Patents by Inventor Michael John Murray

Michael John Murray 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).

  • Method and system for mitigating rotor bow in a turbo machine
    Patent number: 11525370
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for mitigating rotor bow in a turbo machine. The method includes rotating a rotor over a first period of time; discontinuing rotation of the rotor for a second period of time; and iterating, over an overall period of time, rotation of the rotor over the first period of time and discontinuing rotation of the rotor for the second period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignees: General Electric Company, GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Bojan Lukovic, Michael John Murray, Christian Michael Fernholz, Davide Lauria, Rocco Pellettieri, Steven Edward Nolte
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MITIGATING ROTOR BOW IN A TURBO MACHINE
    Publication number: 20220154594
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for mitigating rotor bow in a turbo machine. The method includes rotating a rotor over a first period of time; discontinuing rotation of the rotor for a second period of time; and iterating, over an overall period of time, rotation of the rotor over the first period of time and discontinuing rotation of the rotor for the second period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Bojan Lukovic, Michael John Murray, Christian Michael Fernholz, Davide Lauria, Rocco Pellettieri, Steven Edward Nolte
  • E-Z sleeve
    Publication number: 20190274363
    Abstract: By looking at the entire scope of E-Z Sleeve invention, it is apparent that this invention has uniqueness which is required for patent. It is the only way that a shirt can be minimally altered with maximum containment of sunglasses or eyeglasses regardless of any motion even horizontal. A simple button hole sewn sideways with a small cloth strip approximately 3 inches below it will firmly hold glasses better than putting them in a chest pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventor: Michael John Murray
  • Karpet knees
    Patent number: 7082616
    Abstract: To enhance comfort when kneeling down and working with knee pads. By sewing on the inside of knee pad four triangular pockets running somewhat parallel with pockets opposite of each other provides the mechanics of this invention. All four pockets contain all four corners of 4?5? approx. carpet scrap securely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Michael John Murray
  • Karpet knees
    Publication number: 20040060090
    Abstract: To enhance comfort when kneeling down and working with knee pads. By sewing on the inside of knee pad four triangular pockets running somewhat parallel with pockets opposite of each other provides the mechanics of this invention. All four pockets contain all four corners of 4″×5″ approx. carpet scrap securely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Michael John Murray
  • Push-up power vest
    Publication number: 20030167552
    Abstract: A workout tool for a spectrum of workout resistance ranging from mild to extreme that is completely portable and efficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Michael John Murray
  • Comfort grip hammer
    Patent number: 6609443
    Abstract: An improved striking tool handle grip used with standard heads such as hammers, hatchets or axes, wherein the grip is tapered from a point closest to the head to the opposite end of the handle and is elliptical in shape. There is therefore no two points on the grip where the radii, measured from the centerline of the handle, is the same. The amount of taper is substantially five degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Michael John Murray
  • Device and method for cleaning golf balls
    Publication number: 20030000553
    Abstract: A cap (10) adapted for detachable attachment to a nozzle end (30) of an aerosol can, the cap (10) having a receptacle (22) for receiving a golf ball, the receptacle (22) being adapted such that when said receptacle (22) has a golf ball therein and said cap (10) is attached to said aerosol can nozzle end (30), the receptacle (22) is in communication with a nozzle (32) of the aerosol can and the golf ball is freely rotatable within the receptacle (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Michael John Murray
  • Comfort grip hammer
    Publication number: 20020029664
    Abstract: A grip offering a radical new shape to enhance performance by lessening stress to the user. Opening the hand more, yet still more securing; the grip is the objective by using an inverted, elliptical cone with recessed finger grips to accomplish this.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: Michael John Murray