Patents by Inventor Alan Taylor

Alan Taylor 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).

  • HIGH PURITY ZIRCONIA-BASED THERMALLY SPRAYED COATINGS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140178632
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermally sprayed coatings of a high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder, said high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Alan TAYLOR, Danny Lee APPLEBY, Albert FEUERSTEIN, Ann BOLCAVAGE, Neil HITCHMAN
  • High purity powders
    Patent number: 8728967
    Abstract: This invention relates to high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Praxair S.T. Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Albert Feuerstein, Ann Bolcavage, Neil Hitchman, James Munroe
  • Method and System for Learning Call Analysis
    Publication number: 20140065582
    Abstract: A system and method are presented for learning call analysis. Audio fingerprinting may be employed to identify audio recordings that answer communications. In one embodiment, the system may generate a fingerprint of a candidate audio stream and compare it against known fingerprints within a database. The system may also search for a speech-like signal to determine if the end point contains a known audio recording. If a known audio recording is not encountered, a fingerprint may be computed for the contact and the communication routed to a human for handling. An indication may be made as to if the call is indeed an audio recording. The associated information may be saved and used for future identification purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Interactive Intelligence, Inc.
    Inventors: Felix Immanuel Wyss, Matthew Alan Taylor, Kevin Charles Vlack
  • HIGH PURITY ZIRCONIA-BASED THERMALLY SPRAYED COATINGS AND PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130330507
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermally sprayed coatings of a high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder, said high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas Alan TAYLOR, Danny Lee APPLEBY, Albert FEUERSTEIN, Ann BOLCAVAGE, Neil HITCHMAN
  • Articulating implant system
    Patent number: 8512412
    Abstract: An articulating implant system is provided for fixation to a bone. The articulating implant system includes a fixation component for fixation to the bone and an articulating member for articulating against bone or cartilage. Specifically, a modular ulnar implant is provided in accordance with the articulating implant system of the present invention wherein the fixation component is a stem for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the distal ulna and the articulating member is a head for articulating with the radial sigmoid notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Hanson, Graham J. W. King, Stuart D. Patterson, Alan Taylor, James A. Johnson
  • System and method for agent queue activation in a contact center
    Patent number: 8503663
    Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for automating the activation of agents in particular workgroups. A call queue server receives incoming communications. A scheduling server is coupled to the call center server over a network and analyzes historical communication data to calculate a forecasted load for a particular time period. The system uses the forecasted load to create agent schedules for the workgroups for the particular time period. The system programmatically activates and deactivates the agents into and out of the workgroups at scheduled points in time based on the calculated schedules. The call center server routes each of the queued communications to a particular agent that is activated on a particular one of the workgroup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Interactive Intelligence, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Edward Mewhinney, Matthew Alan Taylor, Jay Michael Langsford, Donald E. Brown
  • Ruggedized composite rack mount transport case
    Patent number: 8413833
    Abstract: A ruggedized case for transportation and protection of electronic equipment used in harsh commercial or military environments. The ruggedized case is 30-70% lighter than other similar competing cases through the use of lightweight, low-density, superior strength composite materials. The ruggedized case includes a multi-panel case body open at each end and two removable covers. A chassis which may be vibration and shock isolated, and a removable rack mount frame are also provided. Each component of this ruggedized case, including recessed cover latches, and handles, weather and airtight seals, adjustable rack mount frame lock mechanisms, and vibration isolators, have been significantly improved to provide more ergonomic form and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: TCF Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, David Root
  • CONTROLLED RELEASE OF SEED AND SOIL TREATMENTS TRIGGERED BY pH CHANGE OF GROWING MEDIA
    Publication number: 20130065755
    Abstract: The invention features a method of improving the growth of a plant, involving applying to a seed or locus thereof a composition comprising an active ingredient and a pH-dependent film-forming polymer, followed by exposing the composition to an appropriate pH to release said active ingredient. The invention further features a seed including a composition having a) an active ingredient; and b) a pH-dependent film-forming polymer. Additionally, the invention features a seed treatment composition that includes a) an agrochemical; b) a pH-dependent film-forming polymer; and c) a seed coating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Alexandr Bolotin, Sarah Pollicove, Ryan Taylor
  • High purity zirconia-based thermally sprayed coatings
    Patent number: 8394484
    Abstract: This invention relates to thermally sprayed coatings of a high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder, said high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Albert Feuerstein, Ann Bolcavage, Neil Hitchman
  • METHOD AND AN ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY DEPOSITING A COATING
    Publication number: 20130048503
    Abstract: A method for repairing a blade forming a cathode and having a surface to be coated defining a critical area, utilizing an anode, an electrolyte bath including insoluble particles, and a mounting on which the blade is mounted in a working position relative to a reference wall. The mounting is placed in the bath, and the particles and the metal of the anode are co-deposited to form the coating on the surface to be coated. The anode is typically placed facing the critical area and the mounting includes a mechanism for monitoring current lines to obtain a coating with a relatively constant, predetermined thickness for the critical area, that gradually falls to a value of substantially zero along edges of the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicants: SNECMA, PRAXAIR SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Justine Menuey, Frederic Braillard, John Foster, Stephen Owens, Alan Taylor, Martin Chatterney
  • MACHINING TOOL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20120282046
    Abstract: A machining tool insert holder comprises a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first insert tip slot extending between the first surface and the second surface, The first insert tip slot is configured to support a first insert tip. The insert holder further includes elevated projections extending from the first and second surfaces proximate the first insert tip slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Steven Aharrah, II
  • Thermal barrier coatings and articles made therefrom
    Patent number: 8283048
    Abstract: A thermally sprayed coating, coating system and coated article are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments of the thermally sprayed coating, coating system and coated article use a customized ceramic powder comprising ceramic powder particles having an average particle size of about 25 to about 75 microns. In particular, the ceramic powder particles contain from about 70 to about 95 percent by weight of a zirconia-based component, with the balance being an (alumina+silica)-based component and wherein said ceramic powder particles comprise micronized sub-particles of the zirconia-based component and the (alumina+silica)-based component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Praxair S. T. Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Alan Taylor
  • Dense vertically cracked thermal barrier coatings
    Patent number: 8197950
    Abstract: This invention relates to dense, vertically cracked thermal barrier coatings made from high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders. The high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder consisting essentially of less than about 0.01 weight percent silicon dioxide (silica), less than about 0.002 weight percent aluminum oxide (alumina), less than about 0.005 weight percent calcium oxide, less than about 0.005 weight percent ferric oxide, less than about 0 to about 0.002 weight percent magnesium oxide, less than about 0 to about 0.005 weight percent titanium dioxide, from about 1.5 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria), less than 0.1 weight percent other impurity oxides, and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia) and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Praxair S.T. Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Ann Bolcavage, Albert Feuerstein, Neil Hitchman
  • COMPRESSION LIMITER HAVING RETENTION FEATURES
    Publication number: 20120121362
    Abstract: A compression limiter is disclosed that comprises an upper surface and a lower surface The compression limiter further comprises an inner surface that defines a passageway configured to accommodate a fastener and an outer surface configured to engage a structure in which the compression limiter is placed. A first retainer projects outwardly from the outer surface and includes a first retention surface that has at least a planar portion. The first retainer further includes an undercut surface disposed in inwardly from the first retention surface so as to create a corner extending in a direction with at least a component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. A method of forming the compression limiter is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Donald D. Cooper
  • High purity powders
    Publication number: 20120122651
    Abstract: This invention relates to high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). Thermal barrier coatings for protecting a component such as blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines, made from the high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders, have a density greater than 88% of the theoretical density with a plurality of vertical macrocracks homogeneously dispersed throughout the coating to improve its thermal fatigue resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Albert Feuerstein, Ann Bolcavage, Neil Hitchman, James Munroe
  • DENSE VERTICALLY CRACKED THERMAL BARRIER COATINGS
    Publication number: 20120003102
    Abstract: This invention relates to dense, vertically cracked thermal barrier coatings made from high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powders. The high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder consisting essentially of less than about 0.01 weight percent silicon dioxide (silica), less than about 0.002 weight percent aluminum oxide (alumina), less than about 0.005 weight percent calcium oxide, less than about 0.005 weight percent ferric oxide, less than about 0 to about 0.002 weight percent magnesium oxide, less than about 0 to about 0.005 weight percent titanium dioxide, from about 1.5 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria), less than 0.1 weight percent other impurity oxides, and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia) and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Ann Bolcavage, Albert Feuerstein, Neil Hitchman
  • THERMAL BARRIER COATINGS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20110287252
    Abstract: A thermally sprayed coating, coating system and coated article are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments of the thermally sprayed coating, coating system and coated article use a customized ceramic powder comprising ceramic powder particles having an average particle size of about 25 to about 75 microns. In particular, the ceramic powder particles contain from about 70 to about 95 percent by weight of a zirconia-based component, with the balance being an (alumina+silica)-based component and wherein said ceramic powder particles comprise micronized sub-particles of the zirconia-based component and the (alumina+silica)-based component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas Alan Taylor
  • Coated articles
    Patent number: 8021762
    Abstract: This invention relates to articles coated with a thermally sprayed coating of a high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder, said high purity yttria or ytterbia stabilized zirconia powder comprising from about 0 to about 0.15 weight percent impurity oxides, from about 0 to about 2 weight percent hafnium oxide (hafnia), from about 6 to about 25 weight percent yttrium oxide (yttria) or from about 10 to about 36 weight percent ytterbium oxide (ytterbia), and the balance zirconium oxide (zirconia). The articles include, for example, blades, vanes and seal surfaces of gas turbine engines coated with a thermal barrier coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Praxair Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Taylor, Danny Lee Appleby, Albert Feuerstein, Ann Bolcavage, Neil Hitchman
  • Oxygen concentrator
    Patent number: D700701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter James Hansen, John Russsell Stump, Patrick Fitzlindon Burgess
  • Oxygen concentrator battery
    Patent number: D706211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Inogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter James Hansen, John Russell Stump, Patrick Fitzlindon Burgess