Patents by Inventor E. Clark
E. Clark 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: 11578609Abstract: A fiber-reinforced component for use in a gas turbine engine includes a first braided fiber sleeve forming a cooling channel and a plurality of fiber plies enclosing the first braided fiber sleeve, with the plurality of fiber plies forming first and second walls separated by the first braided fiber sleeve. The fiber-reinforced component further includes a matrix material between fibers of the braided fiber sleeve and the plurality of fiber plies.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Thomas E. Clark, Daniel J. Whitney, Kathryn S. Read, Andrew J. Lazur, William M. Barker
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Publication number: 20230043403Abstract: An injection mold is configured to form an eyeball for a fishing lure. The injection mold includes a first mold plate, a first stem plate, a second stem plate, and a second mold plate. The first mold plate defines a first injection port. The first and second stem plates and the second stem plate each define a plurality of stem cavities. The second mold plate includes first and second sides and a second injection port extending between the first side and the second side. The second side defines an iris cavity in fluid communication with the second injection port. The injection mold is configured to be assembled in a first configuration, to receive a first flowable material to form a pupil stem of an eyeball, and a second configuration, to receive a second flowable material to form an iris of the eyeball.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Angling AIInventor: Josh E. Clark
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Patent number: 11519283Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine includes a component body formed of ceramic matrix composite lamina and has at least one hook. The at least one hook has an attachment region radially inward of the at least one hook. The attachment region is radially thinner from a hook end of the at least one hook to a remote end, and then becomes radially thicker. A slot is formed through a radial thickness of the at least one hook from the hook end in a remote direction, such that there are two sections of the attachment region. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Carson A. Roy Thill, Thomas E. Clark, Danielle Mahoney, Andrew D. Keene
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Publication number: 20220379627Abstract: An example printhead includes a circulation channel having an inlet for receiving a fluid and an outlet for expelling the fluid, a first nozzle fluidically coupled to the circulation channel, the first nozzle being operable at a first absolute pressure, and a second nozzle fluidically coupled to the circulation channel, the second nozzle being operable at a second absolute pressure, the absolute second pressure being lower than the first absolute pressure. The absolute pressure in the circulation channel decreases as the fluid flows from the inlet to the outlet, and the first nozzle is positioned closer to the inlet of the circulation channel than the second nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jacob Lum, James A. Feinn, Mengqian Lu, Garrett E. Clark
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Publication number: 20220379607Abstract: An example printhead includes a set of circulation channels for flowing a fluid therethrough, the set of nozzles including higher-pressure channels and lower-pressure channels; a first nozzle array having a first nozzle; a second nozzle array having a second nozzle, the first nozzle and the second nozzle forming a row region; a first inter-channel passage fluidically coupling the first nozzle to a first pair of adjacent circulation channels, the first pair including a higher-pressure channel on a first side of a lower-pressure channel; and a second inter-channel passage fluidically coupling the second nozzle to a second pair of adjacent circulation channels, the second pair including a higher-pressure channel on a second side of a lower-pressure channel, the second side being opposite the first side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jacob Lum, James A. Feinn, Mengqian Lu, Garrett E. Clark
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Publication number: 20220364483Abstract: A method of assembling a blade outer air seal assembly includes engaging a first blade outer air seal with a first attachment surface on a first attachment body. The first blade outer air seal includes a first attachment body passage for accepting the first attachment body. A second blade outer air seal is engaged with a second attachment surface on the first attachment body. The second blade outer air seal includes a second attachment body passage for accepting the first attachment body. Rotation is prevented of the first attachment body relative to the first blade outer air seal with a first post engaging the first blade outer air seal. Rotation is prevented of the first attachment body relative to the second blade outer air seal with a second post engaging the second blade outer air seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Thomas E. Clark, Ken F. Blaney
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Publication number: 20220307382Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine includes a component body formed of ceramic matrix composite lamina and has at least one hook. The at least one hook has an attachment region radially inward of the at least one hook. The attachment region is radially thinner from a hook end of the at least one hook to a remote end, and then becomes radially thicker. A slot is formed through a radial thickness of the at least one hook from the hook end in a remote direction, such that there are two sections of the attachment region. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Carson A. Roy Thill, Thomas E. Clark, Danielle Mahoney, Andrew D. Keene
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Patent number: 11454130Abstract: A blade outer air seal includes a carrier that has a dovetail and a ceramic seal segment supported on the dovetail. The ceramic seal segment has first and second axial ends, first and second circumferential sides, an inner side, an outer side, and first and second inward-facing dovetail hooks that project from the outer side and define a dovetail key. The ceramic seal segment is axially receivable onto the dovetail of the carrier via the dovetail key.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: William M. Barker, Thomas E. Clark, William Wangard, III, Danielle Mahoney
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Publication number: 20220290575Abstract: A blade outer air seal assembly includes a support structure and a blade outer air seal having a plurality of segments extending circumferentially about an axis and mounted to the support structure. At least two segments have a base portion extending from a first circumferential side to a second circumferential side, a first protrusion extending from the first circumferential side and having a first slot, and a second protrusion extending from the second circumferential side and having a second slot. A feather seal is arranged in the first slot and the second slot between the at least two segments such that the feather seal is pivotable between first and second positions in response to relative movement between the first and second protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Thomas E. Clark, William M. Barker
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Patent number: 11440008Abstract: Examples include microfluidic devices. Example microfluidic devices comprise a microfluidic channel, a capillary chamber, and a fluidic actuator. The microfluidic channel is fluidly connected to the capillary chamber. The capillary chamber is to restrict flow of fluid therethrough. The fluidic actuator is positioned proximate the capillary chamber. The fluidic actuator is to actuate to thereby initiate flow of fluid through the capillary chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Devin Alexander Mourey, Michael W Cumbie, Garrett E Clark
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Patent number: 11433030Abstract: A dosage form with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be an immediate release portion and can comprise a pain reliever, which can be naproxen or naproxen sodium. The second portion can be an extended release portion and can comprise pseudoephedrine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and/or dextromethorphan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The dosage form can optionally comprise a stabilizing agent. The dosage form can be adapted to maintain a therapeutically effective amount of pain reliever, pseudoephedrine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and/or dextromethorphan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for at least eight hours.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark Edward Stella, John Richard Entwisle, Baltej Ludher, Jonathan E. Clark, Daren K. Anness, Guhan Balan, Andrew Nicholas Carr
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Patent number: 11434650Abstract: Systems and methods for modular walled systems, such as modular walled spas and modular walled privacy fences and can protect pool and spa equipment from the public. In one embodiment, the modular walled system includes an outer frame disposed within a medial frame, and an inner frame disposed within the medial frame, wherein each frame includes a set of brace assemblies that connect to rebar grids. The brace assemblies may include a foot plate and threaded couplers. The wall system also provides protective room for electrical raceways and a secure anchor substrate to attach electronics, panels, boxes or lighting systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Consolidated Manufacturing International, LLCInventors: Reuben E. Clark, Gary Weise
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Patent number: 11421558Abstract: A seal assembly includes at least one blade outer air seal (BOAS) including a base portion that extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge. A forward wall and an aft wall extend radially outward from the base portion to a radially outer portion. The radially outer portion is spaced from the base portion and at least partially defines a passage with the forward wall, aft wall, and base portion. At least one attachment body is located at least partially within the passage. The at least one attachment body includes a leading edge connected to a trialing edge by a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The radially outer surface includes at least one blade outer air seal attachment surface for engaging the at least one BOAS. At least one post extends from the radially outer surface and has a blade outer air seal guide surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas E. Clark, Ken F. Blaney
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Patent number: 11399526Abstract: A portable fishing rod holder system. The portable fishing rod holder system may include a plate; fishing rod holders mounted to a first side of the plate; storage slot formed on a second side of the plate; and a securing mechanism configured for releasable attaching the fishing rod holder system to a separate structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Inventor: Floyd E. Clark, Jr.
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Patent number: 11400624Abstract: A mandrel for a molding process that includes a first portion that has a first portion outer surface, a first portion inner surface, a first portion first end, and a first portion second end. A thickness of the first portion first end is greater than the first portion second end. A second portion has a second portion outer surface, a second portion inner surface, a second portion first end, and a second portion second end. A thickness of the second portion first end is smaller than the second portion second end. The first portion inner surface engages the second portion inner surface to form a mandrel that has a constant cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Ken F. Blaney, Thomas E. Clark
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Publication number: 20220227131Abstract: Examples include a fluid ejection device. The fluid ejection device includes a fluid ejection die with a die length and a die width, the fluid ejection die being coupled with a support structure having a fluid supply channel therethrough. The fluid ejection die includes a plurality of nozzles arranged in columns at die length positions along the die length and die width positions along the die width such that only one nozzle is positioned at each die length position. A fluid ejection chamber is coupled with each respective nozzle of the plurality of nozzles, and fluid feed hole fluidically coupled with the fluid supply channel and each respective ejection chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Galen Cook, Garrett E. Clark, Michael W. Cumbie, James R. Przybyla, Richard Seaver, Frank D. Derryberry, Si-Iam J. Choy
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Patent number: 11371376Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a turbine section having a turbine rotor and at least one blade extending outwardly of the turbine rotor. The turbine rotor rotates about an axis of rotation. A blade outer air seal is positioned radially outward of the at least one blade. The blade outer air seal has an axially forward hook and an axially aft hook supported to static structure. An axial seal is attached to static structure forward of the forward hook, and has a sealing portion extending in an aft direction. A sealing surface member is positioned intermediate an aft end of the axial seal and a forward end of the forward hook to provide a sealing surface for sealing between the seal and the blade outer air seal.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: William M. Barker, Thomas E. Clark
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Patent number: 11365635Abstract: A fiber-reinforced component for use in a gas turbine engine includes a fiber sleeve forming a cooling channel and a plurality of fiber plies enclosing the fiber sleeve, with the plurality of fiber plies forming first and second walls separated by the fiber sleeve. The fiber-reinforced component further includes a matrix material between fibers of the fiber sleeve and the plurality of fiber plies.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Kathryn S. Read, Andrew J. Lazur, Thomas E. Clark
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Patent number: 11365644Abstract: A blade outer air seal assembly includes a support structure. A blade outer air seal has a plurality of seal segments that extend circumferentially about an axis and mounted in the support structure via a carrier. The carrier has a plurality of carrier segments that extend circumferentially about the axis. At least one of the seal segments have a base portion that extends between a first circumferential side and a second circumferential side and from a first axial side to a second axial side. A first wall axially spaced from a second wall. The first and second walls extend from the base portion to a first outer portion to form a first passage. The first wall has at least one slot engaged with a first carrier hook on one of the plurality of carrier segments. At least one of the carrier segments have a carrier window engaged with a support structure hook on the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas E. Clark, William M. Barker, Daniel J. Whitney, Danielle Mahoney, William Wangard, III
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Patent number: 11326463Abstract: A blade outer air seal assembly includes a support structure. A blade outer air seal has a plurality of segments that extend circumferentially about an axis and mounted in the support structure. At least two of the segments have a first wall circumferentially spaced from a second wall. A base portion extends from the first wall to the second wall. A recess is arranged in at least one of the first wall and the second wall. An intersegment seal is arranged between the at least two segments. The intersegment seal has a circumferentially extending portion and a radially extending tab. The radially extending tab extends into the recess to define at least two cavities within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Ken F. Blaney, Thomas E. Clark