Patents by Inventor Mark McNair
Mark McNair 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: 20200355304Abstract: A flexible, thermal-isolating tube includes a first fluid flow channel portion having a dual-walled configuration, a second fluid flow channel portion having a dual-walled configuration, and a bellows disposed between and coupled to each of the first and second fluid flow channel portions. The flexible, thermal-isolating tube, including each of the first and second fluid flow channel portions, and the bellows, is configured as a unitary structure. The flexible, thermal-isolating tube is manufactured using an additive manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Donald G. Godfrey, Brian G. Baughman, Mark McNair, Arden Dennis Hammond, V, Samantha Dugan
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Patent number: 10808867Abstract: A cord restraint is disclosed herein. The cord restraint has a plate for securing to the wall. A hook and a brace are secured to the face of the plate. The hook is positioned above the brace. To restrain a cord, a user first forms a loop in the cord, passes it through the brace, and then pulls it downward over the hook to be secured. This prevents the cord from being inadvertently pulled out of an electrical socket if the free end of the cord is pulled.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Inventor: Mark McNair Shaefer
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Patent number: 10808399Abstract: An enhanced acoustic cell for use in acoustic panels is provided. The provided enhanced acoustic cell has a parabolic-shaped cell floor and a receiving object suspended at its focal point. Components of the enhanced acoustic cell may be easily replicated and installed into a face sheet comprising an array of a plurality of interconnected acoustic cells. The provided acoustic cell, and arrays thereof, may be produced using an additive manufacturing (AM) technology.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Shawn Alstad, William Schuster, Mark McNair, Donald G Godfrey
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Patent number: 10801653Abstract: A flexible, thermal-isolating tube includes a first fluid flow channel portion having a dual-walled configuration, a second fluid flow channel portion having a dual-walled configuration, and a bellows disposed between and coupled to each of the first and second fluid flow channel portions. The flexible, thermal-isolating tube, including each of the first and second fluid flow channel portions, and the bellows, is configured as a unitary structure. The flexible, thermal-isolating tube is manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. The flexible, thermal-isolating tube is disposed within a gas turbine engine.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Donald G Godfrey, Brian G Baughman, Mark McNair, Arden Dennis Hammond, V, Samantha Dugan
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Publication number: 20200158139Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sound attenuation apparatus includes generating a three-dimensional digital model of the sound attenuation apparatus and manufacturing the sound attenuation apparatus based on the model using an additive manufacturing technique. The model includes a body with an interior extending between a bottom surface and a top surface; and a stacked cavity structure having a structure inlet; a passage extending from the structure inlet into the interior to a base surface within the interior of the body; a support spine formed within the interior; and a plurality of arms extending from the support spine and at least partially forming a plurality of overlapping cavities with cavity inlets fluidly coupled to the passage. Each of the plurality of arms include a proximal first arm segment extending from the support spine and a first distal arm segment oriented at an angle relative to the proximal first arm segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mark McNair, William Schuster, Donald G. Godfrey
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Publication number: 20200158138Abstract: A stacked cavity structure for arrangement on a mounting surface of a duct includes a support spine configured to be arranged on the mounting surface and extending into the duct with a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal orientation. The stacked cavity structure includes a plurality of arms extending from the support spine and at least partially forming a plurality of overlapping cavities relative to the longitudinal orientation. Each of the plurality of arms includes at least a proximal first arm segment and a distal first arm segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mark McNair, William Schuster, Donald G. Godfrey
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Patent number: 10626886Abstract: A sound attenuation apparatus includes a body and a stacked cavity structure. The structure includes a structure inlet formed in the top surface of the body; a passage extending from the structure inlet into the interior of the body to a base surface within the body; a first cavity with a first cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a first arm, a first side wall within the interior of the body, and the base surface; and a second cavity with a second cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a second arm, the first side wall, and the first arm. Each of the first and second arms extends from the first side wall and includes at least two arm segments oriented at different angles relative to the first side wall longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mark McNair, William Schuster, Donald G. Godfrey
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Patent number: 10620103Abstract: Devices (herein “powder spreadability inspection tools”) and methods are provided for evaluating the spreadability of powders utilized in additive manufacturing (AM) processes. In embodiments, the powder spreadability inspection tool includes a powder support surface on which a visual inspection area is provided, a spreader system including a spreader implement, and a powder dispenser. The spreader implement is movable relative to the powder support surface along a path, which extends or passes over the visual inspection area. The powder dispenser is operable to dispense a premeasured or metered volume of an AM powder sample onto the powder support surface ahead of the spreader implement. As the spreader implement moves along the path relative to the powder support surface, the spreader implement spreads a layer of the metered powder sample across the visual inspection area to allow a visual evaluation of the spreadability of the AM powder.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Donald G. Godfrey, Brian G. Baughman, Mark McNair, Henry A. Lastre, Derrick Guthrie, Justin Schnepf, Robert Kielbus, John Dolan, Ethanial Harms, Matthew Figueroa
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Publication number: 20190353569Abstract: Devices (herein “powder spreadability inspection tools”) and methods are provided for evaluating the spreadability of powders utilized in additive manufacturing (AM) processes. In embodiments, the powder spreadability inspection tool includes a powder support surface on which a visual inspection area is provided, a spreader system including a spreader implement, and a powder dispenser. The spreader implement is movable relative to the powder support surface along a path, which extends or passes over the visual inspection area. The powder dispenser is operable to dispense a premeasured or metered volume of an AM powder sample onto the powder support surface ahead of the spreader implement. As the spreader implement moves along the path relative to the powder support surface, the spreader implement spreads a layer of the metered powder sample across the visual inspection area to allow a visual evaluation of the spreadability of the AM powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Donald G. Godfrey, Brian G. Baughman, Mark McNair, Henry A. Lastre, Derrick Guthrie, Justin Schnepf, Robert Kielbus, John Dolan, Ethanial Harms, Matthew Figueroa
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Publication number: 20190323522Abstract: A sound attenuation apparatus includes a body and a stacked cavity structure. The structure includes a structure inlet formed in the top surface of the body; a passage extending from the structure inlet into the interior of the body to a base surface within the body; a first cavity with a first cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a first arm, a first side wall within the interior of the body, and the base surface; and a second cavity with a second cavity inlet fluidly coupled to the passage and being formed by a second arm, the first side wall, and the first arm. Each of the first and second arms extends from the first side wall and includes at least two arm segments oriented at different angles relative to the first side wall longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mark McNair, William Schuster, Donald G. Godfrey
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Publication number: 20190112803Abstract: An enhanced acoustic cell for use in acoustic panels is provided. The provided enhanced acoustic cell has a parabolic-shaped cell floor and a receiving object suspended at its focal point. Components of the enhanced acoustic cell may be easily replicated and installed into a face sheet comprising an array of a plurality of interconnected acoustic cells. The provided acoustic cell, and arrays thereof, may be produced using an additive manufacturing (AM) technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Shawn Alstad, William Schuster, Mark McNair, Donald G. Godfrey
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Publication number: 20190113163Abstract: A flexible, thermal-isolating tube includes a first fluid flow channel portion having a dual-walled configuration, a second fluid flow channel portion having a dual-walled configuration, and a bellows disposed between and coupled to each of the first and second fluid flow channel portions. The flexible, thermal-isolating tube, including each of the first and second fluid flow channel portions, and the bellows, is configured as a unitary structure. The flexible, thermal-isolating tube is manufactured using an additive manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Donald G. Godfrey, Brian G. Baughman, Mark McNair, Arden Dennis Hammond, V, Samantha Dugan
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Patent number: 9879566Abstract: A coupling apparatus for use in sealingly connecting a first fluid flow path to a second fluid flow path. The coupling apparatus includes a rigid fluid flow channel having a first end and a second end, wherein the fluid flow channel is substantially rigid in an axial direction and a radial direction, a first sealing terminus that is rigidly connected to the first end and that is configured for sealing with the first fluid flow path, and a second sealing terminus that is slidingly disposed about the second end such that the second sealing terminus is configured for relative movement with respect to the second end, and wherein the second sealing terminus is further configured for sealing with the second fluid flow path.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mark C. Morris, David R. Waldman, Donald G. Godfrey, Brian G. Baughman, Mark McNair, Justin C. Mickelsen
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Publication number: 20170009604Abstract: A coupling apparatus for use in sealingly connecting a first fluid flow path to a second fluid flow path. The coupling apparatus includes a rigid fluid flow channel having a first end and a second end, wherein the fluid flow channel is substantially rigid in an axial direction and a radial direction, a first sealing terminus that is rigidly connected to the first end and that is configured for sealing with the first fluid flow path, and a second sealing terminus that is slidingly disposed about the second end such that the second sealing terminus is configured for relative movement with respect to the second end, and wherein the second sealing terminus is further configured for sealing with the second fluid flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mark C. Morris, David R. Waldman, Donald G. Godfrey G. Godfrey, Brian G. Baughman, Mark McNair, Justin C. Mickelsen