Patents by Inventor Steve HINER

Steve HINER 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: 9387426
    Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one controller configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to monitor an indication associated with air flow through at least one filter of a turbine intake system. The instructions may be further configured to facilitate in the execution of at least management task of the turbine intake system, based at least in part on the indication of air flow through the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: BHA Altair, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Steve Hiner
  • Publication number: 20150135948
    Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one controller configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to monitor an indication associated with air flow through at least one filter of a turbine intake system. The instructions may be further configured to facilitate in the execution of at least management task of the turbine intake system, based at least in part on the indication of air flow through the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Steve Hiner
  • Publication number: 20130014479
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for providing filtration. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for mounting a filter including two or more filter sections in a housing. The method can include providing a first filter section configured for mounting to a tubesheet, the first filter section having a first filter first end and a first filter second end, wherein the first filter second end comprises one or more upper clamp devices; mounting the first filter section with the first filter first end adjacent to the tubesheet; providing a second filter section having a second filter first end comprising one or more lower clamp devices; and securing the second filter section to the first filter section, wherein the one or more lower clamp devices cooperate with the one or more upper clamp devices to secure the second filter section relative to the first filter section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Mann, Steve Hiner, Abhijeet Kulkarni, Peter McGuigan
  • Publication number: 20130011249
    Abstract: A multi-layer filter, a gas turbine including a multi-layer filter, and a process of filtering are disclosed. The multi-layer filter includes a nano-fiber layer positioned to receive an airflow, a coalescing base medium layer, and a membrane layer. The coalescing base medium and the membrane layer are positioned for the airflow to travel through the nano-fiber layer and the coalescing base medium layer, then through the membrane layer. The gas turbine includes an inlet and the multi-layer filter in a filter portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Brad Aaron KIPPEL, Steve HINER