Patents by Inventor Alun L. Buttermore

Alun L. Buttermore 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).

  • Engine signature assessment system
    Patent number: 9097199
    Abstract: The disclosed method and system utilizes inspection information from individual components to predict a value for a system performance parameter. The predicted system performance parameter is utilized to determine if corrective action is required for any of the system components. No corrective action is recommended if the predicted system performance parameter is within desired limits. Further, corrective action for a specific component of the system is performed and indicated independent of the inspection results of a specific component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Neama, Brian London, Larry R. Breen, Rocco S. Cuva, Alun L. Buttermore
  • ENGINE SIGNATURE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130345923
    Abstract: The disclosed method and system utilizes inspection information from individual components to predict a value for a system performance parameter. The predicted system performance parameter is utilized to determine if corrective action is required for any of the system components. No corrective action is recommended if the predicted system performance parameter is within desired limits. Further, corrective action for a specific component of the system is performed and indicated independent of the inspection results of a specific component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Roger Neama, Brian London, Larry R. Breen, Rocco S. Cuva, Alun L. Buttermore
  • Correction for near field radar imaging
    Patent number: 7944391
    Abstract: A near field radar imaging system looks at the distance between the several points under evaluation, and corrects image strength based upon varying distances such that a more accurate image of the object under evaluation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Brand, Alun L. Buttermore
  • CORRECTION FOR NEAR FIELD RADAR IMAGING
    Publication number: 20090195441
    Abstract: A near field radar imaging system looks at the distance between the several points under evaluation, and corrects image strength based upon varying distances such that a more accurate image of the object under evaluation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Brand, Alun L. Buttermore
  • Method of making an electrically resistive sheet
    Patent number: 4836875
    Abstract: A method for making a sheet of resistive material having randomly oriented conductive fibers with a density of approximately 50 to 300 milligrams per square meter. The fibers are weighed, mixed with a solvent, contained in a non-turbulent state. The solvent is withdrawn under pressure through a porous film and backing. A sticky sheet material is placed in contact with the film for transferring the fibers from the film to the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Alun L. Buttermore, Mark T. Harder