Patents by Inventor Randall Corn

Randall Corn 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).

  • Shroud retaining pin extraction systems and methods
    Patent number: 8870171
    Abstract: The present application provides an extraction system for removing a retaining pin from a turbine engine. The extraction system may include a pin extraction fixture and a drill such that the pin extraction fixture positions the drill about the retaining pin. The pin extraction fixture may include a collet and one or more expanders positioned thereabout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John Herbold, Paul Kalmar, Randall Corn, James Holmes
  • Shroud Retaining Pin Extraction Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20120204398
    Abstract: The present application provides an extraction system for removing a retaining pin from a turbine engine. The extraction system may include a pin extraction fixture and a drill such that the pin extraction fixture positions the drill about the retaining pin. The pin extraction fixture may include a collet and one or more expanders positioned thereabout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: John Herbold, Paul Kalmar, Randall Corn, James Holmes
  • Methods and apparatus for forming a workpiece
    Publication number: 20050235724
    Abstract: A method of forming a workpiece using an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first stage including a die fixture, a die actuator coupled to the die fixture, and a holding member configured to cooperate with the die fixture to hold the workpiece. The method includes holding the workpiece to the first stage die fixture using the first stage holding member, and conforming the workpiece to a first predetermined dimension using the first stage die fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: Randall Corn