion of a shell. Each section can then be assembled into a mold for casting of a metal part. The partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds and the complete molds may be provided with filament structures corresponding to cooling hole patterns on the surface of the turbine blade or the stator vane, which provides a leaching pathway for the core portion after metal casting. Core filaments that can be used to supplement the leaching pathway, for example in a core tip portion of the mold are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Herbert Deines, Brian David Przeslawski, Michael John McCarren, Gregory Terrence Garay, Douglas Gerard Konitzer, Mark Willard Marusko, Xi Yang, Brian Patrick Peterson
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Publication number: 20230177077Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer system and a computer program product enhance user input to a conversational agent. The method includes identifying a word using a natural language processing algorithm. The word is in a query from a user to the conversational agent. The method also includes determining a set of keywords related to each of a plurality of intents associated with the conversational agent within a database. In addition, the method includes calculating a semantic similarity score between each determined set of keywords and the identified word. Lastly, the method includes displaying the identified word on a screen to the user when the identified word is not found in each determined set of keywords and when the semantic similarity score is above a threshold. The display includes a distinct indication of the identified word.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Jason Andrew Telner, Jon Gerard Temple, Tyler Waite, Donna Thelander, Mark Willard Malatesta, William G. Dusch
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Publication number: 20220413850Abstract: An apparatus includes an array processor to process array data in response to a set of macro-instructions. A macro-instruction in the set of macro-instructions performs loop operations, array iteration operations, and/or arithmetic logic unit (ALU) operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Matthew Brandon Gately, Eric Jonathan Deal, Mark Willard Johnson, Daniel Thomas Riedler
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Publication number: 20220414050Abstract: An apparatus includes an array processor to process at least one array. The apparatus further includes a memory coupled to the array processor. The at least one array is stored in memory with programmable per-dimension size and stride values.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Matthew Brandon Gately, Eric Jonathan Deal, Mark Willard Johnson
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Publication number: 20220414049Abstract: An apparatus includes an array processor to process array data. The array data are arranged in a memory. The array data are specified with programmable per-dimension size and stride values.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Matthew Brandon Gately, Eric Jonathan Deal, Mark Willard Johnson, Sebastian Ahmed
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Publication number: 20220288673Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds that can be assembled into complete molds. Each section of the partial mold may contain both a portion of a core and portion of a shell. Each section can then be assembled into a mold for casting of a metal part. The partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds and the complete molds may be provided with filament structures corresponding to cooling hole patterns on the surface of the turbine blade or the stator vane, which provides a leaching pathway for the core portion after metal casting. The invention also relates to core filaments that can be used to supplement the leaching pathway, for example in a core tip portion of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: James Herbert Deines, Brian David Przeslawski, Michael John McCarren, Gregory Terrence Garay, Douglas Gerard Konitzer, Mark Willard Marusko, Xi Yang, Brian Patrick Peterson
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Patent number: 11351599Abstract: Partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds that can be assembled into complete molds are provided herein. Each section of the partial mold may contain both a portion of a core and portion of a shell. Each section can then be assembled into a mold for casting of a metal part. The partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds and the complete molds may be provided with filament structures corresponding to cooling hole patterns on the surface of the turbine blade or the stator vane, which provides a leaching pathway for the core portion after metal casting. Core filaments that can be used to supplement the leaching pathway, for example in a core tip portion of the mold are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Herbert Deines, Michael John McCarren, Brian Patrick Peterson, Brian David Przeslawski, Xi Yang, Douglas Gerard Konitzer, Mark Willard Marusko, Gregory Terrence Garay
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Publication number: 20210310657Abstract: A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer liner that at least partially defines a combustion chamber. The outer liner extends between an aft end and a forward end generally along an axial direction within an outer casing of the gas turbine engine. The outer liner includes an inner surface facing the combustion chamber and an outer surface facing away from the combustion chamber. The combustor assembly includes a radial damper assembly disposed against the outer liner at a plurality of circumferential points.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Mark Willard Marusko, Michael Alan Stieg, Brian Christopher Towle
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Patent number: 10934134Abstract: A method and system for storing items using a hitch adapter secured to a trolley that moves along a vertically oriented track is disclosed. In one embodiment, a winch raises and lowers the trolley and hitch adapter by retracting and deploying a cable that is secured to the trolley. A bicycle carrier may be secured to the hitch adapter for storing bicycles, and for raising bicycles when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventor: Mark Willard
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Patent number: 10935242Abstract: A gas turbine engine and combustor assembly is generally provided. The gas turbine engine may include an outer casing while the combustor assembly may include a liner and a damper assembly. The liner may at least partially define a combustion chamber extending between an aft end and a forward end generally along an axial direction within the outer casing. The liner may include an inner surface facing the combustion chamber and an outer surface facing away from the combustion chamber. The damper assembly may extend between the outer casing and the outer surface of the liner. The damper assembly may include a selectively separable support and damper spring. The damper spring may be disposed between the support and the liner.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Willard Marusko, Michael Alan Stieg, Brian Christopher Towle
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Publication number: 20200222978Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds that can be assembled into complete molds. Each section of the partial mold may contain both a portion of a core and portion of a shell. Each section can then be assembled into a mold for casting of a metal part. The partial integrated core-shell investment casting molds and the complete molds may be provided with filament structures corresponding to cooling hole patterns on the surface of the turbine blade or the stator vane, which provides a leaching pathway for the core portion after metal casting. The invention also relates to core filaments that can be used to supplement the leaching pathway, for example in a core tip portion of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: JAMES HERBERT DEINES, MICHAEL JOHN MCCARREN, BRIAN PATRICK PETERSON, BRIAN DAVID PRZESLAWSKI, XI YANG, DOUGLAS GERARD KONITZER, MARK WILLARD MARUSKO, GREGORY TERRENCE GARAY
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Patent number: 10648352Abstract: A turbine blade sealing structure for a ceramic matrix composite component is provided. The turbine sealing structure includes at least one top ply abutting a top portion of a shank. The at least one top ply extends out over the top portion of the shank. The turbine sealing structure includes at least one side ply abutting a side portion of the shank. The at least one side ply extends along a side portion of the shank. The at least one top ply and at least one side ply form an angel wing and a skirt with on the shank of the ceramic matrix composite component.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Anthony Reid Paige, Paul Izon, Michael Verrilli, Mark Willard Marusko, Mark Eugene Noe, Joshua Brian Jamison, Andrew John Breslin
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Publication number: 20190241414Abstract: A method and system for storing items using a hitch adapter secured to a trolley that moves along a vertically oriented track is disclosed. In one embodiment, a winch raises and lowers the trolley and hitch adapter by retracting and deploying a cable that is secured to the trolley. A bicycle carrier may be secured to the hitch adapter for storing bicycles, and for raising bicycles when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventor: Mark Willard
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Patent number: 10287897Abstract: A rotor blade assembly for a rotor of a gas turbine engine having an axis of rotation includes a shank portion formed from a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material. The rotor blade assembly also includes a platform portion formed from a substantially similar CMC material as that of the shank portion. The platform portion is coupled to the shank portion. The platform portion and the shank portion cooperate to at least partially define two opposing side portions of the rotor blade assembly. The opposing side portions are angularly separated with respect to the axis of rotation. The rotor blade assembly further includes a damper retention apparatus. The damper retention apparatus is coupled to the shank portion. The damper retention apparatus includes at least one angled bracket apparatus extending toward a circumferentially adjacent rotor blade assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Anthony Reid Paige, II, Michael James Verrilli, Joshua Brian Jamison, Mark Eugene Noe, Paul Izon, Mark Willard Marusko
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Patent number: 10018067Abstract: A clearance control apparatus for a gas turbine engine including an annular turbine case having opposed inner and outer surfaces; an annular manifold surrounding a portion of the turbine case, the manifold including: an inlet port in fluid communication with the manifold and the outer surface of the turbine case, and an exit port; and a bypass pipe having an upstream end coupled to the exit port, a downstream end coupled to a low-pressure sink, and a valve disposed between upstream and downstream ends, the valve selectively moveable between a first position which blocks flow between the upstream and downstream ends, and a second position which permits flow between the upstream and downstream ends.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kevin Samuel Klasing, Richard William Albrecht, Jr., Brandon Flowers Powell, Mark Willard Marusko, Anthony Venzon, Thomas Ryan Wallace
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Patent number: 10018054Abstract: Methods for fabricating a component of a gas turbine engine are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes molding a CMC material to form a first portion of the gas turbine engine component, processing the first portion to form a first assembly, preparing the first assembly and a second portion of the gas turbine engine component for processing, and processing the first assembly and second portion to form a second assembly. In another embodiment, the method includes processing a first plurality of CMC plies to form a first assembly; positioning the first assembly and a second plurality of CMC plies on a tool for processing, the first assembly defining a first plane, the second plurality of plies defining a second plane, wherein the second plane is perpendicular to the first plane; and processing the first assembly and the second plurality of plies to form a second assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael J. Verrilli, Mark Eugene Noe, Mark Willard Marusko, Paul Izon, Robert Tyler, Christopher Hasse
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Publication number: 20180161854Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to integrated core-shell investment casting molds that provide a filament structure corresponding to a cooling hole pattern in the surface of the turbine blade or stator vane, which provide a leaching pathway for the core portion after metal casting. The invention also relates to core filaments that can be used to supplement the leaching pathway, for example in a core tip portion of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: James Herbert DEINES, Brian David PRZESLAWSKI, Michael John MCCARREN, Douglas Gerard KONITZER, Mark Willard MARUSKO, Xi YANG