Patents by Inventor John Bloom
John Bloom 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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Patent number: 12269136Abstract: A handheld power tool includes a housing, a tool receptacle disposed on a first end of the housing and configured to receive a tool accessory, a motor positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the tool receptacle to drive the tool accessory, and a dust collection assembly integrated within the housing. The dust collection assembly includes a fan disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the motor. The fan is configured to generate a suction airflow due to rotation of the motor, and a dust container removably coupled to the housing of the power tool. The dust container is configured to collect dust and other debris generated by the tool accessory during operation of the handheld power tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Julia C. Marsh, John Bloom-Edmonds, Jeffery D. Spraggon, Andrew Delmar Van Hoorn, Allen H. Johnson, III, Amedee Brennan O'Gorman
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Patent number: 12259137Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) dome including a swirler opening therethrough with a flare interface surface surrounding the swirler opening, a swirler assembly including (a) a secondary swirler having a threaded flare attachment portion, and (b) a flare having (i) a threaded secondary swirler attachment portion, and (ii) a dome interface wall that interfaces with the flare interface surface of the CMC dome, and a swirler-dome attachment member. The flare is connected to the secondary swirler via the threaded flare attachment portion and the threaded secondary swirler attachment portion, and the swirler-dome attachment member applies a force to the CMC dome to engage the dome interface wall and the flare interface surface so as to connect the CMC dome and the swirler assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Gerardo Antonio Salazar Lois, Nicholas John Bloom, Daniel J. Kirtley, Shai Birmaher, Ryan Christopher Jones
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Patent number: 12158087Abstract: Fairing assemblies and methods for assembling gas turbine engine fairing assemblies are provided. For example, a fairing assembly comprises a plurality of fairings, an annular inner band defining a plurality of inner pockets, and an annular outer band defining a plurality of outer pockets. Each fairing has an inner end radially spaced apart from an outer end. Each inner pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing inner end and has forward and aft ends. Each outer pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing outer end and has forward and aft ends. The inner and outer bands are each a single piece structure. Each fairing inner end is received within one of the plurality of inner pockets, and each fairing outer end is received within one of the plurality of outer pockets. Some embodiments also comprise an inner ring positioned against the inner band to close the inner pockets.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Anthony Holleran, Matthew Mark Weaver, Darrell Glenn Senile, Nicholas John Bloom
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Publication number: 20240198505Abstract: A percussion tool including a parking assembly movable relative to a spindle. The parking assembly includes a seat coupled to the spindle, a first shuttle portion movable relative to an outer surface of the spindle, a biasing member positioned between the seat and the first shuttle portion, a second shuttle portion movable relative to the outer surface of the spindle, a bushing positioned within the spindle and configured to receive a portion of an anvil, and a fastener that couples the second shuttle portion to the bushing. The first shuttle portion and the second shuttle portion are movable together between a working position, in which a plurality of radial air vents in the spindle is closed, and an idle position, in which the plurality of radial air vents is open. The biasing member is configured to bias the first shuttle portion and the second shuttle portion into the idle position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: John Bloom-Edmonds, Kyle Krause, Jeffery D. Spraggon, Andrew D. Van Hoorn
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Publication number: 20240123560Abstract: A handheld power tool includes a housing, a tool receptacle disposed on a first end of the housing and configured to receive a tool accessory, a motor positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the tool receptacle to drive the tool accessory, and a dust collection assembly integrated within the housing. The dust collection assembly includes a fan disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the motor. The fan is configured to generate a suction airflow due to rotation of the motor, and a dust container removably coupled to the housing of the power tool. The dust container is configured to collect dust and other debris generated by the tool accessory during operation of the handheld power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Julia C. Marsh, John Bloom-Edmonds, Jeffery D. Spraggon, Andrew Delmar Van Hoorn, Allen H. Johnson, III, Amedee Brennan O’Gorman
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Patent number: 11898494Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a combustion section with a liner extending between a forward end and an aft end. A structural member is positioned in or around at least a portion of the combustion section. Additionally, a piston ring holder is provided attached to the structural member at a first end and positioned proximate to the aft end of the liner at a second end. The piston ring holder is a bimetallic member including a first portion formed of a first material and a second portion formed of a second material. A coefficient of thermal expansion of the first material is different than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the second material.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nicholas John Bloom, Michael Alan Stieg, Brian Christopher Towle
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Patent number: 11872665Abstract: A handheld power tool including a housing, a tool receptacle disposed on a first end of the housing and configured to receive a tool accessory, and a motor positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the tool receptacle to drive the tool accessory. A dust container is selectively coupled to the housing. A dust tube is coupled to the first end of the housing and in fluid communication with the dust container, wherein the dust tube is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. A fan is positioned within the housing and is operable to generate a suction air flow path through the dust tube and into the dust container, wherein the fan rotatably driven by the motor.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Julia C. Marsh, John Bloom-Edmonds, Jeffery D. Spraggon, Andrew Delmar Van Hoorn, Allen H. Johnson, III, Amedee Brennan O'Gorman
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Patent number: 11859819Abstract: A combustor for a turbomachine engine includes a dome made of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material, the dome being secured within a support structure. The combustor includes an outer liner made of the CMC material, the outer liner being secured to the dome within the support structure. The combustor also includes an inner liner made of the CMC material, the inner liner being secured to the dome within the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ryan Christopher Jones, Shai Birmaher, Nicholas John Bloom, Daniel J. Kirtley, Gerardo Antonio Salazar Lois, Anquan Wang, Trevor James Hahm
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Publication number: 20230415327Abstract: A handheld power tool including a housing, a tool receptacle disposed on a first end of the housing and configured to receive a tool accessory, and a motor positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the tool receptacle to drive the tool accessory. A dust container is selectively coupled to the housing. A dust tube is coupled to the first end of the housing and in fluid communication with the dust container, wherein the dust tube is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. A fan is positioned within the housing and is operable to generate a suction air flow path through the dust tube and into the dust container, wherein the fan rotatably driven by the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Julia C. Marsh, John Bloom-Edmonds, Jeffery D. Spraggon, Andrew Delmar Van Hoorn, Allen H. Johnson, III, Amedee Brennan O’Gorman
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Patent number: 11828466Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) dome with a swirler mounting wall formed integral with the CMC dome, and a swirler assembly including a plurality of clevis dome attachment members for connecting the swirler assembly to the CMC dome. Bushings are arranged within a plurality of dome-side swirler assembly mounting openings of the swirler mounting wall, and the CMC dome is arranged within respective ones of the plurality of clevis dome attachment members of the swirler assembly. A swirler-dome connecting member is disposed through each of the clevis dome attachment members so as to mount the swirler assembly to the CMC dome.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Gerardo Antonio Salazar Lois, Daniel J. Kirtley, Nicholas John Bloom, Shai Birmaher, Ryan Christopher Jones
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Publication number: 20230119008Abstract: A combustor for a turbomachine engine includes a dome made of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material, the dome being secured within a support structure. The combustor includes an outer liner made of the CMC material, the outer liner being secured to the dome within the support structure. The combustor also includes an inner liner made of the CMC material, the inner liner being secured to the dome within the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Ryan Christopher Jones, Shai Birmaher, Nicholas John Bloom, Daniel J. Kirtley, Gerardo Antonio Salazar Lois, Anquan Wang, Trevor James Hahm
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Publication number: 20230114116Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) dome with a swirler mounting wall formed integral with the CMC dome, and a swirler assembly including a plurality of clevis dome attachment members for connecting the swirler assembly to the CMC dome. Bushings are arranged within a plurality of dome-side swirler assembly mounting openings of the swirler mounting wall, and the CMC dome is arranged within respective ones of the plurality of clevis dome attachment members of the swirler assembly. A swirler-dome connecting member is disposed through each of the clevis dome attachment members so as to mount the swirler assembly to the CMC dome.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Gerardo Antonio Salazar Lois, Daniel J. Kirtley, Nicholas John Bloom, Shai Birmaher, Ryan Christopher Jones
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Publication number: 20230112757Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) dome including a swirler opening therethrough with a flare interface surface surrounding the swirler opening, a swirler assembly including (a) a secondary swirler having a threaded flare attachment portion, and (b) a flare having (i) a threaded secondary swirler attachment portion, and (ii) a dome interface wall that interfaces with the flare interface surface of the CMC dome, and a swirler-dome attachment member. The flare is connected to the secondary swirler via the threaded flare attachment portion and the threaded secondary swirler attachment portion, and the swirler-dome attachment member applies a force to the CMC dome to engage the dome interface wall and the flare interface surface so as to connect the CMC dome and the swirler assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Gerardo Antonio Salazar Lois, Nicholas John Bloom, Daniel J. Kirtley, Shai Birmaher, Ryan Christopher Jones
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Publication number: 20220333778Abstract: A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a dome defining a slot. The combustor assembly also includes a liner at least partially defining a combustion chamber and extending between an aft end and a forward end. The forward end is received within the slot of the dome. In one exemplary aspect, the combustor assembly includes features that warm the forward end of the liner during transient operation of the engine. Furthermore, the combustor assembly includes features that reduce the thermal gradient between the forward end and the other portions of the liner. In this way, improved durability of the liner may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Michael Alan Stieg, Nicholas John Bloom
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Publication number: 20220314384Abstract: A handheld power tool including a housing, a tool receptacle disposed on a first end of the housing and configured to receive a tool accessory, and a motor positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the tool receptacle to drive the tool accessory. A dust container is selectively coupled to the housing. A dust tube is coupled to the first end of the housing and in fluid communication with the dust container, wherein the dust tube is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. A fan is positioned within the housing and is operable to generate a suction air flow path through the dust tube and into the dust container, wherein the fan rotatably driven by the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Julia C. Marsh, John Bloom-Edmonds, Jeffery D. Spraggon, Andrew Delmar Van Hoorn, Allen H. Johnson, III, Amedee Brennan O'Gorman
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Patent number: 11454128Abstract: Fairing assemblies and methods for assembling gas turbine engine fairing assemblies are provided. For example, a fairing assembly comprises a plurality of fairings, an annular inner band defining a plurality of inner pockets, and an annular outer band defining a plurality of outer pockets. Each fairing has an inner end radially spaced apart from an outer end. Each inner pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing inner end and has forward and aft ends. Each outer pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing outer end and has forward and aft ends. The inner and outer bands are each a single piece structure. Each fairing inner end is received within one of the plurality of inner pockets, and each fairing outer end is received within one of the plurality of outer pockets. Some embodiments also comprise an inner ring positioned against the inner band to close the inner pockets.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Anthony Holleran, Matthew Mark Weaver, Darrell Glenn Senile, Nicholas John Bloom
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Publication number: 20220275730Abstract: Fairing assemblies and methods for assembling gas turbine engine fairing assemblies are provided. For example, a fairing assembly comprises a plurality of fairings, an annular inner band defining a plurality of inner pockets, and an annular outer band defining a plurality of outer pockets. Each fairing has an inner end radially spaced apart from an outer end. Each inner pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing inner end and has forward and aft ends. Each outer pocket is shaped complementary to each fairing outer end and has forward and aft ends. The inner and outer bands are each a single piece structure. Each fairing inner end is received within one of the plurality of inner pockets, and each fairing outer end is received within one of the plurality of outer pockets. Some embodiments also comprise an inner ring positioned against the inner band to close the inner pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Mark Anthony Holleran, Matthew Mark Weaver, Darrell Glenn Senile, Nicholas John Bloom
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Patent number: 11402097Abstract: A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a dome defining a slot. The combustor assembly also includes a liner at least partially defining a combustion chamber and extending between an aft end and a forward end. The forward end is received within the slot of the dome. In one exemplary aspect, the combustor assembly includes features that warm the forward end of the liner during transient operation of the engine. Furthermore, the combustor assembly includes features that reduce the thermal gradient between the forward end and the other portions of the liner. In this way, improved durability of the liner may be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Alan Stieg, Nicholas John Bloom
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Publication number: 20220205392Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a combustion section with a liner extending between a forward end and an aft end. A structural member is positioned in or around at least a portion of the combustion section. Additionally, a piston ring holder is provided attached to the structural member at a first end and positioned proximate to the aft end of the liner at a second end. The piston ring holder is a bimetallic member including a first portion formed of a first material and a second portion formed of a second material. A coefficient of thermal expansion of the first material is different than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Nicholas John Bloom, Michael Alan Stieg, Brian Christopher Towle
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Publication number: 20210409787Abstract: Techniques are described herein for providing an interactive interface for live streaming events. A user may view a broadcasted live streaming event via the interactive interface. A sub-group of participants of the live streaming event may be identified from a larger group of participants based at least in part on respective locations of respective computing devices of the sub-group participants. A graphical representation can be generated for the group using images of each of the sub-group participants. A selection of the sub-group can be received from the interactive interface and the graphical representation can be presented in response to receiving the selection. Various features of the interactive interface provide for a more enriching experience for both the performer(s) and viewing participants of the broadcasted live streaming event.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Steve John Bloom, David Hikaru Nakayama