Patents by Inventor Michael J. Maloney
Michael J. Maloney 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: 11969840Abstract: A clinch-in fastener with a cylindrical body having a top, a bottom, sides and an axial internal bore. The fastener has a single shank at the bottom end of the body having a top surface orthogonal to the bore and a chamfer tapering to the bottom of the body. The top surface of the shank is adapted for receiving the cold flow of material surrounding a receiving hole of a workpiece. The shank may have a plurality of notches in its outermost edge that extend through both the top surface of the shank and the chamfer. The bore of the fastener extends completely through the fastener body from top to bottom and may be threaded. A fastener installation system having a tool with means for affixation to a rotary and vertically reciprocal element of an industrial machine. The tip of the tool has a distal end face with at least one arcuate displacer adapted for deforming a workpiece as the tool rotates and is pressed against the workpiece. A bore within the tip holds a fastener installed by the tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Michael J Maloney, Brian G. Bentrim
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Publication number: 20240068102Abstract: A deposition apparatus comprises: an infeed chamber; a preheat chamber; a deposition chamber; and optionally at least one of a cooldown chamber and an outlet chamber. At least a first of the preheat chamber and the cooldown chamber contains a buffer system for buffering workpieces respectively passing to or from the deposition chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: RTX CorporationInventors: James W. Neal, David A. Litton, Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, Eric M. Jorzik
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Publication number: 20240052476Abstract: A deposition apparatus (20) comprising: a chamber (22); a process gas source (62) coupled to the chamber; a vacuum pump (52) coupled to the chamber; at least two electron guns (26); one or more power supplies (30) coupled to the electron guns; a plurality of crucibles (32,33,34) positioned or positionable in an operative position within a field of view of at least one said electron gun; and a part holder (170) having at least one operative position for holding parts spaced above the crucibles by a standoff height H. The standoff height H is adjustable in a range including at least 22 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: RTX CorporationInventors: Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, James W. Neal, David A. Litton
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Publication number: 20230400049Abstract: A rotating clinching clasp is shown and described. In one example the rotating clinching clasp is part of a removable securement system for at least two items. The system includes at least one rotating clinching clasp. The rotating clinching clasp has a head with a shank protruding therefrom. The shank has an undercut located between the head and the guide end. The system further includes a first item having a top surface. The at least one rotating clinching clasp is secured within and protrudes from the top surface of the first item. The system includes a second item having at least one aperture therein. The second item is placed against the top surface of the first item and is removably held in place by the head of the at least one clinching clasp when the head is rotated from a first position to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Ewing-Foley, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Maloney
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Publication number: 20230392251Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, there is provided a process for limiting a critical stabilizer content in coatings comprising placing a source coating material in a crucible of a vapor deposition apparatus having a coating chamber, the source coating material having compositional range of LnO1.5 comprising a single cation mol % of 30-50% relative to zirconia (ZrO2), where Ln=La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, and Tb and combinations thereof; energizing the source coating material with an electron beam that delivers a power density to the material in the crucible forming a vapor cloud from the source coating material; and depositing the source coating material as a coating system onto a surface of a work piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Kaylan M. Wessels, Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, David A. Litton, Elisa M. Zaleski
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Publication number: 20230375030Abstract: A clinching sleeve fastener is shown and described. The clinching sleeve fastener includes a first fastener part and a second fastener part. The first fastener part includes a head located at a first end and a shank located at a second end. The head is tapered such that it narrows the further away from the center of the first fastener part. An undercut is located between the first and second end of the first fastener part. The first fastener part further includes knurls located between the head and the undercut. A threaded opening extending through the first fastener part from the first end to the second end. The opening includes a step where the opening is wider on one side of the step. The second fastener part is a collar having a cross section which matches that of the first part. The collar has an opening extending therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: Ewing-Foley, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Maloney
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Patent number: 11802339Abstract: A deposition apparatus comprises: an infeed chamber; a preheat chamber; a deposition chamber; and optionally at least one of a cooldown chamber and an outlet chamber. At least a first of the preheat chamber and the cooldown chamber contains a buffer system for buffering workpieces respectively passing to or from the deposition chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: RTX CorporationInventors: James W. Neal, David A. Litton, Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, Eric M. Jorzik
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Publication number: 20230287925Abstract: A clinching sleeve fastener is shown and described. The clinching sleeve fastener includes a first fastener part and a second fastener part. The first fastener part includes a head located at a first end and a shank located at a second end. The head is tapered such that it narrows the further away from the center of the first fastener part. An undercut is located between the first and second end of the first fastener part. The first fastener part further includes knurls located between the head and the undercut. A threaded opening extending through the first fastener part from the first end to the second end. The opening includes a step where the opening is wider on one side of the step. The second fastener part is a collar having a cross section which matches that of the first part. The collar has an opening extending therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Ewing-Foley, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Maloney
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Patent number: 11725269Abstract: A deposition apparatus (20) comprising: a chamber (22); a process gas source (62) coupled to the chamber; a vacuum pump (52) coupled to the chamber; at least two electron guns (26); one or more power supplies (30) coupled to the electron guns; a plurality of crucibles (32,33,34) positioned or positionable in an operative position within a field of view of at least one said electron gun; and a part holder (170) having at least one operative position for holding parts spaced above the crucibles by a standoff height H. The standoff height H is adjustable in a range including at least 22 inches.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, James W. Neal, David A. Litton
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Publication number: 20230130776Abstract: A clinch-in fastener with a cylindrical body having a top, a bottom, sides and an axial internal bore. The fastener has a single shank at the bottom end of the body having a top surface orthogonal to the bore and a chamfer tapering to the bottom of the body. The top surface of the shank is adapted for receiving the cold flow of material surrounding a receiving hole of a workpiece. The shank may have a plurality of notches in its outermost edge that extend through both the top surface of the shank and the chamfer. The bore of the fastener extends completely through the fastener body from top to bottom and may be threaded. A fastener installation system having a tool with means for affixation to a rotary and vertically reciprocal element of an industrial machine. The tip of the tool has a distal end face with at least one arcuate displacer adapted for deforming a workpiece as the tool rotates and is pressed against the workpiece. A bore within the tip holds a fastener installed by the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Michael J Maloney, Brian G. Bentrim
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Publication number: 20230052007Abstract: A clinch-in fastener with a cylindrical body having a top, a bottom, sides and an axial internal bore. The fastener has a single shank at the bottom end of the body having a top surface orthogonal to the bore and a chamfer tapering to the bottom of the body. The top surface of the shank is adapted for receiving the cold flow of material surrounding a receiving hole of a workpiece. The shank may have a plurality of notches in its outermost edge that extend through both the top surface of the shank and the chamfer. The bore of the fastener extends completely through the fastener body from top to bottom and may be threaded. A fastener installation system having a tool with means for affixation to a rotary and vertically reciprocal element of an industrial machine. The tip of the tool has a distal end face with at least one arcuate displacer adapted for deforming a workpiece as the tool rotates and is pressed against the workpiece. A bore within the tip holds a fastener installed by the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Michael J Maloney, Brian G. Bentrim
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Patent number: 11512721Abstract: A gravity-orientation coupler is shown and described. The gravity-orientation coupler includes a first coupler half and a second coupler half, wherein the coupler halves are shaped to fit flush together. Each coupler half is comprised of a tongue having a ball chamber which is located within one end of the tongue. The ball chamber movably houses a ball. The ball chamber has an opening located at one side. The tongue of one coupler half is configured to align with and fit flush against the other coupler half. The ball and ball chamber are configured such that when the coupler halves are fitted together the ball in at least one of the ball chambers will apply pressure to the respective tongue securing it therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2022Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Ewing-Foley, INCInventor: Michael J. Maloney
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Patent number: 11498166Abstract: A clinch-in fastener with a cylindrical body having a top, a bottom, sides and an axial internal bore. The fastener has a single shank at the bottom end of the body having a top surface orthogonal to the bore and a chamfer tapering to the bottom of the body. The top surface of the shank is adapted for receiving the cold flow of material surrounding a receiving hole of a workpiece. The shank may have a plurality of notches in its outermost edge that extend through both the top surface of the shank and the chamfer. The bore of the fastener extends completely through the fastener body from top to bottom and may be threaded. A fastener installation system having a tool with means for affixation to a rotary and vertically reciprocal element of an industrial machine. The tip of the tool has a distal end face with at least one arcuate displacer adapted for deforming a workpiece as the tool rotates and is pressed against the workpiece. A bore within the tip holds a fastener installed by the tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Michael J Maloney, Brian G. Bentrim
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Publication number: 20220316048Abstract: A deposition apparatus (20) comprising: a chamber (22); a process gas source (62) coupled to the chamber; a vacuum pump (52) coupled to the chamber; at least two electron guns (26); one or more power supplies (30) coupled to the electron guns; a plurality of crucibles (32,33,34) positioned or positionable in an operative position within a field of view of at least one said electron gun; and a part holder (170) having at least one operative position for holding parts spaced above the crucibles by a standoff height H. The standoff height H is adjustable in a range including at least 22 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, James W. Neal, David A. Litton
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Publication number: 20220252094Abstract: A gravity-orientation coupler is shown and described. The gravity-orientation coupler includes a first coupler half and a second coupler half, wherein the coupler halves are shaped to fit flush together. Each coupler half is comprised of a tongue having a ball chamber which is located within one end of the tongue. The ball chamber movably houses a ball. The ball chamber has an opening located at one side. The tongue of one coupler half is configured to align with and fit flush against the other coupler half. The ball and ball chamber are configured such that when the coupler halves are fitted together the ball in at least one of the ball chambers will apply pressure to the respective tongue securing it therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Ewing-Foley, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Maloney
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Patent number: 11365473Abstract: A deposition apparatus (20) comprising: a chamber (22); a process gas source (62) coupled to the chamber; a vacuum pump (52) coupled to the chamber; at least two electron guns (26); one or more power supplies (30) coupled to the electron guns; a plurality of crucibles (32,33,34) positioned or positionable in an operative position within a field of view of at least one said electron gun; and a part holder (170) having at least one operative position for holding parts spaced above the crucibles by a standoff height H. The standoff height H is adjustable in a range including at least 22 inches.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, James W. Neal, David A. Litton
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Patent number: 11276556Abstract: A vapor deposition system fixture comprises an arm, a rake, a crown gear bearing assembly, a workpiece holder, a thermocouple, and a contact ring assembly. The crown gear bearing assembly is attached to and rotatably engaged with the rake and includes stationary portion and rotating portions. The workpiece holder is configured to rotate with the rotating portion. The thermocouple is configured to rotate with the workpiece holder. The contact ring assembly comprises a housing, a cover, first and second rotating contact rings, and first and second stationary contact rings. The housing is attached to at least one of the arm and the rake. The first and second rotating contact rings are electrically connected to the thermocouple. The first and second stationary contact rings surround the rotating ring. The first and second stationary contact rings are configured to receive an electrical signal from the first and second rotating contact rings.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: James W. Neal, Michael J. Maloney, Kevin W. Schlichting, David A. Litton
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Publication number: 20210324506Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can include a substrate, a thermal barrier coating deposited on at least a portion of the substrate, and an outer layer deposited on at least a portion of the thermal barrier coating. The outer layer can include a material that is reactive with an environmental contaminant that comes into contact with the outer layer to alter a microstructure of the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, III, Michael J. Maloney, David A. Litton, Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman, Brian T. Hazel
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Publication number: 20210130959Abstract: A deposition apparatus comprises: an infeed chamber; a preheat chamber; a deposition chamber; and optionally at least one of a cooldown chamber and an outlet chamber. At least a first of the preheat chamber and the cooldown chamber contains a buffer system for buffering workpieces respectively passing to or from the deposition chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: James W. Neal, David A. Litton, Brian T. Hazel, Michael J. Maloney, Eric M. Jorzik
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Patent number: 10954977Abstract: A two-part fastener with an insert and a compression sleeve. The insert is an internally-threaded fastener intended to be installed into a hole of a very hard panel. The insert itself is relatively hard with a knurled outer barrel portion and a flange at the bottom. A compression sleeve is made of relatively soft material and is preassembled around the barrel of the insert by friction fit. Upon installation into a panel with a blind hole having parallel sides, the compression sleeve is pressed into the panel and deforms outwardly between the insert and the side wall of the hole. Friction between the compression sleeve and the wall of the hole prevents torque out and pull out of the fastener from the panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Maloney, Brian G. Bentrim