Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Pesyna

Kenneth M. Pesyna 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).

  • Publication number: 20240299807
    Abstract: The subject system may be implemented by at least one processor configured to determine that a location of a user is within a bounding box corresponding to a pre-defined exercise route, receive an indication of a pre-defined segment corresponding to the pre-defined exercise route, and retrieve exercise route data for the pre-defined exercise route. The exercise route data may include pre-determined distance information corresponding to the pre-defined segment of the pre-defined exercise route. The at least one processor may be further configured to receive user location data corresponding to a traversal of the pre-defined segment, generate segment-matched location data by correlating the user location data to the pre-determined distance information corresponding to the pre-defined segment, and provide an exercise metric determined based at least in part on the segment-matched location data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth M. PESYNA, JR., Christina SELLE
  • Patent number: 12065965
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a bypass duct and a rotating detonation augmentor. The bypass duct is configured to conduct air through a flow path arranged around an engine core of the gas turbine engine to provide thrust for propelling the gas turbine engine. The rotating detonation augmentor is located in the bypass duct and configured to be selectively operated to detonate fuel and a portion of the air to increase the thrust for propelling the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Victor L. Oechsle, Kenneth M. Pesyna, Bryan H. Lerg, Michael C. Monzella, Zachary A. Rauch, Michael Moser
  • Patent number: 12025074
    Abstract: A propulsion unit includes a gas turbine engine and an exhaust nozzle coupled to an aft end of the gas turbine engine. The exhaust nozzle is configured to interact with exhaust gases exiting the gas turbine engine in an aft direction. The exhaust nozzle includes an outer nozzle case and an inner plug that cooperate to define an exhaust flow path therebetween. The exhaust nozzle is configured to manipulate the exhaust gases to provide different thrust capabilities for the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Pesyna, Andrew M. Simonich
  • Patent number: 11891964
    Abstract: A propulsion unit includes a gas turbine engine and an exhaust nozzle coupled to an aft end of the gas turbine engine. The exhaust nozzle is configured to interact with exhaust gases exiting the gas turbine engine in an aft direction. The exhaust nozzle includes an outer nozzle case and an inner plug that cooperate to define an exhaust flow path therebetween. The exhaust nozzle is configured to manipulate the exhaust gases to provide different thrust capabilities for the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Pesyna, Andrew M. Simonich
  • Patent number: 11828857
    Abstract: A device implementing a system for estimating device position includes at least one processor configured to receive a first sensor measurement of a device at a first time, the first sensor measurement having a first variance in measurement error, and to receive a second sensor measurement of the device at a second time, the second sensor measurement having a second variance in measurement error. The at least one processor is further configured to determine a speed of the device based on at least one of the first or second sensor measurements, and adjust the second variance in measurement error based on the determined speed. The at least one processor is further configured to estimate a device position based at least in part on the first variance in measurement error and the adjusted second variance in measurement error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Petovello, Isaac T. Miller, Kenneth M. Pesyna, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230114527
    Abstract: A device implementing a system for estimating device position includes at least one processor configured to receive a first sensor measurement of a device at a first time, the first sensor measurement having a first variance in measurement error, and to receive a second sensor measurement of the device at a second time, the second sensor measurement having a second variance in measurement error. The at least one processor is further configured to determine a speed of the device based on at least one of the first or second sensor measurements, and adjust the second variance in measurement error based on the determined speed. The at least one processor is further configured to estimate a device position based at least in part on the first variance in measurement error and the adjusted second variance in measurement error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Mark G. PETOVELLO, Isaac T. MILLER, Kenneth M. PESYNA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220390238
    Abstract: The subject technology provides for visualizing a route traversed by a user during a movement event by periodically obtaining position information data from a receiver of a navigation system during a movement event. A path traversed by a user of a device that includes the receiver during the movement event is estimated based on the position information data. One or more previously mapped features within a proximity of the estimated path on a map are determined. The estimated path is matched to the map based on the previously mapped features to obtain a map-matched path. A display device is caused to render the map-matched path on an image of the map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth M. PESYNA, JR., Christina SELLE, Saurabh GODHA, Isaac Thomas MILLER
  • Patent number: 11513234
    Abstract: A device implementing a system for estimating device position includes at least one processor configured to receive a first sensor measurement of a device at a first time, the first sensor measurement having a first variance in measurement error, and to receive a second sensor measurement of the device at a second time, the second sensor measurement having a second variance in measurement error. The at least one processor is further configured to determine a speed of the device based on at least one of the first or second sensor measurements, and adjust the second variance in measurement error based on the determined speed. The at least one processor is further configured to estimate a device position based at least in part on the first variance in measurement error and the adjusted second variance in measurement error.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Petovello, Isaac T. Miller, Kenneth M. Pesyna, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11339745
    Abstract: A dual flow path exhaust assembly for use with a combined turbofan and ramjet engine includes a turbofan engine exhaust duct, a ramjet engine exhaust duct, a combined outlet, and door configured to move between an open position and a closed position to selectively isolate the turbofan engine exhaust duct from the combined outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Metzger, Todd S. Taylor, Kenneth M. Pesyna, Timothy Roesler
  • Patent number: 11339744
    Abstract: A dual flow path exhaust assembly for use with a combined turbofan and ramjet engine includes a turbofan engine exhaust duct, a ramjet engine exhaust duct, a combined outlet, and door configured to move between an open position and a closed position to selectively isolate the turbofan engine exhaust duct from the combined outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Pesyna, Todd S. Taylor, Nicholas Metzger, Timothy Roesler
  • Patent number: 10974840
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of a casing for a heat suppression system of a gas turbine engine exhaust include a heat shield and an insulation layer for arrangement between the heat shield and an outer skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Petty, Sr., Colin Faucett, Kenneth M Pesyna, James C. Loebig
  • Publication number: 20210080594
    Abstract: A device implementing a system for estimating device position includes at least one processor configured to receive a first sensor measurement of a device at a first time, the first sensor measurement having a first variance in measurement error, and to receive a second sensor measurement of the device at a second time, the second sensor measurement having a second variance in measurement error. The at least one processor is further configured to determine a speed of the device based on at least one of the first or second sensor measurements, and adjust the second variance in measurement error based on the determined speed. The at least one processor is further configured to estimate a device position based at least in part on the first variance in measurement error and the adjusted second variance in measurement error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Mark G. PETOVELLO, Isaac T. MILLER, Kenneth M. PESYNA, JR.
  • Patent number: 10767559
    Abstract: A particle separator adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes an adaptive-area hub, an outer wall, and a splitter. The splitter cooperates with the adaptive-area hub and the outer wall to separate particles suspended in an inlet flow moving through the particle separator to provide a clean flow of air to the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Crawford F. Smith, III, Bryan H. Lerg, Kenneth M. Pesyna
  • Patent number: 10730636
    Abstract: An integrated aircraft cooling system comprising a turbine engine and a plurality of secondary cooling streams, wherein the turbine engine core exhaust stream drives the plurality of secondary cooling streams. A core exhaust stream outlet has a periphery and a composite secondary outlet positioned around the periphery of the core exhaust stream outlet, and the composite secondary outlet is segregated between the plurality of secondary streams. Each of the secondary flows are in fluid isolation from each other upstream of the composite secondary outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan H. Lerg, Kenneth M. Pesyna, Nilesh Shah, Douglas J. Snyder
  • Patent number: 10718229
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a system for alignment of vanes to suppress infrared detection in a gas turbine engine is provided. The system includes a first vane disposed on a first component, and a second vane disposed on a second component. The second vane is configured to engage the first vane such that the second component is capable of being positioned proximal to the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth William Froemming, Kenneth M. Pesyna
  • Patent number: 10677166
    Abstract: A propulsion system including a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The propulsion system further includes a heat exchanger arranged outside the gas turbine engine and adapted to cool fluid from the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Pesyna, Douglas J. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20200172258
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of a casing for a heat suppression system of a gas turbine engine exhaust include a heat shield and an insulation layer for arrangement between the heat shield and an outer skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Jack D. PETTY, SR., Colin FAUCETT, Kenneth M. PESYNA, James C. LOEBIG
  • Patent number: 10544755
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an infrared suppression system that utilizes a primary airflow and a secondary air flow for a gas turbine engine is provided. The infrared suppression system includes an exit flap configured to control a flow of exhaust air out of the gas turbine engine and a secondary flow door that is configured to selectively control the secondary air flow into the gas turbine engine. The mixture of the secondary air flow and the primary air flow from the gas turbine engine suppresses an infrared signature produced by the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Pesyna, Anthony F. Pierluissi
  • Patent number: 10513981
    Abstract: A propulsion system including a gas turbine engine is disclosed herein. The propulsion system further includes a heat exchanger arranged outside the gas turbine engine and adapted to cool fluid from the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Pesyna, Douglas J. Snyder, Patrick C. Sweeney
  • Patent number: 10494116
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of a casing for a heat suppression system of a gas turbine engine exhaust include a floating heat shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Petty, Sr., Colin Faucett, Kenneth M. Pesyna, James C. Loebig