Patents Assigned to Cleveland Electric Laboratories
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Patent number: 11262249Abstract: Provided is a thermocouple transition body apparatus comprising: a transition body, having at least one recess; a positive electrical terminal; a negative electrical terminal; and, at least one cap; wherein the transition body, positive terminal, and negative terminal are configured to attach to conductors without the use of epoxy or crimping. The thermocouple transition body apparatus is able to withstand temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: CLEVELAND ELECTRIC LABORATORIESInventors: Sean Burris, Michael McNeilly
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Publication number: 20200033199Abstract: Provided is a thermocouple transition body apparatus comprising: a transition body, having at least one recess; a positive electrical terminal; a negative electrical terminal; and, at least one cap; wherein the transition body, positive terminal, and negative terminal are configured to attach to conductors without the use of epoxy or crimping. The thermocouple transition body apparatus is able to withstand temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventors: Sean Burris, Michael McNeilly
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Patent number: 10429249Abstract: Provided is a thermocouple transition body apparatus comprising: a transition body, having at least one recess; a positive electrical terminal; a negative electrical terminal; and, at least one cap; wherein the transition body, positive terminal, and negative terminal are configured to attach to conductors without the use of epoxy or crimping. The thermocouple transition body apparatus is able to withstand temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventors: Sean Burris, Michael McNeilly
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Patent number: 10041856Abstract: Provided is a displacement sensor assembly which includes a cantilever beam, a reaction block, a strain sensor, and a temperature sensor. The cantilever beam is physically oriented such that the longitudinal axis of the cantilever beam is perpendicular to the direction of displacement. A first end of the cantilever beam is fixably mounted to a fixed reference and a first end of the reaction block is fixably mounted to a moving reference. A second end of the cantilever beam is joined to a second end of the reaction block. The strain sensor is mounted and calibrated to detect displacement between the fixed and moving reference by measuring strain on the second end of the cantilever beam, and the temperature sensor is mounted and calibrated to counteract the effect of thermal strain on the sensor assembly and a method of use therefore.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Cleveland Electric Laboratories CompanyInventors: Michael McNeilly, John J. Martin
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Patent number: 9356691Abstract: A Sagnac interferometer event sensing device is disclosed. The device includes first and second light sources respectively emitting first and second light beams at first and second, different wavelengths. The device includes an optical fiber path, a first portion along which only the first light beam travels, a second portion along which only the second light beam travels, and a third portion along which both the first and second light beams travel. The device includes a first detector at an end of the first portion of the optical path to receive the first light beam, and a second detector at an end of the second portion of the optical path to receive the second light beam. The device includes a first plurality of depolarizers disposed along the first portion of the optical fiber path, and a second plurality of depolarizers disposed along the second portion of the optical fiber path.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: The Cleveland Electric Laboratories Co.Inventors: Scott V. Johnson, Mike McNeilly
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Patent number: 9297711Abstract: A sensor is disclosed herein. The sensor includes a fiber operable to communicate a light wave. The sensor also includes at least first and second Fiber Bragg Gratings disposed along the fiber. The sensor also includes a structure operable to be deformed in a plane of deformation. The at least first and second Fiber Bragg Gratings are disposed on opposite sides of the structure in the plane of deformation. The sensor also includes an interrogation unit operable to receive first and second signals corresponding to first and second wavelengths from the at least first and second Fiber Bragg Gratings. The first signal is associated with the first Fiber Bragg Grating and the second signal is associated with the second Fiber Bragg Grating.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: The Cleveland Electric Laboratories CompanyInventors: Mike McNeilly, Donald R Way
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Patent number: 9207133Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a platform operable to support a human. The apparatus also includes at least one cable suspending the platform. The apparatus also includes an elongation sensor engaged with the at least one cable. The elongation sensor is operable to emit a signal in response to elongation of the at least one cable. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes the step of positioning the platform adjacent to one of a machine and a path along which the machine moves. The method also includes the step of detecting a mass on the platform by emitting the signal from the elongation sensor in response to elongation of the at least one cable. The method also includes the step of disengaging the machine in response to the detecting step.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Cleveland Electric Laboratories Co.Inventors: Mike McNeilly, James Richardson, Don Way
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Patent number: 8867867Abstract: This disclosure is of a fiber optic switch, where an actuated plunger causes a snap-action mechanism to change rapidly from a first state to a second state and place a loaded member from a first strain condition into a second strain condition where the two conditions are substantially different. A strain sensor mounted on the loaded member senses the strain of the loaded member and transmits a corresponding signal on a fiber optic cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: The Cleveland Electric Laboratories CompanyInventors: Mike McNeilly, Scott V. Johnson
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Patent number: 8835792Abstract: A device and method for the removal of a metal-sheath layer from a metal-sheathed structure using capacitive discharge in conjunction with step-up and step-down transformers to create a low voltage, high current pulse to remove a selected portion of the metal-sheath layer from the metal-sheathed structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: The Cleveland Electric Laboratories CompanyInventors: Witold Pietrzak, Donald Robert Way
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Patent number: 8805137Abstract: A sensor is disclosed herein. The sensor includes a fiber operable to communicate a light wave. The sensor also includes at least first and second Fiber Bragg Gratings disposed along the fiber. The sensor also includes a structure operable to be Deformed in a plane of deformation. The at least first and second Fiber Bragg Gratings are disposed on opposite sides of the structure in the plane of deformation. The sensor also includes an interrogation unit operable to receive first and second signals corresponding to first and second wavelengths from the at least first and second Fiber Bragg Gratings. The first signal is associated with the first Fiber Bragg Grating and the second signal is associated with the second Fiber Bragg Grating.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: The Cleveland Electric Laboratories CompanyInventors: Mike McNeilly, Donald Way
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Publication number: 20140050473Abstract: A Sagnac interferometer event sensing device is disclosed herein. The device includes a first light source operable to emit a first light beam. The device also includes a second light source operable to emit a second light beam. The device also includes an optical fiber path including a first portion along which only the first light beam travels, a second portion along which only the second light beam from the second light source travels, and a third portion along which both of the first and second light beams travel. The device also includes a first detector disposed at an end of the first portion of the optical fiber path to receive the first light beam. The device also includes a second detector disposed at an end of the second portion of the optical fiber path to receive the second light beam. The device also includes a first plurality of depolarizers disposed along the first portion of the optical fiber path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: CLEVELAND ELECTRIC LABORATORIES CO.Inventors: Scott V. Johnson, Mike McNeilly
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Patent number: 8433160Abstract: A measurement device including a fastener for use in attaching a first member to a second member, in which the fastener has an aperture extending through a length of the fastener, and a first optical fiber located within the aperture, in which the first optical fiber includes at least one fiber Bragg grating sensor. At least a portion of the first optical fiber can be secured within the aperture. A first end of the first optical fiber can be connected to an associated first optical connector and a second end of the first optical fiber can be connected to an associated second optical connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventors: Nadir Shah, William Keith Chandler, Christopher Madsen, Donald R. Way
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Patent number: 8359935Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a resilient member positioned near a rod member and a strain sensor operatively connected to the resilient member. The rod member includes an eccentric member, which causes the resilient member to deflect as the rod member rotates. The strain sensor measures the strain in the resilient member due to the deflections caused by the eccentric member. The amount of strain relates to a rotational position of the rod member.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventor: Mike McNeilly
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Patent number: 8342793Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors. Furthermore, some embodiments comprise sensors for monitoring engine operating characteristics and detecting surge and pre-surge conditions. Some embodiments also include means for adjusting engine operation in response to sensor data. Still other embodiments relate to methods of preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventors: Donald L. Way, Joel Lantz
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Publication number: 20110249252Abstract: A sensing device includes a first layer, a second layer, and an optical sensor. The first layer includes a first surface for supporting an associated load. The first layer transmits a strain to a second surface due to the associated load located on the first surface. The second layer is formed of a compliant material and provides substantially uniform support to the first layer and deflects due to the associated load. The optical sensor is positioned between the first and second layers and senses the strain due to the associated load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventors: Joel Lantz, Michael McNeilly
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Publication number: 20090055071Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors. Furthermore, some embodiments comprise sensors for monitoring engine operating characteristics and detecting surge and pre-surge conditions. Some embodiments also include means for adjusting engine operation in response to sensor data. Still other embodiments relate to methods of preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventors: Donald R. Way, Joel Lantz
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Publication number: 20080251499Abstract: A device and method for the removal of a metal-sheath layer from a metal-sheathed structure using capacitive discharge in conjunction with step-up and step-down transformers to create a low voltage, high current pulse to remove a selected portion of the metal-sheath layer from the metal-sheathed structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: Cleveland Electric LaboratoriesInventors: Witold Pietrzak, Donald Robert Way