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).
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Publication number: 20220364764Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Diamantis Dimitris HAGIAS, Robert William GILBERT, Patrick MCCAFFREY, Giles MCDONALD, Jack ARNEY
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Patent number: 9377254Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Hatch Ltd.Inventors: Michael Trovant, Lucas Alexander Brown, Tony Cesta, Katharine Elizabeth Stokman-Connell, Felim Patrick McCaffrey
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Publication number: 20140352922Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: HATCH LTD.Inventors: Michael Trovant, Lucas Alexander Brown, Tony Cesta, Katharine Elizabeth Stokman-Connell, Felim Patrick McCaffrey
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Publication number: 20080067370Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: John Patrick McCaffrey
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Patent number: 7165853Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Schefenacker Vision Systems Australia Pty LtdInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7152411Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson
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Patent number: 7093440Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Stephen John Howell, Barry Francis Barnes, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, John Carl Jacobson
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Patent number: 6968699Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes
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Patent number: 6952927Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Thet Don Kwan
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Publication number: 20050105299Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: Schefenacker Vision Systems Australia PTY LTDInventors: 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
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Patent number: 6848816Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Schefenacker Vision Systems Australia Pty LtdInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20040261419Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson
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Publication number: 20040250548Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Stephen John Howell, Barry Francis Barnes, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, John Carl Jacobson
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Publication number: 20040237532Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes, Thet Don Kwan
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Publication number: 20040221582Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Stephen John Howell, John Carl Jacobson, Timothy Patrick McCaffrey, Barry Francis Barnes