Patents by Inventor James Greenwood

James Greenwood 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).

  • Patent number: 8270167
    Abstract: An electrical device includes an enclosure having an interior surface, at least one bus bar, and an element enclosing at least a portion of the bus bar, wherein the element includes a first surface contacting the interior surface and is configured to transfer heat from the bus bar to the enclosure and configured to provide electrical isolation between the enclosure and the bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter James Greenwood, Javier Ignacio Larranaga
  • Publication number: 20120099279
    Abstract: An electrical device includes an enclosure having an interior surface, at least one bus bar, and an element enclosing at least a portion of the bus bar, wherein the element includes a first surface contacting the interior surface and is configured to transfer heat from the bus bar to the enclosure and configured to provide electrical isolation between the enclosure and the bus bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Peter James Greenwood, Javier Ignacio Larranaga
  • Patent number: 8056856
    Abstract: Methods of securing a support beam to a structure such as a cargo roller tray or a passenger cabin is achieved using a shear fitting. The shear fitting has a back plate which fastens to the support beam. The shear fitting additionally has parallel lugs which extend from the back plate and fasten to the structure. Web extenders which extend from the shear fitting perpendicular to the lugs may additionally be used to further fasten the support beam to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Philip O. Chrissos, James Greenwood, James B. Warner
  • Patent number: 8027154
    Abstract: A panel board retrofit kit, and method of selecting a panelboard retrofit kit, for replacing a panel board having a switching device in an enclosure is disclosed. The panel board retrofit kit has a first dead front plate having a first aperture, and a second dead front plate having a second aperture. The second aperture of the second panel board dead front plate is configurable to overlap at least a portion of said first aperture of said first dead front plate. The disclosed panelboard retrofit kit and method enable replacement of an installed panel board without removing or replacing the panel board enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Rathishchandra Gatti, Peter James Greenwood, Bradley E. Parlee, Veeresh Somalingayya
  • Publication number: 20110210200
    Abstract: Control surface assemblies have a torque tube base. In one embodiment, a method includes moving an aerospace vehicle through a medium; and moving at least a portion of a control surface assembly to generate a force for controlling the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffery D. Russom, Lawrence R. White, James Greenwood
  • Publication number: 20110147387
    Abstract: A latch for an electrical device enclosure, wherein the latch comprises a moveable member operable in response to high pressure conditions inside the enclosure, and is configured to prevent opening of the enclosure in the event of high pressure conditions inside the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Peter James Greenwood, Seth Adam Cutler, Maxime Pean
  • Patent number: 7881735
    Abstract: An application on a server submits the message to a gateway (1) (which it sees as a service centre). The gateway performs interaction with external applications on servers such as charging and then instead of storing transaction related information associated with this message, it packages the transaction information along with the message as inter-working data. The gateway then forwards the message including the inter-working data to the service center, while requesting a delivery receipt. The service centre may generate a message-id for this transaction, but no data relating to the transaction now needs to be stored by the gateway. The gateway (1) then informs the application that it has successfully stored the message for delivery. When the message reaches a complete state in the service centre the service centre (25) sends the gateway (1) a delivery receipt including the service centre generated message-id and the inter-working data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Markport Limited
    Inventors: James Greenwood, Simon Dumbleton
  • Publication number: 20100263193
    Abstract: Methods of securing a support beam to a structure such as a cargo roller tray or a passenger cabin is achieved using a shear fitting. The shear fitting has a back plate which fastens to the support beam. The shear fitting additionally has parallel lugs which extend from the back plate and fasten to the structure. Web extenders which extend from the shear fitting perpendicular to the lugs may additionally be used to further fasten the support beam to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip O. Chrissos, James Greenwood, James B. Warner
  • Patent number: 7770844
    Abstract: A cargo roller tray shear fitting that may be used to fasten a cargo roller tray to a floor beam. The shear fitting may include a back plate having at least one slot. A lug extends from the back plate and has a lug opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Philip O. Chrissos, James Greenwood, James B. Warner
  • Patent number: 7748510
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatuses for moving cargo. In one embodiment, such an apparatus may have a plurality of torque tubes. Each of the torque tubes may comprise a member in the shape of a continuous, closed loop defining a hole extending along the member. Rollers may be attached between torque tubes to move cargo disposed on the rollers. The apparatus may be used in the cargo hold of an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: James Greenwood, Philip O. Chrissos, Dale E. Vise
  • Publication number: 20100165550
    Abstract: A panel board retrofit kit, and method of selecting a panelboard retrofit kit, for replacing a panel board having a switching device in an enclosure is disclosed. The panel board retrofit kit has a first dead front plate having a first aperture, and a second dead front plate having a second aperture. The second aperture of the second panel board dead front plate is configurable to overlap at least a portion of said first aperture of said first dead front plate. The disclosed panelboard retrofit kit and method enable replacement of an installed panel board without removing or replacing the panel board enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Rathishchandra Gatti, Peter James Greenwood, Bradley E. Parlee, Veeresh Somalingayya
  • Patent number: 7692108
    Abstract: A circuit breaker lock-out device having a generally U-shaped cross section, configured to mount on a switch having a housing having a recess is provided. Device comprises a first leg connected with a second leg, said second leg having a first aperture configured to receive a blocking member, wherein at least one of said first and second legs has a protrusion configured to engage with said switch housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Javier Ignacio Larranaga, Peter James Greenwood
  • Publication number: 20080302918
    Abstract: Control surface assemblies having a torque tube base are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a control surface assembly including: providing a control surface portion having a pair of longitudinal surfaces, providing a hollow base portion coupled to the control surface portion, the base portion including an elongated curved wall, and an elongated base plate disposed crosswise to the pair of the longitudinal surfaces having at least one aperture disposed therein, and a plurality of attachment flanges extending laterally outwardly beyond the longitudinal surfaces; coupling the attachment flanges to a supporting structure of a vehicle such that the control surface portion projects outwardly from the supporting structure; moving the vehicle through a medium; and moving at least a portion of the control surface assembly to generate a force on the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffery D. Russom, Lawrence R. White, James Greenwood
  • Publication number: 20080302909
    Abstract: A cargo roller tray shear fitting that may be used to fasten a cargo roller tray to a floor beam. The shear fitting may include a back plate having at least one slot. A lug extends from the back plate and has a lug opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip O. Chrissos, James Greenwood, James B. Warner
  • Publication number: 20080203226
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatuses for moving cargo. In one embodiment, such an apparatus may have a plurality of torque tubes. Each of the torque tubes may comprise a member in the shape of a continuous, closed loop defining a hole extending along the member. Rollers may be attached between torque tubes to move cargo disposed on the rollers. The apparatus may be used in the cargo hold of an aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: JAMES GREENWOOD, PHILIP O. CHRISSOS, DALE E. VISE
  • Patent number: 7410120
    Abstract: Control surface assemblies having a torque tube base are disclosed. In one embodiment, a control surface assembly includes a control surface portion and a base portion. The base portion has a hollow, shell-like base portion coupled to a first end portion of the control surface portion, and is adapted to be coupled to a supporting structure such that the control surface portion projects outwardly from the supporting structure. In one aspect, the base portion includes an elongated, closed section portion adapted to be coupled to the supporting structure. In a further aspect, the base portion includes an elongated, closed section portion adapted to be coupled to the supporting structure, and a pair of tapered end portions formed at opposing ends of the closed section portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffery D. Russom, Lawrence R. White, James Greenwood
  • Publication number: 20080064424
    Abstract: An application on a server submits the message to a gateway (1) (which it sees as a service centre). The gateway performs interaction with external applications on servers such as charging and then instead of storing transaction related information associated with this message, it packages the transaction information along with the message as inter-working data. The gateway then forwards the message including the inter-working data to the service centre, while requesting a delivery receipt. The service centre may generate a message-id for this transaction, but no data relating to the transaction now needs to be stored by the gateway. The gateway (1) then informs the application that it has successfully stored the message for delivery. When the message reaches a complete state in the service centre the service centre (25) sends the gateway (1) a delivery receipt including the service centre generated message-id and the inter-working data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: James Greenwood, Simon Dumbleton
  • Publication number: 20060163435
    Abstract: Control surface assemblies having a torque tube base are disclosed. In one embodiment, a control surface assembly includes a control surface portion and a base portion. The base portion has a hollow, shell-like base portion coupled to a first end portion of the control surface portion, and is adapted to be coupled to a supporting structure such that the control surface portion projects outwardly from the supporting structure. In one aspect, the base portion includes an elongated, closed section portion adapted to be coupled to the supporting structure. In a further aspect, the base portion includes an elongated, closed section portion adapted to be coupled to the supporting structure, and a pair of tapered end portions formed at opposing ends of the closed section portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffery Russom, Lawrence White, James Greenwood
  • Publication number: 20050102171
    Abstract: Methods of classifying risk and adjusting policy pricing for elderly insurance applicants are provided. The methods preferably include the steps of requesting the applicant to perform tests in addition to a physical examination, analyzing the results of the tests, and classifying the risk of mortality of the applicant based on the results of the analysis. The additional test is preferably designed to analyze the applicant's physical performance, cognitive performance, executive function, and present physical health of an applicant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Ashley, Anthony Forte, James Greenwood
  • Publication number: 20030079032
    Abstract: An enterprise software gateway, or interface, operable to remotely facilitate, by transparently performing protocol conversion and managing communication, access to a host system (22), such as a mainframe legacy system, by a client application or device (24), including software applications and input/output (I/O) devices. A viewer (28) is provided to allow for remote monitoring of interactions, including communication, between the host (22) and client (24), and to allow for remote configuration and control of the software gateway, thereby facilitating problem diagnosis and solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: John Orsolits, Umut Alev, Glen Jones, Bill Sexton, David Alexander, James Greenwood, Ginny Haines, Chengxian He, Leonid Kutikov, William Jerry Linch, Michael Moore, Barry Schempp, Ron Yarbrough