Patents by Inventor James Edward Thompson
James Edward Thompson 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: 20090249871Abstract: A method for fixing a fuel level sensor in a fuel tank having an upper and a lower wall, the sensor having a foot and a top. The method fixedly secures the foot of the sensor to the bottom wall of the fuel tank through a molded-in retainer, and elastically fixes the tubular top of the sensor to the top wall the tank through a molded-in retainer as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2005Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Inergy Auto, Systems Research (Societe Anonyme)Inventors: Greg Massa, James Edward Thompson, Dean Armstrong
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Publication number: 20080296401Abstract: A fragrance dispenser may have an inner surface and an outer surface defining a plurality of windows. The outer surface may be coupled to the inner surface such that a cavity is defined between the inner surface and the outer surface. The cavity may be configured to receive a fragrance strip, and wherein the fragrance dispenser is configured to allow a threaded portion of a bottle to extend through the fragrance dispenser and engage with a bottle base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: CELESTE INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: James Edward Thompson, SR., Ernest Edmond Dill, JR., Conroy Richard Marth
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Publication number: 20080257978Abstract: Fragrance dispenser products and methods of manufacture are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of a fragrance dispenser according to the present invention includes a container having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity; a quantity of gel disposed within the cavity, the quantity of gel having a fragrance and configured to evaporate when exposed to air, wherein the container is configured to engage with a mounting bracket; and at least one opening defined by and extending through the outer and inner surfaces, the opening configured to expose the quantity of gel to air and to provide a visual indication of the quantity of gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Conroy R. Marth, Ernest Edmond Dill, James Edward Thompson
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Patent number: 7062920Abstract: A combustor dome assembly for a gas turbine engine having a longitudinal centerline axis extending therethrough, including: an annular dome plate having an inner portion, an outer portion, a forward surface and a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings formed therein, wherein a radial section is defined between adjacent openings; an annular outer cowl connected to the outer portion of the dome plate; an annular inner cowl connected to the inner portion of the dome plate; and, a swirler located between the forward surface of the dome plate and the inner and outer cowls in substantial alignment with each of the openings in the dome plate. Each swirler further includes a forward portion and an aft portion and is retained by at least one tab member located upstream thereof so as to be movable in a radial and axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Marie Ann McMasters, James Edward Thompson, Gregory Allen Cimmarusti, James Neil Cooper, Glenn Edward Wiehe
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Patent number: 6902371Abstract: A low pressure turbine casing has a conical annular shell circumscribed about a centerline. A forward flange depends from a forward end of the annular shell and a forward hook extends aftwardly from the forward flange. First and second rails having first and second hooks, respectively, extend aftwardly from the annular shell. First and second cooling holes extend through the first and second rails, respectively. Cooling air feed holes extend through the forward flange. The first and second cooling holes may be radially disposed through the first and second rails, respectively, with respect to the centerline or disposed through the first and second rails at an oblique angle with respect to the centerline. A low pressure turbine casing and shroud assembly further includes a first annular cavity in fluid flow communication with the first cooling holes and the second cooling holes. A second annular cavity is in fluid flow communication with the first and second cooling holes.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Henry Calvin Anderson, Jr., Frederick J. Zegarski, James Edward Thompson, Tod Kenneth Bosel, Kurt Thomas Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20040018081Abstract: A low pressure turbine casing has a conical annular shell circumscribed about a centerline. A forward flange depends from a forward end of the annular shell and a forward hook extends aftwardly from the forward flange. First and second rails having first and second hooks, respectively, extend aftwardly from the annular shell. First and second cooling holes extend through the first and second rails, respectively. Cooling air feed holes extend through the forward flange. The first and second cooling holes may be radially disposed through the first and second rails, respectively, with respect to the centerline or disposed through the first and second rails at an oblique angle with respect to the centerline. A low pressure turbine casing and shroud assembly further includes a first annular cavity in fluid flow communication with the first cooling holes and the second cooling holes. A second annular cavity is in fluid flow communication with the first and second cooling holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Henry Calvin Anderson, Frederick J. Zegarski, James Edward Thompson, Tod Kenneth Bosel, Kurt Thomas Hildebrand
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Patent number: 6678953Abstract: A method is provided for increasing the contact area between a damper wire and a sheet metal component in a combustion cowl of a gas turbine engine. This increase in contact area reduces the wear rate on the combustor cowl. A first curl is formed in the sheet metal component. A damper wire is situated to have a common contact area with the sheet metal component within the first curl. The first curl is die-formed around the damper wire before applying a heat treat operation to the structure. A final die-form closes the sheet metal curl around the damper wire.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Edward Thompson, Bernard Mc Arthur Knippenberg, Robert Bruce Walmsley
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Patent number: 6641326Abstract: A stud for interconnecting adjacent flanges of a flanged joint in a tubular casing. The flanges each contain apertures to receive the stud and each flange is inclined relative to the casing outer surface, with one flange extending radially outwardly and the other flange extending radially inwardly, as a result of which one end of the stud extends externally of the flanged joint and the other end extends internally. The stud includes an external formation that is of non-circular form and that is carried by the stud between the threaded ends to extend radially outwardly. The external formation is adapted to be engaged by an anti-rotation member to prevent unintended rotation of the stud. The stud is removable from the flanged joint without the need to completely disassemble the joint to remove a broken stud.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jan Christopher Schilling, James Edward Thompson, Frederick Joseph Zegarski, Kurt Thomas Hildebrand, Tod Kenneth Bosel
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Publication number: 20030118399Abstract: A stud for interconnecting adjacent flanges of a flanged joint in a tubular casing. The flanges each contain apertures to receive the stud and each flange is inclined relative to the casing outer surface, with one flange extending radially outwardly and the other flange extending radially inwardly, as a result of which one end of the stud extends externally of the flanged joint and the other end extends internally. The stud includes an external formation that is of non-circular form and that is carried by the stud between the threaded ends to extend radially outwardly. The external formation is adapted to be engaged by an anti-rotation member to prevent unintended rotation of the stud. The stud is removable from the flanged joint without the need to completely disassemble the joint to remove a broken stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Jan Christopher Schilling, James Edward Thompson, Frederick Joseph Zegarski, Kurt Thomas Hildebrand, Tod Kenneth Bosel
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Patent number: 6497104Abstract: A method is provided for increasing the contact area between a damper wire and a sheet metal component in a combustion cowl of a gas turbine engine. This increase in contact area reduces the wear rate on the combustor cowl. A first curl is formed in the sheet metal component. A damper wire is situated to have a common contact area with the sheet metal component within the first curl. The first curl is die-formed around the damper wire before applying a heat treat operation to the structure. A final die-form closes the sheet metal curl around the damper wire.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Edward Thompson, Bernard Mc Arthur Knippenberg, Robert Bruce Walmsley
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Publication number: 20020184883Abstract: A method is provided for increasing the contact area between a damper wire and a sheet metal component in a combustion cowl of a gas turbine engine. This increase in contact area reduces the wear rate on the combustor cowl. A first curl is formed in the sheet metal component. A damper wire is situated to have a common contact area with the sheet metal component within the first curl. The first curl is die-formed around the damper wire before applying a heat treat operation to the structure. A final die-form closes the sheet metal curl around the damper wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: James Edward Thompson, Bernard McArthur Knippenberg, Robert Bruce Walmsley
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Patent number: 3990668Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes an actuator controlled by a three-position spool valve which is connected by an adjustable two-link linkage to the seat. The valve is directly responsive to the geometry of the linkage to urge the seat, regardless of the load on the seat, to a ride position established by the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1976Date of Patent: November 9, 1976Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: James Edward Thompson, Robert Dean Dixon
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Patent number: 3973797Abstract: A seat backrest having a contourable upholstered portion supported by a rigid frame includes means to impart a curvature to the upholstered portion to produce a desired supporting contour in the lumbar area of the seat's occupant. The contour-producing means includes a lumbar pad, a resilient member connecting the lumbar pad to the frame, and means operable from the side of the backrest for moving and holding the connecting member in a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1975Date of Patent: August 10, 1976Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Albert Anthony Obermeier, James Edward Thompson
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Patent number: 3948560Abstract: A seat assembly has a seat frame tiltably supporting a back frame for movement about an axis parallel to the intersection of planes parallel to the seat and back frames, and has an adjusting mechanism for controlling the degree of tilt from a position to the side of and exterior to the seat frame. The adjusting mechanism includes a tilt adjustment slide movable in a channel provided in the side of the seat frame and having a groove therein oblique to the direction of movement of the slide. The slot engages a stud mounted in the back frame and movement of the slide towards and away from the axis of tilt causes the stud to move relative to the channel resulting in movement of the back frame relative to the seat frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1975Date of Patent: April 6, 1976Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Albert Anthony Obermeier, James Edward Thompson
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Patent number: 3948558Abstract: A seat backrest having a contourable upholstered portion supported by a rigid frame includes means to impart a curvature to the upholstered portion to produce a desired supporting contour in the lumbar area of the seat's occupant. The contour-producing means includes a lumbar pad, a flexible member connecting the lumbar pad to the frame, and means operable from the side of the backrest for moving and holding the connecting member in a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1975Date of Patent: April 6, 1976Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Albert Anthony Obermeier, James Edward Thompson