Patents by Inventor Andrew P. Day

Andrew P. Day 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: 20120326863
    Abstract: A system to receive a portable tracking device on an object is provided. The system includes an encapsulate film surrounding the portable tracking device, and a band having a pocket portion with an open end to receive the portable tracking device and the encapsulate film. The pocket portion includes a flap that folds over the open end of the pocket portion. The encapsulation film can be removed from the band and cleaned without removal of the portable tracking device from the encapsulate film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher D. Johnson, Radislav A. Potyrailo, Andrew P. Day, Donald J. Buckley, Susan L. Day
  • Patent number: 7823385
    Abstract: This invention relates to an actuator assembly for a turbocharger pressure control valve assembly and a method of assembling a pressure control assembly of a turbocharger. The assembly comprises an actuator coupled to an actuator rod which in use is coupled to the valve assembly to control the position thereof. The actuator rod comprises an elongate member at least a portion of which is flexible. The actuator rod may be a resilient member which may be substantially straight when stressed. In use the actuator rod may extend in a substantially straight line between the actuator and the valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Holset Engineering Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: James Alexander McEwen, Andrew P. Day
  • Patent number: 7165401
    Abstract: This invention relates to an actuator assembly for a turbocharger pressure control valve assembly and a method of assembling a pressure control assembly of a turbocharger. The assembly comprises an actuator coupled to an actuator rod which in use is coupled to the valve assembly to control the position thereof. The actuator rod comprises an elongate member at least a portion of which is flexible. The actuator rod may be a resilient member which may be substantially straight when stressed. In use the actuator rod may extend in a substantially straight line between the actuator and the valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Holset Engineering Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: James Alexander McEwen, Andrew P. Day
  • Publication number: 20030074898
    Abstract: This invention relates to an actuator assembly for a turbocharger pressure control valve assembly and a method of assembling a pressure control assembly of a turbocharger. The assembly comprises an actuator coupled to an actuator rod which in use is coupled to the valve assembly to control the position thereof. The actuator rod comprises an elongate member at least a portion of which is flexible. The actuator rod may be a resilient member which may be substantially straight when unstressed. In use the actuator rod may extend in a substantially straight line between the actuator and the valve assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: James Alexander McEwen, Andrew P. Day