Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Trapp

Timothy J. Trapp 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: 20240382918
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catalyst feeder for a polymerization process that uses a solid catalyst. A catalyst feeder includes a housing, a plug disposed radially inside the housing and rotatable relative to the housing, and an end plate coupled to the housing. If the plug is in a first rotational position, each one of a first plurality of magnets coupled, to an axial end of the plug is axially aligned with one of a. second plurality of magnets coupled to a surface of the end plate facing towards the axial end of the plug, thereby moving the plug towards a first seated position in relation to the housing. If the plug is in a second rotational position, the plurality of first magnets and the plurality of second magnets are axially offset from each other, thereby moving the plug towards an unseated position in relation to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy J. POIRRIER, Robert G. DEPIERRI, Keith W. TRAPP
  • Patent number: 10525548
    Abstract: A friction welding method includes: applying axial force to first and second metallic components so as to force the components against each other at an interface therebetween, while oscillating the two components relative to each other in a cyclic motion, so as to generate friction and heat at the interface; rapidly stopping the cyclic motion; and applying a spike in the axial force to complete a weld between the first and second components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Mast, John R. Kelley, Timothy J. Trapp, Mark K. McCullough
  • Publication number: 20190022789
    Abstract: A friction welding method includes: applying axial force to first and second metallic components so as to force the components against each other at an interface therebetween, while oscillating the two components relative to each other in a cyclic motion, so as to generate friction and heat at the interface; rapidly stopping the cyclic motion; and applying a spike in the axial force to complete a weld between the first and second components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Mast, John R. Kelley, Timothy J. Trapp, Mark K. McCullough
  • Publication number: 20180216464
    Abstract: A method of repairing a blisk having a hub with circumferentially spaced blades. The method can include removing a portion of a blade and replacing the portion with a replacement piece. The method can further include welding the replacement portion to the blade. The method can further include at least one of inspecting the weld after the completion of the weld and prior to heat treatment, dimensionally inspecting the replacement piece after machining, peening the blade, and surface finishing the replacement piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Keith Edward Bezanson, William E. Morgan, Eric Gebert, Drew Michael Chmura, Donna Tylicki Walters, Stanford Verigood, Suhas Prabhakar Vaze, Timothy J. Trapp, Donovan O. Buckley, Hans R. Wagner, Brian David Church, Gary Edward Trewiler, Gregory Christopher Firestone, James A. Hahn, Jeffrey James Root, Seth Carl Shira
  • Patent number: 8986068
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Patent number: 8845441
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a support frame having a lower member configured to engage a support surface. First and second spaced arcuate posts extend upwardly from the lower member, each of the posts having a distal end portion. A seat portion is disposed between and coupled to the posts. A first end of a toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of one of the posts, and a second end of the toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of the other of the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, John DeRubes, Domenic T. Gubitosi, Brian S. Kelly, John Martin Maul, Philip R. Pyrce, Robert W. Salmon
  • Publication number: 20140194035
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Publication number: 20140117007
    Abstract: A method of heat treating an engine component includes connecting a disk having a plurality of titanium components to a fixture, positioning one of the titanium components into an induction coil loop, providing an alternating current to the induction coil loop, heat treating the titanium component positioned in the induction coil loop and, monitoring a temperature of the heat treating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, Thomas Froats Broderick, Jeffrey Root, Greg Firestone
  • Publication number: 20140120483
    Abstract: A method of thermal management includes positioning a first workpiece and a second workpiece in at least one tool having internal cavities, passing a fluid into at least one of the internal cavities to cool portions of the first and second workpieces, welding the first workpiece and the second workpiece in the at least one tool by resistance heating to form a joined workpiece, controlling a rate of cooling of the joined workpiece to slow a rate of cooling through at least one of a resistive heat element or welding electrode of the at least one tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, Thomas Froats Broderick, Jeffrey Root, Greg Firestone
  • Patent number: 8657106
    Abstract: A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, Robert Michael Buresch, Donald George Scheffold
  • Patent number: 8608528
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Patent number: 8555434
    Abstract: A child retaining structure includes a wall assembly defining a child receiving area, a platform disposed within the child receiving area, and a support member connected to the wall assembly and supporting the platform. The support member and the platform are reconfigurable between a raised position so that the child retaining structure functions as a bassinet, and a lowered position so that the child retaining structure functions as a playpen, or alternatively, as a playhouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda J. Chapman, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Publication number: 20130123031
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a support frame having a lower member configured to engage a support surface. First and second spaced arcuate posts extend upwardly from the lower member, each of the posts having a distal end portion. A seat portion is disposed between and coupled to the posts. A first end of a toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of one of the posts, and a second end of the toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of the other of the posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, John DeRubes, Domenic T. Gubitosi, Brian S. Kelly, John Martin Maul, Philip R. Pyrce, Robert W. Salmon
  • Patent number: 8353397
    Abstract: A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J Trapp, Robert Michael Buresch, Donald George Scheffold
  • Patent number: 8342328
    Abstract: A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, Robert Michael Buresch, Donald George Scheffold
  • Patent number: 8267803
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a support frame having a lower member configured to engage a support surface. First and second spaced arcuate posts extend upwardly from the lower member, each of the posts having a distal end portion. A seat portion is disposed between and coupled to the posts. A first end of a toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of one of the posts, and a second end of the toy bar is secured to the distal end portion of the other of the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, John DeRubes, Domenic T. Gubitosi, Brian S. Kelly, John Martin Maul, Philip R. Pyrce, Robert W. Salmon
  • Publication number: 20120180211
    Abstract: A child retaining structure includes a wall assembly defining a child receiving area, a platform disposed within the child receiving area, and a support member connected to the wall assembly and supporting the platform. The support member and the platform are reconfigurable between a raised position so that the child retaining structure functions as a bassinet, and a lowered position so that the child retaining structure functions as a playpen, or alternatively, as a playhouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Linda J. Chapman, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Publication number: 20120088435
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Publication number: 20120006713
    Abstract: A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, Robert Michael Buresch, Donald George Scheffold
  • Patent number: 8066545
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp