Patents by Inventor Edward Michael O'Neil

Edward Michael O'Neil 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).

  • Method and apparatus for resonance frequency response attenuation
    Patent number: 7525041
    Abstract: A method for attenuating resonance frequency responses includes encasing at least one conducting element within a protective sheath and disposing a damping element about the at least one conducting element. The damping element is fixedly secured to the at least one conducting element for inhibiting relative movement between the damping element and the conduit. The method also includes positioning the at least one conducting element concentrically within a conduit to define a gap between the at least one conducting element and the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David Clarence Howard, Edward Michael O'Neil, Patrick John Valko
  • Method and apparatus for resonance frequency response attenuation
    Publication number: 20080073099
    Abstract: A method for attenuating resonance frequency responses is disclosed. The method includes encasing at least one conducting element within a protective sheath and disposing a damping element about the at least one conducting element. The damping element is fixedly secured to the at least one conducting element for inhibiting relative movement between the damping element and the conduit. The method also includes positioning the at least one conducting element concentrically within a conduit to define a gap between the at least one conducting element and the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: David Clarence Howard, Edward Michael O'Neil, Patrick John Valko