Patents by Inventor Peter J. Walsh

Peter J. Walsh 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).

  • Patent number: 10470878
    Abstract: Thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite materials are disclosed that are suitable for use in a valve for regulating blood flow direction. In one aspect, the composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes a porous polymer membrane and an elastomer, wherein the elastomer fills substantially all of the pores of the porous polymer membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh, Charles F. White
  • Patent number: 10436732
    Abstract: A wear indication sensor comprising: a resistor strip configured to be operably attached to the surface of an engine component, the resistor strip including a first end and second end; a plurality of lead wires comprising: a first lead wire electrically connected to the first end proximate an aft end of the engine component; a second lead wire electrically connected to the first end proximate a forward end of the engine component; a third lead wire electrically connected to the second end proximate the aft end of the engine component; and a fourth lead wire electrically connected to the second end proximate the forward end of the engine component; and a measurement device electrically connected to each of the plurality of lead wires, wherein the measurement device is configured to measure a resistance of the resistor strip between each of the plurality of lead wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eli Cole Warren, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190299292
    Abstract: A metal lattice for a carbon dioxide scrubber may comprise a metal lattice body defining a plurality of intersecting ligaments, wherein nodes are formed at said intersections. In various embodiments, the metal lattice may be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. A node density of the metal lattice may vary. A ligament thickness of the metal lattice may vary. The metal lattice may comprise liner defining a channel extending through the metal lattice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew E. Lynch, Thomas P Filburn, Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190299293
    Abstract: A metal lattice for a carbon dioxide scrubber may comprise a metal lattice body defining a plurality of intersecting ligaments, wherein nodes are formed at said intersections. In various embodiments, the metal lattice may be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. A node density of the metal lattice may vary. A ligament thickness of the metal lattice may vary. In various embodiments, the metal lattice may be unstructured. In various embodiments, the metal lattice may comprise high aspect ratio ligaments for directing an air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew E. Lynch, Thomas P. Filburn, Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190269506
    Abstract: A thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite material is disclosed that is suitable for use in various implanted configurations. The composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as heart pacing lead or heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes at least one porous expanded fluoropolymer membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh
  • Patent number: 10371497
    Abstract: A fully integral epoxy cap probe may comprise a body having a cavity disposed radially outward of a fan blade and comprising a first material, a frame disposed within the cavity and comprising a second material, a first sensor element and a ground plane disposed within the frame, the first sensor element and the ground plane comprising a third material, and a first soft lead in electronic communication with the first sensor element and the ground plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eli Cole Warren, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190218061
    Abstract: A belt includes one or more tension members extending along a length of the belt, and a jacket at least partially enclosing the plurality of tension members. The jacket includes an elastomeric material and a plurality of reinforcing elements located in the elastomeric material to improve fatigue cracking performance of the belt. An elevator system includes a hoistway, an elevator car located in the hoistway, and an elevator belt operably connected to the elevator car to suspend and/or drive the elevator car along the hoistway. The elevator belt includes one or more tension members extending along a length of the belt and a jacket at least partially enclosing the plurality of tension members. The jacket includes an elastomeric material and a plurality of reinforcing elements located in the elastomeric material to improve fatigue cracking performance of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Alan Eastman, Peter J. Walsh, Brad Guilani, Daniel A. Mosher
  • Patent number: 10342658
    Abstract: A thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite material is disclosed that is suitable for use in various implanted configurations. The composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as heart pacing lead or heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes at least one porous expanded fluoropolymer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190169355
    Abstract: An epoxy composition may comprise a bisphenolic resin composition comprising bisphenol AF and at least one of a filler, a fire resistant component, a chain extender, a conductivity modifier, and a dye. The bisphenolic resin composition may further comprise at least one of bisphenol A and bisphenol F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eli Cole Warren, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190170495
    Abstract: A fully integral epoxy cap probe may comprise a body having a cavity disposed radially outward of a fan blade and comprising a first material, a frame disposed within the cavity and comprising a second material, a first sensor element and a ground plane disposed within the frame, the first sensor element and the ground plane comprising a third material, and a first soft lead in electronic communication with the first sensor element and the ground plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eli Cole Warren, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190133759
    Abstract: A thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite material is disclosed that is suitable for use in various implanted configurations. The composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as heart pacing lead or heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes at least one porous expanded fluoropolymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20190072511
    Abstract: A wear indication sensor comprising: a resistor strip configured to be operably attached to the surface of an engine component, the resistor strip including a first end and second end; a plurality of lead wires comprising: a first lead wire electrically connected to the first end proximate an aft end of the engine component; a second lead wire electrically connected to the first end proximate a forward end of the engine component; a third lead wire electrically connected to the second end proximate the aft end of the engine component; and a fourth lead wire electrically connected to the second end proximate the forward end of the engine component; and a measurement device electrically connected to each of the plurality of lead wires, wherein the measurement device is configured to measure a resistance of the resistor strip between each of the plurality of lead wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Eli Cole Warren, Peter J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20180200050
    Abstract: A thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite material is disclosed that is suitable for use in various implanted configurations. The composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes at least one porous expanded fluoropolymer layer and an elastomer present in the pores of the porous expanded fluoropolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh
  • Patent number: 10022219
    Abstract: A thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite material is disclosed that is suitable for use in various implanted configurations. The composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes at least one porous expanded fluoropolymer layer and an elastomer present in the pores of the porous expanded fluoropolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh
  • Patent number: 9944044
    Abstract: A contamination-resistant air permeable fabric laminate is disclosed that comprises a textile layer attached by discontinuous attachments to an asymmetric porous membrane comprising at least two porous regions or layers through the thickness of the membrane. Methods for making the fabric laminate are disclosed as well as garments made therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary L. Sturgill, Michael E. Hodgins, Peter J. Walsh, William G. Hardie
  • Patent number: 9928539
    Abstract: The present invention is an applications gateway that offers multiple functions and features for specific geographic venue locations, while providing easy access to advertising, purchasing, and redemption opportunities for that specific geographic venue location. Venue locations can be stadiums, shopping malls, amusement parks, open air spaces where people can congregate, and/or buildings, which most often require the presence of a concentration of people. The venue location may correlate to the location of the hand-held mobile unit or it may be a remote geographic venue location not near the location of the hand-held mobile unit. Access to the gateway application is through a hand-held mobile unit, which can include a mobile phone, smartphone device, or portable computer having a wireless radio transmission connection. (e.g. iPhone, Droid, iPad, Slate, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Connect720 Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Wohlwend, Peter J. Walsh, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180008406
    Abstract: Thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite materials are disclosed that are suitable for use in a prosthetic valve for regulating blood flow direction. In one aspect, the leaflet material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The leaflet material includes a coherent single layer and an elastomer, wherein the elastomer is present in the pores of the porous coherent single layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Bill R. Finney, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh
  • Patent number: 9852465
    Abstract: The present invention is an applications gateway that offers multiple functions and features for specific geographic venue locations, while providing easy access to advertising, purchasing, and redemption opportunities for that specific geographic venue location. Venue locations can be stadiums, shopping malls, amusement parks, open air spaces where people can congregate, and/or buildings, which most often require the presence of a concentration of people. The venue location may correlate to the location of the hand-held mobile unit or it may be a remote geographic venue location not near the location of the hand-held mobile unit. Access to the gateway application is through a hand-held mobile unit, which can include a mobile phone, smartphone device, or portable computer having a wireless radio transmission connection. (e.g. iPhone, Droid, iPad, Slate, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Connect720 Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Wohlwend, Peter J. Walsh, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9801712
    Abstract: Thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite materials are disclosed that are suitable for use in a prosthetic valve for regulating blood flow direction. In one aspect, the leaflet material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The leaflet material includes a coherent single layer and an elastomer, wherein the elastomer is present in the pores of the porous coherent single layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Bill R. Finney, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh
  • Patent number: 9795475
    Abstract: A thin, biocompatible, high-strength, composite material is disclosed that is suitable for use in various implanted configurations. In one aspect, the composite material maintains flexibility in high-cycle flexural applications, making it particularly applicable to high-flex implants such as a prosthetic heart valve leaflet. The composite material includes a porous expanded fluoropolymer membrane and an elastomer, wherein the elastomer is present in the pores of the porous expanded fluoropolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Bruchman, Paul D. Gassler, Cody L. Hartman, Peter J. Walsh