Patents by Inventor Andrew Weaver
Andrew Weaver 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).
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Patent number: 8387561Abstract: A method and apparatus for depositing a coating material on a surface of a substrate by an ion plasma deposition process using a hollow cathode is disclosed. The cathode may be a substantially cylindrical hollow cathode. A plasma arc is formed on the outer circumference of the cathode to remove coating material from the cathode, which is then deposited on a surface of a substrate. An internal arc drive magnet is contained within the hollow bore of the cathode and cooling is provided to the magnet during operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, William Thomas Carter, Paul Mario Marruso
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Publication number: 20120276308Abstract: Methods of fabricating coated components using multiple types of fillers are provided. One method comprises forming one or more grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each groove has a base and extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate. The method further includes disposing a sacrificial filler within the groove(s), disposing a permanent filler over the sacrificial filler, disposing a coating over at least a portion of the substrate and over the permanent filler, and removing the first sacrificial filler from the groove(s), to define one or more channels for cooling the component. A component with a permanent filler is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Raul Basilio Rebak, Renee Bushey Rohling, Scott Andrew Weaver, Ronald Scott Bunker, Don Mark Lipkin, John Brian McDermott, Lawrence Bernard Kool, Ann Melinda Ritter
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Publication number: 20120164510Abstract: A method of sealing a ceramic component to a metal component for a metal halide battery is provided. The method involves the steps of coating a portion of the ceramic component with a metallic coating, and then bonding the coated ceramic component to the metal component. The metallic coating includes a reactive metal. A sealing structure formed by using such a method is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, Don Mark Lipkin, Radhakrishna Badekila Bhat, Andrew Joseph Detor, Brian William Cerniglia
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Publication number: 20120089924Abstract: A computer implemented method enables perception of multiple online personas in an instant messaging communications session by identifying at least two identities within a communications environment to whom messages may be directed, and by enabling a first persona of a user to be projected to a first of the identities while concurrently enabling a second persona of the same user to be projected to a second of the identities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Andrew Weaver, Eric Jeffrey Wolf, Julie MCCOOL, Julie Mills, Brian Heikes
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Publication number: 20110257276Abstract: Higher molecular weight hydrocarbon compounds or oxygenates are produced from a gas comprising methane in a process comprising the steps of generating synthesis gas (“syngas”) comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen by reaction of a gas comprising methane with steam and/or an oxidant gas comprising oxygen, producing higher molecular weight hydrocarbon compounds or oxygenates in a syngas conversion process, removing offgas comprising unreacted hydrogen and unreacted carbon monoxide from said syngas conversion process and separating cryogenically unreacted hydrogen from said offgas or from a gas derived therefrom to produce separated hydrogen product that is substantially free of unreacted carbon monoxide and a first cryogenic liquid comprising unreacted carbon monoxide. The unreacted hydrogen is preferably separated from the offgas in a liquid methane wash column.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: GTLPetrol LLCInventors: Rodney Allam, Andrew Weaver, Vincent White, David B. Byard
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Patent number: 8037150Abstract: A user interface on a display enables perception of communications that leverage an instant messaging platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: AOL Inc.Inventors: Andrew Weaver, Eric Jeffrey Wolf, Julie McCool, Julie Mills, Brian Heikes
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Publication number: 20110073471Abstract: A method and apparatus for depositing a coating material on a surface of a substrate by an ion plasma deposition process using a hollow cathode is disclosed. The cathode may be a substantially cylindrical hollow cathode. A plasma arc is formed on the outer circumference of the cathode to remove coating material from the cathode, which is then deposited on a surface of a substrate. An internal arc drive magnet is contained within the hollow bore of the cathode and cooling is provided to the magnet during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, William Thomas Carter, Paul Mario Marruso
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Patent number: 7879203Abstract: A method and apparatus for depositing a coating material on a surface of a substrate by an ion plasma deposition process using a hollow cathode is disclosed. The cathode may be a substantially cylindrical hollow cathode. A plasma arc is formed on the outer circumference of the cathode to remove coating material from the cathode, which is then deposited on a surface of a substrate. An internal arc drive magnet is contained within the hollow bore of the cathode and cooling is provided to the magnet during operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, William Thomas Carter, Paul Mario Marruso
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Patent number: 7871577Abstract: Higher molecular weight hydrocarbon compounds or oxygenates are produced from a gas comprising methane in a process comprising the steps of generating synthesis gas (“syngas”) comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen by reaction of a gas comprising methane with steam and/or an oxidant gas comprising oxygen, producing higher molecular weight hydrocarbon compounds or oxygenates in a syngas conversion process, removing offgas comprising unreacted hydrogen and unreacted carbon monoxide from said syngas conversion process and separating cryogenically unreacted hydrogen from said offgas or from a gas derived therefrom to produce separated hydrogen product that is substantially free of unreacted carbon monoxide and a first cryogenic liquid comprising unreacted carbon monoxide. The unreacted hydrogen is preferably separated from the offgas in a liquid methane wash column.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: GTLpetrol LLCInventors: Rodney Allam, Andrew Weaver, Vincent White, David B. Byard
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Patent number: 7846384Abstract: A pathology distribution system 10 is provided for automated sample container 14, 15 distribution. The system 10 comprises a loading station 500 for loading samples in primary containers 14 of different types, a sample handling station 16 for receiving the containers 14 and identifying the container types and samples therein, and a container distribution station 38 for distributing the containers in areas or racks in the distribution station 38 marked for analyzing processes prescribed for the samples therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: A.I. Scientific Pty Ltd.Inventors: Leslie Robert Watson, Christoph Friedrich Tschopp, Ross Andrew Weaver, Ian David Henderson, Pieter Adriaan Kuiper
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Publication number: 20100251765Abstract: A process and apparatus for separating a feed containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide, methane, and optionally nitrogen to form a product gas having a desired H2:CO molar ratio and optionally a hydrogen product gas and a carbon monoxide product gas. The feed is partially condensed to form a hydrogen-enriched vapor fraction and a carbon monoxide-enriched liquid fraction. The hydrogen-enriched vapor fraction and carbon monoxide-enriched liquid fraction are combined in a regulated manner to form an admixture, which is cryogenically separated to form the product mixture having the desired H2:CO molar ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Brian Alfred McNeil, Andrew Weaver, David Graham Winter
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Patent number: 7685237Abstract: The same user is able to project different personalities while visiting different chat rooms. The personalities are tailored to the chat room being visited. Different personalization items (e.g., an icon or avatar, wallpaper, sounds, a smiley set, and text style) are provided based upon the chat room that the user is visiting. The personalization items may be customized based upon the identity of the chat room (such as a particular chat room, the type of chat room, or the content of the chat room). The personalization items may be host based and may leverage instant messaging (“IM”) personalization items. The personalization items may be user selected or user provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: AOL Inc.Inventors: Andrew Weaver, Kristine Amber Krantz, Eric Jeffrey Wolf, Julie McCool, Julie Mills, Brian D. Heikes
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Patent number: 7636751Abstract: A computer implemented method enables perception of multiple online personas in an instant messaging communications session by identifying at least two identities within a communications environment to whom messages may be directed, and by enabling a first persona of a user to be projected to a first of the identities while concurrently enabling a second persona of the same user to be projected to a second of the identities.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: AOL LLCInventors: Andrew Weaver, Eric Jeffrey Wolf, Julie McCool, Julie Mills, Brian Heikes
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Publication number: 20090242397Abstract: A system for controlling cathodic arc discharge is provided. The system includes a vacuum chamber forming an anode. The system also includes a power supply connected to the vacuum chamber, wherein the power supply is configured to generate an electric field within the vacuum chamber. The system further includes a cathode disposed within the vacuum chamber. The system also includes at least one permanent magnet configured to actuate in a translational direction inwards and outwards of the cathode, wherein the magnet is further configured to apply a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to a face of the cathode and to the electric field to bum the cathode at a predetermined radius on the face of the cathode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Scott Andrew Weaver
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Publication number: 20080138529Abstract: A method and apparatus for depositing a coating material on a surface of a substrate by an ion plasma deposition process using a hollow cathode is disclosed. The cathode may be a substantially cylindrical hollow cathode. A plasma arc is formed on the outer circumference of the cathode to remove coating material from the cathode, which is then deposited on a surface of a substrate. An internal arc drive magnet is contained within the hollow bore of the cathode and cooling is provided to the magnet during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: GE GLOBAL RESEARCH CENTERInventors: Scott Andrew Weaver, William Thomas Carter, Paul Mario Marruso
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Patent number: 7291309Abstract: A pathology distribution system 10 is provided for automated sample container 14, 15 distribution. The system 10 comprises a loading station 500 for loading samples in primary containers 14 of different types, a sample handling station 16 for receiving the containers 14 and identifying the container types and samples therein, and a container distribution station 38 for distributing the containers in areas or racks in the distribution station 38 marked for analyzing processes prescribed for the samples therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: A.i. Scientific Pty Ltd.Inventors: Leslie Robert Watson, Christoph Friedrich Tschopp, Ross Andrew Weaver, Ian David Henderson, Pieter Adriaan Kuiper, Christian Darrel Decosterd
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Patent number: 7202579Abstract: A water-cooled stator bar clip for electrical generators and a method for applying a corrosion-resistant protective coating, preferably Sc, Ti, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, W, Ni, and Al, and their alloys or oxides to existing stator bar end fittings in order to significantly reduce the possibility of leaks through the brazed connections of the copper stator bar end connections. The coatings can be applied locally using various known physical vapor deposition (“PVD”), chemical vapor deposition (“CVD”) or other direct coating techniques known in the art. For example, the coatings can be applied using ion plasma deposition, sputtering or wire arc techniques (all PVD processes) or by using electroplating, high velocity oxygen free (“HVOF”) deposition, DC arc or electroless plating. Preferably, the coatings are applied either to new stator bar clips or to existing clips in the field.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Young Jin Kim, Paul Joseph Martiniano, Reed Roeder Corderman, Scott Andrew Weaver, Alan Michael Iversen, James Rollins Maughan
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Publication number: 20060283013Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for upgrading fluid meters with improved modular check valve technology. The check valve module is secured within the meter using only external fasteners. The check valve module may also include a seal. The seal may be inspected by simply removing the external fasteners securing the check valve module within the enclosure and removing the check valve module from the enclosure. The check valve module may include a test port for testing the operation of the check valve. Additionally, a module insert is disclosed comprising a screen module, a metering module, a check valve module, and a bypass arm for dual metering solutions. The module insert may be installed in meter housing connected to a fluid delivery system or new meter housing. Additionally, the module insert may be constructed from materials substantially free of lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Earl Parris, Timothy Greenfield, Andrew Weaver
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Publication number: 20060283263Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for improved check valve technology used in flow meters, particularly compound/combo meters. The improved check valve technology may be comprised in a single piece module that (1) can easily be removed from the meter without disturbing the metering module, (2) has few or no complicated rollers and pins that require calibration, (3) requires little or no special training to remove, (4) does not require the meter repairperson to move relatively heavy objects, (5) comprises a seal as part of the check valve assembly simplifying seal inspection, seal removal and seal replacement; and (6) is secured in its housing using only external fasteners. The check valve module may be used for upgrading meters installed at customer sites, for upgrading used meters returned for repairs, and for simplifying new meter production.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Earl Parris, Timothy Greenfield, Andrew Weaver
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Patent number: 7129603Abstract: A water-cooled stator bar clip for electrical generators and a method for applying a corrosion-resistant protective coating, preferably Sc, Ti, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, W, Ni, and Al, and their alloys or oxides to existing stator bar end fittings in order to significantly reduce the possibility of leaks through the brazed connections of the copper stator bar end connections. The coatings can be applied locally using various known physical vapor deposition (“PVD”), chemical vapor deposition (“CVD”) or other direct coating techniques known in the art. For example, the coatings can be applied using ion plasma deposition, sputtering or wire arc techniques (all PVD processes) or by using electroplating, high velocity oxygen free (“HVOF”) deposition, DC arc or electroless plating. Preferably, the coatings are applied either to new stator bar clips or to existing clips in the field.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Young Jin Kim, Paul Joseph Martiniano, Reed Roeder Corderman, Scott Andrew Weaver, Alan Michael Iversen, James Rollins Maughan