Patents by Inventor Peter Davies
Peter Davies 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: 9926941Abstract: An assembly can include a compressor backplate; a bearing boss that extends axially from the compressor backplate and that includes an outer surface and male coupling features disposed along the outer surface; and a casing that includes a compressor end, a bearing boss opening at the compressor end, a turbine end, an inner surface located between the compressor end and the turbine end and female coupling features disposed along a portion of the inner surface, the male coupling features and the female coupling features configured to couple the bearing boss to the casing. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Santosh V, Suryakant Gupta, Parikshit I Mulani, Poomkuzhimannil Zachariah John, Sunil Dayalan, Maltesh Kolur, Prithivi Karthikeyan, Chris Groves, Peter Davies, Mark Groskreutz
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Publication number: 20170364333Abstract: A method of configuring an automated code calculation system, comprising retrieving information relating to a group of two or more functions, updating a weighting value for each combination of an item from a first set and an item from a second set, where each item in the first set and each item in the second set corresponds to one or more functions, where the weighting value is higher if the items are both contained in the group of functions than if one of the items is not contained in the group of functions and storing the weighting values together with the corresponding combination of items.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Austin Consultants LimitedInventors: Peter Davies, Bo Fu
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Patent number: 9250101Abstract: An apparatus and associated method of monitoring power consumption of an electrical device, the method comprising identifying an electrical device using a power signature unique to that device, the power signature being derived from power consumption measurements, and location information; and monitoring power consumption of such an identified device.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Green Running LimitedInventor: Peter Davies
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Patent number: 9164050Abstract: Thermal test apparatus comprising a specimen supported by a fixture, a thermal shroud comprising a flexible insulating fabric forming an enclosure around at least a portion of the specimen, and a temperature controlled air supply connected to an opening formed in the enclosure for delivering a supply of temperature controlled air into the enclosure. Also, a method of conducting a thermal test.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventor: Peter Davies
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Publication number: 20150167690Abstract: An assembly can include a compressor backplate; a bearing boss that extends axially from the compressor backplate and that includes an outer surface and male coupling features disposed along the outer surface; and a casing that includes a compressor end, a bearing boss opening at the compressor end, a turbine end, an inner surface located between the compressor end and the turbine end and female coupling features disposed along a portion of the inner surface, the male coupling features and the female coupling features configured to couple the bearing boss to the casing. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Santosh V, Suryakant Gupta, Parikshit I. Mulani, Poomkuzhimannil Zachariah John, Sunil Dayalan, Maltesh Kolur, Prithivi Karthikeyan, Chris Groves, Peter Davies, Mark Groskreutz
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Patent number: 9039391Abstract: An exemplary center housing rotating assembly includes a turbine wheel (260); a compressor wheel (240); a center housing (210) that includes a through bore (215), extending from a compressor end to a turbine end along a bore axis, and a recess (217), adjacent the bore, in a plane orthogonal to the bore axis; a bearing assembly (230) positioned in the bore that includes a keyway (233); and an anti-rotation component (280) seated in the recess and at least partially in the keyway to restrict rotation of the bearing assembly in the bore. Various other exemplary devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Damien Marsal, Peter E. Mavrosakis, Jean-Pierre Lassalle, Peter Davies
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Patent number: 8985943Abstract: A variable-nozzle turbocharger includes a turbine housing and a center housing, and a generally annular nozzle ring and an array of vanes rotatably mounted to the nozzle ring such that the vanes can be pivoted about their axes for regulating exhaust gas flow to the turbine wheel. The vanes extend between the nozzle ring and an opposite wall formed by an insert in the turbine housing. A vane sealing member is supported on the insert, and has a portion disposed between distal ends of the vanes and the insert. This portion of the vane sealing member is configured to be contacted by the distal ends of the vanes when the vanes are in the closed position, while a clearance exists between the portion of the vane sealing member and the distal ends of the vanes when the vanes are in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Chris Groves, Lionel Toussaint, Peter Davies, Pierre Barthelet
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Patent number: 8628235Abstract: Thermal test apparatus comprising a specimen supported by a fixture, a thermal shroud comprising a flexible insulating fabric forming an enclosure around at least a portion of the specimen, and a temperature controlled air supply connected to an opening formed in the enclosure for delivering a supply of temperature controlled air into the enclosure. Also, a method of conducting a thermal test.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventor: Peter Davies
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Patent number: 8496452Abstract: An exemplary center housing rotating assembly includes a turbine wheel (260); a compressor wheel (240); a center housing (210) that includes a through bore (215), extending from a compressor end to a turbine end along a bore axis, and a recess (217), adjacent the bore, in a plane orthogonal to the bore axis; a bearing assembly (230) positioned in the bore that includes a keyway (233); and an anti-rotation component (280) seated in the recess and at least partially in the keyway to restrict rotation of the bearing assembly in the bore. Various other exemplary devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Damien Marsal, Jean-Pierre Lassalle, Peter E. Mavrosakis, Peter Davies
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Patent number: 8434305Abstract: A turbocharger system for an internal combustion engine that powers a vehicle having a pressure vessel storing pressurized air. The turbocharger system comprises a turbocharger and a valve system. The system is configured such that the air intake system of the internal combustion engine can be supplied with air at super-atmospheric pressure either from the compressor of the turbocharger or from the pressure vessel. When the pressure vessel is supplying the intake system, compressed air from the compressor is recirculated back to the air inlet of the compressor so as to help prevent a surge condition in the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gavin Donkin, Peter Davies
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Publication number: 20130084161Abstract: A variable-nozzle turbocharger includes a turbine housing and a center housing, and a generally annular nozzle ring and an array of vanes rotatably mounted to the nozzle ring such that the vanes can be pivoted about their axes for regulating exhaust gas flow to the turbine wheel. The vanes extend between the nozzle ring and an opposite wall formed by an insert in the turbine housing. A vane sealing member is supported on the insert, and has a portion disposed between distal ends of the vanes and the insert. This portion of the vane sealing member is configured to be contacted by the distal ends of the vanes when the vanes are in the closed position, while a clearance exists between the portion of the vane sealing member and the distal ends of the vanes when the vanes are in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Chris Groves, Lionel Toussaint, Peter Davies, Pierre Barthelet
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Publication number: 20120278014Abstract: An apparatus and associated method of monitoring power consumption of an electrical device, the method comprising identifying an electrical device using a power signature unique to that device, the power signature being derived from power consumption measurements, and location information; and monitoring power consumption of such an identified device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Peter Davies
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Publication number: 20120076639Abstract: An assembly for a turbocharger includes a shaft with an axial extension and a shaft-side groove portion, the shaft-side groove portion defined at least in part by a radial height; a turbine wheel with a counter bore and a turbine wheel-side groove portion, the turbine wheel-side groove portion defined at least in part by a radial height; and, upon receipt of the axial extension of the shaft by the counter bore of the turbine wheel, a groove formed by the shaft-side groove portion and the turbine wheel-side groove portion, the groove configured to seat a seal component. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Nicolas Vazeille, Emeric Genin, Peter Davies
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Publication number: 20110271672Abstract: A turbocharger system for an internal combustion engine that powers a vehicle having a pressure vessel storing pressurized air. The turbocharger system comprises a turbocharger and a valve system. The system is configured such that the air intake system of the internal combustion engine can be supplied with air at super-atmospheric pressure either from the compressor of the turbocharger or from the pressure vessel. When the pressure vessel is supplying the intake system, compressed air from the compressor is recirculated back to the air inlet of the compressor so as to help prevent a surge condition in the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Gavin Donkin, Peter Davies
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Publication number: 20110116528Abstract: Thermal test apparatus comprising a specimen supported by a fixture, a thermal shroud comprising a flexible insulating fabric forming an enclosure around at least a portion of the specimen, and a temperature controlled air supply connected to an opening formed in the enclosure for delivering a supply of temperature controlled air into the enclosure. Also, a method of conducting a thermal test.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventor: Peter Davies
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Publication number: 20110052429Abstract: An exemplary center housing rotating assembly includes a turbine wheel (260); a compressor wheel (240); a center housing (210) that includes a through bore (215), extending from a compressor end to a turbine end along a bore axis, and a recess (217), adjacent the bore, in a plane orthogonal to the bore axis; a bearing assembly (230) positioned in the bore that includes a keyway (233); and an anti-rotation component (280) seated in the recess and at least partially in the keyway to restrict rotation of the bearing assembly in the bore. Various other exemplary devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Damien Marsal, Peter E. Mavrosakis, Jean-Pierre Lassalle, Peter Davies
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Patent number: 7795394Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated nucleic acid sequence encoding saitohin (STH), an isolated nucleic acid sequence that hybridizes to said sequence, and a purified protein encoded by said nucleic acid sequences. The present invention also provides a purified STH protein, and a method of making STH protein. The present invention is further directed to an antibody specific for STH, and a method for producing said antibody. Additionally, the present invention discloses a vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding STH, a host cell transformed with said vector, and transgenic nonhuman animals. The present invention further provides methods for determining whether a subject has, or is at increased risk for developing, a neurodegenerative disease, and for assessing said subject's prognosis. Finally, the present invention discloses kits for determining whether a subject has, or is at increased risk for developing, a neurodegenerative disease.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityInventors: Chris Conrad, Peter Davies
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Publication number: 20090317406Abstract: Methods of diagnosing a tauopathy and predicting whether a subject will develop a tauopathy are provided. Also provided are antibody preparations that specifically bind to tau phosphorylated at tyr394 and/or tyr310. Methods of inhibiting tau phosphorylation in a cell and methods of treating a subject having a tauopathy are additionally provided. Methods of treating a subject at risk for a tauopathy are also provided. Additionally, non-human mammals comprising a transgene encoding an abl tyrosine kinase are provided. Also provided are methods of evaluating whether a compound inhibits development of a tauopathy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Peter Davies, Christopher Conrad
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Publication number: 20090136368Abstract: An exemplary center housing for a turbocharger includes a compressor end and a turbine end and a through bore that includes a turbine end opening for receiving a bearing cartridge and shaft subassembly. In an assembly, a turbine end shaft portion of the subassembly can have an outer diameter approximately equal to or greater than an outer diameter of the bearing cartridge. The turbine end shaft portion can include grooves where each groove is configured to seat a seal ring. Various other exemplary devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Steven Don Arnold, Peter Davies, Baptiste Szczyrba, Damien Marsal, Thomas Deltombes
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Publication number: 20080181883Abstract: The invention relates, among other things, a preparation comprising Alzheimer's disease antigen (A68), as well as methods of obtaining this purified antigen, and methods of using this purified antigen, for instance, for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and for detecting human autoantibodies to the Alzheimer disease antigen. The antigen preparation according to the invention is purified in that it is substantially free of immunoglobulin G. The invention further relates to methods of making Alzheimer disease antigens that can be used instead of or along with the A68 antigen preparation (e.g., for diagnosing AD), such as recombinant human tau, tau isolated from various species including human, and phosphorylated recombinant human tau or isolated tau, as well as A68 anti-idiotypic antibodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Raymond P. Zinkowski, Daniel J. Kerkman, Russel E. Kohnken, John F. DeBernardis, Peter Davies