Patents by Inventor Brian Kenneth Bassett

Brian Kenneth Bassett 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).

  • Patent number: 11112037
    Abstract: A hose connection system for connecting a hose to a gas turbine engine. The hose connection system may include a connection fitting and a connection tool. The connection fitting may include a first member to be attached to the gas turbine engine, a mating component to be attached to the hose, and a splined second member to be torqued onto the first member. The connection tool may include a drive wheel with a number of drive wheel splines such that the drive wheel splines torque the splined second member onto the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Luis Armando Sanchez Del Valle, Brian Kenneth Bassett, Robert Scott Phillips, Jesse Ellis Barton, Peter Koppenhoefer, Michael F. Dolan, Jr., Nathan Lynn Green, Le Yu
  • Patent number: 10969296
    Abstract: Leak-detection systems for detecting fluid leaks in component(s) included in an apparatus are disclosed. The leak-detection systems may include an inspection vehicle for inspecting the component(s) of the apparatus. The inspection vehicle may include at least one camera positioned on a housing, and a fluid-detection tool coupled to the housing. The fluid-detection tool may detect fluids leaking from the component(s) of the apparatus. The leak-detection system may also include a leak-detection device in electronic communication with the fluid-detection tool of the inspection vehicle. The leak-detection device may be configured to identify a specific component of the apparatus leaking a fluid using fluid detection data generated by the fluid-detection tool of the inspection vehicle, and predetermined component data relating to each component of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Aarthi Sivarkkamani, Brian Kenneth Bassett, Luis Armando Sanchez Del Valle
  • Publication number: 20200158592
    Abstract: Leak-detection systems for detecting fluid leaks in component(s) included in an apparatus are disclosed. The leak-detection systems may include an inspection vehicle for inspecting the component(s) of the apparatus. The inspection vehicle may include at least one camera positioned on a housing, and a fluid-detection tool coupled to the housing. The fluid-detection tool may detect fluids leaking from the component(s) of the apparatus. The leak-detection system may also include a leak-detection device in electronic communication with the fluid-detection tool of the inspection vehicle. The leak-detection device may be configured to identify a specific component of the apparatus leaking a fluid using fluid detection data generated by the fluid-detection tool of the inspection vehicle, and predetermined component data relating to each component of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Aarthi Sivarkkamani, Brian Kenneth Bassett, Luis Armando Sanchez Del Valle
  • Patent number: 10562159
    Abstract: The present application thus provides a bolt tightening system. The bolt tightening system may include a bolt, a nut, and a bolt tightening tool. The bolt tightening tool may include an adapter and a chamber. One of the adapter and the chamber applies a torque to the bolt and one holds the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Brian Kenneth Bassett, Robert Scott Phillips, Peter Koppenhoefer, Michael F. Dolan, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190232468
    Abstract: The present application thus provides a bolt tightening system. The bolt tightening system may include a bolt, a nut, and a bolt tightening tool. The bolt tightening tool may include an adapter and a chamber. One of the adapter and the chamber applies a torque to the bolt and one holds the nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Kenneth Bassett, Robert Scott Phillips, Peter Koppenhoefer, Michael F. Dolan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190234541
    Abstract: The present application thus provides a hose connection system for connecting a hose to a gas turbine engine. The hose connection system may include a connection fitting and a connection tool. The connection fitting may include a first member to be attached to the gas turbine engine, a mating component to be attached to the hose, and a splined second member to be torqued onto the first member. The connection tool may include a drive wheel with a number of drive wheel splines such that the drive wheel splines torque the splined second member onto the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Luis Armando Sanchez Del Valle, Brian Kenneth Bassett, Robert Scott Phillips, Jesse Ellis Barton, Peter Koppenhoefer, Michael F. Dolan, Jr., Nathan Lynn Green, Le Yu
  • Patent number: 9506357
    Abstract: A staking tool includes an assembly having two substantially parallel punch members. The punch members are located partially in a punch body, and the punch body is located adjacent to a lower shaft. The lower shaft has an angled face configured to contact the punch body so that an angle is formed between the punch body and lower shaft. A main shaft is connected to the lower shaft. A cap is connected to the main shaft. A blow applied to the cap transfers force to the punch body, and the angled face redirects the direction of the force by the angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Brian Kenneth Bassett