Patents by Inventor Alan Metz

Alan Metz 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).

  • Publication number: 20240109169
    Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: NEXTGEN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Lee Ward, David Scott Diwinsky, David Joseph Stone, Marc Alan Metz, Tom Lawrence Clutter
  • Patent number: 11890728
    Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: NEXTGEN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Lee Ward, David Scott Diwinsky, David Joseph Stone, Marc Alan Metz, Tom Lawrence Clutter
  • Patent number: 11845568
    Abstract: A system and process for cleaning a jet engine component and, more particularly, a system and process for cleaning the inside surfaces of a jet engine component comprising a frame having a turbine engine component support surface for supporting a turbine engine component; a drive motor mounted on the frame and having a driver. A cleaner assembly is coupled to the driver and adapted to rotate when the drive motor is energized. The cleaner assembly is adapted to be removeably mounted on the driver so that the cleaner assembly becomes positioned in operative relationship with the surface to be cleaned so that when the drive motor is energized, the cleaner assembly rotates and wipes, scrubs and/or polishes the surface to be cleaned and the cleaner assembly comprises a wiper comprising the cleaning area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: CANYON RUN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Marc Alan Metz, Gary Lee Ward, Thomas Lawrence Clutter
  • Publication number: 20230373657
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and process for cleaning a jet engine component and, more particularly, a system and process for cleaning the inside surfaces of a jet engine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Alan Metz, Gary Lee Ward, Thomas Lawrence Clutter
  • Publication number: 20230245853
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20230234722
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and process for cleaning a jet engine component and, more particularly, a system and process for cleaning the inside surfaces of a jet engine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Alan Metz, Gary Lee Ward, Thomas Lawrence Clutter
  • Patent number: 11594397
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20220371163
    Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Gary Lee Ward, David Scott Diwinsky, David Joseph Stone, Marc Alan Metz, Tom Lawrence Clutter
  • Publication number: 20210202208
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Patent number: 10991550
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20200075289
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20050031670
    Abstract: A composition having weight reduction capability, weight controlling activity, or both comprising (a) a bupropion compound and (b) a food component and a method of treatment associated with it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Brenda Jamerson, Alan Metz, Mickey Wells