Patents by Inventor Thomas Edward Morris

Thomas Edward Morris 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).

  • System and method for maintaining machines
    Patent number: 10494926
    Abstract: A system for use in maintaining a machine including a cavity is provided. The system includes a pilot apparatus including an insertion end and a steering end opposite the insertion end. The insertion end is positionable within the machine such that the pilot apparatus defines a path through the machine. The system also includes a steering interface configured to steer the insertion end relative to the machine. The system further includes a service apparatus for use in maintaining the machine. The service apparatus is configured to move along the path defined by the pilot apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Don Mark Lipkin, Todd William Danko, Edgar Carrasco, Wolfgang Zesch, Thomas Edward Morris
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING MACHINES
    Publication number: 20190063223
    Abstract: A system for use in maintaining a machine including a cavity is provided. The system includes a pilot apparatus including an insertion end and a steering end opposite the insertion end. The insertion end is positionable within the machine such that the pilot apparatus defines a path through the machine. The system also includes a steering interface configured to steer the insertion end relative to the machine. The system further includes a service apparatus for use in maintaining the machine. The service apparatus is configured to move along the path defined by the pilot apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Don Mark Lipkin, Todd William Danko, Edgar Carrasco, Wolfgang Zesch, Thomas Edward Morris