Patents by Inventor Peter Perry

Peter Perry 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: 11073084
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for providing a flow of cooling air to one or more turbine nozzles or turbine blade outer air seals. The flow of cooling air is provided by an external source and regulated in order to improve turbine nozzle and air seal cooling efficiency and component life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Powerphase International, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Kraft, Peter Perri
  • Publication number: 20200049073
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for providing a flow of cooling air to one or more turbine nozzles or turbine blade outer air seals. The flow of cooling air is provided by an external source and regulated in order to improve turbine nozzle and air seal cooling efficiency and component life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J. KRAFT, Peter PERRI
  • Patent number: 10443501
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for providing a flow of cooling air to one or more turbine nozzles or turbine blade outer air seals. The flow of cooling air is provided by an external source and regulated in order to improve turbine nozzle and air seal cooling efficiency and component life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: POWERPHASE LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Kraft, Peter Perri
  • Patent number: 9890707
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operation, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of a power plant. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include additional heated compressed air injection from a power augmentation system and a motor-generator in selective operation with the power augmentation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: POWERPHASE LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Kraft, Peter Perri
  • Patent number: 9777630
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operation, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of an electrical grid. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include systems and methods for providing rapid response given a change in electrical grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: POWERPHASE LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Kraft, Scott Auerbach, Peter Perri
  • Publication number: 20160341125
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for providing a flow of cooling air to one or more turbine nozzles or turbine blade outer air seals. The flow of cooling air is provided by an external source and regulated in order to improve turbine nozzle and air seal cooling efficiency and component life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Robert J. KRAFT, Peter PERRI
  • Publication number: 20160131031
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operation, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of an electrical grid. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include systems and methods for providing rapid response given a change in electrical grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: ROBERT J. KRAFT, SCOTT AUERBACH, PETER PERRI
  • Publication number: 20150240719
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operation, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of a power plant. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include additional heated compressed air injection from a power augmentation system and a motor-generator in selective operation with the power augmentation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: ROBERT J. KRAFT, Peter Perri
  • Patent number: 7918133
    Abstract: A fluid level gauge assembly for measuring a level of a fluid in a fluid container is provided. The fluid level gauge assembly includes a first coaxial cable section having a first end and a second end, the first coaxial cable section including a first center conductor, a first outer conductor and a solid dielectric between the first center and outer conductor; a second coaxial cable section having a first end and a second end, the second coaxial cable section including a second center conductor, a second outer conductor and an air dielectric between the second center and outer conductor; and a coupling between the second end of the first coaxial cable section and the first end of the second coaxial cable section. The second coaxial cable section being disposed in a fluid for determining a level of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: EZ Form Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Volpe, Peter Perry, Albert Torelli
  • Publication number: 20090249870
    Abstract: A fluid level gauge assembly for measuring a level of a fluid in a fluid container is provided. The fluid level gauge assembly includes a first coaxial cable section having a first end and a second end, the first coaxial cable section including a first center conductor, a first outer conductor and a solid dielectric between the first center and outer conductor; a second coaxial cable section having a first end and a second end, the second coaxial cable section including a second center conductor, a second outer conductor and an air dielectric between the second center and outer conductor; and a coupling between the second end of the first coaxial cable section and the first end of the second coaxial cable section. The second coaxial cable section being disposed in a fluid for determining a level of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: EZ Form Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Volpe, Peter Perry, Albert Torelli
  • Publication number: 20050194114
    Abstract: A belt conditioning method, apparatus and paper machine employing the method and apparatus are provided. The belt method and apparatus include multiple conditioning devices using chemicals to condition water impermeable surfaces of paper machine belts, such as transfer belts and prevent deposits from accumulating on the belts. In one embodiment, the belt supports a web at a first portion of the belt's loop and is separated from the web at a second portion. The conditioning apparatuses are placed in the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: David Weinstein, Peter Perry, James Rivard, Pawel Cirocki
  • Publication number: 20040202152
    Abstract: A system is provided for a remote user having access to a remote voice communication system at a first location to implement user-defined features in an integrated communications platform at a second location. The system includes a personal assistant (PA) for implementing user-defined features on the integrated communications platform, and an Internet-enabled appliance having a remote policy application (RPA) for communicating user authentication and location information to the personal assistant (PA) over the Internet. In response, the personal assistant (PA) establishes a voice connection over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) between said the integrated communications platform and the remote voice communication system thereby enabling remote access to the user-defined features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Jim Davies, Thomas Gray, Peter Perry
  • Patent number: 6464527
    Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly is provided with first and second coaxial connectors. A tubular adaptor is threaded engaged with external threads on the first connector, and includes a locking groove in an outer circumferential surface. A lock body surrounds the second connector, and includes a mating end with a plurality of resiliently deflectable fingers. Each finger includes an inwardly projecting lock bead that engages the lock groove on the adaptor when the connectors are mated. The lock body further includes an annular lock groove in an outer surface. A locking ring surrounds the lock body and includes a forward end which surrounds the resilient fingers of the lock body. The locking ring further includes rearwardly extending fingers that releaseably engage the lock groove in the lock body. The locking ring can be moved between forward and rearward positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: EZ Form Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Volpe, Peter Perry, Jeffrey Buccitti, Thomas Ricard
  • Publication number: 20010046802
    Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly is provided with first and second coaxial connectors. A tubular adaptor is threaded engaged with external threads on the first connector, and includes a locking groove in an outer circumferential surface. A lock body surrounds the second connector, and includes a mating end with a plurality of resiliently deflectable fingers. Each finger includes an inwardly projecting lock bead that engages the lock groove on the adaptor when the connectors are mated. The lock body further includes an annular lock groove in an outer surface. A locking ring surrounds the lock body and includes a forward end which surrounds the resilient fingers of the lock body. The locking ring further includes rearwardly extending fingers that releaseably engage the lock groove in the lock body. The locking ring can be moved between forward and rearward positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Peter Perry, Frank Volpe, Jeffrey Buccitti, Thomas Ricard
  • Publication number: 20010020231
    Abstract: A computer assisted compensation method is provided. The compensation method comprises sending a message from a first party to a second party, wherein the message includes a link to a processor and the link has a sponsor identifier, having the second party select the link to contact the processor, correlating the first party with the second party, and providing credit to the first party for an activity of the second party. A compensation system and an apparatus that performs a compensation function are also provided. A computer assisted marketing method is also provided. The computer assisted marketing method includes identifying a referrer, correlating a referred consumer and the referrer that referred the consumer, receiving referred consumer purchase information, calculating compensation due to the referrer for referred consumer activity, transferring consumer activity related data to a merchant storage device, and transferring consumer activity related data to a non-merchant storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Applicant: DesktopDollars.com
    Inventors: Peter Perri , Richard L. Braman