Patents by Inventor Patrick Mills
Patrick Mills 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: 20240013994Abstract: The present invention detects contact bouncing in a contactor by measuring contact voltage fluctuations caused by the bouncing power delivery contacts controlled by the contactor. When these fluctuations are detected, a circuit causes a pull-in coil of the contactor to be temporarily re-energized to re-establish a higher magnetic field needed to pull and maintain the power delivery contacts into proper position, which eliminates the bouncing. Because of the high power required by the pull-in coil, the time that it is actuated is limited in order to avoid thermal damage to the coil or other electronic components. After the pull-in coil is activated to move the power delivery contacts into proper position, a lower magnetic field hold coil is instead energized to maintain the power delivery contacts in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Frederick J. POTTER, Patrick MILLS
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Patent number: 11870234Abstract: Series arcing in wiring is a potentially catastrophic situation that has proven to be difficult to detect reliably with existing methods. This invention allows for the quick and accurate detection of series arcing in an electrical circuit. The method works with AC or DC power sources, and at any voltage or current level. This method will also detect high resistance in a circuit, which is another indicator of a potentially hazardous fault condition. The method compares the voltage at each end of a conductor, and will declare a fault when this voltage exceeds the minimum voltage required to sustain arcing.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: Fred J. Potter, Patrick Mills, Warren J. Wambsganss
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Publication number: 20230303377Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler machine and method. The filler machine and method allow efficient filling of containers (e.g., bottles) with liquids, and have particular application to filling containers with liquids while maintaining a low oxygen environment in the filled containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Anthony William Costello, Patrick Mills
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Publication number: 20230173481Abstract: A method of analyzing a fecal sample containing parasitic material and non-parasitic material. The fecal sample is first deposited into a carrier containing a flotation medium. The carrier is then shaken to disperse the fecal sample in the flotation medium. The fecal sample is then allowed to settle under gravity or by centrifugation. A filter device is then inserted into the carrier to separate the parasitic material from the non-parasitic material and to collect the parasitic material. The collected parasitic material is then poured into a capture filter for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Pawel Slusarewicz, Christopher Patrick Mills, David James Schmeling, Christopher Schroeder
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Publication number: 20230112526Abstract: A method which allows for the quick and accurate detection of faulty operating conditions and bad interconnections between and within devices in an electrical system. The method allows for the detection of arcing in wiring and components, high resistance connections, loose components, and the like. Voltage or current at each end of a conductor, or on each side of a system component, or the current through a component, may be detected and analyzed. A fault or abnormal condition is indicated when the voltage or current exceeds an expected level. Alternatively, resistance may be detected and analyzed, and a fault condition indicated when the resistance exceeds an expected level. Existing detection or computation equipment already associated with the system may be used for the detection and analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: Fred J. Potter, Patrick Mills, Warren J. Wambsganss, Massoud Vaziri
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Publication number: 20220077671Abstract: Series arcing in wiring is a potentially catastrophic situation that has proven to be difficult to detect reliably with existing methods. This invention allows for the quick and accurate detection of series arcing in an electrical circuit. The method works with AC or DC power sources, and at any voltage or current level. This method will also detect high resistance in a circuit, which is another indicator of a potentially hazardous fault condition. The method compares the voltage at each end of a conductor, and will declare a fault when this voltage exceeds the minimum voltage required to sustain arcing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp.Inventors: Fred J. Potter, Patrick Mills, Warren J. Wambsganss
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Patent number: 11248610Abstract: A liquid injection apparatus for use with a compressor having a rotor shaft and a casing part is provided. The liquid injection apparatus includes at least one conduit and at least one nozzle coupled to the conduit(s). The liquid injection apparatus is panel-shaped and has a first panel segment, a second panel segment, and at least one of: a passage defined between the first panel segment and the second panel segment, the passage sized to receive at least one of the rotor shaft and the casing part; and a third panel segment positioned between the first panel segment and the second panel segment. The third panel segment is at least in part detachable from the first panel segment and/or the second panel segment for receiving at least one of the rotor shaft and the casing part between the first panel segment and the second panel segment.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Laxmikant Merchant, Valery Ivanovich Ponyavin, Jeffrey Patrick Mills, Divya Reddy Kothakapu, Weilun Yu, Joshua Adam Bagwell
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Publication number: 20210361613Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid composition comprising a combination of ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and an oral delivery system, methods of treating pain, inflammation and/or anxiety in a subject and methods of controlling a heart rate of a subject comprising orally administering the liquid composition, as well as downregulating or upregulating expression of particular related genes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Layton Patrick MILLS, Margaret Ann CURTIS, Rayson TAN
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Publication number: 20200284261Abstract: A liquid injection apparatus for use with a compressor having a rotor shaft and a casing part is provided. The liquid injection apparatus includes at least one conduit and at least one nozzle coupled to the conduit(s). The liquid injection apparatus is panel-shaped and has a first panel segment, a second panel segment, and at least one of: a passage defined between the first panel segment and the second panel segment, the passage sized to receive at least one of the rotor shaft and the casing part; and a third panel segment positioned between the first panel segment and the second panel segment. The third panel segment is at least in part detachable from the first panel segment and/or the second panel segment for receiving at least one of the rotor shaft and the casing part between the first panel segment and the second panel segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Laxmikant Merchant, Valery Ivanovich Ponyavin, Jeffrey Patrick Mills, Divya Reddy Kothakapu, Weilun Yu, Joshua Adam Bagwell
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Publication number: 20200198734Abstract: Systems and methods are presented of operating a seawater system to reduce fouling. The seawater system may be installed in a waterborne vessel. A method comprises establishing suction in a first manifold, drawing seawater through a first manifold port, and discharging seawater through a second manifold simultaneous to drawing fluid through the first manifold port. The first manifold is in fluid communication with a first manifold port defined by a cover assembly. The second manifold is in fluid communication with a second manifold port defined by the cover assembly. The cover assembly is positioned in contact with a body of seawater.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Eric Christopher MILLS, Ryan Patrick MILLS
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Patent number: 10670018Abstract: A liquid injection apparatus for use with a compressor having a rotor shaft and a casing part is provided. The liquid injection apparatus includes at least one conduit and at least one nozzle coupled to the conduit(s). The liquid injection apparatus is panel-shaped and has a first panel segment, a second panel segment, and at least one of: a passage defined between the first panel segment and the second panel segment, the passage sized to receive at least one of the rotor shaft and the casing part; and a third panel segment positioned between the first panel segment and the second panel segment. The third panel segment is at least in part detachable from the first panel segment and/or the second panel segment for receiving at least one of the rotor shaft and the casing part between the first panel segment and the second panel segment.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Laxmikant Merchant, Valery Ivanovich Ponyavin, Jeffrey Patrick Mills, Divya Reddy Kothakapu, Weilun Yu, Joshua Adam Bagwell
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Patent number: 10662818Abstract: A method of constructing a gas turbine system may include placing a foundation interface of a gas turbine mannequin on a foundation, aligning the gas turbine mannequin with a load and connecting the gas turbine mannequin to the load. The method may include constructing a pipeline and connecting the pipeline to the gas turbine mannequin. The method may include placing a foundation interface of a gas turbine mannequin on a foundation, aligning the gas turbine mannequin with an exhaust structure and connecting the gas turbine mannequin to the exhaust structure. The method also includes removing the gas turbine mannequin and installing a gas turbine.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nicholas Demianovich, Jean-Marie Deschamps, Keegan Saunders O'Donnell, Jeffrey Patrick Mills
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Patent number: 10618603Abstract: Systems and methods are presented of operating a seawater system to reduce fouling. The seawater system may be installed in a waterborne vessel. A method comprises establishing suction in a first manifold, drawing seawater through a first manifold port, and discharging seawater through a second manifold simultaneous to drawing fluid through the first manifold port. The first manifold is in fluid communication with a first manifold port defined by a cover assembly. The second manifold is in fluid communication with a second manifold port defined by the cover assembly. The cover assembly is positioned in contact with a body of seawater.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Eric Christopher MILLS et alInventors: Eric Christopher Mills, Ryan Patrick Mills
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Publication number: 20190248448Abstract: Systems and methods are presented of operating a seawater system to reduce fouling. The seawater system may be installed in a waterborne vessel. A method comprises establishing suction in a first manifold, drawing seawater through a first manifold port, and discharging seawater through a second manifold simultaneous to drawing fluid through the first manifold port. The first manifold is in fluid communication with a first manifold port defined by a cover assembly. The second manifold is in fluid communication with a second manifold port defined by the cover assembly. The cover assembly is positioned in contact with a body of seawater.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Eric Christopher Mills, Ryan Patrick Mills
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Patent number: 10196199Abstract: A progressive shipping stand includes a stage one assembly, and a stage two assembly. The stage one assembly and the stage two assembly together define a first profile, and the stage two assembly alone defines a second profile, smaller than the first profile. The stage two assembly may be attachable directly to a load. The stage two assembly is operable independently in a discrete support configuration and is selectively cooperable with the stage one assembly in a full support configuration. The shipping support allows for large machinery such as a turbine or the like to meet at least one shipping criteria that would not otherwise be feasible using a standard shipping support.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Nicholas Demianovich, Dinesh Venugopal Setty, Jeffrey Patrick Mills, Likhith Reddy Asani
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Publication number: 20190017415Abstract: A method of constructing a gas turbine system may include placing a foundation interface of a gas turbine mannequin on a foundation, aligning the gas turbine mannequin with a load and connecting the gas turbine mannequin to the load. The method may include constructing a pipeline and connecting the pipeline to the gas turbine mannequin. The method may include placing a foundation interface of a gas turbine mannequin on a foundation, aligning the gas turbine mannequin with an exhaust structure and connecting the gas turbine mannequin to the exhaust structure. The method also includes removing the gas turbine mannequin and installing a gas turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Nicholas DEMIANOVICH, Jean-Marie DESCHAMPS, Keegan Saunders O'Donnell, Jeffrey Patrick MILLS
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Patent number: 10134551Abstract: A hybrid contactor device that provides the ability to use the device with both AC and DC circuits is provided. The hybrid contactor includes a series-parallel arrangement of mechanical contacts with solid state devices, increasing the switching capacity of the mechanical contacts, and maintains galvanic isolation when open. The hybrid contactor includes two mechanical contacts, and is arranged so that one contact closes shortly before the other. The second contact forms a parallel circuit with an electronic switch.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: ASTRONICS ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CORP.Inventors: Frederick J. Potter, Patrick Mills
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Publication number: 20180320556Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a gas turbine during a manufacturing configuration, a shipping configuration and an operating configuration. The support assembly includes a stand leg securable to a base, and the stand leg includes a turbine casing interface with a slot sized to receive a turbine casing pin. A support plate is attachable to the turbine casing interface. The support plate includes a closed pin aperture that is sized to fit over the turbine casing pin in the slot. The slot is a U-shaped slot in the turbine casing interface, and the U-shaped slot is open to receive the turbine casing pin from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Likhith Reddy Asani, Dinesh Venugopal Setty, Jeffrey Patrick Mills, Nicholas Demianovich
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Patent number: 10059249Abstract: An assembly for securing machinery such as a gas turbine on a deck includes a first block unit configured to restrict vertical displacement of the machinery relative to the deck, and a second block unit configured to restrict axial and lateral displacement of the machinery. The first block unit includes a base block securable to the deck and an attachment block secured to the base block. The second block unit is engageable with the machinery base.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Likhith Reddy Asani, Dinesh Venugopal Setty, Jeffrey Patrick Mills
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Patent number: 10047635Abstract: A support assembly supports a gas turbine in a manufacturing configuration, a shipping configuration and an operating configuration. The support assembly includes a stand leg securable to a base, where the stand leg includes a turbine casing interface with a slot sized to receive a turbine casing pin. A support plate attachable to the turbine casing interface includes a pin aperture that is sized to fit over the turbine casing pin in the slot.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Likhith Reddy Asani, Dinesh Venugopal Setty, Jeffrey Patrick Mills, Nicholas Demianovich