Patents by Inventor John M. Beck

John M. Beck 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: 12053847
    Abstract: A replacement compressor outlet housing includes a compressor outlet housing, having a volute and a radially inwardly extending finger extending from a radially inner end of the volute. The radially inwardly extending finger is welded to an insert. The insert has a bearing support defining a bore. The insert has a web connecting a ledge to the bearing support. The radially inwardly extending finger welded to the ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Beers, Lino S. Italia, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11976664
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor configured to compress air and driven by a shaft. A motor is drives the shaft. A thrust bearing facilitates rotation of the shaft. The thrust bearing includes a thrust shaft and a thrust plate. The thrust shaft includes first and second orifices. A bearing cooling air inlet is in fluid communication with the first and second orifices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11852166
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air and a motor for driving the shaft. At least one bearing facilitates rotation of the shaft. A motor cooling loop is configured to provide motor cooling air to the motor. A bearing cooling loop is configured to provide bearing cooling air to the at least one bearing. A bearing support is configured to support the least one bearing, the bearing support includes an opening. A duct is configured to communicate air from the opening to an inlet of the compressor. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11668324
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor configured to compress air and driven by a shaft. A motor is drives the shaft. The first and second journal bearings facilitate rotation of the shaft. The first journal bearing is upstream from the motor and the second journal bearing is downstream from the motor. The transfer tube is configured to provide cooling air from a bearing cooling air inlet to the first journal bearing. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20220388102
    Abstract: A replacement compressor outlet housing includes a compressor outlet housing, having a volute and a radially inwardly extending finger extending from a radially inner end of the volute. The radially inwardly extending finger is welded to an insert. The insert has a bearing support defining a bore. The insert has a web connecting a ledge to the bearing support. The radially inwardly extending finger welded to the ledge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Craig M. Beers, Lino S. Italia, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11511376
    Abstract: A method of repairing a compressor outlet housing includes the steps of obtaining a damaged compressor outlet housing having a radially outer volute, a radially inwardly extending finger extending to an axially extending ledge, a radially inwardly extending web extending radially inwardly from the ledge, and a radially inner bearing support defining a bore. The method identifies a damaged section within at least one of the bearing support, the web, and the ledge, and removes at least the bearing support and the web to leave a remaining part. The method then inserts an insert having at least a replacement bearing support and a replacement web into the remaining part after the removal step. The method then welds the insert to the remaining part to provide a repaired compressor housing. A method of replacing a compressor outlet housing and a replacement compressor outlet housing are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Beers, Lino S. Italia, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20220154731
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air and a motor for driving the shaft. At least one bearing facilitates rotation of the shaft. A motor cooling loop is configured to provide motor cooling air to the motor. A bearing cooling loop is configured to provide bearing cooling air to the at least one bearing. A bearing support is configured to support the least one bearing, the bearing support includes an opening. A duct is configured to communicate air from the opening to an inlet of the compressor. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11261880
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air and a motor for driving the shaft. At least one bearing facilitates rotation of the shaft. A motor cooling loop is configured to provide motor cooling air to the motor. A bearing cooling loop is configured to provide bearing cooling air to the at least one bearing. A bearing support is configured to support the least one bearing, the bearing support includes an opening. A duct is configured to communicate air from the opening to an inlet of the compressor. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11225978
    Abstract: A compressor according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things includes, a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air. A motor is drives the shaft. First and second journal bearings facilitate rotation of the shaft. The first journal bearing is located upstream from the motor, and the second journal bearing is located downstream from the motor. A thrust bearing also facilitates rotation of the shaft. The thrust bearing is downstream from the second journal bearing. A tie rod connects the shaft to a motor rotor shaft adjacent the first journal bearing. The tie rod includes an opening which is configured to communicate cooling air from the motor to the rotor. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20210339347
    Abstract: A method of repairing a compressor outlet housing includes the steps of obtaining a damaged compressor outlet housing having a radially outer volute, a radially inwardly extending finger extending to an axially extending ledge, a radially inwardly extending web extending radially inwardly from the ledge, and a radially inner bearing support defining a bore. The method identifies a damaged section within at least one of the bearing support, the web, and the ledge, and removes at least the bearing support and the web to leave a remaining part. The method then inserts an insert having at least a replacement bearing support and a replacement web into the remaining part after the removal step. The method then welds the insert to the remaining part to provide a repaired compressor housing. A method of replacing a compressor outlet housing and a replacement compressor outlet housing are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Craig M. Beers, Lino S. Italia, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11143203
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air, and a motor for driving the shaft. At least one bearing is utilized for facilitating rotation of the shaft. A motor cooling loop is configured to provide motor cooling air to the motor. A bearing cooling loop is configured to provide bearing cooling air to the at least one bearing. A bearing support is configured to support the least one bearing. The rotor includes an opening which is configured to communicate bearing cooling air into a cavity between the rotor and the bearing support. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: 11103963
    Abstract: A method of repairing a compressor outlet housing includes the steps of obtaining a damaged compressor outlet housing having a radially outer volute, a radially inwardly extending finger extending to an axially extending ledge, a radially inwardly extending web extending radially inwardly from the ledge, and a radially inner bearing support defining a bore. The method identifies a damaged section within at least one of the bearing support, the web, and the ledge, and removes at least the bearing support and the web to leave a remaining part. The method then inserts an insert having at least a replacement bearing support and a replacement web into the remaining part after the removal step. The method then welds the insert to the remaining part to provide a repaired compressor housing. A method of replacing a compressor outlet housing and a replacement compressor outlet housing are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Beers, Lino S. Italia, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20210033112
    Abstract: A compressor according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things includes, a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air. A motor is drives the shaft. First and second journal bearings facilitate rotation of the shaft. The first journal bearing is located upstream from the motor, and the second journal bearing is located downstream from the motor. A thrust bearing also facilitates rotation of the shaft. The thrust bearing is downstream from the second journal bearing. A tie rod connects the shaft to a motor rotor shaft adjacent the first journal bearing. The tie rod includes an opening which is configured to communicate cooling air from the motor to the rotor. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20210033110
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor configured to compress air and driven by a shaft. A motor is drives the shaft. A thrust bearing facilitates rotation of the shaft. The thrust bearing includes a thrust shaft and a thrust plate. The thrust shaft includes first and second orifices. A bearing cooling air inlet is in fluid communication with the first and second orifices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20210033113
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air and a motor for driving the shaft. At least one bearing facilitates rotation of the shaft. A motor cooling loop is configured to provide motor cooling air to the motor. A bearing cooling loop is configured to provide bearing cooling air to the at least one bearing. A bearing support is configured to support the least one bearing, the bearing support includes an opening. A duct is configured to communicate air from the opening to an inlet of the compressor. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20210033114
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor driven by a shaft and configured to compress air, and a motor for driving the shaft. At least one bearing is utilized for facilitating rotation of the shaft. A motor cooling loop is configured to provide motor cooling air to the motor. A bearing cooling loop is configured to provide bearing cooling air to the at least one bearing. A bearing support is configured to support the least one bearing. The rotor includes an opening which is configured to communicate bearing cooling air into a cavity between the rotor and the bearing support. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Publication number: 20210033111
    Abstract: A compressor includes a rotor configured to compress air and driven by a shaft. A motor is drives the shaft. The first and second journal bearings facilitate rotation of the shaft. The first journal bearing is upstream from the motor and the second journal bearing is downstream from the motor. The transfer tube is configured to provide cooling air from a bearing cooling air inlet to the first journal bearing. A method for cooling a compressor is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brent J. Merritt, Craig M. Beers, John M. Beck
  • Patent number: D962027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Beck, David C. Zielke
  • Patent number: D1123548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Beck, Kailyn M. Longueville, Madison M. Lutzen, Ryan Rudzinski
  • Patent number: D1132694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Beck, David C. Zielke