Patents by Inventor Eric Hancock

Eric Hancock 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: 11566531
    Abstract: In one example, an article including a metallic substrate; and an abradable coating on the metallic substrate, the abradable coating including a plurality of abradable layers in an alternating arrangement with a plurality of CMAS resistant layers, wherein the plurality of CMAS resistant layers are configured to react with molten CMAS to form a stable phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventors: Jun Shi, Matthew Eric Hancock, Li Li
  • Publication number: 20220106888
    Abstract: In one example, an article including a metallic substrate; and an abradable coating on the metallic substrate, the abradable coating including a plurality of abradable layers in an alternating arrangement with a plurality of CMAS resistant layers, wherein the plurality of CMAS resistant layers are configured to react with molten CMAS to form a stable phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jun Shi, Matthew Eric Hancock, Li Li
  • Patent number: 11251793
    Abstract: A drive system for a vending or other dispensing machine includes an electronic switch and an electric motor configured to actuate dispensing coils or other dispensing technologies to dispense instances of products. The drive system minimizes the risk of sparking and igniting propane or other volatile refrigerants or other volatile chemicals or materials used in or near the machine. The electronic switch may be a Hall effect switch, and the electric motor may be a brushless DC electric motor. A homing circuit is connected to the drive system to control/monitor actuation of the dispensing mechanism. A wiring harness connects the electronic switch to the electric motor, and may include a connector which can be set to allow the electric motor to operate in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventors: Stoyan Staev, Eric Hancock, Paul Vanaria
  • Publication number: 20200286325
    Abstract: A drive system for a vending or other dispensing machine includes an electronic switch and an electric motor configured to actuate dispensing coils or other dispensing technologies to dispense instances of products. The drive system minimizes the risk of sparking and igniting propane or other volatile refrigerants or other volatile chemicals or materials used in or near the machine. The electronic switch may be a Hall effect switch, and the electric motor may be a brushless DC electric motor. A homing circuit is connected to the drive system to control/monitor actuation of the dispensing mechanism. A wiring harness connects the electronic switch to the electric motor, and may include a connector which can be set to allow the electric motor to operate in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Stoyan Staev, Eric Hancock, Paul Vanaria
  • Publication number: 20190122479
    Abstract: A drive system for a vending or other dispensing machine includes an electronic switch and an electric motor configured to actuate dispensing coils or other dispensing technologies to dispense instances of products. The drive system minimizes the risk of sparking and igniting propane or other volatile refrigerants or other volatile chemicals or materials used in or near the machine. The electronic switch may be a Hall effect switch, and the electric motor may be a brushless DC electric motor. A homing circuit (e.g., Fawn-type or AMS-type) is connected to the drive system to control/monitor actuation of the dispensing mechanism. A wiring harness connects the electronic switch to the electric motor, and may include a connector which can be set to allow the electric motor to operate in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Stoyan Staev, Eric Hancock, Paul Vanaria
  • Patent number: D649983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merkle-Korff Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hancock, Gary Clayton