Patents by Inventor Mark O'Donnell
Mark O'Donnell 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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Patent number: 11440681Abstract: Systems and methods for repairing corrosion damage of a part of a thrust reverser assembly. The method includes removing the part having an inner surface and an outer surface. The method also includes removing an outer skin from the inner surface and the outer surface of the part. The method further includes installing a ply of synthetic fiber material onto an area of the inner surface or the outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing one or more doublers onto the ply of synthetic fiber material and heat curing layers of film adhesive. The method further includes applying an edge seal to gaps between the one or more doublers and the inner surface or outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing the outer skin to the inner surface and the outer surface of the part and installing the part to the thrust reverser assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: NEXTANT AEROSPACEInventor: Mark O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20220194629Abstract: Systems and methods for repairing corrosion damage of a part of a thrust reverser assembly. The method includes removing the part having an inner surface and an outer surface. The method also includes removing an outer skin from the inner surface and the outer surface of the part. The method further includes installing a ply of synthetic fiber material onto an area of the inner surface or the outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing one or more doublers onto the ply of synthetic fiber material and heat curing layers of film adhesive. The method further includes applying an edge seal to gaps between the one or more doublers and the inner surface or outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing the outer skin to the inner surface and the outer surface of the part and installing the part to the thrust reverser assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventor: Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 11325816Abstract: A lifting apparatus and controller therefore, where the lifting apparatus includes independently driven lifting columns and independently driven wheels that are controlled by a controller having a number of sensors such as limit sensors, position sensors, rotation sensors, laser sensors, torque sensors and the like. The independent motors for lifting and driving may also be removed easily to provide for improved servicing and maintenance. The various sensor signals are used to calculate, coordinate and calibrate the apparatus for precise and safe movement by the motors in order to perform lifting and positioning operations, for example rail car repair and service.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: BBM Railway Equipment, LLCInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20220024736Abstract: Provided is a system and method for positioning a load including an apparatus having a plurality of columns. Each column has a first support and a motor adapted to move the first support along an axis of the column. A second support is connected to at least two of the first supports and a track member for receiving a portion of a vehicle is connected to the second support. Load and position sensors are coupled to the apparatus for transmitting load and position signals. A controller is in communication with the columns and receives the load and position signals to compare the load and position signals to generate at least one control signal that is sent to at least one of said motors for controlling the position of at least one of said first supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: BBM Railway Equipment, LLCInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 11174043Abstract: Systems and methods for repairing corrosion damage of a part of a thrust reverser assembly. The method includes removing the part having an inner surface and an outer surface. The method also includes removing an outer skin from the inner surface and the outer surface of the part. The method further includes installing a ply of synthetic fiber material onto an area of the inner surface or the outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing one or more doublers onto the ply of synthetic fiber material and heat curing layers of film adhesive. The method further includes applying an edge seal to gaps between the one or more doublers and the inner surface or outer surface of the part. The method also includes installing the outer skin to the inner surface and the outer surface of the part and installing the part to the thrust reverser assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Nextant AerospaceInventor: Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 11161724Abstract: Provided is a system and method for positioning a load including an apparatus having a plurality of columns. Each column has a first support and a motor adapted to move the first support along an axis of the column. A second support is connected to at least two of the first supports and a track member for receiving a portion of a vehicle is connected to the second support. Load and position sensors are coupled to the apparatus for transmitting load and position signals. A controller is in communication with the columns and receives the load and position signals to compare the load and position signals to generate at least one control signal that is sent to at least one of said motors for controlling the position of at least one of said first supports.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: BBM Railway Equipment, LLCInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 10662044Abstract: A lifting apparatus and controller therefore, where the lifting apparatus includes independently driven lifting columns and independently driven wheels that are controlled by a controller having a number of sensors such as limit sensors, position sensors, rotation sensors, laser sensors, torque sensors and the like. The independent motors for lifting and driving may also be removed easily to provide for improved servicing and maintenance. The various sensor signals are used to calculate, coordinate and calibrate the apparatus for precise and safe movement by the motors in order to perform lifting and positioning operations, for example rail car repair and service.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: BBM Railway Equipment, LLCInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20190389704Abstract: A lifting apparatus and controller therefore, where the lifting apparatus includes independently driven lifting columns and independently driven wheels that are controlled by a controller having a number of sensors such as limit sensors, position sensors, rotation sensors, laser sensors, torque sensors and the like. The independent motors for lifting and driving may also be removed easily to provide for improved servicing and maintenance. The various sensor signals are used to calculate, coordinate and calibrate the apparatus for precise and safe movement by the motors in order to perform lifting and positioning operations, for example rail car repair and service.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: BBM Railway Equiipment, LLCInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McAGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 10000221Abstract: Disclosed is a pit cover and method of installing the same. The pit cover includes a plate having a hole defining an area. A block having a threaded hole may be affixed to a bottom surface of the plate such that the threaded hole aligns with the area. A support is associated with the foundation and a groove is defined by one of the pit cover or the support. A protrusion is defined by the other one of the pit cover or the support. The groove narrows from a first width towards a second width. The first width is disposed relative to the second width such that insertion of the protrusion into the groove causes an end of the protrusion to pass the first width prior to passing the second width. The protrusion interacts with the groove to align the pit cover at a predetermined position relative to the foundation.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Macton CorporationInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Mark O'Donnell, Stephen Schumacher, Thomas Taylor
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Publication number: 20180022589Abstract: A lifting apparatus and controller therefore, where the lifting apparatus includes independently driven lifting columns and independently driven wheels that are controlled by a controller having a number of sensors such as limit sensors, position sensors, rotation sensors, laser sensors, torque sensors and the like. The independent motors for lifting and driving may also be removed easily to provide for improved servicing and maintenance. The various sensor signals are used to calculate, coordinate and calibrate the apparatus for precise and safe movement by the motors in order to perform lifting and positioning operations, for example rail car repair and service.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20180002149Abstract: Provided is a system and method for positioning a load including an apparatus having a plurality of columns. Each column has a first support and a motor adapted to move the first support along an axis of the column. A second support is connected to at least two of the first supports and a track member for receiving a portion of a vehicle is connected to the second support. Load and position sensors are coupled to the apparatus for transmitting load and position signals. A controller is in communication with the columns and receives the load and position signals to compare the load and position signals to generate at least one control signal that is sent to at least one of said motors for controlling the position of at least one of said first supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 9764934Abstract: A lifting apparatus and controller therefore, where the lifting apparatus includes independently driven lifting columns and independently driven wheels that are controlled by a controller having a number of sensors such as limit sensors, position sensors, rotation sensors, laser sensors, torque sensors and the like. The independent motors for lifting and driving may also be removed easily to provide for improved servicing and maintenance. The various sensor signals are used to calculate, coordinate and calibrate the apparatus for precise and safe movement by the motors in order to perform lifting and positioning operations, for example rail car repair and service.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Macton CorporationInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 9764933Abstract: Provided is a system and method for positioning a load including an apparatus having a plurality of columns. Each column has a first support and a motor adapted to move the first support along an axis of the column. A second support is connected to at least two of the first supports and a track member for receiving a portion of a vehicle is connected to the second support. Load and position sensors are coupled to the apparatus for transmitting load and position signals. A controller is in communication with the columns and receives the load and position signals to compare the load and position signals to generate at least one control signal that is sent to at least one of said motors for controlling the position of at least one of said first supports.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Macton CorporationInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Patent number: 9731372Abstract: An electric arc welding system for depositing weld metal along a groove between two edges of a metal workpiece where the system contains a first power supply and a second power supply, each providing a welding waveform to respective welding electrodes. The positive output terminals of both power supplies are coupled to the same contact tip and the negative output terminal of one of the power supplies is not coupled to the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Mark O'Donnell, Stephen Richard Cole, Alonzo P. O. Yost
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Patent number: 9267258Abstract: An assembly for supporting machinery and a method for installing the same is disclosed. A frame module including: a base with at least one attachment location, the attachment location for receiving the machinery; and a plurality of frame members affixed to the base, wherein at least one of the frame members defines a plane corresponding to a wall. A foundation has first and second sections and is disposed around the frame module. A portion of the frame module is at least partially submerged within the foundation. The machinery has at least one flange for affixing the machinery to the foundation at the attachment location. The first section of the foundation is disposed below an outside surface of the base and the second section of the foundation defines the wall of the foundation.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: THE MACTON CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20160009301Abstract: Disclosed is a pit cover and method of installing the same. The pit cover includes a plate having a hole defining an area. A block having a threaded hole may be affixed to a bottom surface of the plate such that the threaded hole aligns with the area. A support is associated with the foundation and a groove is defined by one of the pit cover or the support. A protrusion is defined by the other one of the pit cover or the support. The groove narrows from a first width towards a second width. The first width is disposed relative to the second width such that insertion of the protrusion into the groove causes an end of the protrusion to pass the first width prior to passing the second width. The protrusion interacts with the groove to align the pit cover at a predetermined position relative to the foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Mark O'Donnell, Stephen Schumacher, Thomas Taylor
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Publication number: 20150257393Abstract: A product including at least one Rhizobium spp. derived metabolite and a seed treatment material is disclosed. The seed treatment material can include a fungicide, an insecticide, a plant growth regulator, a plant growth promoter, a micronutrient, and combinations thereof. Methods for producing the product are disclosed. Methods for using the product are disclosed, including a method for applying a product to one or more seeds. Applying the product can increase the overall yield of the plants grown from the treated seed as compared to plants grown from seeds not treated with the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: GREEN & GROW, INC.Inventors: Gary Michael NIJAK, JR., Mark O'DONNELL, Samuel Jacob VIGUE
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Patent number: 9126607Abstract: A device and method is disclosed for installing a turntable in a foundation. A foundation module having a base with a plurality of holes therein is used for installing the turntable. A first one of the plurality of holes is adapted to receive a foundation material there through for pouring a first section of the foundation and plurality of frame members are adapted to affix to the base. A form having an outer surface is adapted to secure to at least one of the plurality of frame members. The outer surface of the form is adapted retain a portion of the foundation material for pouring a second section of the foundation and the second section of the foundation defines a wall. Part of the turntable is adapted to rotate within the wall.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: THE MACTON CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20150166313Abstract: Provided is a system and method for positioning a load including an apparatus having a plurality of columns. Each column has a first support and a motor adapted to move the first support along an axis of the column. A second support is connected to at least two of the first supports and a track member for receiving a portion of a vehicle is connected to the second support. Load and position sensors are coupled to the apparatus for transmitting load and position signals. A controller is in communication with the columns and receives the load and position signals to compare the load and position signals to generate at least one control signal that is sent to at least one of said motors for controlling the position of at least one of said first supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20150166315Abstract: A lifting apparatus and controller therefore, where the lifting apparatus includes independently driven lifting columns and independently driven wheels that are controlled by a controller having a number of sensors such as limit sensors, position sensors, rotation sensors, laser sensors, torque sensors and the like. The independent motors for lifting and driving may also be removed easily to provide for improved servicing and maintenance. The various sensor signals are used to calculate, coordinate and calibrate the apparatus for precise and safe movement by the motors in order to perform lifting and positioning operations, for example rail car repair and service.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Ryan W. Knapp, Peter McGonagle, Mark O'Donnell