Patents by Inventor Robert Michael George Bodin

Robert Michael George Bodin 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).

  • Contactless connector for use in a gas turbine
    Patent number: 8847723
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for monitoring an operational parameter of a gas turbine, including a magnetic coupling between a signal source and a data output terminal. The magnetic coupling comprises a primary coil electrically connected to the signal source and wound around a first magnetic core section, and a secondary coil electrically connected to the output terminal but electrically isolated from the primary coil and wound around a second magnetic core section, wherein the first and second magnetic core sections are physically separated from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Weston Aerospace Limited
    Inventor: Robert Michael George Bodin
  • Speed or torque probe for gas turbine engines
    Patent number: 8549931
    Abstract: There is provided a variable reluctance sensor for sensing the speed or torque of a shaft in a gear box or gas turbine engine, comprising a magnetic pole piece a conductive wire wrapped around the pole piece a housing surrounding the pole piece, the housing having a front face and at least one side wall, wherein, in use, the front face is positioned proximate to an object to be sensed wherein the pole piece is rigidly fixed to the side wall of the housing. This arrangement reduces microphony in the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Weston Aerospace Limited
    Inventor: Robert Michael George Bodin
  • Speed or torque probe for gas turbine engines
    Publication number: 20110308331
    Abstract: There is provided a variable reluctance sensor for sensing the speed or torque of a shaft in a gear box or gas turbine engine, comprising a magnetic pole piece a conductive wire wrapped around the pole piece a housing surrounding the pole piece, the housing having a front face and at least one side wall, wherein, in use, the front face is positioned proximate to an object to be sensed wherein the pole piece is rigidly fixed to the side wall of the housing. This arrangement reduces microphony in the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: WESTON AEROSPACE LIMITED
    Inventor: Robert Michael George Bodin
  • Contactless connector for use in a gas turbine
    Publication number: 20100123540
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for monitoring an operational parameter of a gas turbine, including a magnetic coupling between a signal source and a data output terminal. The magnetic coupling comprises a primary coil electrically connected to the signal source and wound around a first magnetic core section, and a secondary coil electrically connected to the output terminal but electrically isolated from the primary coil and wound around a second magnetic core section, wherein the first and second magnetic core sections are physically separated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: WESTON AEROSPACE LIMITED
    Inventor: Robert Michael George Bodin