Patents by Inventor Michael Lewis Jones
Michael Lewis Jones 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: 10407796Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a sealed metal laminate structure comprising: a metal layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface; a first enamel layer laminated on the first surface of the metal layer, except at an exposed metal protrusion at a perimeter edge of the sealed metal laminate structure; a second enamel layer laminated on the second surface of the metal layer, except at the exposed metal protrusion at the perimeter edge of the sealed laminate structure; and a phosphate sealer deposited on the exposed metal protrusion of the sealed metal laminate structure. The present disclosure also relates to a metal laminate structure without a phosphate sealer. In addition, systems and methods for treating workpieces, including metal laminate structures, are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Patent number: 9963798Abstract: Various embodiments include a sealed laminated metal structure. This laminated metal structure has a metal layer, where the metal layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. A material is laminated on each of the first and second surfaces of the metal layer. In some cases, the laminated metal structure is removed from a larger laminated sheet of metal. The laminated metal structure is subjected to alternating current electrolytic deburring and cleaning to remove any burrs along the perimeter edge. After deburring and cleaning, a sealer, which is a phosphate compound, is deposited on the perimeter edge of the laminated metal structure where the metal is exposed using alternating current.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Publication number: 20160346854Abstract: Systems and methods for controlled and precise EDM manufacturing of a component are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Publication number: 20160298258Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a sealed metal laminate structure comprising: a metal layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface; a first enamel layer laminated on the first surface of the metal layer, except at an exposed metal protrusion at a perimeter edge of the sealed metal laminate structure; a second enamel layer laminated on the second surface of the metal layer, except at the exposed metal protrusion at the perimeter edge of the sealed laminate structure; and a phosphate sealer deposited on the exposed metal protrusion of the sealed metal laminate structure. The present disclosure also relates to a metal laminate structure without a phosphate sealer. In addition, systems and methods for treating workpieces, including metal laminate structures, are discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Patent number: 9452483Abstract: Systems and methods for controlled and precise EDM manufacturing of a component are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Patent number: 9393759Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a sealed metal laminate structure comprising: a metal layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface; a first enamel layer laminated on the first surface of the metal layer, except at an exposed metal protrusion at a perimeter edge of the sealed metal laminate structure; a second enamel layer laminated on the second surface of the metal layer, except at the exposed metal protrusion at the perimeter edge of the sealed laminate structure; and a phosphate sealer deposited on the exposed metal protrusion of the sealed metal laminate structure. The present disclosure also relates to a metal laminate structure without a phosphate sealer. In addition, systems and methods for treating workpieces, including metal laminate structures, are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Patent number: 9291062Abstract: Methods of forming a blade and rendering a blade resistant to erosion includes positioning a backing plate(s) or elongated backing plate(s) adjacent at least one side of a forward face of a leading edge surface of the blade. The methods include depositing an erosion resistant material in a plurality of layers by fusion bonding the erosion resistant material to the forward face of the leading edge surface of the blade. The backing plates providing a template or guide for depositing the plurality of layers of erosion resistant material. The plurality of layers of erosion resistant material form an erosion shield and a leading edge of the blade. Methods include removing the backing plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Lewis Jones, Swami Ganesh
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Publication number: 20150315717Abstract: Various embodiments include a sealed laminated metal structure. This laminated metal structure has a metal layer, where the metal layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. A material is laminated on each of the first and second surfaces of the metal layer. In some cases, the laminated metal structure is removed from a larger laminated sheet of metal. The laminated metal structure is subjected to alternating current electrolytic deburring and cleaning to remove any burrs along the perimeter edge. After deburring and cleaning, a sealer, which is a phosphate compound, is deposited on the perimeter edge of the laminated metal structure where the metal is exposed using alternating current.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Publication number: 20150118506Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a sealed metal laminate structure comprising: a metal layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface; a first enamel layer laminated on the first surface of the metal layer, except at an exposed metal protrusion at a perimeter edge of the sealed metal laminate structure; a second enamel layer laminated on the second surface of the metal layer, except at the exposed metal protrusion at the perimeter edge of the sealed laminate structure; and a phosphate sealer deposited on the exposed metal protrusion of the sealed metal laminate structure. The present disclosure also relates to a metal laminate structure without a phosphate sealer. In addition, systems and methods for treating workpieces, including metal laminate structures, are discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Patent number: 8882986Abstract: A system includes an electrolytic deburring tool, which includes a first electrode configured to be positioned at a first gap away from a first edge of a workpiece, a second electrode configured to be positioned at a second gap away from a second edge of the workpiece, a first electrolyte supply configured to flow a first electrolyte through the first gap between the first electrode and the first edge of the workpiece, a second electrolyte supply configured to flow a second electrolyte through the second gap between the second electrode and the second edge of the workpiece, and a power supply configured to flow an alternating current through the first gap and the second gap to cause electrolytic dissolution through the workpiece from both the first edge and the second edge.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Publication number: 20140131318Abstract: Systems and methods for controlled and precise EDM manufacturing of a component are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Publication number: 20140072715Abstract: Methods of forming a blade and rendering a blade resistant to erosion includes positioning a backing plate(s) or elongated backing plate(s) adjacent at least one side of a forward face of a leading edge surface of the blade. The methods include depositing an erosion resistant material in a plurality of layers by fusion bonding the erosion resistant material to the forward face of the leading edge surface of the blade. The backing plates providing a template or guide for depositing the plurality of layers of erosion resistant material. The plurality of layers of erosion resistant material form an erosion shield and a leading edge of the blade. Methods include removing the backing plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Lewis JONES, Swami GANESH
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Publication number: 20140042030Abstract: Generally stated, provided is a sealed laminated metal structure. This laminated metal structure has a metal layer, where the metal layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. A material is laminated on each of the first and second surfaces of the metal layer. Typically, the laminated metal structure is removed from a larger laminated sheet of metal. The laminated metal structure is subjected to alternating current electrolytic deburring and cleaning to remove any burrs along the perimeter edge. After deburring and cleaning, a sealer, which is a phosphate compound, is deposited on the perimeter edge of the laminated metal structure where the metal is exposed using alternating current.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Publication number: 20130259698Abstract: A method of joining at least two components, a method of preventing erosion of a base component and a turbine blade is provided. The method of joining at least two components includes providing a laser cladding apparatus, aligning a first component and second component, and jointing the first and second components by laser cladding. The first component includes a first joining surface adjacent to a seconding joining surface of the second component. The first joining surface and the second joining surface are joined by laser cladding along a joining plane. A joining material from the laser cladding provides at least one joining layer between the first joining surface and the second joining surface. The first and second joining surfaces include a bevel angle. A method for rendering a component resistant to erosion and a turbine blade are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Lewis JONES, William Edward ADIS, Swami GANESH, Lyle B. SPIEGEL
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Publication number: 20120222968Abstract: A system includes an electrolytic deburring tool, which includes a first electrode configured to be positioned at a first gap away from a first edge of a workpiece, a second electrode configured to be positioned at a second gap away from a second edge of the workpiece, a first electrolyte supply configured to flow a first electrolyte through the first gap between the first electrode and the first edge of the workpiece, a second electrolyte supply configured to flow a second electrolyte through the second gap between the second electrode and the second edge of the workpiece, and a power supply configured to flow an alternating current through the first gap and the second gap to cause electrolytic dissolution through the workpiece from both the first edge and the second edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, Michael Lewis Jones
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Publication number: 20080157527Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling electrical energy in an engine-driven vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes a battery, a propulsive engine, and a starter-generator assembly coupled to the engine of the vehicle. The method includes supplying an electrical current from the battery to a starting winding of the starter-generator, supplying an electrical current to the battery from a generating winding of the starter-generator, and controlling the voltage of the starter-generator using a unitary, voltage regulator integrated with the starter-generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Michael Lewis Jones, James Edward O'Bryan, Lokesh Ramanna