Patents by Inventor Michael Pyle

Michael Pyle 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).

  • Publication number: 20250033789
    Abstract: A system and method for using a fuel with an engine, an airframe having an aircraft heat load, a fuel tank, and a fuel oxygen reduction unit are provided. The method includes receiving an inlet fuel flow in the fuel oxygen reduction unit for reducing an amount of oxygen in the inlet fuel flow; separating a fuel/gas mixture within the fuel oxygen reduction unit into an outlet gas flow and an outlet fuel flow exiting the fuel oxygen reduction unit; controlling a first portion of the outlet fuel flow to the engine; and controlling a second portion of the outlet fuel flow to the airframe to transfer heat between the second portion of the outlet fuel flow and the aircraft heat load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Brandon Wayne Miller, Michael Robert Bonacum, John Michael Pyles
  • Patent number: 12139270
    Abstract: A system and method for using a fuel with an engine, an airframe having an aircraft heat load, a fuel tank, and a fuel oxygen reduction unit are provided. The method includes receiving an inlet fuel flow in the fuel oxygen reduction unit for reducing an amount of oxygen in the inlet fuel flow; separating a fuel/gas mixture within the fuel oxygen reduction unit into an outlet gas flow and an outlet fuel flow exiting the fuel oxygen reduction unit; controlling a first portion of the outlet fuel flow to the engine; and controlling a second portion of the outlet fuel flow to the airframe to transfer heat between the second portion of the outlet fuel flow and the aircraft heat load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Brandon Wayne Miller, Michael Robert Bonacum, John Michael Pyles
  • Patent number: 11866182
    Abstract: A fuel oxygen reduction unit assembly for a fuel system is provided. The fuel oxygen reduction unit assembly includes: a fuel oxygen reduction unit located downstream from the fuel source and defining a stripping gas flowpath and a liquid fuel flowpath, the fuel oxygen reduction unit comprising a means for transferring an amount of oxygen from a liquid fuel flow through the liquid fuel flowpath to a gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath; and an oxygen conversion unit in flow communication with the stripping gas flowpath configured to extract a flow of oxygen from a gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath, the oxygen conversion unit defining an oxygen outlet configured to provide the extracted flow of oxygen to an external system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Brandon Wayne Miller, John Michael Pyles, Ethan Patrick O'Connor, Justin Paul Smith, William James Mailander
  • Publication number: 20220332431
    Abstract: A system and method for using a fuel with an engine, an airframe having an aircraft heat load, a fuel tank, and a fuel oxygen reduction unit are provided. The method includes receiving an inlet fuel flow in the fuel oxygen reduction unit for reducing an amount of oxygen in the inlet fuel flow; separating a fuel/gas mixture within the fuel oxygen reduction unit into an outlet gas flow and an outlet fuel flow exiting the fuel oxygen reduction unit; controlling a first portion of the outlet fuel flow to the engine; and controlling a second portion of the outlet fuel flow to the airframe to transfer heat between the second portion of the outlet fuel flow and the aircraft heat load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Brandon Wayne Miller, Michael Robert Bonacum, John Michael Pyles
  • Patent number: 11178126
    Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a system including a programmable device is provided. The programmable device includes a memory storing an identifier of an authentication session and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive an authentication credential, decode the authentication credential to access a session identifier and information associated with a requestor of the authentication credential, determine whether the session identifier matches the identifier of the authentication session, and grant the requestor access to protected functionality of the programmable device if the session identifier matches the identifier of the authentication session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Pyle
  • Publication number: 20210339878
    Abstract: A fuel oxygen reduction unit assembly for a fuel system is provided. The fuel oxygen reduction unit assembly includes: a fuel oxygen reduction unit located downstream from the fuel source and defining a stripping gas flowpath and a liquid fuel flowpath, the fuel oxygen reduction unit comprising a means for transferring an amount of oxygen from a liquid fuel flow through the liquid fuel flowpath to a gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath; and an oxygen conversion unit in flow communication with the stripping gas flowpath configured to extract a flow of oxygen from a gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath, the oxygen conversion unit defining an oxygen outlet configured to provide the extracted flow of oxygen to an external system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Brandon Wayne Miller, John Michael Pyles, Ethan Patrick O'Connor, Justin Paul Smith, William James Mailander
  • Patent number: 10148652
    Abstract: A controlling access to data exchanged between a management unit of a respective electrical installation and a relay platform, each management unit has a first identifier which is linked to a global network by a gateway having a second identifier between each management unit and the platform, for each frame, obtaining the first identifier, receiving the platform of a request to access the data exchanged, the request including an access parameter and a third identifier of an element originating the transmission of the request, determining the first identifier on which the access parameter depends, comparing the third identifier with the second identifier exchanged by the management unit having the first determined identifier, authorizing access, for the communication terminal, to the data exchanged by the management unit having the first determined identifier, if, in the comparison step, the second and third identifiers are identical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SAS
    Inventors: Benoit Frelon, Michael Pyle
  • Patent number: 9896970
    Abstract: A method and system for a compartment baffle system are provided. The compartment baffle system includes a first baffle portion extending along an axial length of a casing, the first baffle portion extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the casing and a second baffle portion extending at least partially radially outwardly from the first baffle portion. The second baffle portion further includes a radially inner edge supported by the first baffle portion and a radially outer edge extending proximate an inner surface of a radially outer cowl. The compartment baffle system also includes a gap extending between the radially outer edge and the inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kyle Andrew Grose, Arjan Johannes Hegeman, Andrew David Kemp, John Michael Pyles
  • Publication number: 20160366132
    Abstract: A controlling access to data exchanged between a management unit of a respective electrical installation and a relay platform, each management unit has a first identifier which is linked to a global network by a gateway having a second identifier between each management unit and the platform, for each frame, obtaining the first identifier, receiving the platform of a request to access the data exchanged, the request including an access parameter and a third identifier of an element originating the transmission of the request, determining the first identifier on which the access parameter depends, comparing the third identifier with the second identifier exchanged by the management unit having the first determined identifier, authorizing access, for the communication terminal, to the data exchanged by the management unit having the first determined identifier, if, in the comparison step, the second and third identifiers are identical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Benoit FRELON, Michael PYLE
  • Publication number: 20160201565
    Abstract: A method and system for a compartment baffle system are provided. The compartment baffle system includes a first baffle portion extending along an axial length of a casing, the first baffle portion extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the casing and a second baffle portion extending at least partially radially outwardly from the first baffle portion. The second baffle portion further includes a radially inner edge supported by the first baffle portion and a radially outer edge extending proximate an inner surface of a radially outer cowl. The compartment baffle system also includes a gap extending between the radially outer edge and the inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kyle Andrew GROSE, Arjan Johannes HEGEMAN, Andrew David KEMP, John Michael PYLES
  • Publication number: 20150350182
    Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a system including a programmable device is provided. The programmable device includes a memory storing an identifier of an authentication session and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive an authentication credential, decode the authentication credential to access a session identifier and information associated with a requestor of the authentication credential, determine whether the session identifier matches the identifier of the authentication session, and grant the requestor access to protected functionality of the programmable device if the session identifier matches the identifier of the authentication session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Pyle
  • Patent number: 7974952
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for tracking changes comprises reviewing a file system, wherein an entry is associated with the file system; providing a first record file, wherein a record is associated with the first record file; comparing the file system entry with the record; providing a second record file; and merging the first record file with the second record file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Reitmeyer, Robert Lyon, Michael Pyle
  • Patent number: 7653624
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for tracking changes comprises reviewing a first file system entry and a second file system entry, where the first and second entries are reviewed in a canonical order; providing a record file, wherein a record is associated with the record file; and comparing the first file system entry with the record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Reitmeyer, Robert Lyon, Michael Pyle
  • Publication number: 20080043449
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to an encased electrical component board interconnection system, including an audio/video related electrical component board encased within a housing, an interconnection panel disposed on an external surface of the housing, and an interconnection retaining system. The electrical interconnection panel facilitates the electrical coupling between the electrical component board and external electrical devices. The interconnection panel includes electrical couplers disposed on independently oriented coupling surfaces. The coupling surfaces may be oriented in a convex outward facing configuration to facilitate efficient coupling and may further include an intermediary positioned labeling surface. The interconnection retaining system releasably supports an elongated interconnection device connected to the electrical couplers at a particular three-dimensional orientation that minimizes visual obstruction of the electrical interconnection panel and maintains proper electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Pyle
  • Publication number: 20080013276
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to an electrical component cooling system that facilitates convectional air flow. The system includes a set of electrical component boards, an inlet, an outlet, and a housing. The electrical component boards each include a plurality of electrical components and are oriented vertically. The inlet is disposed on the housing below the electrical component boards, and the outlet is disposed on the housing above the electrical component boards. The housing substantially encases the electrical component boards and further includes a plenum. The inlet enables ambient air to flow into the plenum disposed within an internal region of the housing. The plenum horizontally directs the air to locations vertically aligned with the regions between the electrical component boards to facilitate convectional air flow in the vertical direction. Heat transfer occurs between the electrical component boards and the air as it flows across the surfaces of the electrical component boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Pyle
  • Publication number: 20080012692
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a complex quantitative media performance metric spectral display system. The system displays a spectral color that accurately represents a complex quantitative value of a media performance metric. The system includes an integrated electrical component system, a parameter input module, a control module, and a spectral output module. The integrated electrical component system relates to audio and/or video media functionalities. The parameter input module is configured to receive a parameter that corresponds to a media performance metric of the integrated electrical component system such as internal temperature, proximate electromagnetic radiation, video brightness, or audio volume. The control module includes a correlation algorithm configured to correlate the parameter with a color. The control module also includes a spectral component algorithm configured to correlate the color with a set of red, green, and blue intensity components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Pyle
  • Publication number: 20080002838
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a noise containment and vibration isolation system for integrated audio/video electrical components. The system includes a housing, an inlet, an outlet, an electrical component board, a noise containment system, and a mechanical isolation system. The noise containment system includes encasement of the electrical component board and baffling of the inlet and outlet air vents. Noise containment obstructs direct ambient air flow paths within the housing, thereby also impeding and obstructing the transmission path of air-based sound waves. The mechanical isolation system includes positioning dampening members between the housing and the electrical component board. The mechanical isolation system further includes positioning a dampening member between the housing and a supporting surface. Mechanical isolation minimizes the transmission of vibration-based sound waves between mechanical coupling points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Pyle
  • Publication number: 20080003854
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to an encased electrical component board housing system, including an electrical component board encased within a housing. The housing includes an internal chassis, a base, and an intercoupled plurality of panels. The internal chassis supports the electrical component board within an internal region. The panels are selectively intercoupled so as to enclose the internal chassis. The panels are sequentially intercoupled to substantially audibly seal the intercoupling regions between the plurality of panels. The couplings between the panels include translation channels and coupling members extending into the internal chassis. The electrical component board includes audio and/or video functionality. A second embodiment relates to a method for substantially encasing an electrical component board within a housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Pyle
  • Publication number: 20070239870
    Abstract: Network-enabled electrical power distribution equipment includes one or more networked intelligent devices coupled to a power distribution system and measuring and storing at least one sensed condition in the power distribution system; a server in the power equipment for storing a document that can be accessed by browsers and that contains data relating to the sensed condition; a content management system in the power equipment for maintaining a document that can be accessed by browsers and that contains a log of information relating to the power equipment; and a user interface for accessing the document containing the log of information and editing the information contained in the log. The log of information relating to the power equipment may be a web log or a wiki. The content management system can be included in a web server in the power equipment, the user interface can include a web browser, and the network can include a LAN, a private WAN and/or a public WAN such as the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Kennedy, Michael Pyle, Randi Dolan
  • Patent number: D564464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Pyle