Patents by Inventor Scott McCann
Scott McCann 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: 11623361Abstract: Automated fiber placement (AFP) cutter blade assemblies, AFP cutter systems including the same, and associated methods. An AFP cutter blade assembly includes a blade base and a reversible blade insert configured to be coupled to the blade base in either of a first cutter blade configuration, in which a first cutting edge is an active cutting edge, and a second cutter blade configuration, in which a second cutting edge is the active cutting edge. In examples, an AFP cutter system includes a plurality of AFP cutter blade assemblies in combination with an actuator assembly. In examples, a method of reconfiguring a reversible blade insert of an AFP cutter blade assembly includes uncoupling the reversible blade insert from a blade base, rotating the reversible blade insert relative to the blade base, and operatively coupling the reversible blade insert to the blade base in a different configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Corydon D. Hilton, William D. Lindenberg, Bryan Robert McLaughlin, Derek Scott McCann
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Patent number: 11488887Abstract: In one example, a method includes providing a first side of a semiconductor substrate with a plurality of transistors, etching a second side of the substrate, opposite the first side, with a pattern of trenches, the trenches having a pre-defined depth and width, and providing the etched semiconductor substrate in a package. In one example, the predefined depth and width of the trenches is such so as to increase the surface area of the second side of the substrate by at least 20 percent. In one example, the method also includes providing a layer of a thermal interface material (TIM) on the second side of the substrate, including to fill at least a portion of the trenches.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: XILINX, INC.Inventors: Gamal Refai-Ahmed, Suresh Ramalingam, Boon Y. Ang, Toshiyuki Hisamura, Suresh Parameswaran, Scott McCann, Hoa Lap Do
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Publication number: 20210206016Abstract: Automated fiber placement (AFP) cutter blade assemblies, AFP cutter systems including the same, and associated methods. An AFP cutter blade assembly includes a blade base and a reversible blade insert configured to be coupled to the blade base in either of a first cutter blade configuration, in which a first cutting edge is an active cutting edge, and a second cutter blade configuration, in which a second cutting edge is the active cutting edge. In examples, an AFP cutter system includes a plurality of AFP cutter blade assemblies in combination with an actuator assembly. In examples, a method of reconfiguring a reversible blade insert of an AFP cutter blade assembly includes uncoupling the reversible blade insert from a blade base, rotating the reversible blade insert relative to the blade base, and operatively coupling the reversible blade insert to the blade base in a different configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Corydon D. Hilton, William D. Lindenberg, Bryan Robert McLaughlin, Derek Scott McCann
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Patent number: 10514005Abstract: A turbine engine with a casing including opposing surfaces and a manifold opening passing through the surfaces. A surface cooler is provided adjacent one of the surfaces. A cooler manifold passes through the manifold opening. A seal is provided between the surface cooler and the casing. At least one bolt is used to secure the surface cooler to the casing with the seal in between.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: UNISON INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Bernard Albert Luschek, David William Millward, Joseph Richard Schmitt, Daniel Scott McCann, Derek Thomas Dreischarf
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Patent number: 10428834Abstract: A fan casing assembly for a turbine engine including a casing having an annular fan cooler. The annular fan cooler includes first and second connection assemblies to fix movement of the fan cooler during engine operation, while permitting circumferential thermal growth of the fan cooler without suffering from high cycle fatigue.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Unison Industries, LLCInventors: Derek Thomas Dreischarf, Bernard Albert Luschek, Dennis Alan McQueen, Daniel Scott McCann, Anthony Lynn Lighthill
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Patent number: 10427286Abstract: A multi-use ax may comprise a head and a handle, each comprising multiple functionalities. In various embodiments, the head and the handle may comprise functionalities such as an anchor and attachment point, or belay loop, to allow a user to bail out of a hazardous environment. In various embodiments the head and/or the handle may comprise functionalities to provide a means by which a user may shut off gas and/or water at various sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventor: Scott McCann
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Publication number: 20180320549Abstract: A turbine engine with a casing including opposing surfaces and a manifold opening passing through the surfaces. A surface cooler is provided adjacent one of the surfaces. A cooler manifold passes through the manifold opening. A seal is provided between the surface cooler and the casing. At least one bolt is used to secure the surface cooler to the casing with the seal in between.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Bernard Albert Luschek, David William Millward, Joseph Richard Schmitt, Daniel Scott McCann, Derek Thomas Dreischarf
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Publication number: 20180297188Abstract: Techniques for providing a multi-use hatchet are described herein. In some examples, the multi-use hatchet may comprise a head and a handle, each comprising multiple uses or functionalities. In some examples, the head may include an anchor point and an attachment point or hole to allow a user to bail out of a hazardous environment. In various examples, the handle may comprise one or more holes to serve as a belaying device, and a sharpened distal end for plying or other functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Scott McCann, Karen McCann
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Publication number: 20170335863Abstract: A fan casing assembly for a turbine engine including a casing having an annular fan cooler. The annular fan cooler includes first and second connection assemblies to fix movement of the fan cooler during engine operation, while permitting circumferential thermal growth of the fan cooler without suffering from high cycle fatigue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Derek Thomas Dreischarf, Bernard Albert Luschek, Dennis Alan McQueen, Daniel Scott McCann, Anthony Lynn Lighthill
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Patent number: 9606588Abstract: A cooling system for a high performance computing system includes a closed-loop cooling cell having two compute racks and a cooling tower between the compute racks. Each compute rack includes at least one blade enclosure, and the cooling tower includes at least one water-cooled heat exchanger and one or more blowers configured to draw warm air from a side of the compute racks towards a back, across the water-cooled heat exchanger, and to circulate cooled air to a side of the compute racks towards a front. The cooling cell further includes a housing enclosing the compute racks and the cooling tower to provide a closed-loop air flow within the cooling cell. The cooling system further includes cooling plate(s) configured to be disposed between two computing boards within the computing blade, and a fluid connection coupled to the cooling plate and in fluid communication with the blade enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Silicon Graphics International Corp.Inventors: Steven J. Dean, David R. Collins, Timothy Scott McCann, Perry D. Franz, Jeffrey M. Glanzman
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Publication number: 20150314143Abstract: A multi-use ax may comprise a head and a handle, each comprising multiple functionalities. In various embodiments, the head and the handle may comprise functionalities such as an anchor and attachment point, or belay loop, to allow a user to bail out of a hazardous environment. In various embodiments the head and/or the handle may comprise functionalities to provide a means by which a user may shut off gas and/or water at various sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventor: Scott McCann
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Publication number: 20140124168Abstract: A cooling system for a high performance computing system includes a closed-loop cooling cell having two compute racks and a cooling tower between the compute racks. Each compute rack includes at least one blade enclosure, and the cooling tower includes at least one water-cooled heat exchanger and one or more blowers configured to draw warm air from a side of the compute racks towards a back, across the water-cooled heat exchanger, and to circulate cooled air to a side of the compute racks towards a front. The cooling cell further includes a housing enclosing the compute racks and the cooling tower to provide a closed-loop air flow within the cooling cell. The cooling system further includes cooling plate(s) configured to be disposed between two computing boards within the computing blade, and a fluid connection coupled to the cooling plate and in fluid communication with the blade enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Sillicon Graphics International Corp.Inventors: Steven J. Dean, David R. Collins, Timothy Scott McCann, Perry D. Franz, Jeffrey M. Glanzman
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Patent number: D848233Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Inventors: Scott McCann, Karen McCann