Patents by Inventor Hayden Smith

Hayden Smith 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).

  • Gas turbine induction system, corresponding induction heater and method for inductively heating a component
    Patent number: 11371377
    Abstract: An induction heater is employed with a gas turbine engine in order to heat a static component of the gas turbine engine. The heating of the static component is performed such that the clearance space between the static component and a rotating component remains constant during steady state conditions and transient conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Harry Chohan, Sébastien Bouffard, Alexandre Malo, Hayden Smith
  • Gas turbine engine induction system, corresponding induction heater and method for inductively heating a component
    Patent number: 11268403
    Abstract: An induction heater is employed with a gas turbine engine in order to heat a static component of the gas turbine engine. The heating of the static component is performed prior to the ignition of the gas turbine engine and during transient conditions. This minimizes thermal differences between the components of the gas turbine engine during transient conditions to thereby increase the life span of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Harry Chohan, Sébastien Bouffard, Alexandre Malo, Hayden Smith
  • GAS TURBINE ENGINE INDUCTION SYSTEM, CORRESPONDING INDUCTION HEATER AND METHOD FOR INDUCTIVELY HEATING A COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20210189906
    Abstract: An induction heater is employed with a gas turbine engine in order to heat a static component of the gas turbine engine. The heating of the static component is performed prior to the ignition of the gas turbine engine and during transient conditions. This minimizes thermal differences between the components of the gas turbine engine during transient conditions to thereby increase the life span of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Harry Chohan, Sébastien Bouffard, Alexandre Malo, Hayden Smith
  • GAS TURBINE INDUCTION SYSTEM, CORRESPONDING INDUCTION HEATER AND METHOD FOR INDUCTIVELY HEATING A COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20200400035
    Abstract: An induction heater is employed with a gas turbine engine in order to heat a static component of the gas turbine engine. The heating of the static component is performed such that the clearance space between the static component and a rotating component remains constant during steady state conditions and transient conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Harry Chohan, Sébastien Bouffard, Alexandre Malo, Hayden Smith
  • Torrefaction process
    Patent number: 10865356
    Abstract: A method of converting cellulosic feedstock to bio coal. The cellulosic feedstock in a carrier of process fluid is introduced within a conduit having substantially linear portions connected by curved portions creating a serpentine structure. The substantially linear portions are surrounded by tubular sleeves creating annular spaces between the tubular sleeves and substantially linear portions for carrying a high temperature fluid for transferring thermal energy to the cellulosic feedstock and process fluid. The cellulosic feedstock is maintained in an oxygen-free environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Komax Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nolan Smith, Seungsuk Lee, Hayden Smith
  • Torrefaction process
    Patent number: RE49861
    Abstract: A method of converting cellulosic feedstock to bio coal. The cellulosic feedstock in a carrier of process fluid is introduced within a conduit having substantially linear portions connected by curved portions creating a serpentine structure. The substantially linear portions are surrounded by tubular sleeves creating annular spaces between the tubular sleeves and substantially linear portions for carrying a high temperature fluid for transferring thermal energy to the cellulosic feedstock and process fluid. The cellulosic feedstock is maintained in an oxygen-free environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Komax Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nolan Smith, Seungsuk Lee, Hayden Smith