Patents by Inventor Trevor J Davis

Trevor J Davis 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).

  • PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS BASED ON CUSTOMER DRIVE CYCLE
    Publication number: 20140343912
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing customized fuel economy ratings. The method includes collecting customer drive cycle information from a first vehicle operated by a customer and simulating an operation of a second vehicle based on the customer drive cycle information. Based on the simulating, the method includes calculating the customized fuel economy rating of the second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Trevor J. Davis
  • Method of delivering a tool into a submerged bore
    Patent number: 7715516
    Abstract: A method for delivery of a tool into a submerged bore includes controlling the movement of a tool delivery device in the pool by operating at least one propulsion drive located on the tool delivery device. The tool delivery device is coupled to an inlet to the bore and a tool is inserted from the tool delivery device through the inlet and into the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jarred Smith, Jack Matsumoto, Christopher M Welsh, Trevor J Davis
  • Bore inspection probe
    Patent number: 7543512
    Abstract: A probe for inspecting a bore includes a housing dimensioned for insertion into the bore and a plurality of stabilization legs having a first end attached to the housing and a second end extendable from the housing. The stabilization legs are configured to contact the inner surface of the bore. A plurality of sensor arms is extendable from the housing and is rotatable relative to the stabilization legs. A motor provides for rotating the sensor arms relative to the stabilization legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jarred A Smith, Christopher M. Welsh, Trevor J Davis
  • Apparatus for delivering a tool into a submerged bore
    Patent number: 7512207
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a tool into a nuclear reactor jet pump submerged in a reactor pool includes a frame, and a propulsion unit for controlling the movement of the tool delivery apparatus within a pool of liquid. A guide assembly provides for delivery and insertion of the tool into an inlet of the jet pump and includes a bore insertion portion. A tool position driver provides for controlling the vertical position of the tool in relation to the guide assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jarred Smith, Jack T Matsumoto, Christopher M Welsh, Trevor J Davis, Jeffrey J Grinnell, David P Ketcham