Patents by Inventor Mark W. Metzler
Mark W. Metzler 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: 20230369788Abstract: A method of electrically connecting a bundle of insulated conductors in accordance with a non-limiting example includes installing an insulation portion of a plurality of electrical conductors into a connector having an axial outer surface. The insulation portion covers an electrically conductive portion. The method further includes exposing a terminal end of each of the plurality of electrical conductors at the axial outer surface, and depositing an electrically conductive material onto the terminal end of each of the plurality of electrical conductors at the axial outer surface of the connector such that the electrically conductive material electrically connects the electrically conductive portion of each of the plurality of electrical conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Charles Shepard, Mark W. Metzler, John Horowy
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Patent number: 11482368Abstract: A transformer assembly includes a housing, a core within an interior of the housing, and at least one winding positioned around the core. The at least one winding and the core are mounted to the housing with potting material. At least a portion of a fluid circuit is defined within at least one wall of the housing. The at least the portion of the fluid circuit is defined through an opening in the at least one wall of the housing in fluid communication with the interior of the housing. A transformer assembly includes a housing, a core within an interior of the housing, at least one winding positioned around the core, and a fluid circuit defined at least partially within at least one wall of the housing being configured such that heat is transferred to the fluid from at least one of the core and the at least one winding.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Debabrata Pal, Ashutosh Joshi, Mark W. Metzler, Eric A. Carter
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Patent number: 11348717Abstract: An inductor assembly includes a housing including a base, a sidewall, and an insert. The base and the sidewall define a cavity and the insert being positioned within the cavity. A core assembly is positioned within the cavity. The core assembly includes a core and a plurality of windings wrapped about the core and disposed between the sidewall and the insert. A flow path is formed in the housing for receiving a coolant to remove heat from the core assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Ashutosh Joshi, Debabrata Pal, Mark W. Metzler, Richard L. Downing, Charles Patrick Shepard
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Patent number: 11101608Abstract: A conductor assembly can include one or more conductors formed by a conductive material, and one or more filter cores formed integrally on and at least partially around the one or more conductors. The one or more filter cores can be formed of a material different than the conductive material and can be configured to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the one or more conductors.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Timothy Arn Goodrich, Eric W. Karlen, Mark W. Metzler
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Publication number: 20210050138Abstract: A transformer assembly includes a housing, a core within an interior of the housing, and at least one winding positioned around the core. The at least one winding and the core are mounted to the housing with potting material. At least a portion of a fluid circuit is defined within at least one wall of the housing. The at least the portion of the fluid circuit is defined through an opening in the at least one wall of the housing in fluid communication with the interior of the housing. A transformer assembly includes a housing, a core within an interior of the housing, at least one winding positioned around the core, and a fluid circuit defined at least partially within at least one wall of the housing being configured such that heat is transferred to the fluid from at least one of the core and the at least one winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Debabrata Pal, Ashutosh Joshi, Mark W. Metzler, Eric A. Carter
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Patent number: 10923983Abstract: Generator housings for generators of aircraft are provided. The generator housings include a mounting pad at a first end, the generator housing extending to a second end, and a base arranged to connect to an electronics module. The generator housing defines a generator cavity and a flow path to supply a working fluid through the generator housing, the flow path extending between an inlet formed in the mounting pad and at least one outlet formed in the mounting pad. One or more electronics flow ports enable fluid connection between the flow path within the generator housing and the electronic module when connected and one or more inductor ports enable fluid connection between the flow path within the generator housing and one or more inductors when mounted to the generator housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Mark W. Metzler, Richard L. Downing
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Patent number: 10892665Abstract: A variable speed, constant frequency (VSCF) generator system is provided and includes a generator portion, a first cooling circuit and a second cooling circuit. The generator portion includes a generator, electronics configured to control operations of the generator and a housing to house the generator and the electronics. The first cooling circuit is provided such that first fluid exiting the generator passes through a first cooling element prior to returning to the generator. The second cooling circuit is provided such that second fluid exiting the electronics passes through a second cooling element prior to being pumped back toward the electronics.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: HAMILTON SUNSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Debabrata Pal, John Huss, Mark W. Metzler
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Patent number: 10892082Abstract: An inductor housing for housing an inductor having a core and a winding includes an outer annular wall and a third wall extending inward from the outer annular wall such that the outer annular wall and the third wall at least partially define an annular cavity configured to receive the inductor. The inductor housing further includes an attachment feature configured to couple the inductor housing to a secondary housing. The inductor is configured to be enclosed within the annular cavity and the secondary housing, and coolant from a coolant supply is configured to flow past the annular cavity and contact the winding of the inductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Mark W. Metzler, Debabrata Pal, Mustansir Kheraluwala, Charles Patrick Shepard
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Publication number: 20200136323Abstract: A conductor assembly can include one or more conductors formed by a conductive material, and one or more filter cores formed integrally on and at least partially around the one or more conductors. The one or more filter cores can be formed of a material different than the conductive material and can be configured to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the one or more conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Timothy Arn Goodrich, Eric W. Karlen, Mark W. Metzler
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Publication number: 20200135378Abstract: An inductor assembly includes a housing including a base, a sidewall, and an insert. The base and the sidewall define a cavity and the insert being positioned within the cavity. A core assembly is positioned within the cavity. The core assembly includes a core and a plurality of windings wrapped about the core and disposed between the sidewall and the insert. A flow path is formed in the housing for receiving a coolant to remove heat from the core assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Ashutosh Joshi, Debabrata Pal, Mark W. Metzler, Richard L. Downing, Charles Patrick Shepard
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Publication number: 20190363606Abstract: Generator housings for generators of aircraft are provided. The generator housings include a mounting pad at a first end, the generator housing extending to a second end, and a base arranged to connect to an electronics module. The generator housing defines a generator cavity and a flow path to supply a working fluid through the generator housing, the flow path extending between an inlet formed in the mounting pad and at least one outlet formed in the mounting pad. One or more electronics flow ports enable fluid connection between the flow path within the generator housing and the electronic module when connected and one or more inductor ports enable fluid connection between the flow path within the generator housing and one or more inductors when mounted to the generator housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Mark W. Metzler, Richard L. Downing
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Patent number: 10415903Abstract: A fluid cooled cold plate includes a main coolant passage with a first cross-sectional area taken laterally in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction and a finned coolant passage having a second cross-sectional area taken laterally in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction, with the second area smaller than the first area. Fluidly connecting the main coolant passage with the finned coolant passage is a branch oriented such that a fluid is turned 90° or more when passing into the branch from the main coolant passage. Also included is a coolant bypass passage in fluid communication with the main coolant passage and located fluidically parallel to the finned coolant passage.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Mark Hamilton Severson, Mark W. Metzler
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Publication number: 20190280564Abstract: A variable speed, constant frequency (VSCF) generator system is provided and includes a generator portion, a first cooling circuit and a second cooling circuit. The generator portion includes a generator, electronics configured to control operations of the generator and a housing to house the generator and the electronics. The first cooling circuit is provided such that first fluid exiting the generator passes through a first cooling element prior to returning to the generator. The second cooling circuit is provided such that second fluid exiting the electronics passes through a second cooling element prior to being pumped back toward the electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Debabrata Pal, John Huss, Mark W. Metzler
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Publication number: 20190215968Abstract: A system for protecting electronics includes a printed wiring assembly (PWA) having a surface with at least one electronic component. The system also includes a water resistant film configured to be used as a conformal coating on the PWA and further configured to be placed on the surface of the PWA and to shrink about the at least one electronic component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Robert C. Cooney, John Huss, Kandy Elaine Spahr, Deron J. Staas, Mark W. Metzler, Debabrata Pal
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Patent number: 10349530Abstract: A system for protecting electronics includes a printed wiring assembly (PWA) having a surface with at least one electronic component. The system also includes a water resistant film configured to be used as a conformal coating on the PWA and further configured to be placed on the surface of the PWA and to shrink about the at least one electronic component.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Robert C. Cooney, John Huss, Kandy Elaine Spahr, Deron J. Staas, Mark W. Metzler, Debabrata Pal
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Publication number: 20190180908Abstract: An inductor housing for housing an inductor having a core and a winding includes an outer annular wall and a third wall extending inward from the outer annular wall such that the outer annular wall and the third wall at least partially define an annular cavity configured to receive the inductor. The inductor housing further includes an attachment feature configured to couple the inductor housing to a secondary housing. The inductor is configured to be enclosed within the annular cavity and the secondary housing, and coolant from a coolant supply is configured to flow past the annular cavity and contact the winding of the inductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Mark W. Metzler, Debabrata Pal, Mustansir Kheraluwala, Charles Patrick Shepard
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Patent number: 10049819Abstract: Embodiments are directed to obtaining a specification of at least one operational requirement for at least one capacitor, generating a design of the at least one capacitor to satisfy the at least one operational requirement, the design of the at least one capacitor comprising a plurality of layers and a first integrated busbar coupled to at least a portion of the layers, and based on the design, manufacturing the at least one capacitor by utilizing an additive manufacturing technique.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: John Horowy, Gary L. Galloway, Debabrata Pal, Eric Karlen, Mark W. Metzler
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Publication number: 20180200829Abstract: A friction stir welded component includes a channel body having a main surface and an elongated channel formed in the main surface. The elongated channel has a first depth portion that is longitudinally spanned by shoulders having a second depth, the second depth being shallower than the first depth. The body further has an abutting face that connects the main surface with one of the shoulders at an oblique angle relative to the main surface. A channel cover with an abutting face is seated against the abutting face of the channel body. A friction stir weld joint joins the channel cover to the channel body, wherein the friction stir weld joint is defined along abutting faces of the channel body and channel cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Kris H. Campbell, Mark W. Metzler, Eric A. Carter, Anthony L. Biermann, John Horowy, Eric Karlen, Debabrata Pal
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Patent number: 10028409Abstract: An immersion cooling arrangement includes a housing containing a liquid coolant. An electrical device is submerged within the liquid coolant. A printed wiring board is seated on the housing and separates the coolant from the environment external to the housing to provide penetration-free electrical communication between a power source and the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Mark W. Metzler, John Huss, Ernest Thompson
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Publication number: 20180199465Abstract: An immersion cooling arrangement includes a housing containing a liquid coolant. An electrical device is submerged within the liquid coolant. A printed wiring board is seated on the housing and separates the coolant from the environment external to the housing to provide penetration-free electrical communication between a power source and the electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Mark W. Metzler, John Huss, Ernest Thompson