Patents by Inventor Gary Austin
Gary Austin 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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Publication number: 20230381550Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a solar or battery operated cooling fan assembly attached to face mask. The fan allows venting of warm moist breath vapors, reducing heat, heat rash, reduces low energy due to CO2, circulates air, thereby cooling the user. The fan assembly also may comprise a UV light bulb, that sterilizes exhaled air as it exits the mask. The face mask includes an inner framework or structure to support the fan assembly. The face mask may also include one or more filters to allow air to enter the mask, and in some embodiments straw exit and entry ports are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventor: Gary Austin Firlotte
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Patent number: 10322256Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: AG Industries LLCInventor: Gary Austin
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Patent number: 9879989Abstract: A method of inspecting a connection joint including a first side coupled to an opposite second side along a bond, extending along an edge. The method includes generating at least one first sound wave at a first location on the first side, wherein the first location is at a first distance from the edge. The method also includes receiving the at least one first sound wave at a plurality of sensors coupled to the second side and determining that the bond is present at the first location. The method further includes generating at least one second sound wave at a second location on the first side, wherein the second location is offset a predetermined distance from the first location. The method also includes receiving the at least one second sound wave at the plurality of sensors and determining a width of the bond.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Curtis Wayne Rose
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Publication number: 20170368292Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Gary Austin
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Patent number: 9782556Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: AG Industries LLCInventor: Gary Austin
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Patent number: 9689262Abstract: The present application provides a method of inspecting a bond joint. The method may include the steps of applying an exothermic adhesive to a first shell and/or a second shell, attaching the first shell to the second shell via the exothermic adhesive to create the bond joint, allowing the exothermic adhesive to cure, and imaging the heat released by the exothermic adhesive along the bond joint. The bond joint may be a turbine blade bond joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Curtis Wayne Rose
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Publication number: 20170167863Abstract: A method of inspecting a connection joint including a first side coupled to an opposite second side along a bond, extending along an edge. The method includes generating at least one first sound wave at a first location on the first side, wherein the first location is at a first distance from the edge. The method also includes receiving the at least one first sound wave at a plurality of sensors coupled to the second side and determining that the bond is present at the first location. The method further includes generating at least one second sound wave at a second location on the first side, wherein the second location is offset a predetermined distance from the first location. The method also includes receiving the at least one second sound wave at the plurality of sensors and determining a width of the bond.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Curtis Wayne Rose
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Publication number: 20170107968Abstract: The present application thus provides a method of inspecting composite turbine blade spar caps during lay up. The method may include the steps of applying a layer to a mold, measuring a surface characteristic of the layer with a profilometer, and determining if the layer has an out of plane wave therein based on the measured surface characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Curtis Wayne Rose
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Patent number: 9435770Abstract: A method of making a flexible delay line for a transducer, a flexible delay line, and a transducer are provided. The method includes providing a mold having a desired geometry, applying a flexible material to the mold, curing the flexible material in the mold, and removing the cured material from the mold. The cured material forms a flexible delay line having a geometry conforming to a face of the ultrasonic transducer. The flexible delay line for a transducer includes a flexible material having an aperture shaped to receive a face of the transducer. The flexible delay line is operable to conform to a flat or an irregular surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Michael Rowe
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Patent number: 9255860Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods, adapted to immersively test/inspect machine components (e.g., tubes, conduits, etc.) in an in-situ manner are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes: a first seal member configured to sealingly engage a first portion of a machine component; a base system connected to the first seal member and configured to extend within the machine component, the base system including: a housing; and a inspection device disposed within the housing and configured to inspect the machine component; and a second seal member connected to the base system and configured to sealingly engage a second portion of the machine component.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Curtis Wayne Rose
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Publication number: 20150374082Abstract: A base for a cane, walking stick, or the like has a center portion and legs. The center portion has a bore through which a shaft of the cane can be inserted. The bore may have a metal stopper at its base. A bellows is around the outside of the center portion, and is tapered toward the top of the center portion. The legs have winglets extending from opposite sides. The center portion and legs may be manufactured of a first material, while the bellows and winglets are manufactured of a second material. During manufacturing, the bellows and winglets may be overmolded the center portion and legs. The bellows and winglets may be connected through a channel in each leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Gary Austin, Tim Austin
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Patent number: 9213019Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a dimension of a defect in a component is disclosed. A linear array of acoustic transducers is used to propagate a focused ultrasonic beam along a first focal line. The focused ultrasonic beam is moved across the defect in a first array direction substantially perpendicular to the first focal line. The dimension of the defect is determined from at least one reflection of the focused ultrasonic beam from the defect as the focused ultrasonic beam moves across the defect.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Robert Vincent Falsetti, Gary Austin Lamberton
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Patent number: 9205214Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: AG INDUSTIES LLCInventors: Gary Austin, James Timothy Austin
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Patent number: 9109291Abstract: A cold spray coating process is disclosed. The cold spray coating process includes positioning a cold spray nozzle relative to a bearing assembly, rotating the bearing assembly, and directing a powdered babbitt material through the cold spray nozzle, to a surface of the rotating bearing assembly. The powdered babbitt material adheres to the surface of the rotating bearing assembly, forming a coating on the surface. Another cold spray coating process includes positioning the cold spray nozzle relative to a bearing assembly, rotating the cold spray nozzle, and directing a powdered babbitt material through the cold spray nozzle, to a surface of the bearing assembly. The powdered babbitt material adheres to the surface, the rotating of the cold spray nozzle forming a coating on the surface. Another cold spray coating process includes monitoring properties of the coating on the surface of the bearing assembly with a coating monitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Kathleen Blanche Morey, Andrew Batton Witney
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Publication number: 20140363294Abstract: The present application provides a method of inspecting a bond joint. The method may include the steps of applying an exothermic adhesive to a first shell and/or a second shell, attaching the first shell to the second shell via the exothermic adhesive to create the bond joint, allowing the exothermic adhesive to cure, and imaging the heat released by the exothermic adhesive along the bond joint. The bond joint may be a turbine blade bond joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Curtis Wayne Rose
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Patent number: 8899234Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) mask is provided. The CPAP mask includes a mask support that includes a cavity provided within the mask support. The CPAP mask further includes a mask cushion that is received within the cavity. The mask cushion and the mask support each include an opening. Air can pass from an air delivery tube through the openings and into the mask cushion. The mask cushion can be placed around a patient's breathing orifice to deliver the air to the patient. The CPAP mask further includes a forehead support that is spaced apart form the mask support. A neck portion attaches the forehead support to the mask support. The neck portion is flexible and is molded to both the mask support and the forehead support. The flexible neck portion allows the mask support to move with respect to the forehead support.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Home Health Medical Equipment, Inc.Inventors: Gary Austin, James Timothy Austin
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Publication number: 20140349007Abstract: A cold spray coating process is disclosed. The cold spray coating process includes positioning a cold spray nozzle relative to a bearing assembly, rotating the bearing assembly, and directing a powdered babbitt material through the cold spray nozzle, to a surface of the rotating bearing assembly. The powdered babbitt material adheres to the surface of the rotating bearing assembly, forming a coating on the surface. Another cold spray coating process includes positioning the cold spray nozzle relative to a bearing assembly, rotating the cold spray nozzle, and directing a powdered babbitt material through the cold spray nozzle, to a surface of the bearing assembly. The powdered babbitt material adheres to the surface, the rotating of the cold spray nozzle forming a coating on the surface. Another cold spray coating process includes monitoring properties of the coating on the surface of the bearing assembly with a coating monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Gary Austin LAMBERTON, Kathleen Blanche MOREY, Andrew Batton WITNEY
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Publication number: 20140283885Abstract: A tube cleaning apparatus for cleaning a CPAP hose or other hose including a trough for receiving a tube therein, the trough curving downwardly from an apex to an engagement mechanism associated with each opposite end portion of the trough for hanging the hose therefrom, the opposite end portion of the hose being engageable with the engagement mechanism for allowing the hose to soak with a cleaning solution therein, and the hose being receivable within the trough with its opposite end portions extending downwardly from the apex for drying purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Gary Austin
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Publication number: 20140250982Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods, adapted to immersively test/inspect machine components (e.g., tubes, conduits, etc.) in an in-situ manner are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes: a first seal member configured to sealingly engage a first portion of a machine component; a base system connected to the first seal member and configured to extend within the machine component, the base system including: a housing; and a inspection device disposed within the housing and configured to inspect the machine component; and a second seal member connected to the base system and configured to sealingly engage a second portion of the machine component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Gary Austin Lamberton, Curtis Wayne Rose
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Patent number: D754963Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: ALLTECH DESIGN LLCInventors: Gary Austin, Tim Austin