Patents by Inventor Joel Lantz

Joel Lantz 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).

  • Active surge control
    Patent number: 8342793
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors. Furthermore, some embodiments comprise sensors for monitoring engine operating characteristics and detecting surge and pre-surge conditions. Some embodiments also include means for adjusting engine operation in response to sensor data. Still other embodiments relate to methods of preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cleveland Electric Laboratories
    Inventors: Donald L. Way, Joel Lantz
  • FIBER OPTIC SECURITY MAT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110249252
    Abstract: A sensing device includes a first layer, a second layer, and an optical sensor. The first layer includes a first surface for supporting an associated load. The first layer transmits a strain to a second surface due to the associated load located on the first surface. The second layer is formed of a compliant material and provides substantially uniform support to the first layer and deflects due to the associated load. The optical sensor is positioned between the first and second layers and senses the strain due to the associated load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Cleveland Electric Laboratories
    Inventors: Joel Lantz, Michael McNeilly
  • ACTIVE SURGE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20090055071
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors. Furthermore, some embodiments comprise sensors for monitoring engine operating characteristics and detecting surge and pre-surge conditions. Some embodiments also include means for adjusting engine operation in response to sensor data. Still other embodiments relate to methods of preventing surges in turbine engines and/or rotating compressors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Cleveland Electric Laboratories
    Inventors: Donald R. Way, Joel Lantz