Patents by Inventor Patrick McCaffrey

Patrick McCaffrey 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: 20220364764
    Abstract: Multi-unit cooling systems and structures thereof for residential, commercial, or other buildings. In one embodiment, a support duct system comprises a support duct frame including a longitudinal axis and at least one mounting bracket support, each of the at least one mounting bracket support being movable relative to the longitudinal axis of the support duct frame; and at least one mounting bracket coupled to a corresponding one of the at least one mounting bracket support, each of the at least one mounting bracket being removably couplable to a corresponding cooling unit. Each of the cooling units is independently rotatable relative to the longitudinal axis of the support duct frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Diamantis Dimitris HAGIAS, Robert William GILBERT, Patrick MCCAFFREY, Giles MCDONALD, Jack ARNEY
  • Patent number: 9377254
    Abstract: A chill mold is used to cool molten material to form a casting. A support holds the chill mold so that a bottom of the chill mold is elevated. A baffle is arranged to divert a generally horizontal flow of cooling air upwardly to impinge the bottom of the chill mold. A plurality of chill molds may be aligned generally in a row, and at least one fan may be arranged at an end of the row to direct the flow of cooling air underneath the chill molds. The size and the vertical position of the baffles may be varied along the row, so as to generally equalize convective cooling rates among the chill molds in the row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Hatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Trovant, Lucas Alexander Brown, Tony Cesta, Katharine Elizabeth Stokman-Connell, Felim Patrick McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20140352922
    Abstract: A chill mold is used to cool molten material to form a casting. A support holds the chill mold so that a bottom of the chill mold is elevated. A baffle is arranged to divert a generally horizontal flow of cooling air upwardly to impinge the bottom of the chill mold. A plurality of chill molds may be aligned generally in a row, and at least one fan may be arranged at an end of the row to direct the flow of cooling air underneath the chill molds. The size and the vertical position of the baffles may be varied along the row, so as to generally equalize convective cooling rates among the chill molds in the row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: HATCH LTD.
    Inventors: Michael Trovant, Lucas Alexander Brown, Tony Cesta, Katharine Elizabeth Stokman-Connell, Felim Patrick McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20080067370
    Abstract: An electron microscope or scanning probe microscope calibration device can provide accurate length calibrations in the ranges from sub-nanometer to several micrometers. The device material consists of a series of periodic structures grown on a single crystal semiconductor substrate. The device material is prepared as a cross-sectional sample for viewing the periodic structures in an electron or scanning probe microscope. The measurements of the indicator features are very accurate and verifiable, being directly referenced to the crystal lattice spacing of the substrate material of the device, as determined by cross-sectional TEM or XRD of periodic structures. The device provides consistency and accuracy across these calibration ranges, and between electron and scanning probe microscopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: John Patrick McCaffrey
  • Patent number: 7165853
    Abstract: The present application includes a vehicle mirror which includes an approach light in the attachment assembly. The approach light is a single light source positionable in relation to predetermined inputs for directing light to various areas, depending on the inputs. Additionally, an intercom system is provided for communication between the interior of the vehicle and exterior of the vehicle, by way of the vehicle mirror. Also, a remote sensor is utilized to set predetermined memory positions of interior vehicle components such as seats, steering columns and brake pedals. This allows customization of the interior components upon an individual's approach to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Schefenacker Vision Systems Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert W. Gilbert, Kash A. Munir, Mark Olijnyk, Patrick McCaffrey, Paul M. Schwarz, Alex Gersch, Paul van de Loo, Maarten J. Schuurmans, Andrew D. Herps, Adam S. Peacock, Richard G. Teal, Chris Moase
  • Patent number: 7152411
    Abstract: A combustor includes an outer wall and an inner liner joined to an inner shell in turn mounted to an inner casing. The casing includes a first rabbet at an end flange in which is mounted a corresponding flange of the inner shell. The inner shell also includes a second rabbet which receives an end flange of the inner liner. The inner shell is trapped in the first rabbet by an inner retainer. And, the inner liner is trapped in the surrounding second rabbet for aft-mounting the liner and shell to the inner casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson
  • Patent number: 7093440
    Abstract: An outer combustor wall (36) includes an outer support shell (40) surrounding an outer combustion liner (42). The shell (40) includes a first radial aft flange (46), and the liner (42) includes a second radial aft flange (48) axially adjoining the first flange. An annular retainer (50) and seal (62) are joined to the first flange for slidingly trapping the second flange therebetween for thermally floating the liner on the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Stephen John Howell, Barry Francis Barnes, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, John Carl Jacobson
  • Patent number: 6968699
    Abstract: A combustor includes outer and inner liners joined together by a dome to define a combustion chamber. A row of air swirlers is mounted in the dome and includes corresponding main fuel injectors for producing corresponding fuel and air mixtures. Pilot fuel injectors fewer in number than the main injectors are mounted in the dome between corresponding ones of the swirlers. Staged fuel injection from the pilot and main injectors is used for starting the combustor during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes
  • Patent number: 6952927
    Abstract: A combustor baffle includes an annular splashplate having a center mounting tube therein for receiving a carbureted stream. A semi-ferrule is offset both laterally and transversely from the tube, and is open laterally outwardly therefrom. The semi-ferrule cooperates with an adjoining semi-ferrule for defining a port in which a pilot injector or igniter may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Thet Don Kwan
  • Publication number: 20050105299
    Abstract: The present application includes a vehicle mirror which includes an approach light in the attachment assembly. The approach light is a single light source positionable in relation to predetermined inputs for directing light to various areas, depending on the inputs. Additionally, an intercom system is provided for communication between the interior of the vehicle and exterior of the vehicle, by way of the vehicle mirror. Also, a remote sensor is utilized to set predetermined memory positions of interior vehicle components such as seats, steering columns and brake pedals. This allows customization of the interior components upon an individual's approach to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: Schefenacker Vision Systems Australia PTY LTD
    Inventors: Robert Gilbert, Kash Munir, Mark Olijnyk, Patrick McCaffrey, Paul Schwarz, Alex Gersch, Paul van de Loo, Maarten Schuurmans, Andrew Herps, Adam Peacock, Richard Teal, Chris Moase
  • Patent number: 6848816
    Abstract: The present application includes a vehicle mirror which includes an approach light in the attachment assembly. The approach light is a single light source positionable in relation to predetermined inputs for directing light to various areas, depending on the inputs. Additionally, an intercom system is provided for communication between the interior of the vehicle and exterior of the vehicle, by way of the vehicle mirror. Also, a remote sensor is utilized to set predetermined memory positions of interior vehicle components such as seats, steering columns and brake pedals. This allows customization of the interior components upon an individual's approach to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Schefenacker Vision Systems Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert W. Gilbert, Kash A. Munir, Mark Olijnyk, Patrick McCaffrey, Paul Schwarz, Alex Gersch, Paul van de Loo, Maarten J. Schuumans, Andrew D. Herps, Adam S. Peacock, Richard G. Teal, Chris Moase
  • Publication number: 20040261419
    Abstract: A combustor includes an outer wall and an inner liner joined to an inner shell in turn mounted to an inner casing. The casing includes a first rabbet at an end flange in which is mounted a corresponding flange of the inner shell. The inner shell also includes a second rabbet which receives an end flange of the inner liner. The inner shell is trapped in the first rabbet by an inner retainer. And, the inner liner is trapped in the surrounding second rabbet for aft-mounting the liner and shell to the inner casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20040250548
    Abstract: An outer combustor wall (36) includes an outer support shell (40) surrounding an outer combustion liner (42). The shell (40) includes a first radial aft flange (46), and the liner (42) includes a second radial aft flange (48) axially adjoining the first flange. An annular retainer (50) and seal (62) are joined to the first flange for slidingly trapping the second flange therebetween for thermally floating the liner on the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen John Howell, Barry Francis Barnes, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, John Carl Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20040237532
    Abstract: A combustor baffle includes an annular splashplate having a center mounting tube therein for receiving a carbureted stream. A semi-ferrule is offset both laterally and transversely from the tube, and is open laterally outwardly therefrom. The semi-ferrule cooperates with an adjoining semi-ferrule for defining a port in which a pilot injector or igniter may be mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Thet Don Kwan
  • Publication number: 20040221582
    Abstract: A combustor includes outer and inner liners joined together by a dome to define a combustor chamber. A row of air swirlers is mounted in the dome and includes corresponding main fuel injectors for producing corresponding fuel and air mixtures. Pilot fuel injectors fewer in number than the main injectors are mounted in the dome between corresponding ones of the swirlers. Staged fuel injection from the pilot and main injectors is used for starting the combustor during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes