Patents by Inventor Mark Metzger
Mark Metzger 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: 20140000356Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a tape adhesion test system. The test system applies a pulling force to an outer layer of tape adhered to an inner layer of tape through an adhesive bond, while the inner layer of tape is secured to a portion of the test system. The pulling force is measured when the adhesive bond between the outer layer of tape and the inner layer of tape breaks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Bradley Matlack, Gregory H. Manke, William Goertzen, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Sayak Datta, Mark A. Metzger
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Publication number: 20130306348Abstract: A power cable for artificial lift equipment can include one or more conductor assemblies, each including a copper conductor, a conductor shield with resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the conductor, insulation, an insulation shield having a resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the insulation, a metallic shield surrounding the insulation shield, and a polymer barrier surrounding the metallic shield. Such a cable may include a jacket molded about the one or more conductor assemblies and optionally armor surrounding the jacket. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jason Holzmueller, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Gregory H. Manke, Mark A. Metzger, Melissa Ver Meer, Sayak Datta
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Patent number: 8517612Abstract: An inner ring of an under race lubricated bearing assembly that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and an inner race formed on the outer surface of the inner ring. A plurality of circumferentially spaced axial slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring, and a first set of circumferentially spaced partial circumferential slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring adjacent a first end of the inner ring. Each partial circumferential slot intersects at least one of the axial slots. The inner ring also includes a first set of radial holes, where each radial hole extends from the outer surface of the inner ring to one of the partial circumferential slots.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Mark A. Metzger, Michael Gantt
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Patent number: 8444788Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory H. Manke
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Publication number: 20130004109Abstract: An inner ring of an under race lubricated bearing assembly that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and an inner race formed on the outer surface of the inner ring. A plurality of circumferentially spaced axial slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring, and a first set of circumferentially spaced partial circumferential slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring adjacent a first end of the inner ring. Each partial circumferential slot intersects at least one of the axial slots. The inner ring also includes a first set of radial holes, where each radial hole extends from the outer surface of the inner ring to one of the partial circumferential slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark A. Metzger, Michael Gantt
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Patent number: 8308426Abstract: A shaft assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a shaft, an annular fluid collection cavity, and a bearing. The shaft is rotatable around an axially extending shaft centerline. The annular fluid collection cavity is formed by an axial panel extending between a forward radial panel and an aft radial panel. The aft radial panel includes a plurality of fluid apertures, each fluid aperture having a center disposed at a first radius from the shaft centerline. The bearing includes an inner race having a shaft mounting surface and a plurality of axially extending race fluid passages. The shaft mounting surface is engaged with an exterior surface of the shaft, and is disposed at a second radius from the shaft centerline, wherein the second radius is less than the first radius. At least some of the axially extending race fluid passages are fluidly connected with at least some of the fluid apertures in the aft radial panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Brian P. Cigal, Mark A. Metzger
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Publication number: 20120093667Abstract: An electrical power cable for high temperature environments comprises two or more sheathed conductors; each sheathed conductor comprising an electrical conductor, an electrical insulator surrounding the electrical conductor, and a sheath surrounding the electrical insulator; and a bonding material interconnecting the sheaths of the two or more sheathed conductors positioned adjacent to one another to form a cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory H. Manke, Mark Metzger, Melissa Ver Meer, Tricia Lespreance, Wayne L. Costa, Jason Hozmueller
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Patent number: 8113273Abstract: An electric power cable for high temperature environments includes an electric conductor; an electrical insulator disposed on the electric conductor to form an insulated conductor, the electrical insulator suited for operation in a high temperature environment; and a protective sheath disposed over the insulated conductor to form a sheathed conductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Gregory H. Manke, Mark Metzger, Melissa Ver Meer, Tricia Lespreance, Wayne L. Costa, Jason Holzmueller
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Publication number: 20120027570Abstract: A shaft assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a shaft, an annular fluid collection cavity, and a bearing. The shaft is rotatable around an axially extending shaft centerline. The annular fluid collection cavity is formed by an axial panel extending between a forward radial panel and an aft radial panel. The aft radial panel includes a plurality of fluid apertures, each fluid aperture having a center disposed at a first radius from the shaft centerline. The bearing includes an inner race having a shaft mounting surface and a plurality of axially extending race fluid passages. The shaft mounting surface is engaged with an exterior surface of the shaft, and is disposed at a second radius from the shaft centerline, wherein the second radius is less than the first radius. At least some of the axially extending race fluid passages are fluidly connected with at least some of the fluid apertures in the aft radial panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Brian P. Cigal, Mark A. Metzger
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Publication number: 20110171370Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory H. Manke
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Patent number: 7935890Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory H. Manke
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Publication number: 20100163271Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory Manke
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Publication number: 20100147505Abstract: An electric power cable for high temperature environments includes an electric conductor; an electrical insulator disposed on the electric conductor to form an insulated conductor, the electrical insulator suited for operation in a high temperature environment; and a protective sheath disposed over the insulated conductor to form a sheathed conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory H. Manke, Mark Metzger, Melissa Ver Meer, Tricia Lespreance, Wayne L. Costa, Jason Holzmueller
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Publication number: 20090317264Abstract: An electric submersible pump device, comprising: an electric motor having motor windings; a pump coupled with the motor; and high temperature polymeric insulation surrounding at least a portion of the motor windings, the high temperature polymeric insulation comprising HN polyimide film and a high temperature fluoropolymer adhesive coating at least one side of the HN polyimide film.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory H. Manke, Mark Metzger, Albert Kyin, Aider Matarrita
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Publication number: 20090317029Abstract: A bearing system includes an inner ring that surrounds an axis of rotation, an outer ring spaced radially outwards from the inner ring, and a cage that is positioned between the inner and outer rings to support a plurality of bearing elements. The inner ring includes an axial slot that extends in a direction along the axis of rotation. The inner ring also includes at least one radial side slot formed in at least one of a fore and aft end surface of the inner ring. The radial side slot directs lubricating fluid from the axial slot toward the cage to lubricate the plurality of bearing elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Louis J. Dobek, David M. Daley, Mark A. Metzger
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Publication number: 20090208151Abstract: A bearing system includes a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring spaced radially outwards from the first bearing ring, and a bearing cage between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring. The bearing cage includes a circumferential outer side, a circumferential inner side, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced retainer portions between an axially forward end and an axially trailing end. Roller elements are located in the plurality of retainer portions of the bearing cage. At least one fluid nozzle is axially spaced from the bearing cage for dispensing a fluid to the roller elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Louis J. Dobek, David M. Daley, Mark A. Metzger
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Publication number: 20080047233Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an ice-bagging apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises an ice maker for making ice and hopper for receiving the ice from the ice maker. The apparatus further includes a drawer system, operatively associated with the hopper, for measuring the ice and delivering of the ice. The drawer system includes top door and drawer. A bag delivery mechanism for placing the ice in a bag is also included, with the bag delivery mechanism including a bag supply mechanism, a blower engaged to open the mouth of the bag to receive the product, and a sealer that seals the open mouth of the bag once the bag is filled with the ice. A control device is included that manages and monitors the drawer and bag delivery mechanism and allows transmission of the collected data to the Internet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: REDDY ICE CORPORATIONInventor: Mark Metzger
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Publication number: 20080022635Abstract: An ice bagging system is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: Reddy Ice CorporationInventor: Mark Metzger
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Publication number: 20070209330Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, an ice-bagging apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus comprises an ice maker for making ice and hopper for receiving the ice from the ice maker. The apparatus further includes a drawer system, operatively associated with the hopper, for measuring the ice and delivering of the ice. The drawer system includes top door and drawer. A bag delivery mechanism for placing the ice in a bag is also included, with the bag delivery mechanism including a bag supply mechanism, a blower engaged to open the mouth of the bag to receive the product, and a sealer that seals the open mouth of the bag once the bag is filled with the ice. A control device is included that manages and monitors the drawer and bag delivery mechanism and allows transmission of the collected data to the Internet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventor: Mark Metzger
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Publication number: 20070175235Abstract: An ice-bagging apparatus that provides an establishment with the ability to automatically and expeditiously produce, bag and store bags of ice, thus maintaining a desired supply of bagged ice and eliminating conventional methods of manual ice-bagging and reducing the likelihood of unwanted bridging of the ice.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2003Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Mark Metzger