Patents by Inventor Jimmy Wiggins
Jimmy Wiggins 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: 20240072621Abstract: A method of making an electromagnetic coil for use in a high-temperature electromagnetic machine includes pre-coating magnet wire with a high-temperature insulation precursor to produce pre-coated magnet wire, winding, while applying in-situ a glass-ceramic slurry, the pre-coated magnet wire into a predetermined coil shape to produce a wet-wound green coil, and thermally processing the wet-wound green coil to produce a processed coil. In some instances, a second layer of a high-temperature insulation may be applied to the processed coil to produce a further insulated processed coil, and then thermally processing the further insulated processed coil to produce a further processed electromagnetic coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mahdi Mohajeri, Eric Passman, Bahram Jadidian, James Piascik, Robert Dietrich, Andre Robinson, Jimmy Wiggins, Tom McHugh, Yongbae Jung
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Patent number: 11437188Abstract: Methods for fabricating wires insulated by low porosity glass coatings are provided, as are high temperature electromagnetic (EM) devices containing such wires. In embodiments, a method for fabricating a high temperature EM device includes applying a glass coating precursor material onto a wire. The glass coating precursor material contains a first plurality of glass particles having an initial softening point. After application onto the wire, the glass coating precursor material is heat treated under process conditions producing a crystallized intermediary glass coating having a modified softening point exceeding the initial softening point. The crystallized intermediary glass coating is then infiltrated with a filler glass precursor material containing a second plurality of glass particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Jimmy Wiggins, Harry Lester Kington, Martin Carlin Baker
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Patent number: 10958115Abstract: Embodiments of laminated stator cores suitable for usage in high temperature applications are provided, as are embodiments of methods for manufacturing high temperature laminated stator core. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a plurality of coated laminates each comprising a laminate over which a coating precursor layer is formed. The coating precursor layer contain inorganic dielectric particles having a softening point. The plurality of coated laminates are arranged in a laminate stack, which is then fired at temperatures equal to or greater than the softening point of the inorganic dielectric particles. During firing, a compressive force is applied to the laminate stack sufficient to consolidate the inorganic dielectric particles into a plurality of coherent interlaminate dielectric layers electrically insulating and bonding together the plurality of coated laminates as the high temperature laminated stator core.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Reza Oboodi, Paul Chipko, Martin Carlin Baker, Jimmy Wiggins, Leroy Allen Fizer
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Patent number: 10780528Abstract: A method for additively manufacturing an article includes providing or obtaining a build material, directing a first energy beam at the build material to raise the temperature of the build material above a melting point of the build material, and thereafter withdrawing the first energy beam to allow the build material to solidify into a first layer. The method further includes directing a second energy beam at the first layer, wherein the second energy beam differs from the first energy beam in that the second energy beam is of insufficient energy to cause melting of the first layer of build material and after directing the second energy beam at the first layer, providing additional build material over the first layer. The second energy beam will have an effect of reducing or eliminating residual stresses of each build layer. The energy of the second energy beam can be controlled using a thermal or optical feedback loop.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jimmy Wiggins, Robbie Joseph Adams
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Publication number: 20200098516Abstract: Methods for fabricating wires insulated by low porosity glass coatings are provided, as are high temperature electromagnetic (EM) devices containing such wires. In embodiments, a method for fabricating a high temperature EM device includes applying a glass coating precursor material onto a wire. The glass coating precursor material contains a first plurality of glass particles having an initial softening point. after application onto the wire, the glass coating precursor material is heat treated under process conditions producing a crystallized intermediary glass coating having a modified softening point exceeding the initial softening point. The crystallized intermediary glass coating is then infiltrated with a filler glass precursor material containing a second plurality of glass particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Jimmy Wiggins, Harry Lester Kington, Martin Carlin Baker
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Publication number: 20190020229Abstract: Embodiments of laminated stator cores suitable for usage in high temperature applications are provided, as are embodiments of methods for manufacturing high temperature laminated stator core. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a plurality of coated laminates each comprising a laminate over which a coating precursor layer is formed. The coating precursor layer contain inorganic dielectric particles having a softening point. The plurality of coated laminates are arranged in a laminate stack, which is then fired at temperatures equal to or greater than the softening point of the inorganic dielectric particles. During firing, a compressive force is applied to the laminate stack sufficient to consolidate the inorganic dielectric particles into a plurality of coherent interlaminate dielectric layers electrically insulating and bonding together the plurality of coated laminates as the high temperature laminated stator core.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Reza Oboodi, Paul Chipko, Martin Carlin Baker, Jimmy Wiggins, Leroy Allen Fizer
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Patent number: 10097054Abstract: Embodiments of laminated stator cores suitable for usage in high temperature applications are provided, as are embodiments of methods for manufacturing high temperature laminated stator core. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a plurality of coated laminates each comprising a laminate over which a coating precursor layer is formed. The coating precursor layer contain inorganic dielectric particles having a softening point. The plurality of coated laminates are arranged in a laminate stack, which is then fired at temperatures equal to or greater than the softening point of the inorganic dielectric particles. During firing, a compressive force is applied to the laminate stack sufficient to consolidate the inorganic dielectric particles into a plurality of coherent interlaminate dielectric layers electrically insulating and bonding together the plurality of coated laminates as the high temperature laminated stator core.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Reza Oboodi, Paul Chipko, Martin Carlin Baker, Jimmy Wiggins, Leroy Allen Fizer
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Publication number: 20180147670Abstract: A method for additively manufacturing an article includes providing or obtaining a build material, directing a first energy beam at the build material to raise the temperature of the build material above a melting point of the build material, and thereafter withdrawing the first energy beam to allow the build material to solidify into a first layer. The method further includes directing a second energy beam at the first layer, wherein the second energy beam differs from the first energy beam in that the second energy beam is of insufficient energy to cause melting of the first layer of build material and after directing the second energy beam at the first layer, providing additional build material over the first layer. The second energy beam will have an effect of reducing or eliminating residual stresses of each build layer. The energy of the second energy beam can be controlled using a thermal or optical feedback loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jimmy Wiggins, Robbie Joseph Adams
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Patent number: 9845734Abstract: An air turbine start system is provided that includes an air turbine starter, a starter air valve, a turbine speed sensor, and a circuit. The starter air valve is movable between an open position, in which the pressurized air may flow into the air turbine starter, and a closed position, in which pressurized air does not flow into the air turbine starter. The turbine speed sensor is coupled to the air turbine starter, and is configured to sense the rotational speed of the turbine and supply a rotational speed signal representative thereof. The circuit is coupled to receive the rotational speed signal and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to determine whether the starter air valve is in the closed position or an open position.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Peter Kenneth Zeiner, Dave Oman, Jimmy Wiggins
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Patent number: 9722464Abstract: Embodiments of a gas turbine engine actuation system are provided, as are embodiments of a high temperature actuator and methods for the manufacture thereof. In one embodiment, the gas turbine engine actuation system includes an actuated gas turbine engine component and a high temperature actuator, which has a rotor mechanically linked to the actuated gas turbine engine component and a stator surrounding at least a portion of the rotor. The stator includes, in turn, a coil support structure having a plurality of spokes extending radially therefrom. A plurality of pre-formed electromagnetic coils is circumferentially distributed about the coil support structure. Each of the plurality of pre-formed electromagnetic coils is inserted over at least one of the plurality of spokes in a radial direction. The stator further includes an inorganic dielectric material in which each of the plurality of pre-formed electromagnetic coils is at least partially embedded.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Eric Passman, James Piascik, Robert Franconi, Jimmy Wiggins, Leroy Allen Fizer
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Patent number: 9627122Abstract: A solenoid actuator includes a housing, a bobbin assembly, a coil, and a washer. The bobbin assembly is disposed at least partially within the housing, and includes a return pole and an armature. The return pole is fixedly coupled to the housing, and the armature is axially movable within the housing. The coil is disposed within the housing and is wound around at least a portion of the bobbin assembly. The washer is disposed between the coil and a portion of the bobbin assembly and surrounds a portion of the return pole. The washer is formed of an electrical insulator material.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Deepak Pitambar Mahajan, Jimmy Wiggins, Siva Bavisetti, Narasimha Reddy Venkatarayappa
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Patent number: 9576719Abstract: Embodiments of an electromagnetic coil assembly are provided, as are methods for the manufacture of an electromagnetic coil assembly. In one embodiment, the method for manufacturing an electromagnetic coil assembly includes the steps of providing a braided aluminum lead wire having a first end portion and a second end portion, brazing the first end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire to a first electrically-conductive interconnect member, and winding a magnet wire into an electromagnetic coil. The second end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire is joined to the magnet wire after the step of brazing.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Robert Franconi, Jacob Harding, Jimmy Wiggins, Eric Passman, Richard Fox
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Publication number: 20160226323Abstract: Embodiments of laminated stator cores suitable for usage in high temperature applications are provided, as are embodiments of methods for manufacturing high temperature laminated stator core. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a plurality of coated laminates each comprising a laminate over which a coating precursor layer is formed. The coating precursor layer contain inorganic dielectric particles having a softening point. The plurality of coated laminates are arranged in a laminate stack, which is then fired at temperatures equal to or greater than the softening point of the inorganic dielectric particles. During firing, a compressive force is applied to the laminate stack sufficient to consolidate the inorganic dielectric particles into a plurality of coherent interlaminate dielectric layers electrically insulating and bonding together the plurality of coated laminates as the high temperature laminated stator core.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Reza Oboodi, Paul Chipko, Martin Carlin Baker, Jimmy Wiggins, Leroy Allen Fizer
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Publication number: 20160064132Abstract: A solenoid actuator includes a housing, a bobbin assembly, a coil, and a washer. The bobbin assembly is disposed at least partially within the housing, and includes a return pole and an armature. The return pole is fixedly coupled to the housing, and the armature is axially movable within the housing. The coil is disposed within the housing and is wound around at least a portion of the bobbin assembly. The washer is disposed between the coil and a portion of the bobbin assembly and surrounds a portion of the return pole. The washer is formed of an electrical insulator material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Deepak Pitambar Mahajan, Jimmy Wiggins, Siva Bavisetti, Narasimha Reddy Venkatarayappa
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Publication number: 20150287518Abstract: Embodiments of an electromagnetic coil assembly are provided, as are methods for the manufacture of an electromagnetic coil assembly. In one embodiment, the method for manufacturing an electromagnetic coil assembly includes the steps of providing a braided aluminum lead wire having a first end portion and a second end portion, brazing the first end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire to a first electrically-conductive interconnect member, and winding a magnet wire into an electromagnetic coil. The second end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire is joined to the magnet wire after the step of brazing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Robert Franconi, Jacob Harding, Jimmy Wiggins, Eric Passman, Richard Fox
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Patent number: 9076581Abstract: By way of example, a method for manufacturing an electromagnetic coil assembly includes the steps of providing a braided aluminum lead wire having a first end portion and a second end portion, brazing the first end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire to a first electrically-conductive interconnect member, and winding a magnet wire into an electromagnetic coil. The second end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire is joined to the magnet wire after the step of brazing.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Robert Franconi, Jacob Harding, Jimmy Wiggins, Eric Passman, Richard Fox
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Publication number: 20130285776Abstract: Embodiments of an electromagnetic coil assembly are provided, as are methods for the manufacture of an electromagnetic coil assembly. In one embodiment, the method for manufacturing an electromagnetic coil assembly includes the steps of providing a braided aluminum lead wire having a first end portion and a second end portion, brazing the first end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire to a first electrically-conductive interconnect member, and winding a magnet wire into an electromagnetic coil. The second end portion of the braided aluminum lead wire is joined to the magnet wire after the step of brazing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: James Piascik, Robert Franconi, Jacob Harding, Jimmy Wiggins, Eric Passman, Richard Fox
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Publication number: 20120266606Abstract: An air turbine start system is provided that includes an air turbine starter, a starter air valve, a turbine speed sensor, and a circuit. The starter air valve is movable between an open position, in which the pressurized air may flow into the air turbine starter, and a closed position, in which pressurized air does not flow into the air turbine starter. The turbine speed sensor is coupled to the air turbine starter, and is configured to sense the rotational speed of the turbine and supply a rotational speed signal representative thereof. The circuit is coupled to receive the rotational speed signal and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to determine whether the starter air valve is in the closed position or an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Peter Kenneth Zeiner, Dave Oman, Jimmy Wiggins
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Publication number: 20070045582Abstract: A low leakage seal for separating two environments and contacting a component surface is provided. The seal includes a base and an annular rib. The annular rib is coupled to and extends from the base. The annular rib includes at least one contact surface configured to contact the component surface having a plurality of angularly cut radial grooves formed therein. The annular rib flexes and pressure energizes in the presence of a pressure differential between the two environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Dean Anderson, William Giesler, Brad King, Jimmy Wiggins
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Publication number: 20060192344Abstract: A low leakage seal for separating two environments and contacting a component surface is provided. The seal includes a base and an annular rib. The annular rib is coupled to and extends from the base. The annular rib includes at least one contact surface configured to contact the component surface having a plurality of angularly cut radial grooves formed therein. The annular rib flexes and pressure energizes in the presence of a pressure differential between the two environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Dean Anderson, William Giesler, Brad King, Jimmy Wiggins