Patents by Inventor Duane C. Johnson

Duane C. Johnson 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: 11949294
    Abstract: An assembly comprises a resistor plate for a rotating rectifier assembly (RRA). A shaft bore is defined through the resistor plate for passage of a shaft of an electrical machine, and the resistor plate defines a main annular body around the shaft bore. A first protrusion extends radially outward from the main annular body, so that a first pin bore extends through the first protrusion. At least one contact band is seated in a the pin bore of the resistor plate for mounting a direct current (DC) pin to the resistor plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle S. Sirbasku, Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Mary Christelle Ann Calacal, Yaser J. Isa, Edward C. Allen, Duane C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11931613
    Abstract: A fire suppression nozzle can include a first fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a first fluid having a first flow velocity and a second fluid channel configured to be in fluid communication with a second fluid having a second flow velocity. A mixer can be disposed between the first fluid channel and the second fluid channel such that the mixer is configured to induce streamwise vorticity in at least the first fluid exiting first fluid channel to cause mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to reduce a flow speed of a mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Paul M. Johnson, Duane C. McCormick, May L. Corn, Sudarshan N. Koushik, Mikhail Morozov, Changmin Cao, Christopher T. Chipman, Keith A. Post
  • Publication number: 20240078167
    Abstract: A method of validating a regulated application by generating, on a local data processing system, an automated agent to oversee a validation process of the regulated application on the local data processing system regardless of a local or web-based nature of the regulated application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Minitab, LLC
    Inventors: Dawn Elaine Keller, Martin Dean Johnson, Jeremy C. Zerbe, Duane Long, Michael J. Yeaney
  • Patent number: 11894729
    Abstract: An assembly comprises an AC (alternating current) housing connection block and a plurality of inserts seated in the AC housing connection block, wherein for each of the inserts, an interface between the insert and the housing is continuous. A method includes inserting a plurality of inserts into a mold; and molding an AC (alternating current) housing connection block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle S. Sirbasku, Dhaval Patel, Edward C. Allen, Mary Christelle Ann Calacal, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Duane C. Johnson, Yaser J. Isa
  • Patent number: 11799391
    Abstract: An assembly comprises a mounting ring for a rotating rectifier assembly (RRA) having a pin bore defined in the mounting ring oriented in an axial direction and at least one contact band seated in a the pin bore of the mounting ring for mounting a direct current (DC) pin to the mounting ring. A method comprises forming a mounting ring for a rotating rectifier assembly (RRA), including forming a pin bore in the mounting ring oriented in an axial direction, and installing at least one contact band into a the pin bore of the mounting ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle S. Sirbasku, Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Mary Christelle Ann Calacal, Yaser J. Isa, Edward C. Allen, Duane C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11624398
    Abstract: An input shaft includes an annular main shaft extending along a longitudinal axis with an internal bore configured for fluid flow through the annular main shaft. A generator spline is included on an exterior surface of a first end of the main shaft. A gearbox spline is included on an exterior surface of a second end of the main shaft opposite the first end. At least one orifice is defined through the main shaft from the internal bore to the exterior surface of the second end of the main shaft for flow of fluid from the internal bore to the exterior surface for cooling and lubrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11569594
    Abstract: A terminal assembly includes a terminal block of a dielectric material defining a plurality of bores therethrough. A respective terminal contact of an electrically conductive material is seated in each of the respective bores. The terminal contact defines a longitudinal axis therethrough with a terminal bore defined through the terminal contact along the longitudinal axis. A divider wall separates the terminal bore into a solder cup for a lead wire on an interior side of the terminal bore, and a lug receptacle on an exterior side of the terminal bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Craig J. Wojcik, Edward C. Allen, Skyler Ripplinger, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Doren Smith
  • Patent number: 11539270
    Abstract: A resistor pack assembly including an anti-rotation housing. The anti-rotation housing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, one or more anti-rotation lugs extending away from the first surface, and an internal cavity extending from the second surface into the anti-rotation housing towards the first surface. The resistor pack assembly also including a positive rail located at least partially within the internal cavity, a negative rail having an inner circular face and an outer circular face located radially outward from the inner circular face, and an insulator ring is interposed between the second surface of the anti-rotation housing and the outer circular face of the negative rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Andrew P. Grosskopf, Edward C. Allen, Kyle S. Sirbasku, Duane C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220341462
    Abstract: An input shaft includes an annular main shaft extending along a longitudinal axis with an internal bore configured for fluid flow through the annular main shaft. A generator spline is included on an exterior surface of a first end of the main shaft. A gearbox spline is included on an exterior surface of a second end of the main shaft opposite the first end. At least one orifice is defined through the main shaft from the internal bore to the exterior surface of the second end of the main shaft for flow of fluid from the internal bore to the exterior surface for cooling and lubrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220294314
    Abstract: An assembly comprises an AC (alternating current) housing connection block and a plurality of inserts seated in the AC housing connection block, wherein for each of the inserts, an interface between the insert and the housing is continuous. A method includes inserting a plurality of inserts into a mold; and molding an AC (alternating current) housing connection block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle S. Sirbasku, Dhaval Patel, Edward C. Allen, Mary Christelle Ann Calacal, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Duane C. Johnson, Yaser J. Isa
  • Publication number: 20220293303
    Abstract: An assembly comprises a resistor support housing for a rotating rectifier assembly (RRA). A shaft bore is defined through the resistor support housing for passage of a shaft of an electrical machine. The resistor support housing defines a main annular body around the shaft bore. An end housing is mounted to one axial end of the resistor support housing. The end housing defines a portion of the shaft bore therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle S. Sirbasku, Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Mary Christelle Ann Calacal, Yaser J. Isa, Edward C. Allen, Duane C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220294316
    Abstract: An assembly comprises a resistor plate for a rotating rectifier assembly (RRA). A shaft bore is defined through the resistor plate for passage of a shaft of an electrical machine, and the resistor plate defines a main annular body around the shaft bore. A first protrusion extends radially outward from the main annular body, so that a first pin bore extends through the first protrusion. At least one contact band is seated in a the pin bore of the resistor plate for mounting a direct current (DC) pin to the resistor plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle S. Sirbasku, Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Mary Christelle Ann Calacal, Yaser J. Isa, Edward C. Allen, Duane C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220294315
    Abstract: An assembly comprises a mounting ring for a rotating rectifier assembly (RRA) having a pin bore defined in the mounting ring oriented in an axial direction and at least one contact band seated in a the pin bore of the mounting ring for mounting a direct current (DC) pin to the mounting ring. A method comprises forming a mounting ring for a rotating rectifier assembly (RRA), including forming a pin bore in the mounting ring oriented in an axial direction, and installing at least one contact band into a the pin bore of the mounting ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle S. Sirbasku, Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Mary Christelle Ann Calacal, Yaser J. Isa, Edward C. Allen, Duane C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11396903
    Abstract: An input shaft includes an annular main shaft extending along a longitudinal axis with an internal bore configured for fluid flow through the annular main shaft. A generator spline is included on an exterior surface of a first end of the main shaft. A gearbox spline is included on an exterior surface of a second end of the main shaft opposite the first end. At least one orifice is defined through the main shaft from the internal bore to the exterior surface of the second end of the main shaft for flow of fluid from the internal bore to the exterior surface for cooling and lubrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11387714
    Abstract: A rectifier assembly includes a terminal arranged along an assembly axis, a mounting ring axially offset from the terminal and seating a diode, a bus bar received within the mounting ring and electrically connecting the diode to the terminal through the bus bar, and a mounting ring. The mounting ring insulator receives the bus bar, is axially offset from the mounting ring, and contains an insert. The insert fixes the bus bar to the mounting ring insulator and compressively fixing the diode within the mounting ring. Generators and methods of making rectifier assemblies for generators are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Edward C. Allen, Duane C. Johnson, Kyle S. Sirbasku
  • Patent number: 11349363
    Abstract: A lamination for use in an integrated drive generator is formed from a plurality of plates having a body including a pair of opposed cylindrical surfaces. Non-cylindrical ditches are defined circumferentially intermediate the pair of cylindrical surfaces. A plurality of passages are formed in an outer periphery of the cylindrical surfaces including relatively large holes extending through a slot to the outer periphery. Grooves are formed intermediate the relatively large holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Derek R. Hochstetler, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Glenn C. Lemmers, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220069486
    Abstract: A terminal assembly includes a terminal block of a dielectric material defining a plurality of bores therethrough. A respective terminal contact of an electrically conductive material is seated in each of the respective bores. The terminal contact defines a longitudinal axis therethrough with a terminal bore defined through the terminal contact along the longitudinal axis. A divider wall separates the terminal bore into a solder cup for a lead wire on an interior side of the terminal bore, and a lug receptacle on an exterior side of the terminal bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Craig J. Wojcik, Edward C. Allen, Skyler Ripplinger, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Doren Smith
  • Patent number: 11171429
    Abstract: A terminal assembly includes a terminal block of a dielectric material defining a plurality of bores therethrough. A respective terminal contact of an electrically conductive material is seated in each of the respective bores. The terminal contact defines a longitudinal axis therethrough with a terminal bore defined through the terminal contact along the longitudinal axis. A divider wall separates the terminal bore into a solder cup for a lead wire on an interior side of the terminal bore, and a lug receptacle on an exterior side of the terminal bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Craig J. Wojcik, Edward C. Allen, Skyler Ripplinger, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Doren Smith
  • Publication number: 20210288556
    Abstract: A resistor pack assembly including an anti-rotation housing. The anti-rotation housing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, one or more anti-rotation lugs extending away from the first surface, and an internal cavity extending from the second surface into the anti-rotation housing towards the first surface. The resistor pack assembly also including a positive rail located at least partially within the internal cavity, a negative rail having an inner circular face and an outer circular face located radially outward from the inner circular face, and an insulator ring is interposed between the second surface of the anti-rotation housing and the outer circular face of the negative rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Andrew P. Grosskopf, Edward C. Allen, Kyle S. Sirbasku, Duane C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210254656
    Abstract: An input shaft includes an annular main shaft extending along a longitudinal axis with an internal bore configured for fluid flow through the annular main shaft. A generator spline is included on an exterior surface of a first end of the main shaft. A gearbox spline is included on an exterior surface of a second end of the main shaft opposite the first end. At least one orifice is defined through the main shaft from the internal bore to the exterior surface of the second end of the main shaft for flow of fluid from the internal bore to the exterior surface for cooling and lubrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson