Patents by Inventor Joseph Zimmerman
Joseph Zimmerman 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: 20210324506Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can include a substrate, a thermal barrier coating deposited on at least a portion of the substrate, and an outer layer deposited on at least a portion of the thermal barrier coating. The outer layer can include a material that is reactive with an environmental contaminant that comes into contact with the outer layer to alter a microstructure of the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, III, Michael J. Maloney, David A. Litton, Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman, Brian T. Hazel
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Patent number: 11047033Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can include a substrate, a thermal barrier coating deposited on at least a portion of the substrate, and an outer layer deposited on at least a portion of the thermal barrier coating. The outer layer can include a material that is reactive with an environmental contaminant that comes into contact with the outer layer to alter a microstructure of the outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher W. Strock, Michael Maloney, David A. Litton, Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman, Brian T. Hazel
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Patent number: 10959670Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for determining or quantifying tinnitus conditions within a patient, including determining if a patient has some form of tinnitus as well as categorizing or determining the severity of a tinnitus condition, if present. The described systems and methods are also useful in evaluating the efficacy a tinnitus treatment by measuring the degree of reduction of tinnitus symptoms in a patient. The described systems and methods also provide a personalized profile for each specific patient, allowing for more effective treatment options as various forms or causes of tinnitus become apparent.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: Fatima T. Husain, Yuliy Baryshnikov, Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman, Ivan Thomas Abraham
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Patent number: 10767721Abstract: A bar pin bushing assembly including a bar pin having at least one end with at least one bore to receive a fastener, the at least one bore extending through the at least one end, the bar pin having a central portion having a diameter that is greater than a width or diameter of the at least one end of the bar pin, a compressible rubber section positioned around the central portion of the bar pin, the compressible rubber section further extending around downwardly tapering surfaces adjacent the central portion of the bar pin, an outer metal shell mold bonded to the compressible rubber section, a first disc insert positioned over a first end of the outer metal shell, a second disc insert positioned over a second end of the outer metal shell, and a tubular outer metal wall positioned over the outer metal shell, the first disc insert, and the second disc insert.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Randy Joseph Zimmerman, Hormoz Kerendian, James Merriman
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Patent number: 10704637Abstract: A bar pin bushing assembly for connecting components including a bar pin having at least one end with at least one bore to receive a fastener, the bar pin having a central portion having a diameter that is greater than a width or diameter of the at least one end of the bar pin, a compressible rubber section having a uniform thickness positioned around the central portion of the bar pin, the compressible rubber section further extending around downwardly tapering surfaces adjacent the central portion of the bar pin, a plurality of outer metal shells mold bonded to the compressible rubber section, wherein when the bushing assembly is inserted into a hub, the plurality of outer metal shells are configured to radially compress the compressible rubber section to provide a precompressed bushing assembly. A method of assembling the bar pin bushing assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Randy Joseph Zimmerman, Hormoz Kerendian, James Merriman
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Patent number: 10450645Abstract: A coating system for coating a part (10), such as a turbine blade or vane, has a mask (14) positioned adjacent to a first portion (16) of the part (10) to be coated and a mechanism (30) for moving the mask (14) relative to the part (10). The mechanism (30) may be a gear mechanism or a magnetic mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: James W. Neal, David A. Litton, Russell A. Beers, Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman, Michael J. Maloney
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Publication number: 20190223786Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for determining or quantifying tinnitus conditions within a patient, including determining if a patient has some form of tinnitus as well as categorizing or determining the severity of a tinnitus condition, if present. The described systems and methods are also useful in evaluating the efficacy a tinnitus treatment by measuring the degree of reduction of tinnitus symptoms in a patient. The described systems and methods also provide a personalized profile for each specific patient, allowing for more effective treatment options as various forms or causes of tinnitus become apparent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Fatima T. HUSAIN, Yuliy BARYSHNIKOV, Benjamin Joseph ZIMMERMAN, Ivan Thomas ABRAHAM
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Patent number: 10214067Abstract: A vehicle suspension having a frame attachment portion attached to a saddle, first and second bolster springs mounted to spring mounts on an outboard side of the saddle and mounted on walls of a spring mount on an outboard side of an equalizing beam, and third and fourth bolster springs mounted to walls of a spring mount on an inboard side of the saddle and mounted to spring mounts on an inboard side of the equalizing beam, wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the first and second bolster springs are mounted to each other using a common fastener, and wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the third and fourth bolster springs are mounted to each other with a common fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Shawn D. Noble, Matthew J. Van Meter, Randy Joseph Zimmerman
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Patent number: 10144262Abstract: A vehicle suspension having a frame attachment portion attached to a saddle, first and second bolster springs mounted to spring mounts on an outboard side of the saddle and mounted on walls of a spring mount on an outboard side of an equalizing beam, and third and fourth bolster springs mounted to walls of a spring mount on an inboard side of the saddle and mounted to spring mounts on an inboard side of the equalizing beam, wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the first and second bolster sprints are mounted to each other using a common fastener, and wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the third and fourth bolster springs are mounted to each other with a common fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Shawn D. Noble, Matthew J. Van Meter, Randy Joseph Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20180135716Abstract: A bar pin bushing assembly including a bar pin having at least one end with at least one bore to receive a fastener, the at least one bore extending through the at least one end, the bar pin having a central portion having a diameter that is greater than a width or diameter of the at least one end of the bar pin, a compressible rubber section positioned around the central portion of the bar pin, the compressible rubber section further extending around downwardly tapering surfaces adjacent the central portion of the bar pin, an outer metal shell mold bonded to the compressible rubber section, a first disc insert positioned over a first end of the outer metal shell, a second disc insert positioned over a second end of the outer metal shell, and a tubular outer metal wall positioned over the outer metal shell, the first disc insert, and the second disc insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Randy Joseph Zimmerman, Hormoz Kerendian, James Merriman
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Publication number: 20180010232Abstract: A coating system for coating a part (10), such as a turbine blade or vane, has a mask (14) positioned adjacent to a first portion (16) of the part (10) to be coated and a mechanism (30) for moving the mask (14) relative to the part (10). The mechanism (30) may be a gear mechanism or a magnetic mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: James W. Neal, David A. Litton, Russell A. Beers, Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman, Michael J. Maloney
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Patent number: 9790585Abstract: A coating system for coating a part (10), such as a turbine blade or vane, has a mask (14) positioned adjacent to a first portion (16) of the part (10) to be coated and a mechanism (30) for moving the mask (14) relative to the part (10). The mechanism (30) may be a gear mechanism or a magnetic mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: James W Neal, David A Litton, Russell A Beers, Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman, Michael J. Maloney
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Publication number: 20170270559Abstract: Client and server transaction agent coupon database interfaces are disclosed. The server transaction agent operations include receiving a shopping list from the client transaction agent, the shopping list specifying one or more product or service items and representing a coupon query initiated by the client transaction agent, formulating a coupon database query requesting coupons associated with some or all of the items specified in the shopping list, querying a coupon database and receiving coupons in response, selecting some or all of the coupons, and sending the selected coupons to the client transaction agent as a coupon query response. The client transaction agent operations include creating the shopping list in electronic form, sending the shopping list as a coupon query to the server transaction agent acting as a coupon database interface, and receiving the selected coupons from the server transaction agent as a coupon query response.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Evan Joseph Zimmerman, Zachary Brandon Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20170270555Abstract: Client and server transaction agent coupon database interfaces are disclosed. The server transaction agent operations include receiving a shopping list from the client transaction agent, the shopping list specifying one or more product or service items and representing a coupon query initiated by the client transaction agent, formulating a coupon database query requesting coupons associated with some or all of the items specified in the shopping list, querying a coupon database and receiving coupons in response, selecting some or all of the coupons, and sending the selected coupons to the client transaction agent as a coupon query response. The client transaction agent operations include creating the shopping list in electronic form, sending the shopping list as a coupon query to the server transaction agent acting as a coupon database interface, and receiving the selected coupons from the server transaction agent as a coupon query response.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Zachary Brandon Zimmerman, Evan Joseph Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20170051804Abstract: A bar pin bushing assembly for connecting components including a bar pin having at least one end with at least one bore to receive a fastener, the bar pin having a central portion having a diameter that is greater than a width or diameter of the at least one end of the bar pin, a compressible rubber section having a uniform thickness positioned around the central portion of the bar pin, the compressible rubber section further extending around downwardly tapering surfaces adjacent the central portion of the bar pin, a plurality of outer metal shells mold bonded to the compressible rubber section, wherein when the bushing assembly is inserted into a hub, the plurality of outer metal shells are configured to radially compress the compressible rubber section to provide a precompressed bushing assembly. A method of assembling the bar pin bushing assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Randy Joseph Zimmerman, Hormoz Kerendian, James Merriman
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Publication number: 20160303937Abstract: A vehicle suspension having a frame attachment portion attached to a saddle, first and second bolster springs mounted to spring mounts on an outboard side of the saddle and mounted on walls of a spring mount on an outboard side of an equalizing beam, and third and fourth bolster springs mounted to walls of a spring mount on an inboard side of the saddle and mounted to spring mounts on an inboard side of the equalizing beam, wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the first and second bolster sprints are mounted to each other using a common fastener, and wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the third and fourth bolster springs are mounted to each other with a common fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Shawn D. Noble, Matthew J. Van Meter, Randy Joseph Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20160280028Abstract: A vehicle suspension having a frame attachment portion attached to a saddle, first and second bolster springs mounted to spring mounts on an outboard side of the saddle and mounted on walls of a spring mount on an outboard side of an equalizing beam, and third and fourth bolster springs mounted to walls of a spring mount on an inboard side of the saddle and mounted to spring mounts on an inboard side of the equalizing beam, wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the first and second bolster sprints are mounted to each other using a common fastener, and wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the third and fourth bolster springs are mounted to each other with a common fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Shawn D. Noble, Matthew J. Van Meter, Randy Joseph Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20160089942Abstract: A vehicle suspension having a frame attachment portion attached to a saddle, first and second bolster springs mounted to spring mounts on an outboard side of the saddle and mounted on walls of a spring mount on an outboard side of an equalizing beam, and third and fourth bolster springs mounted to walls of a spring mount on an inboard side of the saddle and mounted to spring mounts on an inboard side of the equalizing beam, wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the first and second bolster sprints are mounted to each other using a common fastener, and wherein upwardly extending flanges on the bottom of the third and fourth bolster springs are mounted to each other with a common fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Shawn D. Noble, Matthew J. Van Meter, Randy Joseph Zimmerman
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Patent number: 9206499Abstract: An airfoil for use in a gas turbine engine is provided, the airfoil having a hole therein. A ceramic plug is inserted in the hole so that the plug extends above a depth of a thermal barrier coating, such as a ceramic, to be placed on the airfoil. The airfoil is then coated by non-line of sight vapor deposition and the plugs are then removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventor: Benjamin Joseph Zimmerman
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Patent number: D764361Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Shawn D. Noble, Matthew J. Van Meter, Randy Joseph Zimmerman