Patents by Inventor Michael Christopher Maguire
Michael Christopher Maguire 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: 11473689Abstract: A passive tube closure valve comprising an elongated body extending along a first axis made of a shape memory alloy with a threshold contraction along the first axis at a threshold temperature. The closure valve further comprises a passageway extending along a second axis different from the first axis shaped to surround a conduit line extending along the second axis. The closure valve further includes a first modifying structure on a first portion of the passageway and a second modifying structure on a second portion of the passageway opposite the first modifying structure. Contraction of the elongated body can cause the first modifying structure and the second modifying structure to move towards each other; where movement of at least one of the first modifying structure or the second modifying structures can be configured to modify the conduit line.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Michael James Gherini, Ryan K. Gehmlich, Dorian K. Balch, Michael Christopher Maguire
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Patent number: 9541844Abstract: A method for calibrating a manufacturing device that manufactures solid parts by projecting images onto a photo-curable substrate includes providing the manufacturing device including a projector and an optical train, positioning an imaging plate at a manufacturing position relative to the manufacturing device, and providing a contrasting image on the imaging plate. The method further includes projecting a test image from the projector through the optical train onto the contrasting image and calibrating the projector and/or the optical train in response to the test image projected onto the contrasting image. The method further includes manufacturing a solid component with the manufacturing device after the calibrating.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Rolls-Royce CorporationInventor: Michael Christopher Maguire
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Patent number: 9056795Abstract: An article produced using, among other techniques, free-form fabrication having a binder matrix and particles can be supported during a temperature processing, such as burn-out of the binder matrix, with a support composition to maintain geometry and/or alleviate changes in geometry of the article. The support composition can take a variety of forms such as foams, two phase materials, plastic powders, carbon powders, etc. The support material is sacrificed during the thermal processing, such as through decomposition. Such a decomposition can occur when the support composition evolves into a carbonaceous structure. The support composition can also oxidize to a gas, melt, or vaporize, among other types of sacrificial action.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: Michael Christopher Maguire, Michael Dean Baldwin, Max Eric Schlienger, Ariel Eugenio
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Patent number: 8974717Abstract: In addition to working curves, other equally important, but previously not understood, relationships exist for both the green strength and the cured line width of ceramic-loaded resins. These characteristics of cured parts are strongly affected by the dose rate, a parameter usually controlled with laser power. Multiple smaller doses are used to produce a total integrated dose. Multiple exposures benefit from using high power to produce a fast process. However, since the dose for a given layer is broken into several smaller doses, the negative effect of high power on strength and cured linewidth is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: Michael Christopher Maguire, Michael Dean Baldwin, Max Eric Schlienger
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Patent number: 8794298Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a unique filter and a method for manufacturing the same. Another embodiment is a unique system for casting a metallic object. Another embodiment is a unique method of filtering a molten metal. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for filtering molten metal. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: Max Eric Schlienger, Paul Anthony Withey, Michael Christopher Maguire, Michael Dean Baldwin
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Patent number: 8409493Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and systems for leaching material from an object. Examples include leaching ceramic from metallic components. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for leaching systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Rolls-Royce CorporationInventors: Max Eric Schlienger, Michael Dean Baldwin, Michael Christopher Maguire
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Publication number: 20110240245Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a unique filter and a method for manufacturing the same. Another embodiment is a unique system for casting a metallic object. Another embodiment is a unique method of filtering a molten metal. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for filtering molten metal. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Max Eric Schlienger, Paul Anthony Withey, Michael Christopher Maguire, Michael Dean Baldwin
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Publication number: 20110068517Abstract: An article produced using, among other techniques, free-form fabrication having a binder matrix and particles can be supported during a temperature processing, such as burn-out of the binder matrix, with a support composition to maintain geometry and/or alleviate changes in geometry of the article. The support composition can take a variety of forms such as foams, two phase materials, plastic powders, carbon powders, etc. The support material is sacrificed during the thermal processing, such as through decomposition. Such a decomposition can occur when the support composition evolves into a carbonaceous structure. The support composition can also oxidize to a gas, melt, or vaporize, among other types of sacrificial action.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Michael Christopher Maguire, Michael Dean Baldwin, Max Eric Schlienger, Ariel Eugenio
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Publication number: 20110048172Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and systems for leaching material from an object. Examples include leaching ceramic from metallic components. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for leaching systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Max Eric Schlienger, Michael Dean Baldwin, Michael Christopher Maguire
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Publication number: 20110048665Abstract: A corrosion resistance system is disclosed that can be used in conjunction with a leaching device for removal of a mold from a cast component. The corrosion resistance system includes a container having a working fluid, such as a caustic fluid. A cast component and mold is placed within the container and a power supply is coupled to the component. During operation of the corrosion resistance system the cast component can be configured as an anode or as a cathode to provide for anodic or cathodic corrosion resistance. In one form the power supply is connected with an electrical conductor to the container and the cast component placed in electrical coupling with the container. An inert gas purge can supply an inert gas to the container. A vacuum pump can be used to remove gas from the container. Furthermore, an oxygen getter can be used in some embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Max Eric Schlienger, Michael Christopher Maguire, Michael Dean Baldwin
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Publication number: 20110037848Abstract: A method for calibrating a manufacturing device that manufactures solid parts by projecting images onto a photo-curable substrate includes providing the manufacturing device including a projector and an optical train, positioning an imaging plate at a manufacturing position relative to the manufacturing device, and providing a contrasting image on the imaging plate. The method further includes projecting a test image from the projector through the optical train onto the contrasting image and calibrating the projector and/or the optical train in response to the test image projected onto the contrasting image. The method further includes manufacturing a solid component with the manufacturing device after the calibrating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Michael Christopher Maguire
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Publication number: 20090256284Abstract: In addition to working curves, other equally important, but previously not understood, relationships exist for both the green strength and the cured line width of ceramic-loaded resins. These characteristics of cured parts are strongly affected by the dose rate, a parameter usually controlled with laser power. Multiple smaller doses are used to produce a total integrated dose. Multiple exposures benefit from using high power to produce a fast process. However, since the dose for a given layer is broken into several smaller doses, the negative effect of high power on strength and cured linewidth is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Michael Christopher Maguire, Michael Dean Baldwin, Max Eric Schlienger