Patents by Inventor Charles A. Rector
Charles A. Rector 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: 11833604Abstract: Methods for forming an electrode for use in forming a honeycomb extrusion die. The method includes forming, by means of an additive manufacturing process, an electrode includes a base having a web extending from the base. The web defines a matrix of cellular openings. The method further includes forming a secondary electrode having a plurality of pins. The plurality of pins are shaped and arranged so as to mate with the matrix of cellular openings defined by the web of the electrode. The method further includes machining the electrode using the secondary electrode to smooth surfaces of the electrode formed by the additive manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Timothy Eugene Antesberger, Dana Craig Bookbinder, Dana Eugene Coots, Seyed Amir Farzadfar, Dominick John Forenz, Ryan Joseph Grohsmeyer, Mark Lee Humphrey, Zakariya Radwan Khayat, Kenneth Richard Miller, Richard Curwood Peterson, John Charles Rector
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Publication number: 20220234108Abstract: Methods for forming an electrode for use in forming a honeycomb extrusion die. The method includes forming, by means of an additive manufacturing process, an electrode includes a base having a web extending from the base. The web defines a matrix of cellular openings. The method further includes forming a secondary electrode having a plurality of pins. The plurality of pins are shaped and arranged so as to mate with the matrix of cellular openings defined by the web of the electrode. The method further includes machining the electrode using the secondary electrode to smooth surfaces of the electrode formed by the additive manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Timothy Eugene Antesberger, Dana Craig Bookbinder, Dana Eugene Coots, Seyed Amir Farzadfar, Dominick John Forenz, Ryan Joseph Grohsmeyer, Mark Lee Humphrey, Zakariya Radwan Khayat, Kenneth Richard Miller, Richard Curwood Peterson, John Charles Rector
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Publication number: 20220088823Abstract: Methods for extruding a ceramic-forming mixture through a honeycomb extrusion die (10), methods for forming a green honeycomb extrudate from a ceramic-forming mixture, methods of preparation of a honeycomb extrusion die (10) that extrudes a ceramic-forming mixture, and systems including a honeycomb extrusion die (10), ceramic-forming mixture, and abrasive flow media. The method of extruding a ceramic-forming mixture through a honeycomb extrusion die (10) includes conditioning the honeycomb extrusion die (10) by extruding an abrasive flow media through the slots (20) of the die (10) prior to extruding the ceramic-forming mixture through the slots (20) of the die (10). The abrasive flow media includes abrasive inorganic particles dispersed in a flowable carrier. The ceramic-forming mixture includes one or more types of inorganic ceramic-forming particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Shyam Lekhraj Chatlani, Ryan Joseph Grohsmeyer, Christopher John Malarkey, John Charles Rector
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Publication number: 20210330260Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatus and techniques for aligning and coupling a sensor device to a wearable patch. A shoe apparatus is coupled to the wearable patch. The sensor device is coupled to the shoe apparatus via one or more connectors of the shoe apparatus. As the sensor device is inserted into the shoe apparatus, features of the shoe apparatus enable alignment of the sensor device with the shoe apparatus and the one or more connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Brian Walter KRONSTEDT, Timothy Jon ALPERS, Charles RECTOR
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Patent number: 11064928Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate wearable patches having rigid inserts. The rigid insert is positioned adjacent to one or more connectors, such as studs for receiving sockets to distribute the force transferred to a patient when reconnecting a socket to the stud. The rigid insert may be sized to maintain flexibility in areas of the wearable patch. An optional adhesive layer may be applied to the wearable patch adjacent the rigid insert to reduce the likelihood of delamination of the wearable patch.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: PREVENTICE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Brian Kronstedt, Andrew Arroyo, Charles Rector
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Patent number: 11051757Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatus and techniques for aligning and coupling a sensor device to a wearable patch. A shoe apparatus is coupled to the wearable patch. The sensor device is coupled to the shoe apparatus via one or more connectors of the shoe apparatus. As the sensor device is inserted into the shoe apparatus, features of the shoe apparatus enable alignment of the sensor device with the shoe apparatus and the one or more connectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Preventice Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Walter Kronstedt, Timothy Jon Alpers, Charles Rector
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Publication number: 20200245936Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatus and techniques for aligning and coupling a sensor device to a wearable patch. A shoe apparatus is coupled to the wearable patch. The sensor device is coupled to the shoe apparatus via one or more connectors of the shoe apparatus. As the sensor device is inserted into the shoe apparatus, features of the shoe apparatus enable alignment of the sensor device with the shoe apparatus and the one or more connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Brian Walter KRONSTEDT, Timothy Jon ALPERS, Charles RECTOR
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Patent number: 10730125Abstract: An apparatus and method to machine cavities in die blanks having little to no taper. The apparatus includes an electrode tool (200) including intersecting walls coated with electrically insulating coating (258), an erosion face (204) comprising a cross section of the walls exposed through the electrically insulating coating, and a channel formed by the walls to supply electrolyte to the erosion face, the channels defined by interior surfaces of the walls and having an opening formed by edges of the erosion face. The method includes pulsed electrochemical machining a work piece with the electrode tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Dominick John Forenz, Mark Lee Humphrey, Kenneth Richard Miller, John Charles Rector, Gregg Lee Shugars
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Publication number: 20190261882Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate wearable patches having rigid inserts. The rigid insert is positioned adjacent to one or more connectors, such as studs for receiving sockets to distribute the force transferred to a patient when reconnecting a socket to the stud. The rigid insert may be sized to maintain flexibility in areas of the wearable patch. An optional adhesive layer may be applied to the wearable patch adjacent the rigid insert to reduce the likelihood of delamination of the wearable patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Brian Kronstedt, Andrew Arroyo, Charles Rector
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Patent number: 10285607Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate wearable patches having rigid inserts. The rigid insert is positioned adjacent to one or more connectors, such as studs for receiving sockets to distribute the force transferred to a patient when reconnecting a socket to the stud. The rigid insert may be sized to maintain flexibility in areas of the wearable patch. An optional adhesive layer may be applied to the wearable patch adjacent the rigid insert to reduce the likelihood of delamination of the wearable patch.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Preventice Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Kronstedt, Andrew Arroyo, Charles Rector
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Publication number: 20180020942Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate wearable patches having rigid inserts. The rigid insert is positioned adjacent to one or more connectors, such as studs for receiving sockets to distribute the force transferred to a patient when reconnecting a socket to the stud. The rigid insert may be sized to maintain flexibility in areas of the wearable patch. An optional adhesive layer may be applied to the wearable patch adjacent the rigid insert to reduce the likelihood of delamination of the wearable patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Brian KRONSTEDT, Andrew ARROYO, Charles RECTOR
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Publication number: 20170266743Abstract: An apparatus and method to machine cavities in die blanks having little to no taper. The apparatus includes an elec trode tool (200) including intersecting walls coated with electrically insulating coating (258), an erosion face (204) comprising a cross section of the walls exposed through the electrically insulating coating, and a channel formed by the walls to supply electrolyte to the erosion face, the channels defined by interior surfaces of the walls and having an opening formed by edges of the erosion face. The method includes pulsed electrochemical machining a work piece with the electrode tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Dominick John Forenz, Mark Lee Humphrey, Kenneth Richard Miller, John Charles Rector, Gregg Lee Shugars
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Patent number: 8257623Abstract: An extrusion die is processed to alter the flow of extrudable material through the die by collecting data reflecting flow variations across the face of the die, constructing a graded resistance flow restrictor utilizing the data, and forcing an abrasive machining medium through the flow restrictor and die with the flow restrictor being arranged to deliver higher abrasive flow through die portions initially exhibiting low extrusion rates, the resulting die being useful for the manufacture of ceramic honeycomb bodies exhibiting a reduced incidence of shape defects attributable to die flow variations.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: John Charles Rector, David Robertson Treacy, Jr., Kevin Lee Wasson
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Publication number: 20110049743Abstract: An extrusion die is processed to alter the flow of extrudable material through the die by collecting data reflecting flow variations across the face of the die, constructing a graded resistance flow restrictor utilizing the data, and forcing an abrasive machining medium through the flow restrictor and die with the flow restrictor being arranged to deliver higher abrasive flow through die portions initially exhibiting low extrusion rates, the resulting die being useful for the manufacture of ceramic honeycomb bodies exhibiting a reduced incidence of shape defects attributable to die flow variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: John Charles Rector, David Robertson Treacy, JR., Kevin Lee Wasson
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Patent number: 7524448Abstract: The invention discloses method and apparatus for providing a desired batch flow through desired regions of an extrusion die for forming honeycomb structures, and more particularly to the enhancement of batch flow in the skin-forming region of the die so as to provide a bounding wall of desired thickness and strength about a honeycomb core. Unlike prior methods, a recess or trough of desired depth and width is formed in a desired region of the inlet face of the honeycomb die, which reduces the pressure required to flow batch material through the die in such region. Such reduced pressure requirement translates in an increased flow rate in such region under constant extrusion pressure. Thus by increasing the flow rate through a honeycomb extrusion die in an outer peripheral region of flow in this manner, improved skin formation around a honeycomb core is obtained during the forming process.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventor: John Charles Rector
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Patent number: 6576046Abstract: A modular two-stage electrostatic precipitator for extracting airborne particles includes individual ionizer/collector cell modules having integrated power supplies and diagnostic systems. The cell modules are adapted to be joined blindly to one another in end-to-end nested relation through nestable end plates and in a series circuit utilizing floating electrical connectors. The module end plates provide self-correction in misalignment during a blind connection and provide sealed end plate cavities for the power supply and electrical connections. The diagnostic system provides detection for any open system circuit and/or short circuit condition and allows for trouble shooting on an individual cell module basis.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Fedders CorporationInventors: Dean B. Pruette, Charles A. Rector, David R. Phelps
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Publication number: 20020069760Abstract: A modular two-stage electrostatic precipitator for extracting airborne particles includes individual ionizer/collector cell modules having integrated power supplies and diagnostic systems. The cell modules are adapted to be joined blindly to one another in end-to-end nested relation through nestable end plates and in a series circuit utilizing floating electrical connectors. The module end plates provide self-correction in misalignment during a blind connection and provide sealed end plate cavities for the power supply and electrical connections. The diagnostic system provides detection for any open system circuit and/or short circuit condition and allows for trouble shooting on an individual cell module basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventors: Dean B. Pruette, Charles A. Rector, David R. Phelps
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Patent number: 5421863Abstract: A device for use in an electrostatic precipitator including an electrically insulating disk having a hole, which may be a venturi-shaped passage, for receiving a tie rod and an arrangement for supporting the tie rod in the hole so as to allow a fluid to flow through the hole between an inside surface of the hole and the tie rod. An air stream deflector may be mounted on the tie rod to provide further protection and help direct air flow. A recirculating flow system may also be provided to direct clean air through the venturi-shaped passage.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1992Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Trion, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Rector, J. Clayton Rosser