Patents by Inventor Benjamin ALDRICH
Benjamin ALDRICH 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: 11779982Abstract: An edge leveler for leveling an edge of a plate includes a plurality of first rollers and a plurality of second rollers. The plurality of first rollers and the plurality of second rollers are cooperatively arranged to receive only a first edge of a plate between the plurality of first rollers and the plurality of second rollers to straighten the first edge relative to the rest of the plate. The edge leveler is configured to slidably couple to a track and to slide along the track to straighten the first edge of the plate while the plate is stationary.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Aldrich, Carson Payne, Steve Rulli, Marc Gizzie, Steve Ayres
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Publication number: 20220305540Abstract: An edge leveler for leveling an edge of a plate includes a plurality of first rollers and a plurality of second rollers. The plurality of first rollers and the plurality of second rollers are cooperatively arranged to receive only a first edge of a plate between the plurality of first rollers and the plurality of second rollers to straighten the first edge relative to the rest of the plate. The edge leveler is configured to slidably couple to a track and to slide along the track to straighten the first edge of the plate while the plate is stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Benjamin ALDRICH, Carson PAYNE, Steve RULLI, Marc GIZZIE, Steve AYRES
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Patent number: 11400502Abstract: An edge leveler for leveling an edge of a plate includes a first frame, a plurality of first rollers rotatably mounted along the first frame; a second frame, and a plurality of second rollers rotatably mounted along the second frame. The second rollers are offset relative to the first rollers. A width of a gap between an adjacent pair of first and second rollers on a first end portion of the edge leveler is greater than a width of a gap between an adjacent pair of first and second rollers in a middle portion of the edge leveler.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: FuelCell Energy, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Aldrich, Carson Payne, Steve Rulli, Marc Gizzie, Steve Ayres
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Patent number: 11312598Abstract: Described herein is a hoist fleet system including a head block and a guide fleet assembly. The head block includes a plurality sheaves having more than one diameter. The guide fleet assembly can be arranged proximate the head block such that an array of lift lines can be routed through the plurality of sheaves of the head block into the guide fleet assembly. The guide fleet assembly further includes a plurality of guide sheaves and a plurality of plates. The plurality of plates is configured to house the plurality of guide sheaves. The plurality of guide sheaves is positioned substantially orthogonal to the head block. The plurality of plates is further arranged such that the plurality of guide sheaves is arranged on more than one plane. The plurality of guide sheaves is configured to reduce the spacing of the lift lines.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventors: Christopher D. Whaley, Peter V. Svitavsky, Maximilian J. Sauer, Alvah Benjamin Aldrich
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Publication number: 20200299113Abstract: Described herein is a hoist fleet system including a head block and a guide fleet assembly. The head block includes a plurality sheaves having more than one diameter. The guide fleet assembly can be arranged proximate the head block such that an array of lift lines can be routed through the plurality of sheaves of the head block into the guide fleet assembly. The guide fleet assembly further includes a plurality of guide sheaves and a plurality of plates. The plurality of plates is configured to house the plurality of guide sheaves. The plurality of guide sheaves is positioned substantially orthogonal to the head block. The plurality of plates is further arranged such that the plurality of guide sheaves is arranged on more than one plane. The plurality of guide sheaves is configured to reduce the spacing of the lift lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Christopher D. Whaley, Peter V. Svitavsky, Maximilian J. Sauer, Alvah Benjamin Aldrich
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Publication number: 20200125725Abstract: Utilities for data network monitoring for identification of security threats and other occurrences of interest and analytical tools for selecting actions to be taken to reduce further harm or vulnerability. Log message data (e.g., log messages, alerts, etc.) may be enriched with supplemental information related to an identity (e.g., user) that is not initially present in the log message data, but which may be beneficial in generating events and identifying appropriate response actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher L. Petersen, Bruce Deakyne, David Ellis, Matthew Willems, Benjamin Aldrich, Michael Sannes
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Publication number: 20200086370Abstract: An edge leveler for leveling an edge of a plate includes a first frame, a plurality of first rollers rotatably mounted along the first frame; a second frame, and a plurality of second rollers rotatably mounted along the second frame. The second rollers are offset relative to the first rollers. A width of a gap between an adjacent pair of first and second rollers on a first end portion of the edge leveler is greater than a width of a gap between an adjacent pair of first and second rollers in a middle portion of the edge leveler.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Benjamin ALDRICH, Carson PAYNE, Steve RULLI, Marc GIZZIE, Steve AYRES
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Patent number: 9368905Abstract: An electrical chamber is disclosed herein. The electrical chamber can include at least one wall forming a cavity, where the at least one wall includes a first end and an inner surface. The electrical chamber can also include a first isolation zone disposed on the inner surface at a first distance from the first end, where the first isolation zone is formed by a first bridge, a first underhang, and a first isolation zone inner surface, where the first bridge protrudes inward toward the cavity from the inner surface, and where the first underhang extends from a distal end of the first bridge. The cavity can be configured to receive at least one electrical conductor. The cavity and the first isolation zone can be configured to receive a potting compound.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Publication number: 20160028182Abstract: An electrical chamber is disclosed herein. The electrical chamber can include at least one wall forming a cavity, where the at least one wall includes a first end and an inner surface. The electrical chamber can also include a first isolation zone disposed on the inner surface at a first distance from the first end, where the first isolation zone is formed by a first bridge, a first underhang, and a first isolation zone inner surface, where the first bridge protrudes inward toward the cavity from the inner surface, and where the first underhang extends from a distal end of the first bridge. The cavity can be configured to receive at least one electrical conductor. The cavity and the first isolation zone can be configured to receive a potting compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Patent number: 8979559Abstract: A lockout tagout hole that traverses at least one wall of a cylindrical body of a lockout tagout plug sleeve, where the lockout tagout hole securely receives a lockout tagout tag. Also disposed on the outer surface of the cylindrical body can be a polarizing slot, where the polarizing slot and an end of the wall of the sleeve are used to orient the position of the lockout tagout hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Daniel Treible, Joseph Allen Menzel
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Patent number: 8969741Abstract: A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Susan M. Orzell
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Patent number: 8904606Abstract: A gripping device for gripping a cable and having a first jaw with a first gripping element, a second jaw with a second gripping element, and at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other. At least one of the first and second gripping elements has a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable. A system for gripping a cable and having a gripping device fastened to a support structure, where the gripping device has a first jaw with a first gripping element, a second jaw with a second gripping element, and at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other. At least one of the first and second gripping elements has a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Pedro Rivera Romano
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Publication number: 20140102780Abstract: A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Sue M. Orzell
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Patent number: 8614400Abstract: A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Susan M. Orzell
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Publication number: 20130157521Abstract: A lockout tagout hole that traverses at least one wall of a cylindrical body of a lockout tagout plug sleeve, where the lockout tagout hole securely receives a lockout tagout tag. Also disposed on the outer surface of the cylindrical body can be a polarizing slot, where the polarizing slot and an end of the wall of the sleeve are used to orient the position of the lockout tagout hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Daniel Treible, Joseph Allen Menzel
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Publication number: 20120317755Abstract: A gripping device for gripping a cable, comprising: a first jaw comprising a first gripping element; a second jaw comprising a first gripping element; at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other; and wherein at least one of the first and second gripping elements comprises a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable. A system for gripping a cable, comprising: a gripping device fastened to a support structure, wherein the gripping device comprises: a first jaw comprising a first gripping element; a second jaw comprising a first gripping element; at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other; and wherein at least one of the first and second gripping elements comprises a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Pedro Rivera Romano
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Publication number: 20120312593Abstract: A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Susan M. Orzell
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Patent number: D682660Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Alvah Benjamin Aldrich, Daniel Treible, Joseph Allen Menzel