Patents by Inventor Richard Portune

Richard Portune 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).

  • Publication number: 20240133308
    Abstract: A rotary machine, such as a turbomachine of a gas turbine engine, for example, including a rotor and a rotor seal assembly. The rotor is rotatable about a rotational axis and has a rotor seal face. The rotor seal assembly includes a seal body, one or more primary fluid conduits formed in the seal body, and a retraction assembly. The seal body has a seal face and is positionable to form a fluid-bearing gap between the seal face of the seal body and the rotor seal face. The one or more primary fluid conduits are fluidly connected to the fluid-bearing gap to supply a fluid to the fluid-bearing gap. The retraction assembly is connected to the seal body to move the seal body in a retraction direction away from the rotor seal face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: David Yamarthi, Prateek Jalan, Grant Portune, Steven Douglas Johnson, Mark L. Hopper, Richard A. Wesling, Ravindra Shankar Ganiger
  • Publication number: 20240044963
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Nokomis, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter J. Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Patent number: 11879935
    Abstract: A device and method to test microelectronic parts to determine whether the parts are compromised by active illumination in a testing fixture within a shielded enclosure by analysis of emission metrics. The testing fixture can include a first layer with a capacitive member and a second layer with a cavity to receive a microelectronic part. A filter in a transmission chain can pass a high power signal to the fixture. A filter in a receving chain can pass a low power signal to the analysis unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Eric Chornenky, James Robert Uplinger, II, Andrew Richard Portune, Walter J Keller, III
  • Patent number: 11733283
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Nokomis, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Publication number: 20220099734
    Abstract: A device and method to test microelectronic parts to determine whether the parts are compromised by active illumination in a testing fixture by analysis of emission metrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: TODD ERIC CHORNENKY, JAMES ROBERT UPLINGER, II, ANDREW RICHARD PORTUNE, WALTER J. KELLER, III
  • Publication number: 20220065912
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC
    Inventors: Walter John KELLER, III, Andrew Richard PORTUNE, Todd Eric CHORNENKY, William Anthony DAVIS
  • Patent number: 11105868
    Abstract: A device to extract digital and unintended analog signals from a data bus with a non-contact common mode probe and a differential mode probe, each with a low noise amplifier. The analog and digital signals can be monitored contemporaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventors: Walter J Keller, III, Adam Taylor Brant, Andrew Richard Portune, James Robert Uplinger, II, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Publication number: 20210239776
    Abstract: A device to extract digital and unintended analog signals from a data bus with a non-contact common mode probe and a differential mode probe, each with a low noise amplifier. The analog and digital signals can be monitored contemporaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: WALTER, III, ADAM TAYLOR BRANT, ANDREW RICHARD PORTUNE, JAMES ROBERT UPLINGER, II, TODD ERIC CHORNENKY
  • Patent number: 10989749
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Patent number: 10852251
    Abstract: Compound detection or testing apparatus includes a microwave power supply, an antenna electrically coupled to the microwave power supply, the antenna adapted to emit energy during use of the apparatus, the antenna further adapted to receive an unabsorbed energy from the material and generate a signal defining the unabsorbed energy, a processing components configured to process the signal and determine a concentration of the compound on/in the fabric material and a reporting member coupled to each of the power supply and the processing member the reporting component configured to communicate the concentration of the compound on/in the fabric material. The apparatus may be configured as a hand-held sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Richard Portune, Walter John Keller, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Publication number: 20200292607
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Patent number: 10571505
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Patent number: 10395032
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing, inspecting or screening an electrically powered device for modified or unmodified hardware, firmware or software modifications including Malware, Trojans, adware, improper versioning, worms, or virus and the like, includes an antenna positioned at a distance from the electrically powered device and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device. The receiver or sensor collects unintended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and includes one or more processors and executable instructions that perform analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered. The characteristics of the collected RF energy may be compared with RF energy characteristics of an unmodified device. The comparison determines one of a modified, unmodified or score of certainty of modified condition of the electrically powered device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, Bogdan Amaru Pathak, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Publication number: 20190025360
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Patent number: 9851386
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis
  • Publication number: 20170245361
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor substrate, one or more circuits disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and a modification of any one of hardware, software or firmware of the electronic device that generates emission of electromagnetic energy from the semiconductor device with desired characteristic(s), without changing a designed interface functionality of the semiconductor device. Method are also provided for modifying the semiconductor device and identifying modified semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: NOKOMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John KELLER, Alexander William KELLER, Andrew Richard PORTUNE, Todd Eric CHORNENKY
  • Patent number: 9599576
    Abstract: A system for determining properties and structural integrity of a material comprises a probe including a housing, a source operable to propagate an acoustic energy through a thickness of the material, a source operable to propagate a radio frequency (RF) energy through the thickness of the material, an acoustic member mounted within the housing and operable to measure a response of the material to the acoustic energy, and a radio frequency (RF) member mounted within the hollow interior in a close proximity to the acoustic member and operable to measure a response of the material to the RF energy. A hardware interface device is coupled to both acoustic and RF members. A controller is coupled to the hardware interface and configured to receive the acoustic and RF response signals and includes a processor operable to process the received acoustic and RF response signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Nokomis, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Richard Portune, Walter John Keller, III
  • Publication number: 20160116422
    Abstract: Compound detection or testing apparatus includes a microwave power supply, an antenna electrically coupled to the microwave power supply, the antenna adapted to emit energy during use of the apparatus, the antenna further adapted to receive an unabsorbed energy from the material and generate a signal defining the unabsorbed energy, a processing components configured to process the signal and determine a concentration of the compound on/in the fabric material and a reporting member coupled to each of the power supply and the processing member the reporting component configured to communicate the concentration of the compound on/in the fabric material. The apparatus may be configured as a hand-held sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Nokomis, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Richard Portune, Walter John Keller, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Publication number: 20160098561
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing, inspecting or screening an electrically powered device for modified or unmodified hardware, firmware or software modifications including Malware, Trojans, adware, improper versioning, worms, or virus and the like, includes an antenna positioned at a distance from the electrically powered device and a signal receiver or sensor for examining a signal from the electrically powered device. The receiver or sensor collects unintended RF energy components emitted by the electrically powered device and includes one or more processors and executable instructions that perform analysis in a response to the acquired signal input while the electrically powered device is active or powered. The characteristics of the collected RF energy may be compared with RF energy characteristics of an unmodified device. The comparison determines one of a modified, unmodified or score of certainty of modified condition of the electrically powered device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: Nokomis, INC.
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, Bogdan Amaru Pathak, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky
  • Publication number: 20150137830
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a condition or authenticity of one or more electronic devices includes an enclosure having an antenna integrated therewithin, a fixture mounted within a hollow interior of the enclosure, the fixture being configured to receive the one or more electronic devices and connect one or more signals to each of the one or more electronic devices and a sensor and controller assembly connected to the antenna and configured to process a signature of an emission of a radiofrequency (RF) energy from of one or more electronic devices having the one or more signals connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Walter John Keller, III, Andrew Richard Portune, Todd Eric Chornenky, William Anthony Davis