Patents by Inventor Richard Bowles
Richard Bowles 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: 11674796Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating gas turbine component misalignment using virtual simulation are disclosed herein. An example method may include capturing data associated with a first nozzle segment and a second nozzle segment of a gas turbine. The method may also include creating, based on the captured data, a virtual representation of the first nozzle segment and the second nozzle segment. The method may also include determining that a misalignment exists in a connection between the virtual representation first nozzle segment and the virtual representation of the second nozzle segment. The method may also include identifying, based on the determination that the misalignment exists, a third nozzle segment. The method may also include determining that a connection between a third nozzle segment and the first nozzle segment includes a smaller misalignment.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Shan Liu, Carrie L. Grimard, Jacob A. Salm, Serhat Yumusak, Richard Bowles, Marina Karr
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Publication number: 20210310801Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating gas turbine component misalignment using virtual simulation are disclosed herein. An example method may include capturing data associated with a first nozzle segment and a second nozzle segment of a gas turbine. The method may also include creating, based on the captured data, a virtual representation of the first nozzle segment and the second nozzle segment. The method may also include determining that a misalignment exists in a connection between the virtual representation first nozzle segment and the virtual representation of the second nozzle segment. The method may also include identifying, based on the determination that the misalignment exists, a third nozzle segment. The method may also include determining that a connection between a third nozzle segment and the first nozzle segment includes a smaller misalignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Shan LIU, Carrie L. GRIMARD, Jacob A. SALM, Serhat YUMUSAK, Richard BOWLES, Marina KARR
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Patent number: 10634363Abstract: A low profile spring bracket for a heating element of a cooktop appliance includes features that allow the bracket to move along the axial direction in a smooth fashion with minimal force. In this way, a temperature sensor attached thereto can maintain contact with a cooking utensil placed on the heating element.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Eugenio Gomez, Gregory Michael Thomas, Howard Richard Bowles, Kalakuntla Sagar Rao, Eduardo Miguel Paz Calvopina
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Publication number: 20190113238Abstract: A low profile spring bracket for a heating element of a cooktop appliance includes features that allow the bracket to move along the axial direction in a smooth fashion with minimal force. In this way, a temperature sensor attached thereto can maintain contact with a cooking utensil placed on the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Eugenio Gomez, Gregory Michael Thomas, Howard Richard Bowles, Kalakuntla Sagar Rao, Eduardo Miguel Paz Calvopina
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Patent number: 8662102Abstract: A gas appliance including a frame and a control knob assembly connected to the frame, the control knob assembly including a gas valve with a valve stem, a control knob attached to the valve stem, and a valve restraint. The valve restraint is substantially fixed relative to the frame and longitudinally disposed substantially between the gas valve and control knob, and is configured to limit lateral movement of the valve stem.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Timothy Scott Shaffer, Howard Richard Bowles, Jorge Hinojosa
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Patent number: 8151698Abstract: A collection lip for a griddle is disclosed. The collection lip includes a longitudinally elongated body member having a first end, a second end, a lateral center line and a longitudinal side. The collection lip further includes a lip member extending from the longitudinal side away from the longitudinally elongated body member, the lip member including sides configured to direct cooking byproducts flowing across the lip member towards the lateral center line.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gagan Mehta, Howard Richard Bowles, John Adam Yantis, Jose Hernandez Burgos
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Patent number: 8074563Abstract: A griddle for a cooking appliance is disclosed. The griddle includes a griddle plate of a first material having a first thermal conductivity; a heat spreading plate of a second material having a second thermal conductivity which is greater than the first thermal conductivity; and at least one clamping member for clamping the griddle plate and the heat spreading plate together.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Howard Richard Bowles, John Adam Yantis
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Patent number: 7819540Abstract: A control device for a household appliance is disclosed. The control device includes a control panel having a front panel and a panel lip extending outward from the front panel; a plurality of controls for selectively controlling operation of the appliance, the controls being disposed on the front panel; and a plurality of lighting devices supported by the panel lip for illuminating the respective controls. A household appliance such as a gas range incorporating the control device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Desmet, Daniel Joseph Trice, Julia Fonseca, H. Richard Bowles
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Publication number: 20100264344Abstract: A gas appliance including a frame and a control knob assembly connected to the frame, the control knob assembly including a gas valve with a valve stem, a control knob attached to the valve stem, and a valve restraint. The valve restraint is substantially fixed relative to the frame and longitudinally disposed substantially between the gas valve and control knob, and is configured to limit lateral movement of the valve stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Timothy Scott Shaffer, Howard Richard Bowles, Jorge Hinojosa
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Publication number: 20100186603Abstract: A griddle for a cooking appliance is disclosed. The griddle includes a griddle plate of a first material having a first thermal conductivity; a heat spreading plate of a second material having a second thermal conductivity which is greater than the first thermal conductivity; and at least one clamping member for clamping the griddle plate and the heat spreading plate together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Howard Richard BOWLES, John Adam Yantis
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Patent number: 7759617Abstract: A gas range includes a gas cooktop including a plurality of gas cooktop burners, and an oven coupled to the gas cooktop. The oven includes an oven cavity comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, a rear portion coupled to the top and bottom portions, a first side portion, and a second side portion, the first and second side portions coupled to the top, bottom, and rear portions respectively, at least one gas oven burner positioned proximate to the bottom portion within the oven cavity; and a first electrical heating element positioned proximate the top portion within the oven cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Howard Richard Bowles, John Mark Smith, Timothy Scott Shaffer, David Joseph Najewicz
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Publication number: 20100154655Abstract: A collection lip for a griddle is disclosed. The collection lip includes a longitudinally elongated body member having a first end, a second end, a lateral center line and a longitudinal side. The collection lip further includes a lip member extending from the longitudinal side away from the longitudinally elongated body member, the lip member including sides configured to direct cooking byproducts flowing across the lip member towards the lateral center line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Gagan MEHTA, Howard Richard Bowles, John Adam Yantis, Jose Hernandez Burgos
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Publication number: 20090296371Abstract: A control device for a household appliance is disclosed. The control device includes a control panel having a front panel and a panel lip extending outward from the front panel; a plurality of controls for selectively controlling operation of the appliance, the controls being disposed on the front panel; and a plurality of lighting devices supported by the panel lip for illuminating the respective controls. A household appliance such as a gas range incorporating the control device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: James DESMET, Daniel Joseph Trice, Julia Fonseca, H. Richard Bowles
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Publication number: 20070214859Abstract: A jaw assembly for use with a crimping tool is described, wherein the assembly includes a jaw arm and a side plate where the side plate is configured to fail in a manner noticeable to a user of the jaw assembly prior to the anticipated failure of the jaw arm. The side plate includes a stress riser, such as a milled slot formed in one face of the sideplate, to ensure such failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2005Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Richard Bowles, Paul Gress
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Publication number: 20060021416Abstract: A jaw arm for a compression tool has a jaw recess at one end and a jaw insert is supported in the recess for pivotal displacement relative thereto about an insert axis. A compression tool comprises a pair of parallel spaced apart side plates, and a pair of the jaw arms pivotally mounted between the plates. The pivotal inserts are self-aligning with respect to a pipe and coupling to be crimped together and provide for use of the compression tool in areas with limited accessibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Richard Bowles, James Hamm
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Patent number: 4924929Abstract: In order to reduce heat transfer from one side of a folding fire door lead post assembly to the other side, the lead post assembly includes a central lead post which forms the leading edge of the assembly. In one embodiment of the invention, wing panels extend from the sides of the central lead post and the receiving recess for the door when in closed condition is adapted to receive the central lead post and adjacent portions of the wing panels so that no portion of the central lead post is open to a room on either side of the door when the door is in closed condition. Heat transfer is from one wing panel to the central lead post to the other wing panel rather than directly from the fire to the central lead post. In a second embodiment of the invention, lead post side extensions are secured to the central lead post with heat insulating material therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1988Date of Patent: May 15, 1990Assignee: Won-Door CorporationInventors: Ronald F. Johnson, J. A. Smart, E. Carl Goodman, Richard Bowles
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Patent number: 4834161Abstract: In order to reduce heat transfer from one side of a folding fire door lead post assembly to the other side, the lead post assembly includes a central lead post which forms the leading edge of the assembly. In one embodiment of the invention, wing panels extend from the sides of the central lead post and the receiving recess for the door when in closed condition is adapted to receive the central lead post and adjacent portions of the wing panels so that no portion of the central lead post is open to a room on either side of the door when the door is in closed condition. Heat transfer is from one wing panel to the central lead post to the other wing panel rather than directly from the fire to the central lead post. In a second embodiment of the invention, lead post side extensions are secured to the central lead post with heat insulating material therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1987Date of Patent: May 30, 1989Assignee: Won-Door CorporationInventors: Ronald F. Johnson, J. A. Smart, E. Carl Goodman, Richard Bowles