Patents by Inventor Mark Andrew Fuller

Mark Andrew Fuller 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: 10082443
    Abstract: A system for monitoring the health of one or more bearings of a journal assembly is provided. The system includes a split spacer, one or more vibration sensors, a speed sensor, and a controller. The split spacer is configured to be disposed on a shaft of the journal assembly, the shaft is configured to support the bearings. The vibration sensors are configured to detect vibrations emitted by the bearings. The speed sensor is configured to measure the rotational speed of the bearings. The controller is configured to electronically communicate with the vibration sensors and the speed sensor and calculate a health status of the bearings. The split spacer includes two portions that define a cavity configured to abut the shaft so as to allow the vibration sensors to be disposed inside the split spacer and next to the one or more bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Fuller, Joseph David Bianca, Alexis Paige Decasse, Kaz Chmlelowiec
  • Publication number: 20170248493
    Abstract: A system for monitoring the health of one or more bearings of a journal assembly is provided. The system includes a split spacer, one or more vibration sensors, a speed sensor, and a controller. The split spacer is configured to be disposed on a shaft of the journal assembly, the shaft is configured to support the bearings. The vibration sensors are configured to detect vibrations emitted by the bearings. The speed sensor is configured to measure the rotational speed of the bearings. The controller is configured to electronically communicate with the vibration sensors and the speed sensor and calculate a health status of the bearings. The split spacer includes two portions that define a cavity configured to abut the shaft so as to allow the vibration sensors to be disposed inside the split spacer and next to the one or more bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: MARK ANDREW FULLER, Joseph David Bianca, Alexis Paige Decasse, Kaz Chmlelowiec
  • Patent number: 9700894
    Abstract: A journal transport and storage device for moving, transporting and storage of a pulverizer journal assembly is provided. The device includes a base and a frame extending from the base defining a shaped configuration to support at least a portion of the pulverizer journal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY GMBH
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Fuller, Allen Reber, Michael Webster
  • Publication number: 20150082753
    Abstract: A journal transport and storage device for moving, transporting and storage of a pulverizer journal assembly is provided. The device includes a base and a frame extending from the base defining a shaped configuration to support at least a portion of the pulverizer journal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: ALSTOM Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Fuller, Allen Reber, Michael Webster
  • Patent number: 8087172
    Abstract: A method of extending the life of a journal bearing assembly in a solid fuel pulverizer includes: removing a first lower journal bearing from a journal shaft and a lower bearing seat of a lower bearing housing; removing a first upper journal bearing from the shaft and an upper bearing seat of an upper bearing housing; modifying the lower and upper bearing seats; modifying lower and upper shoulders on the journal shaft; disposing the second lower and upper journal bearings on the modified lower and upper bearing seats; disposing a new journal bearing spacer between the second lower and upper journal bearings; disposing a new journal bearing collar between the upper shoulder and the second upper journal bearing; filling a cavity defined by the lower and upper journal housings with grease; and disposing a seal assembly between the shaft and one end of the upper journal housing opposite the lower journal housing to prevent the ingress of solid fuel into the cavity of the journal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Lawrence S. Farris, Mark Andrew Fuller
  • Publication number: 20100077616
    Abstract: A method of extending the life of a journal bearing assembly in a solid fuel pulverizer includes: removing a first lower journal bearing from a journal shaft and a lower bearing seat of a lower bearing housing; removing a first upper journal bearing from the shaft and an upper bearing seat of an upper bearing housing; modifying the lower and upper bearing seats; modifying lower and upper shoulders on the journal shaft; disposing the second lower and upper journal bearings on the modified lower and upper bearing seats; disposing a new journal bearing spacer between the second lower and upper journal bearings; disposing a new journal bearing collar between the upper shoulder and the second upper journal bearing; filling a cavity defined by the lower and upper journal housings with grease; and disposing a seal assembly between the shaft and one end of the upper journal housing opposite the lower journal housing to prevent the ingress of solid fuel into the cavity of the journal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Lawrence S. Farris, Mark Andrew Fuller