Patents by Inventor Gordon Miller
Gordon Miller 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: 11982196Abstract: A method for producing a diffusion cooling hole extending between a wall having a first wall surface and a second wall surface includes forming a cooling hole inlet at the first wall surface, forming a cooling hole outlet at the second wall surface, forming a metering section downstream from the inlet and forming a multi-lobed diffusing section between the metering section and the outlet. The inlet, outlet, metering section and multi-lobed diffusing section are formed by laser drilling, particle beam machining, fluid jet guided laser machining, mechanical machining, masking and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: RTX CorporationInventors: Gordon Miller Reed, Paul R. Faughnan, Jr., John Quitter
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Patent number: 11529674Abstract: A refractory metal core (RMC) finishing method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, performing a plurality of finishing operations on a plurality of RMC samples, analyzing one or more properties of at least a portion of the plurality of RMC samples and selecting a combination of finishing operations for generating an RMC having desirable properties for manufacturing a part free from defects.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Dewight R. Cassells, Alan C. Barron, John P. Rizzo, Gordon Miller Reed, Tracy A. Propheter-Hinckley
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Publication number: 20220349319Abstract: A method for producing a diffusion cooling hole extending between a wall having a first wall surface and a second wall surface includes forming a cooling hole inlet at the first wall surface, forming a cooling hole outlet at the second wall surface, forming a metering section downstream from the inlet and forming a multi-lobed diffusing section between the metering section and the outlet. The inlet, outlet, metering section and multi-lobed diffusing section are formed by laser drilling, particle beam machining, fluid jet guided laser machining, mechanical machining, masking and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Gordon Miller Reed, Paul R. Faughnan, JR., John Quitter
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Patent number: 11447923Abstract: A pile system for support structures includes at least two piles each having a first end, a second end, and a cylindrical elongate body. Each cylindrical elongate body has an inner surface and an outer surface, extends from the first end toward the second end, and defines an internal cavity with a longitudinal axis. Each pile further includes a transition region between the elongate body and the second end, the transition region including an annular seating shoulder disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical elongate body that defines a step increase from a primary inner diameter to a secondary inner diameter. The first end of a first pile of the at least two piles is configured to be inserted into the second end of a second pile until a first distal edge thereof contacts the seating shoulder of the second pile.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Edgerton Forge, Inc.Inventors: Brian Getts, Bronson Knecht, Christian Pearson, Gordon Miller
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Patent number: 11371386Abstract: A method for producing a diffusion cooling hole extending between a wall having a first wall surface and a second wall surface includes forming a cooling hole inlet at the first wall surface, forming a cooling hole outlet at the second wall surface, forming a metering section downstream from the inlet and forming a multi-lobed diffusing section between the metering section and the outlet. The inlet, outlet, metering section and multi-lobed diffusing section are formed by laser drilling, particle beam machining, fluid jet guided laser machining, mechanical machining, masking and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Gordon Miller Reed, Paul R. Faughnan, Jr., John Quitter
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Publication number: 20220081861Abstract: A pile system for support structures includes at least two piles each having a first end, a second end, and a cylindrical elongate body. Each cylindrical elongate body has an inner surface and an outer surface, extends from the first end toward the second end, and defines an internal cavity with a longitudinal axis. Each pile further includes a transition region between the elongate body and the second end, the transition region including an annular seating shoulder disposed on the inner surface of the cylindrical elongate body that defines a step increase from a primary inner diameter to a secondary inner diameter. The first end of a first pile of the at least two piles is configured to be inserted into the second end of a second pile until a first distal edge thereof contacts the seating shoulder of the second pile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Brian Getts, Bronson Knecht, Christian Pearson, Gordon Miller
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Patent number: 11000909Abstract: An exemplary method of manufacturing an electrical discharge machining electrode includes, among other things, immersing at least a portion of an electrode base in a fluid, and electroplating an electrode coating containing diamond to an electrode base.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: John P. Rizzo, Jr., Gordon Miller Reed
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Patent number: 10906146Abstract: A zero clamp force fixture assembly may comprise a body comprising a locating surface and a side, a neck extending away from the side of the body, a zero force clamp coupled to the neck, and a universal locating feature coupled to the locating surface. The neck may taper towards an interface with the zero force clamp. The zero force clamp may comprise an upper jaw and a lower jaw.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Matthew A. Mertens, Gordon Miller Reed
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Publication number: 20200338649Abstract: A cutting tool comprising a tool body comprising a shank and a cutter opposite the shank, the body defining a length from a shank end to an end face opposite the shank end, a central axis extends along the length of the body; at least one tooth having a cutting edge, the cutting edge extending along the tooth from the shank to the end face; a flute formed adjacent the at least one tooth; at least one cooling channel formed in the tooth proximate the at least one cutting edge, the at least one cooling channel having an elongated cross sectional shape with an elliptical portion and a circular portion opposite the elliptical portion, wherein the elliptical portion is located proximate the cutting edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Zhigang Wang, Changsheng Guo, Robert W. Day, Gordon Miller Reed
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Patent number: 10814406Abstract: A cutting tool comprising a tool body comprising a shank and a cutter opposite the shank, the body defining a length from a shank end to an end face opposite the shank end, a central axis extends along the length of the body; at least one tooth having a cutting edge, the cutting edge extending along the tooth from the shank to the end face; a flute formed adjacent the at least one tooth; at least one cooling channel formed in the tooth proximate the at least one cutting edge, the at least one cooling channel having an elongated cross sectional shape with an elliptical portion and a circular portion opposite the elliptical portion, wherein the elliptical portion is located proximate the cutting edge.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Zhigang Wang, Changsheng Guo, Robert W. Day, Gordon Miller Reed
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Patent number: 10744557Abstract: A refractory metal core (RMC) finishing method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, performing a plurality of finishing operations on a plurality of RMC samples, analyzing one or more properties of at least a portion of the plurality of RMC samples and selecting a combination of finishing operations for generating an RMC having desirable properties for manufacturing a part free from defects.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Dewight R. Cassells, Alan C. Barron, John P. Rizzo, Gordon Miller Reed, Tracy A. Propheter-Hinckley
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Publication number: 20200238368Abstract: A refractory metal core (RMC) finishing method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, performing a plurality of finishing operations on a plurality of RMC samples, analyzing one or more properties of at least a portion of the plurality of RMC samples and selecting a combination of finishing operations for generating an RMC having desirable properties for manufacturing a part free from defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Dewight R. Cassells, Alan C. Barron, John P. Rizzo, Gordon Miller Reed, Tracy A. Propheter-Hinckley
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Publication number: 20200230770Abstract: Disclosed is an improved method for cryogenically cooling machining tools where a feedback-controlled system uses temperature, pressure, flow and/or infrared sensors to regulate flow of a cryogenic coolant and functioning of a cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Glenn Levasseur, Krzysztof Barnat, Gordon Miller Reed
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Publication number: 20190389018Abstract: A zero clamp force fixture assembly may comprise a body comprising a locating surface and a side, a neck extending away from the side of the body, a zero force clamp coupled to the neck, and a universal locating feature coupled to the locating surface. The neck may taper towards an interface with the zero force clamp. The zero force clamp may comprise an upper jaw and a lower jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew A. Mertens, Gordon Miller Reed
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Publication number: 20190384199Abstract: A toner composition includes low and high molecular weight polyester resins. It also includes a release agent, such as a polyolefin wax, and a tri-block copolymer having a structure of the form A-b-B-b-A, wherein A is a hard block and B is a soft block. The hard block is styrene, while the soft block is butadiene/butylene. Upon partial hydrogenation, the copolymer provides improved dispersion, mobility control, and domain size of the release agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Ann P. Holloway, Rudolph Wayne Hrobsky, Michael Gordon Miller, James Craig Minor, Dinesh Tyagi
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Publication number: 20180330338Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are provided herein for providing predictive maintenance for an industrial cleaning device. An example method includes receiving operational data indicating operational parameters associated with the industrial cleaning device during operation thereof. The method further includes identifying a trend in the operational data. The method further includes determining that a particular fault event associated with the industrial cleaning device is likely to occur within a particular time frame. The method further includes providing an alert indicating that the particular fault event is likely to occur within the particular time frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: David John Holden, Erik Gordon Miller, Andrew John Cocking, Bert-ten Voorden, Michael A. Steed, Timothy James Waldowski, Karnika Goel
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Publication number: 20180133825Abstract: An exemplary method of manufacturing an electrical discharge machining electrode includes, among other things, immersing at least a portion of an electrode base in a fluid, and electroplating an electrode coating containing diamond to an electrode base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: John P. Rizzo, JR., Gordon Miller Reed
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Publication number: 20180104750Abstract: Disclosed is an improved method for cryogenically cooling machining tools where a feedback-controlled system uses temperature, pressure, flow and/or infrared sensors to regulate flow of a cryogenic coolant and functioning of a cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Glenn Levasseur, Gordon Miller Reed, Krzysztof Barnat
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Patent number: 9878387Abstract: An example electrical discharge machining electrode assembly includes an electrode base and an electrode coating containing diamond that is electroplated to the electrode base.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: John P. Rizzo, Jr., Gordon Miller Reed
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Publication number: 20180009058Abstract: The invention improves machining methods by using cryogenic cooling techniques in combination with a heat source to simultaneously cool a cutting tool while heating a work piece to make the work piece more pliable while increasing efficiency and/or longevity of the cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Krzysztof Barnat, Gordon Miller Reed