Patents by Inventor Lawrence James

Lawrence James 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: 9784043
    Abstract: A releasable connection for coiled tubing drilling apparatus is presented wherein the connection has an outer body configured with an inner volume, a mandrel located at least partially within the outer body and in the inner volume, a plug located with the outer body and a structural weakpoint apparatus, wherein the structural weakpoint apparatus is configured to structurally fail at a predetermined tensile load placed upon the releasable connection apparatus, wherein the structural weakpoint apparatus is configured at a lower end of the mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Austin Smith Igleheart, IV, Lawrence James Leising
  • Publication number: 20170266749
    Abstract: A method of repairing an oxidized defect in a superalloy article includes removing substantially all of the oxidized defect to form a cleaned out portion of the superalloy article; filling a portion of the cleaned out portion with a weld by fusion welding; cracking the weld; and filling the cracked weld and a remaining portion of the cleaned out portion with a braze material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence James WHIMS, John Christopher LAMBERT, Cem Murat EMINOGLU, Gary Charles SHUBERT, Piotr Artur KLIMCZUK, Adam GAIK
  • Patent number: 9708934
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine includes a traverse actuator system having a carriage configured to move a probe into and out of the turbomachine. The traverse actuator system has a track with a plurality of linearly arranged teeth. The track is configured for operation with the carriage. A motor is operably connected with the carriage and track, and the motor is configured to engage the plurality of linearly arranged teeth so that operation of the motor forces the carriage to move along the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Patent number: 9683460
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The method includes the steps of, attaching a gimbal mount to the turbomachine, inserting a probe into the turbomachine through the gimbal mount, and adjusting a position of the probe via the gimbal mount. A removing step removes the probe from the turbomachine. An attaching step attaches a traverse actuator system to the gimbal mount. The traverse actuator system is connected to the gimbal mount through a pressure isolation system. A reinserting step is used to reinsert the probe back into the turbomachine. An inspecting step is used to inspect or test the turbomachine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Patent number: 9676380
    Abstract: The brake cylinder comprises a cylinder body comprising an annular flange and a non-pressure head. The annular flange of the cylinder body defines a plurality of openings. The non-pressure head has an annular flange and a head portion extending from the annular flange. The annular flange of the non-pressure head has a plurality of bosses and a plurality of openings corresponding to and aligned with the plurality of openings in the annular flange of the cylinder body. At least one vent is positioned in one of the plurality of bosses. The cylinder body and the non-pressure head are secured to each other at the respective flanges. The vent is positioned in the boss disposed opposite a mounting portion so that when the brake cylinder is mounted to a railway vehicle, the vent is oriented in a bottom position on the cylinder body with respect to a ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Lawrence James Andrews, Mark S. Krampitz, Gary M. Sich
  • Patent number: 9657597
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a pressure isolation system configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. The pressure isolation system has a probe bearing located adjacent to a pressure seal. The probe bearing is configured to facilitate back and forth movement of the probe by reducing friction. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The pressure isolation system has a valve seal located between the gimbal mount and the pressure seal. The valve seal is configured to isolate the pressure seal from the gimbal mount when the probe is not in the valve seal. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Publication number: 20170121829
    Abstract: A method for removing oxide from a metallic substrate is described. The method includes providing a stream of boron trifluoride; heating the metallic substrate at a first temperature; and heating the metallic substrate at a second temperature different from the first temperature. An associated apparatus is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Youhao YANG, Liming ZHANG, Yingna WU, Lawrence James WHIMS, Hong ZHOU, Hui ZHU, Chuan LIN
  • Publication number: 20170114466
    Abstract: An article treatment method is disclosed including removing an affected area from an article, the article including the affected area and a substrate composed of a substrate material, forming an unaffected surface. A structural material is applied to the unaffected surface by cold spraying a plurality of particles of the structural material from a cold spray apparatus. The structural material and the article are finished, forming a treated article including an unused article conformation. A turbine component treatment method is disclosed for a turbine component including a hard-to-weld (HTW) alloy, wherein applying the structural material includes impacting the plurality of particles, and plastically deforming the plurality of particles to form a mechanical bond between the structural material and the HTW alloy. An airfoil treatment method is disclosed further including the cold spraying forming a near net shape of an unused airfoil composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence Matthew LEVY, Christopher Edward THOMPSON, Lawrence James WHIMS
  • Publication number: 20170105939
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel extended release pharmaceutical compositions of levetiracetam and preparations and characterizations thereof. This invention further relates to using these extended release pharmaceutical compositions of levetiracetam for the treatment of cognitive impairment associated with central nervous system (CNS) disorders in a subject in need or at risk thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Michela Gallagher, Sharon Rosenzweig-Lipson, Elsie Melsopp, Jack Lawrence James
  • Patent number: 9561637
    Abstract: A panel structure having a low-density core that can withstanding loads normal to a first primary surface, and a first facing of high-density sheet material that can extend along the first primary surface. The high-density sheet material can be laminated on the core such that the laminated core and facing cooperatively resist bending loads and loads along the primary surface. The first facing can extend from the first primary surface on a side of the core along a secondary surface, which can be non-parallel to the first primary surface. The first facing can bend along a score line between the first primary surface and the secondary surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Hexacomb Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence James French, Robert Edward Jaegers, Scott David Daniel
  • Patent number: 9411365
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method of coupling a base to a lid of a computing device using a hinge can include coupling a base hinge flange to the base, the base hinge flange being connected to a base hinge part that includes a knuckle including a toggle pivot, the toggle pivot coupled to and surrounding a first portion of a first shaft, and coupling a lid hinge flange to the lid, the lid hinge flange being connected to a main hinge part that includes a first cam, the lid hinge flange including a first lid main band and a second lid main band surrounding a first portion of a second shaft, the second shaft being parallel to the first shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: James Tanner, Lawrence James Kerila, Prashant Patel, Lawrence Lam
  • Patent number: 9301659
    Abstract: A high efficiency evaporative toilet provides a unique air introduction and exposure/utilization system providing a unique air flow pattern that draws hot air over solids and then over liquids for absorption of moisture in three different technological options. An expansion of the liquid surface exposed to hot air is achieved through the use of wicking in the carousel and microwave applications. An air exhaust system provides a unique exhaust flow system that draws saturated air out of the system and is operated nonstop, using minimal amounts of electricity with the added option of being compatible with the use of solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventors: Jerry Duane Wilburg, Lawrence James Losoncy, Ted Knight
  • Publication number: 20160010505
    Abstract: A method for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The method includes the steps of, attaching a gimbal mount to the turbomachine, inserting a probe into the turbomachine through the gimbal mount, and adjusting a position of the probe via the gimbal mount. A removing step removes the probe from the turbomachine. An attaching step attaches a traverse actuator system to the gimbal mount. The traverse actuator system is connected to the gimbal mount through a pressure isolation system. A reinserting step is used to reinsert the probe back into the turbomachine. An inspecting step is used to inspect or test the turbomachine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Publication number: 20160011079
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a traverse actuator system and a pressure isolation system connected to the traverse actuator system. The pressure isolation system is configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Publication number: 20160010506
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a pressure isolation system configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. The pressure isolation system has a probe bearing located adjacent to a pressure seal. The probe bearing is configured to facilitate back and forth movement of the probe by reducing friction. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The pressure isolation system has a valve seal located between the gimbal mount and the pressure seal. The valve seal is configured to isolate the pressure seal from the gimbal mount when the probe is not in the valve seal. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Publication number: 20160011080
    Abstract: A system for inspecting a turbomachine includes a traverse actuator system having a carriage configured to move a probe into and out of the turbomachine. The traverse actuator system has a track with a plurality of linearly arranged teeth. The track is configured for operation with the carriage. A motor is operably connected with the carriage and track, and the motor is configured to engage the plurality of linearly arranged teeth so that operation of the motor forces the carriage to move along the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Lawrence James Moore, Fredrick Levi Fuller, Jason Michael Boss, Bernard Baran Zabek, Gerald Marco Geraci, Michael Richard Pomykai
  • Patent number: 9089707
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for paired training include timing controls so that training and neural stimulation can be provided simultaneously. Paired trainings may include therapies, rehabilitation and performance enhancement training. Stimulations of nerves such as the vagus nerve that affect subcortical regions such as the nucleus basalis, locus coeruleus or amygdala induce plasticity in the brain, enhancing the effects of a variety of therapies, such as those used to treat tinnitus, stroke, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Michael P Kilgard, Lawrence James Cauller, Navzer Engineer, Christa McIntyre, Will Rosellini
  • Publication number: 20150197994
    Abstract: A releasable connection for coiled tubing drilling apparatus is presented wherein the connection has an outer body configured with an inner volume, a mandrel located at least partially within the outer body and in the inner volume, a plug located with the outer body and a structural weakpoint apparatus, wherein the structural weakpoint apparatus is configured to structurally fail at a predetermined tensile load placed upon the releasable connection apparatus, wherein the structural weakpoint apparatus is configured at a lower end of the mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Austin Smith Igleheart, IV, Lawrence James Leising
  • Publication number: 20140362553
    Abstract: A reconfigurable advanced rapid-prototyping environment (RARE) solution provides a three-dimensional (x, y, z) interconnection fabric that is a modular, reconfigurable, fully scalable high performance computing architecture. RARE allows processing nodes (modules) to communicate with other processing nodes (modules) in a three-dimensional mesh architecture where every processing node (module) has access to all other nodes (modules) in the system. The RARE architecture is a modular form-factor design which is fully stand-alone. It does not require the use of a backplane or chassis infrastructure for connectivity. RARE is widely scalable and provides full cross-channel communication in all three dimensions (x, y, z). RARE yields a scalable and morphable hardware architecture for a processing system where the system can scale by one module at a time without limit and it can take on any shape and those shapes can be easily changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Lawrence James Scally
  • Patent number: D748921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence James Romano, III, Darcey Ellen McCormick, Lisa Maria Kocourek