Patents by Inventor Gary Charles
Gary Charles 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: 20200231502Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cement or concrete composition comprising a hydraulic binder, a water reducing plasticiser, a rheological additive, and composite spheres for lowering the density of the composition, wherein the composite spheres comprise a core having one or more coating layers thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2017Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventor: Gary Charles Strickland
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Publication number: 20200223751Abstract: A method of making a glass mat includes providing an assembly of glass fibers, applying a binder composition to the assembly of glass fibers, wherein the binder includes an organic resin, and curing the binder composition while dimensionally constraining the assembly of glass fibers. Dimensional constraining includes directly contacting a first major surface and a second major surface of the assembly of glass fibers between two substantially parallel surfaces. Further provided is a glass mat that includes an assembly of glass fibers, wherein the assembly of glass fibers are substantially randomly oriented with a tensile anisotropy of less than about 6 in any two directions. The glass mat has a decreased surface roughness and a decreased caliper compared to an equivalent glass mat having an assembly of naturally packed glass fibers with an equivalent fiber diameter size.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey H. PEET, Nancy E. BROWN, Tao YU, Gary Charles HILDRETH
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Patent number: 10711632Abstract: A turbine engine having a variable nozzle assembly that includes: a variable nozzle having an airfoil that extends radially across an annulus formed between inner and outer platforms; and a segmented shaft that translates a torque between segments included therewithin. The segmented shaft may include a first and second segment. The first segment of the segmented shaft may include: the airfoil of the variable nozzle; an outer stem extending from the outer end of the airfoil; and an inner stem extending from the inner end of the airfoil. A first and second connector may connect the first segment to the inner platform and outer platform, respectively. A third connector may connect the first segment to the second segment. The first and second connector may include a first and second spherical bearing, respectively. The third connector may include a first universal joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Zachary John Snider, Gary Charles Liotta
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Patent number: 10584059Abstract: A method of making a glass mat includes providing an assembly of glass fibers, applying a binder composition to the assembly of glass fibers, wherein the binder includes an organic resin, and curing the binder composition while dimensionally constraining the assembly of glass fibers. Dimensional constraining includes directly contacting a first major surface and a second major surface of the assembly of glass fibers between two substantially parallel surfaces. Further provided is a glass mat that includes an assembly of glass fibers, wherein the assembly of glass fibers are substantially randomly oriented with a tensile anisotropy of less than about 6 in any two directions. The glass mat has a decreased surface roughness and a decreased caliper compared to an equivalent glass mat having an assembly of naturally packed glass fibers with an equivalent fiber diameter size.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN ADFORS CANADA, LTD.Inventors: Jeffrey H. Peet, Nancy E. Brown, Tao Yu, Gary Charles Hildreth
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Publication number: 20200072086Abstract: A method for constructing a variable nozzle assembly within a turbine engine that includes: constructing a variable nozzle sub-assembly; attaching the variable nozzle sub-assembly to a casing; and linking segments of a segmented shaft via an opening. Constructing the variable nozzle sub-assembly may include: attaching a downstream inner platform to a upstream inner platform; inserting an outer stem of a first segment through an outer stem opening formed through the downstream outer platform; connecting the first segment to the downstream outer platform by loading a first bearing about a protruding spherical shaped section of the outer stem; inserting the inner stem through an opening formed through the downstream inner platform while aligning sidewalls of the downstream and upstream outer platforms; mechanically securing the aligned sidewalls; and connecting the first segment to the downstream inner platform by loading a second bearing about a protruding spherical shaped section of the inner stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Zachary John Snider, Gary Charles Liotta
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Publication number: 20200072073Abstract: A turbine engine having a variable nozzle assembly that includes: a variable nozzle having an airfoil that extends radially across an annulus formed between inner and outer platforms; and a segmented shaft that translates a torque between segments included therewithin. The segmented shaft may include a first and second segment. The first segment of the segmented shaft may include: the airfoil of the variable nozzle; an outer stem extending from the outer end of the airfoil; and an inner stem extending from the inner end of the airfoil. A first and second connector may connect the first segment to the inner platform and outer platform, respectively. A third connector may connect the first segment to the second segment. The first and second connector may include a first and second spherical bearing, respectively. The third connector may include a first universal joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Zachary John Snider, Gary Charles Liotta
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Publication number: 20190217429Abstract: The present application thus provides a method of filling an existing hole in a surface of a turbine component. The method may include the steps of enlarging the existing hole, placing a rivet into the enlarged hole, welding the rivet into place, and grinding the rivet to be flush with the surface of the turbine component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Christopher Carl Conrad, Loaie Adel Attia, Gary Charles Shubert, Donald Mark Bailey
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Patent number: 10279416Abstract: A method of repairing an oxidized defect in a superalloy article includes removing substantially all of the oxidized defect to form a cleaned out portion of the superalloy article; filling a portion of the cleaned out portion with a weld by fusion welding; cracking the weld; and filling the cracked weld and a remaining portion of the cleaned out portion with a braze material.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lawrence James Whims, John Christopher Lambert, Cem Murat Eminoglu, Gary Charles Shubert, Piotr Artur Klimczuk, Adam Gaik
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Patent number: 10273861Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for treating exhaust flow from an internal combustion engine, and associated method, allows for independent control of exhaust flow through plural exhaust legs of the exhaust aftertreatment system. The independent control of exhaust flow is carried out by adjusting a valve positioned in each the exhaust legs based on a value of a signal generated by a flow measurement device positioned along at least one of the exhaust legs. The valves can be adjusted to force a target flow in a exhaust leg, relative flow among exhaust legs, exhaust temperature in an exhaust leg, exhaust backpressure and/or imbalance within the exhaust legs.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Cummins Intellectual Property, Inc.Inventors: Colin L. Norris, Richard J. Ancimer, Axel O. zur Loye, Randy W. Nelson, Gary Charles Salemme, Ousmane Gueye, John Franklin Wright
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Patent number: 10265992Abstract: A notebook may generally comprise a plurality of sheets of paper, a binding mechanism binding the plurality of sheets together, and a cover bound to the plurality of sheets of paper disposed therebetween, the cover comprising first and second opposed covers, the first cover including a first portion and a second portion and having a hinge line extending therebetween, wherein the second portion is pivotable about the hinge line between a closed position and an open position. A notebook cover is also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Polyconcept North AmericaInventors: Gary Charles Canner, Luo Xian Yu
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Patent number: 10235657Abstract: A system and method to track time and attendance of an individual at a workplace is provided. The system includes a location tracking system that detects a presence of a portable electronic device carried by the individual, a time clock system that records a registration time of the individual at the workplace, and a main controller. If the main controller receives an electronic communication indicative that the portable electronic device is at the workplace, and if the main controller does not detect recording of the individual registration time at the time clock system, and if the main controller detects a current time at or later than a start time of a scheduled work shift time period of the individual at the workplace, then main controller automatically causes an alert at the portable electronic device prompting the individual to transmit a feedback signal acknowledging need to record the registration time.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: API Healthcare CorporationInventors: Bryan Dickerson, Jonathan Michael Tallon, Gary Charles Sutcliffe
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Patent number: 10206388Abstract: This invention relates to the use of aromatic esters as adjuvants in compositions, particularly for agrochemical use, as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic ester, in combination with at least one agrochemical and at least one surfactant. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such compositions. In particular the present invention relates to such compositions when formulated as, or comprised by, an emulsion concentrate (EC), an emulsion in water (EW), a suspension of particles in water (SC), a microcapsule formulation (CS), a suspension of particles with an emulsion (SE), a dispersion concentrate (DC) or an oil suspension (OD).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: SYNGENTA LIMITEDInventors: Gordon Alastair Bell, Julia Lynne Ramsay, Raul Minguez Molina, David Stock, Gary Charles Walter
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Patent number: 10208764Abstract: A rotor wheel for an engine includes a plurality of impeller vanes and a plurality of fluid passages defined by adjacent impeller vanes. The fluid passages are radially disposed across at least a portion of the rotor wheel. One or more impeller inserts may be disposed within one or more of the plurality of fluid passages, respectively. The impeller inserts define an impeller passage with a passage shape that controls a flow of fluid through the one or more of the plurality of fluid passages.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kiran Sreeram, John Herbert Dimmick, III, Gary Charles Liotta, John Robert Sech, Eric Richard Bonini, Patrick Shawn Reilly
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Patent number: 10125046Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an expanded and micronized volcanic glass (EMVG) and at least one chemical agent, wherein the at least one chemical agent is coated on the surface of the volcanic glass. The present disclosure also relates to an improved process to remove mineral impurities and to coat the surface of the EMVG. The disclosed composition can be used a functional reinforcing filler to improve the mechanical properties of plastic.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: S & B Industrial Minerals S.A.Inventors: Athanasios Karalis, Ioannis Poulakis, Salvatore Peter Larosa, Christina Kapralou, Gary Charles Phillips, Nils Rickertsen, Christos Dedeloudis, Doukas Efstathiadis
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Publication number: 20180258823Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for treating exhaust flow from an internal combustion engine, and associated method, allows for independent control of exhaust flow through plural exhaust legs of the exhaust aftertreatment system. The independent control of exhaust flow is carried out by adjusting a valve positioned in each the exhaust legs based on a value of a signal generated by a flow measurement device positioned along at least one of the exhaust legs. The valves can be adjusted to force a target flow in a exhaust leg, relative flow among exhaust legs, exhaust temperature in an exhaust leg, exhaust backpressure and/or imbalance within the exhaust legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: CUMMINS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.Inventors: Colin L. Norris, Richard J. Ancimer, Axel O. zur Loye, Randy W. Nelson, Gary Charles Salemme, Ousmane Gueye, John Franklin Wright
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Publication number: 20180242405Abstract: A method of brazing a treatment area of a load-bearing component includes applying a repair material over the treatment area of the component and positioning an induction brazing coil having a geometry corresponding to the treatment area over the repair material and the treatment area. The method further includes heating the repair material utilizing the induction brazing coil to a temperature sufficient to cause at least partial melting of the repair material, thereby effecting a brazed joint between the treatment area and the repair material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Brian Leslie HENDERSON, Yan CUI, Daniel James DORRIETY, Gary Charles SHUBERT, Paul Albert COOK
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Patent number: 10001047Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for treating exhaust flow from an internal combustion engine, and associated method, allows for independent control of exhaust flow through plural exhaust legs of the exhaust aftertreatment system. The independent control of exhaust flow is carried out by adjusting a valve positioned in each the exhaust legs based on a value of a signal generated by a flow measurement device positioned along at least one of the exhaust legs. The valves can be adjusted to force a target flow in a exhaust leg, relative flow among exhaust legs, exhaust temperature in an exhaust leg, exhaust backpressure and/or imbalance within the exhaust legs.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Cumming Intellectual Property, Inc.Inventors: Colin L. Norris, Richard J. Ancimer, Axel O. zur Loye, Randy W. Nelson, Gary Charles Salemme, Ousmane Gueye, John Franklin Wright
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Publication number: 20180045702Abstract: An automatic filter changer that automatically inserts and removes a filter from a fluidic path. Filters are introduced into the automatic filter changer in stacks. The lead filter and each stack is removed from its respective stack one by one by a filter separator. The separated filters are deposited onto a shuttle plate which moves the filters into their respective fluidic paths. Fluid couplers connect to each filter to complete their respective fluidic paths and allow fluids to be filtered before sampling. Once collection of the samples is complete, the filters are removed from the fluidic path and discarded or saved for reuse. The shuttle path is returned to its original position to receive new filters to repeat the process again. A graphic user interface is provided to allow the user to program a specific set of instructions to automate the entire process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Gary Charles Downes, Steven William Shaw
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Publication number: 20180012189Abstract: A system and method to track time and attendance of an individual at a workplace is provided. The system includes a location tracking system that detects a presence of a portable electronic device carried by the individual, a time clock system that records a registration time of the individual at the workplace, and a main controller. If the main controller receives an electronic communication indicative that the portable electronic device is at the workplace, and if the main controller does not detect recording of the individual registration time at the time clock system, and if the main controller detects a current time at or later than a start time of a scheduled work shift time period of the individual at the workplace, then main controller automatically causes an alert at the portable electronic device prompting the individual to transmit a feedback signal acknowledging need to record the registration time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Bryan Dickerson, Jonathan Michael Tallon, Gary Charles Sutcliffe
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Publication number: 20170334010Abstract: A method for modifying an aperture in a component, a system for modifying flow through a component, and a turbine component are disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having at least one aperture having an electrically-conductive surface, providing a deposition device including an ESD torch, the ESD torch including an aperture penetrating electrode including a conductive material, inserting the aperture penetrating electrode at least partially into the aperture, and generating an arc between the aperture penetrating electrode and the electrically-conductive surface to deposit electrode material within the aperture. The system includes the ESD torch removably supported in an electrode holder. The turbine component includes at least one aperture having an electrospark deposited material along an electrically-conductive surface, the electrospark deposited material providing modified fluid flow through the turbine component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Thomas Robert REID, Jonathan Matthew LOMAS, Gary Charles SHUBERT