Bunker, US
Amy Mae Bunker, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090029995 | HETERO BIARYL DERIVATIVES AS MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE INHIBITORS - This invention provides compounds defined by Formula I | 01-29-2009 |
Andrew M. Bunker, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150110235 | METHOD FOR MONITORING BORON DILUTION DURING A REACTOR OUTAGE - A method for monitoring changes in the boron concentration in the coolant of a reactor during a nuclear plant outage that applies temperature compensation to the source range detector output. The method then monitors the compensated output signal to identify changes in the detector count rate above a preselected value. | 04-23-2015 |
Benjamin Bunker, Henderson, NV US
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20150053072 | Enhanced Charging Handle - An enhanced charging handle for a firearm which has an elongated shaft having a forward end and a rear end. The forward end is formed into a bolt hook that engages the bolt carrier group within the firearm. Attached to the rear end is a latching assembly comprising an L-shaped latch, a vertical lever, and a compression spring where the latch and vertical lever are pivotably attached to the rear end. The latch and vertical lever operate together such that pivoting the vertical lever disengages the latch from the upper receiver of a firearm allowing the charging handle to be moved freely by the user independent of the upper receiver of the firearm. | 02-26-2015 |
Benjamin J. Bunker, Maple Valley, WA US
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20130185633 | LOW RESOLUTION PLACEHOLDER CONTENT FOR DOCUMENT NAVIGATION - Architecture generates low resolution placeholder content that preserves the usefulness of application responsiveness by preserving and displaying the structure of the content. This facilitates decreased memory requirements associated with pre-rendering structurally-intact content. The architecture enables the storing of pre-rendered content at a lower zoom level than is intended for actual display to require fewer resources, pre-rendering content at a lower zoom level to allow the application to adjust for the lower zoom level to provide more structural integrity than would be achieved rendering at full display zoom level and compressing the resulting data, stretching the pre-rendered content to the zoom level that is intended for display in order to achieve a low resolution appearance that merges directly with the full resolution content, and transitioning between low resolution content and full resolution content when the full resolution content becomes available. | 07-18-2013 |
Benjamin J. Bunker, Redmond, WA US
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20100299371 | AUTOMATIC FILE CONVERSION TO A TARGET FORMAT - A conversion tool that is automatically launched enables file formats not understood by a given application to be opened by that application. The converter registers for file types that are not already associated with an application used by the system. When a file that is not supported by another application is opened, the converter automatically converts the file to the target format and then opens the file causing the application that is registered for the target format to be launched. | 11-25-2010 |
Benjamin J. Bunker, Bellevue, WA US
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20080209551 | File Conversion in Restricted Process - Embodiments are described for removing malicious code from a file in a first file format by converting the file into a converted file of a second file format. In embodiments, converting the file eliminates malicious code embedded within the file from being stored in the converted file. The conversion is performed within a restricted computer process that has restricted privileges limiting its access to an operating system and an underlying computer system. As a result, even if malicious code embedded within the file executes while the file is being converted into the converted file, the damage to a computer system is mitigated because of the limited privileges provided to the restricted process. | 08-28-2008 |
20080243892 | Automatic file conversion to a target format - A conversion tool that is automatically launched enables file formats not understood by a given application to be opened by that application. The converter registers for file types that are not already associated with an application used by the system. When a file that is not supported by another application is opened, the converter automatically converts the file to the target format and then opens the file causing the application that is registered for the target format to be launched. | 10-02-2008 |
Brandon Bunker, Highland, UT US
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20150308706 | CONTROLLING PARAMETERS IN A BUILDING - Methods and systems are described for controlling parameters in a building. According to at least one embodiment, a method for controlling parameters in a building includes using a first sensor type to determine whether the building is occupied and using a second sensor type to determine how reliable the first sensor type determines occupancy. | 10-29-2015 |
20150323915 | CONTROLLING A BUILDING SYSTEM BASED ON REAL TIME EVENTS - Methods and systems are described for controlling parameters in a building. According to at least one embodiment, a method for controlling a building system includes using at least one sensor to detect occupancy in a building over time, determining a predictive schedule based on the occupancy detected with the at least one sensor, and associate real time events that occur simultaneously with an occupancy state of the predictive schedule. | 11-12-2015 |
20150347916 | DETERMINING OCCUPANCY WITH USER PROVIDED INFORMATION - Methods and systems are described for determining occupancy with user provided information. According to at least one embodiment, a method for determining occupancy with user provided information includes using at least one sensor to detect occupancy in a building over time, determining a predictive schedule based on the occupancy detected with the at least one sensor, and requesting information relevant to the predictive schedule from a user. | 12-03-2015 |
20150363701 | SELECTING A LEVEL OF AUTONOMY - Methods and systems are described for selecting a level of autonomy. According to at least one embodiment, a method for selecting a level of autonomy includes determining a first likely condition of a first user of a task and/or building system, selecting a first autonomy level from multiple levels based at least in part on the first likely condition, and making a first decision in the task and/or the building system based on the first autonomy level. | 12-17-2015 |
20160028670 | ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS USING HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM - Methods and systems are described for communicating messages using a home automation system. An example computer-implemented method for communicating messages using a home automation system includes generating a message, establishing at least one condition related to delivery of the message, and delivering the message via the home automation system when the at least one condition is met. | 01-28-2016 |
20160044456 | COMMUNICATIONS BASED ON GEO LOCATION INFORMATION - Methods and systems are described for communicating messages using a home automation system. An example computer-implemented method for communicating based on geo location information using an automation and security system includes determining a geo location of a person relative to a property being monitored by the automation and security system, and automatically delivering a message to the person based on the geo location. | 02-11-2016 |
20160062332 | SMART HVAC - A method for heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is described. In one embodiment, the method includes measuring a temperature of a first room of a building via a first thermometer placed in the first room and measuring a temperature of a second room of the building via a second thermometer placed in the second room and receiving the temperature of the first room via a first data communication device communicatively coupled to a first HVAC register in the first room and receiving the temperature of the second room via a second data communication device communicatively coupled to a second HVAC register in the second room. In some cases, the first data communication device is configured to communicate data between the first thermometer and a central automation controller and the second data communication device is configured to communicate data between the second thermometer and the central automation controller. | 03-03-2016 |
Brett Bunker, Kent City, MI US
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20090320815 | PHEREMONE RELEASE METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus to project toward a tree to disburse a pheromone, comprising :a releaser ( | 12-31-2009 |
Brett Bunker Bunker, Kent City, MI US
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20120312288 | PEST CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus to project toward a tree to disburse a pheromone, comprising: a releaser removably adjacent to a capsule via an extension; whereby said releaser and said capsule are disposed adjacent to each other in a deployable state, then the releaser separates from the capsule but is still connected via said extension whereby inertia causes said releaser to move away from said capsule into an attachment state, and related methods of applying a pheromone onto a tree branch. | 12-13-2012 |
Brett E. Bunker, Kent City, MI US
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20110146133 | PEST CONTROL DEVICES, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - Described are devices and methods for pest control, including devices useful to place pest control devices at locations of use such as at a crop (e.g., at a branch of a tree), certain embodiments of devices including a capsule ( | 06-23-2011 |
20140115943 | PEST CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus to project toward a tree to disburse a pheromone, comprising: a releaser removably adjacent to a capsule via an extension; whereby said releaser and said capsule are disposed adjacent to each other in a deployable state, then the releaser separates from the capsule but is still connected via said extension whereby inertia causes said releaser to move away from said capsule into an attachment state, and related methods of applying a pheromone onto a tree branch. | 05-01-2014 |
20140360091 | PEST CONTROL DEVICES, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - Described are devices and methods for pest control, including devices useful to place pest control devices at locations of use such as at a crop (e.g., at a branch of a tree), certain embodiments of devices including a capsule and a tether that can become tangled or caught in a tree or other crop location. | 12-11-2014 |
Bruce C. Bunker, Albuquerque, NM US
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20160030920 | Programmable pH Buffers - A programmable pH buffer comprises a copolymer that changes pK | 02-04-2016 |
Christopher E. Bunker, Kettering, OH US
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20130330833 | GRAPHENE OXIDE FILTERS AND METHODS OF USE - A system and device for filtering fluids using graphene oxide (GO) is provided. GO-based filters may be used for the efficient removal of microorganisms from organic and aqueous liquids and may be used to prevent fuel biodeterioration. Functionalization of graphene oxide with reactive oxygen functional groups provides physical properties to the GO including high solubility in polar solvents, good colloidal properties, low production costs, low toxicity, and a large surface area which can be decorated with antimicrobial agents including nanosilver. GO may be used as a filtration media for efficient removal of bacteria and to remove small amounts of water from hydrocarbon fuels. The GO filter media may be made of a plurality of GO particles, a structural core coated with GO, a non-porous structural membrane coated with GO, or a filtering membrane coated with GO. A method for sampling impurities found in an environmental sample is also provided. | 12-12-2013 |
20140199777 | GRAPHENE OXIDE FILTERS AND METHODS OF USE - A system and device for filtering fluids using graphene oxide (GO) is provided. GO-based filters may be used for the efficient removal of microorganisms from organic and aqueous liquids and may be used to prevent fuel biodeterioration. Functionalization of graphene oxide with reactive oxygen functional groups provides physical properties to the GO including high solubility in polar solvents, good colloidal properties, low production costs, low toxicity, and a large surface area which can be decorated with antimicrobial agents including nanosilver. GO may be used as a filtration media for efficient removal of bacteria and to remove small amounts of water from hydrocarbon fuels. The GO filter media may be made of a plurality of GO particles, a structural core coated with GO, a non-porous structural membrane coated with GO, or a filtering membrane coated with GO. A method for sampling impurities found in an environmental sample is also provided. | 07-17-2014 |
20150266730 | METHOD OF GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM THE REACTION OF STABILIZED ALUMINUM NANOPARTICLES WITH WATER AND METHOD OF FORMING STABILIZED ALUMINUM NANOPARTICLES - A method of generating hydrogen gas from the reaction of stabilized aluminum nanoparticles with water is provided. The stabilized aluminum nanoparticles are synthesized from decomposition of an alane precursor in the presence of a catalyst and an organic passivation agent, and exhibit stability in air and solvents but are reactive with water. The reaction of the aluminum nanoparticles with water produces a hydrogen yield of at least 85%. | 09-24-2015 |
Daniel T. Bunker, Northampton, MA US
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20130186546 | MULTI-LAYER MATERIAL AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A multi-layer material suitable for use as a covering for an article includes a polymeric cellular layer and nonwoven backing layer. The multi-layer material having a creasability angle of between about 20 and about 160 degrees. | 07-25-2013 |
Dennis Bunker, Clarkston, MI US
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20080299246 | MULTIPLE-SHOT INJECTION MOLD ASSEMBLY AND A COMPONENT HAVING A RETENTION RIB MADE THEREWITH - A mold assembly having a first mold portion with a first cavity having a retention groove. A second mold portion associated with the first mold portion and configured to come together therewith. The second mold portion has a second cavity. The second cavity and the first cavity form a first substrate compartment. A third mold portion is associated with the first mold portion and configured to come together therewith. The third mold portion has a third cavity having a shut-off member. The third cavity and the first cavity form a first over-mold compartment when the first and third mold portions come together. The shut-off member projects from the third cavity surface to impinge on a surface of a component formed by the first substrate compartment. The first retention groove mirrors the shut-off member and is aligned therewith when the first and third cavities form the first over-mold compartment. | 12-04-2008 |
Donald D. Bunker, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20100038876 | LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING - A bushing for a control arm comprises a cylindrical body portion defining a body portion axis and having a bore extending therethrough and defining a bore axis. The bushing further includes a laterally extending flange disposed about a periphery of opposing ends of the body portion. The bushing further includes a pair of cylindrical bosses protruding axially outwardly beyond the flanges. An annular recess is formed on each end of the body portion and is collectively defined by the body portion and the boss at each end. The annular recess is sized and configured to allow angular movement of the bore axis relative to a body portion axis. | 02-18-2010 |
20100163704 | TRANSMISSION MOUNT - An automotive transmission mount comprises a top bracket, a bottom bracket and a polyurethane material overmolding to top and bottom brackets. The top bracket is attachable to a tail shaft of a transmission housing. The bottom bracket is attachable to a cross member of a vehicle frame. The polyurethane material includes a lateral relief hole extending therethrough and being oriented parallel to the top bracket. The lateral relief hole is adapted to deform during compression of the resilient material as a result of relative movement of the top bracket toward the bottom bracket to prevent shearing of the polyurethane. The top bracket and bottom brackets are also interlocked to one another to prevent their separation. | 07-01-2010 |
Eva Bunker, Richardson, TX US
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20100242114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AND APPLYING FILTERS FOR INTRUSION PROTECTION SYSTEM WITHIN A VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system for controlling selection of filters for protecting against vulnerabilities of a computer network includes a vulnerability management system analyzes the computer network and determines network vulnerabilities for the computer network. The vulnerability management system is configured to receive real-time data on a status of filters protecting against vulnerabilities of the computer network. A database contains a pre-generated mapping of network vulnerabilities to filters for protecting against the network vulnerabilities. The vulnerability management system enables user control of filters for protecting against vulnerabilities of the computer network based upon the determined network vulnerabilities of the computer network, the pre-generated mapping of network vulnerabilities to the filters for protecting against the network vulnerabilities and the real-time data on the status of the filters. | 09-23-2010 |
Eva E. Bunker, Richardson, TX US
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20120210434 | Security countermeasure management platform - A management platform that allows security and compliance users to view risks and vulnerabilities in their environment with the added context of what other mitigating security countermeasures are associated with that vulnerability and that are applicable and/or available within the overall security architecture. Additionally, the platform allows users to take one or more actions from controlling the operation of a security countermeasure for mitigation purposes to documenting the awareness of a security countermeasure that is in place. | 08-16-2012 |
20140344940 | Security countermeasure management platform - A management platform that allows security and compliance users to view risks and vulnerabilities in their environment with the added context of what other mitigating security countermeasures are associated with that vulnerability and that are applicable and/or available within the overall security architecture. Additionally, the platform allows users to take one or more actions from controlling the operation of a security countermeasure for mitigation purposes to documenting the awareness of a security countermeasure that is in place. | 11-20-2014 |
Gregory Bunker, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20110003129 | STRETCH HOOD FILMS - A multi-layer film structure is made from a specific polyethylene copolymer comprising the inner layer and is useful as a stretch hood film structure. The polyethylene copolymer can be characterized by a Comonomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45. | 01-06-2011 |
Gregory Bunker, Katy, TX US
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20120237741 | COMPOSITION FOR STRETCH HOOD, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a composition suitable for stretch hood, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The article according to the present invention comprises a multi-layer film according to the present invention has a thickness of at least 3 mils comprising at least one inner layer and two exterior layers, wherein the inner layer comprises at least 50 weight percent polyethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 2 grams/10 minutes, a density less than or equal to 0.910 g/cm | 09-20-2012 |
20130149519 | COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR STRETCH HOOD, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a composition suitable for stretch hood, method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The article according to the present invention comprises a multi-layer film according to the present invention has a thickness of at least 3 mils comprising at least one inner layer and two exterior layers, wherein the inner layer comprises at least 50 weight percent polyethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 2 grams/10 minutes, a density less than or equal to 0.910 g/cm | 06-13-2013 |
Gregory Bunker, Midland, MI US
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20140113090 | POLYETHYLENE BLEND COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR BLOWN FILM, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention provides a polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film, method of producing the same, and films made therefrom. The polyethylene blend composition suitable for blown film according to the present invention comprises the melt blending product of: (a) less than or equal to 4 percent by weight of a low density polyethylene (LDPE) having a density in the range of from 0.915 to 0.935 g/cm | 04-24-2014 |
20150247014 | FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND FILMS FORMED FROM THE SAME - The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following: A) an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having the following properties: i) a melt viscosity (177° C.) less than, or equal to, 200,000 cP, ii) a density from 0.855 to 0.900 g/cc; B) an ethylene-based polymer; and C) a polar polymer. | 09-03-2015 |
Gregory M. Bunker, Midland, MI US
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20150122878 | USING TRACER TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTION DETAILS - The present invention is a method of tagging resin product such that it can be identified. The method involves adding a series of tracer elements to a resin in specific amounts. The relative amounts of one or more of such tracer elements for each desired unit of production are varied, such that each unit of production has a unique combination of ratios of the various tracer elements. | 05-07-2015 |
20150329734 | BARRIER FILM, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a recyclable barrier film comprising a first layer comprising high density polyethylene; and a barrier layer comprising a polymer other than polyethylene; where the polymer is operative to reduce the oxygen transmission rate through the barrier film relative to the oxygen transmission rate through the first layer; where the barrier layer is present in the barrier film in an amount of less than 5 weight percent, based on the total weight of the barrier film. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing the disclosed barrier film. | 11-19-2015 |
Jeffrey Bunker, Cedar Hills, UT US
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20140179418 | UNLOCKING VIRTUAL ITEMS IN A VIRTUAL SPACE RESPONSIVE TO PHYSICAL TOKEN DETECTION - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179443 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR EFFECTUATING MODIFICATIONS TO A VIRTUAL SPACE RESPONSIVE TO TOKEN DETECTION - Exemplary implementations may facilitate modifications to characters and/or virtual items within a virtual space, or to the virtual space itself, made responsive to detection of a token. In some implementations, a physical accessory may depict a character in the virtual space. By way of non-limiting example, the physical accessory may include a toy figurine resembling the character. A detectable token (i.e., a physical object) may be removably attached to the physical accessory. According to some implementations, responsive to the physical accessory being detected along with the removably attached token, a modification within the virtual space may be made to the character and/or a virtual item associated with the character. In some implementations, detection of the token alone may effectuate such a modification. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179444 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR EFFECTUATING MODIFICATIONS TO CHARACTERS AND/OR VIRTUAL ITEMS WITHIN A VIRTUAL SPACE RESPONSIVE TO TOKEN DETECTION - Exemplary implementations may facilitate modifications to characters and/or virtual items within a virtual space, or to the virtual space itself, made responsive to detection of a token. In some implementations, a physical accessory may depict a character in the virtual space. By way of non-limiting example, the physical accessory may include a toy figurine resembling the character. A detectable token (i.e., a physical object) may be removably attached to the physical accessory. According to some implementations, responsive to the physical accessory being detected along with the removably attached token, a modification within the virtual space may be made to the character and/or a virtual item associated with the character. In some implementations, detection of the token alone may effectuate such a modification. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181062 | PROVIDING A COMMON VIRTUAL ITEM REPOSITORY IN A VIRTUAL SPACE - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181507 | LINKING TOKEN DETECTION AT A SINGLE COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH A USER IDENTIFICATION TO EFFECTUATE MODIFICATIONS IN VIRTUAL SPACE INSTANCES PRESENTED VIA MULTIPLE COMPUTING PLATFORMS - Token detection at a single computing platform may be linked with a user identification to unlock content and/or effectuate modifications in virtual space instances presented via multiple computing platforms, in accordance with one or more implementations. Exemplary implementations may enhance consistency in a user's experiences of a virtual space across multiple computing platforms. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181820 | FACILITATING CUSTOMIZATION OF A VIRTUAL SPACE BASED ON ACCESSIBLE VIRTUAL ITEMS - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181994 | LINKING TOKEN DETECTION AT A SINGLE COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH A USER IDENTIFICATION TO UNLOCK CONTENT IN VIRTUAL SPACE INSTANCES PRESENTED VIA MULTIPLE COMPUTING PLATFORMS - Token detection at a single computing platform may be linked with a user identification to unlock content and/or effectuate modifications in virtual space instances presented via multiple computing platforms, in accordance with one or more implementations. Exemplary implementations may enhance consistency in a user's experiences of a virtual space across multiple computing platforms. | 06-26-2014 |
20150033317 | LINKING TOKEN DETECTION AT A SINGLE COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH A USER IDENTIFICATION TO EFFECTUATE MODIFICATIONS IN VIRTUAL SPACE INSTANCES PRESENTED VIA MULTIPLE COMPUTING PLATFORMS - Token detection at a single computing platform may be linked with a user identification to unlock content and/or effectuate modifications in virtual space instances presented via multiple computing platforms, in accordance with one or more implementations. Exemplary implementations may enhance consistency in a user's experiences of a virtual space across multiple computing platforms. | 01-29-2015 |
20150134658 | PROVIDING A COMMON VIRTUAL ITEM REPOSITORY IN A VIRTUAL SPACE - Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository. | 05-14-2015 |
Keith G. Bunker, Hilton, NY US
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20090158277 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USER CONTROLLED REPRODUCTION JOB REMOVAL - A driver module can be configured to generate a driver interface. The driver module can be configured to include, in the interface, various menus, selectors, and buttons to allow the user to specify the parameters and settings of the job. The driver module can be configured to include, in the interface, an option for the user to remove a job, sent to the reproduction device, after the job is processed by the reproduction device. | 06-18-2009 |
Kevin Duane Bunker, San Diego, CA US
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20140275245 | BICYCLIC ANALGESIC COMPOUNDS - Analgesic compounds for treatment of pain or fever, comprising a bicyclopentane moiety linked to an amine, combinations of the compounds with opioid analgesic drugs, and methods for treating pain or fever by administering the compounds. | 09-18-2014 |
Kevin Duane Bunker, Escondido, CA US
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20160075654 | BICYCLIC COMPOUNDS - Disclosed herein are compounds of Formulae (I) and (II), methods of synthesizing compounds of Formulae (I) and (II), and methods of using compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) as an analgesic. | 03-17-2016 |
Layne Bunker, Boise, ID US
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20090316501 | MEMORY MALFUNCTION PREDICTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A memory malfunction prediction system and method, such as those that sequentially stress each row of memory cells in an array by decreasing the refresh rate of the row. Prior to doing so, the data stored in the row can be copied to a holding row, and a CRC value for the data can be generated and stored. After the test, the data stored in the row being tested can be read, and a CRC value for the data can then be generated. This after test CRC value can be compared to the stored pre-test CRC value. In the event of a match, the row can be considered to be functioning properly, and the next row can then be tested. If the CRC values do not match, a predicted malfunction of the row can be considered to exist, and corrective action can be taken, such as by repairing the row by substituting a redundant row of memory cells. | 12-24-2009 |
20100013512 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THROUGH SUBSTRATE VIA TEST - A stack of vertically-connected, horizontally-oriented integrated circuits (ICs) may have electrical connections from the front side of one IC to the back side of another IC. Electrical signals may be transferred from the back side of one IC to the front side of the same IC by means of through substrate vias (TSVs), which may include through silicon vias. Electronic apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to test and/or replace defective TSVs. Additional apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100271896 | MEMORY MALFUNCTION PREDICTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A memory malfunction prediction system and method, such as those that sequentially stress each row of memory cells in an array by decreasing the refresh rate of the row. Prior to doing so, the data stored in the row can be copied to a holding row, and a CRC value for the data can be generated and stored. After the test, the data stored in the row being tested can be read, and a CRC value for the data can then be generated. This after test CRC value can be compared to the stored pre-test CRC value. In the event of a match, the row can be considered to be functioning properly, and the next row can then be tested. If the CRC values do not match, a predicted malfunction of the row can be considered to exist, and corrective action can be taken, such as by repairing the row by substituting a redundant row of memory cells. | 10-28-2010 |
20110267092 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THROUGH SUBSTRATE VIA TEST - A stack of vertically-connected, horizontally-oriented integrated circuits (ICs) may have electrical connections from the front side of one IC to the back side of another IC. Electrical signals may be transferred from the back side of one IC to the front side of the same IC by means of through substrate vias (TSVs), which may include through silicon vias. Electronic apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to test and/or replace defective TSVs. Additional apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
Layne G. Bunker, Boise, ID US
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20090245009 | 256 Meg dynamic random access memory - A 256 Meg dynamic random access memory is comprised of a plurality of cells organized into individual arrays, with the arrays being organized into 32 Meg array blocks, which are organized into 64 Meg quadrants. Sense amplifiers are positioned between adjacent rows in the individual arrays while row decoders are positioned between adjacent columns in the individual arrays. In certain of the gap cells, multiplexers are provided to transfer signals from I/O lines to datalines. A data path is provided which, in addition to the foregoing, includes array I/O blocks, responsive to the datalines from each quadrant to output data to a data read mux, data buffers, and data driver pads. The write data path includes a data in buffer and data write muxes for providing data to the array I/O blocks. A power bus is provided which minimizes routing of externally supplied voltages, completely rings each of the array blocks, and provides gridded power distribution within each of the array blocks. A plurality of voltage supplies provide the voltages needed in the array and in the peripheral circuits. The power supplies are organized to match their power output to the power demand and to maintain a desired ratio of power production capability and decoupling capacitance. A powerup sequence circuit is provided to control the powerup of the chip. Redundant rows and columns are provided as is the circuitry necessary to logically replace defective rows and columns with operational rows and columns. Circuitry is also provided on chip to support various types of test modes. | 10-01-2009 |
20110261628 | 256 Meg dynamic random access memory - A 256 Meg dynamic random access memory is comprised of a plurality of cells organized into individual arrays, with the arrays being organized into 32 Meg array blocks, which are organized into 64 Meg quadrants. Sense amplifiers are positioned between adjacent rows in the individual arrays while row decoders are positioned between adjacent columns in the individual arrays. In certain of the gap cells, multiplexers are provided to transfer signals from I/O lines to datalines. A data path is provided which, in addition to the foregoing, includes array I/O blocks, responsive to the datalines from each quadrant to output data to a data read mux, data buffers, and data driver pads. The write data path includes a data in buffer and data write muxes for providing data to the array I/O blocks. A power bus is provided which minimizes routing of externally supplied voltages, completely rings each of the array blocks, and provides gridded power distribution within each of the array blocks. A plurality of voltage supplies provide the voltages needed in the array and in the peripheral circuits. The power supplies are organized to match their power output to the power demand and to maintain a desired ratio of power production capability and decoupling capacitance. A powerup sequence circuit is provided to control the powerup of the chip. Redundant rows and columns are provided as is the circuitry necessary to logically replace defective rows and columns with operational rows and columns. Circuitry is also provided on chip to support various types of test modes. | 10-27-2011 |
Mark Bunker, Orlando, FL US
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20100094151 | Stethoscope Timer Attachment and Clip Holder Therefor - A stethoscope timer attachment and clip holder therefore comprising a timing device affixed to a tube of a stethoscope, and a holster to receive the timing device in an inverted position, wherein said holster is connected to a waist band of a pair of pants of a health care professional to carry the stethoscope thereon. | 04-15-2010 |
20120057925 | FILE BINDER AND DOCUMENT ORGANIZER - Disclosed herein is an organizer comprising a unique structural configuration to house and store both non-perforated documents and perforated documents. The organizer comprises a ring binder that is associated with an expandable compartment that is arranged peripheral to the ring binder. | 03-08-2012 |
20130058705 | FILE BINDER AND DOCUMENT ORGANIZER - Disclosed herein is an organizer comprising a unique structural configuration to house and store both non-perforated documents and perforated documents. The organizer comprises a ring binder that is associated with an expandable compartment that is arranged peripheral to the ring binder. | 03-07-2013 |
20130123655 | Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Measurement Apparatus - Herein disclosed is a peak expiratory flow rate measuring apparatus (PFM) having at least one measurement channel and at least one bypass flow channel comprising at least one entrance, at least one exit, at least an inner wall and an outer wall, and wherein at least a portion of said at least one bypass flow channel has a variable cross-sectional area. Further disclosed is a PFM having at least one measurement channel comprising at least one first flow entrance, at least one bypass flow channel comprising at least one second flow entrance, and at least one guide wall, having an axially forward portion adjacent to said second flow entrance and an axially aft portion adjacent to said first flow entrance. Still further disclosed is a PFM comprising at least one measurement channel having at least one first flow entrance, at least one bypass flow channel having at least one second flow entrance, wherein at least a portion of said at least one bypass flow channel comprises a variable cross-sectional area, and at least one guide wall, comprising an axially forward portion adjacent to said second flow entrance and an axially aft portion adjacent to said first flow entrance. | 05-16-2013 |
20130266919 | Medicament Delivery Training Device - In one embodiment herein a medicament delivery training device configured to provide stepwise instructions for using the device that are delivered to a user in a particular sequence is provided. The device includes a housing having an actuation member to simulate delivery of medicament from the device. The device also includes a control interface associated with the device, the control interface including at least one responsive member reactive to a user input. The device further includes a signal output component associated therewith, and circuitry associated with the device configured so as to control a provision of the stepwise instructions to the user in the particular sequence. | 10-10-2013 |
20140241784 | INTERACTIVE RETAINING DEVICE - In one embodiment, a retaining device is provided herein, the retaining device includes a body portion including at least a first planar cover member and a second planar cover member, each of the first and second planar cover members including an outer edge and an inner edge. The first and second planar cover members are associated with one another at each respective inner edge. The retaining device further includes a user interactive component associated with the body, wherein the user interactive component provides an output to a user of the retaining device. In another embodiment, a container having a plurality of walls and an interactive component providing an output to a user is provided. The outputs include sensory outputs such as visual, audio, scent emission and heat. | 08-28-2014 |
20140276413 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY AND SIMULATION SYSTEM WITH A REMOVABLE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR MEDICAMENT AND A ROTATABLE ACTUATION COMPONENT - In one embodiment of the invention, a container for storing a medicament prior to use is provided. The container includes a first housing for containing a medicament, a second housing, wherein the first housing is movable relative to the second housing, and an injection member associated with a lower portion of the first housing, wherein when the first housing moves relative to the second housing in a first direction to deliver the medicament, the injection member extends from the second housing traversing a first contaminant barrier disposed at a lower portion of the second housing. The first housing moves relative to the second housing in a second direction wherein the injection member is retracted into the second housing to prevent an unintentional contact with the injection member. In a further embodiment, an actuation mechanism for actuation of an injection includes a rotatable member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276414 | REMOVABLE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY AND TRAINING - Embodiments of the invention include a medicament device configured to provide stepwise instructions for using the device to a user in a particular sequence is provided. The device includes a reusable housing configured to receive a container, the reusable housing including a control interface, the control interface including at least one responsive member reactive to a user input, an actuation member configured to interact with the container, a signal output component associated with the reusable housing; and circuitry associated with the reusable housing configured to control a provision of the stepwise instructions to the user in the particular sequence. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276430 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY AND SIMULATION SYSTEM WITH A REMOVABLE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR MEDICAMENT AND A ROTATABLE ACTUATION COMPONENT - In one embodiment of the invention, a container for storing a medicament prior to use is provided. The container includes a first housing for containing a medicament, a second housing, wherein the first housing is movable relative to the second housing, and an injection member associated with a lower portion of the first housing, wherein when the first housing moves relative to the second housing in a first direction to deliver the medicament, the injection member extends from the second housing traversing a first contaminant barrier disposed at a lower portion of the second housing. The first housing moves relative to the second housing in a second direction wherein the injection member is retracted into the second housing to prevent an unintentional contact with the injection member. In a further embodiment, an actuation mechanism for actuation of an injection includes a rotatable member. | 09-18-2014 |
20150100024 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY AND TRAINING CARTRIDGE SYSTEM AND MECHANISMS OF ACTUATION - A medicament delivery system including a container for storing a medicament prior to use is provided. The container includes one or more openings therein, a first housing for containing a medicament, a stopper, a second housing, wherein the first housing is held within the second housing and the first housing is movable relative to the second housing. The system further includes an injection member a spring disposed between a lower portion of the first housing and a lower portion of the second housing, wherein an actuation mechanism interacts with the container to eject the injection member from the second housing, and the stopper moves relative to the first housing in a first direction to deliver the medicament through the injection member, and following injection, the injection member is retracted into the second housing to prevent an unintentional contact with the injection member. | 04-09-2015 |
Mark Bunker, Winter Garden, FL US
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20140298695 | FOLDABLE AND SECURABLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device is provided in an embodiment herein, including an open position and a closed position. The device may include a planar body with contiguous panels including a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, and an attachment component provided on each of the first and third panels. This is such that when the first and third panels are urged together to place the display device in the closed position, the attachment components associate with one another whereby the outer sides of the first and third panels are substantially aligned in the closed position, and the second and fourth panels fold, whereby the outer sides of the second and fourth panels are interior to the attachment components in the closed position. The device may include multiple strata, and light, sound, smell, or taste emitting members. Furthermore, the device may include a textured portion. | 10-09-2014 |
Mark S. Bunker, Auburn, WA US
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20090166467 | Graphite Tape Supply And Backing Paper Take-Up Apparatus - An apparatus for supplying one or more strands of a relatively wide tape to a high-speed graphite tape laminating machine may include a tape supply reel and a backing paper take-up reel rotatably mounted on the machine, a dancer roller mounted on the machine for lateral movement thereon, and a mechanism for actively controlling the rotation of the tape supply and backing paper take-up reels and the lateral movement of the dancer roller relative to the support frame such that the respective tensions in the tapes are maintained substantially constant during both an on-the-fly tape add operation and an on-the-fly tape cut operation of the laminating machine. | 07-02-2009 |
20110114265 | Graphite Tape Supply and Backing Paper Take-Up Apparatus - An apparatus for supplying one or more strands of a relatively wide tape to a high-speed graphite tape laminating machine may include a tape supply reel and a backing paper take-up reel rotatably mounted on the machine, a dancer roller mounted on the machine for lateral movement thereon, and a mechanism for actively controlling the rotation of the tape supply and backing paper take-up reels and the lateral movement of the dancer roller relative to the support frame such that the respective tensions in the tapes are maintained substantially constant during both an on-the-fly tape add operation and an on-the-fly tape cut operation of the laminating machine. | 05-19-2011 |
Mathew Bunker, Mesa, AZ US
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20140264962 | Wafer Mapping Process Control with Indicator Line - A method for providing alignment in a die picking process may include aligning a semiconductor wafer based on a reference die, forming an indicator line relative to the reference die by picking a number of dice along a line extending across the wafer, and using the reference line to monitor a position of the picking machine relative to the wafer. A die attach machine may include a control system for automatically implementing such method. | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew Bunker, Chandler, AZ US
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20140235033 | NON-CONVENTIONAL METHOD OF SILICON WAFER SAWING USING A PLURALITY OF WAFER SAW ROTATIONAL ANGLES - A silicon wafer saw can be set to either three or four different cutting angle orientations from a zero degree reference to produce integrated circuit dice having corners greater than 90 degrees. Three different saw angle orientations will produce six sided dice, and four different saw cutting angle orientations will produce eight sided dice. | 08-21-2014 |
Michael S. Bunker, Tomball, TX US
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20130262796 | INDICATORS FOR STORAGE CELLS - Techniques for indicators for storage cells are provided. In one aspect, an indicator is provided that indicates if a portion of storage cells of a storage device contain a pre-defined value. In another aspect, a range of storage cells are initialized to a known value. An indicator may be set to indicate the range of storage cells has been initialized to the known value. It yet another aspect, a request for the indicator may be sent to a storage device. Based on the indicator, initialization of the storage device may be bypassed. | 10-03-2013 |
20140173280 | DEVICE AUTHENTICATION - An authenticatable device includes a substrate and a computing device with encryption capability affixed to the substrate. The computing device is to receive a challenge value and a first value from a host device, generate a second value based on at least the first value, and generate a response value based on the challenge value and the second value. | 06-19-2014 |
20140247131 | DRIVE CARRIER TOUCH SENSING - A system includes a computing device with touch sensing capabilities and a sensor positioned on a drive carrier and electronically connected to the computing device. The computing device receives a sensor measurement and determines based on the sensor measurement if the sensor positioned on the drive carrier has been touched. The computing device conducts a process in response to a determination that the sensor positioned on the drive carrier has been touched. | 09-04-2014 |
20140247513 | ENVIRONMENTAL DATA RECORD - A drive assembly includes a memory device and a computing device communicatively coupled to the memory device. The computing device is to receive environmental data from a host device via a second communication channel isolated from a first communication channel and record the environmental data on the memory device. | 09-04-2014 |
20140269240 | DRIVE CARRIER SUBSTRATE - A drive carrier includes a substrate, a computing device located on the substrate, an electrical interface located on the substrate, and a light source located on the substrate and communicatively coupled to the computing device. The computing device is to control illumination of the light source. | 09-18-2014 |
20140295711 | CONNECTOR - A compression connector includes a housing and a plurality of contacts located within the housing. Each of the plurality of contacts is configured to bend at a plurality of locations when pressure is applied to the contact. In addition, each of the plurality of contacts is configured to tuck within itself when pressure is applied to the contact. Furthermore, each of the plurality of contacts is constrained by the housing. | 10-02-2014 |
M. Scott Bunker, Tomball, TX US
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20140149785 | DISTRIBUTED MANAGEMENT - A distributed management system comprises a backplane and a plurality drive assemblies communicatively coupled to the backplane via a communication channel. Each of the plurality of drive assemblies includes a computing device, and each of the computing devices is to provide drive environmental data and control a light source. | 05-29-2014 |
20140169145 | DRIVE CARRIER LIGHT SOURCE CONTROL - A drive carrier includes a first computing device with light source control capacity and a light source proximate to a front plate of the drive carrier. The first computing device receives a signal from a second computing device (external to the drive carrier) and controls the light source proximate to the front plate of the drive carrier based on the signal. | 06-19-2014 |
Nelson Bunker, Plano, TX US
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20100242114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AND APPLYING FILTERS FOR INTRUSION PROTECTION SYSTEM WITHIN A VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system for controlling selection of filters for protecting against vulnerabilities of a computer network includes a vulnerability management system analyzes the computer network and determines network vulnerabilities for the computer network. The vulnerability management system is configured to receive real-time data on a status of filters protecting against vulnerabilities of the computer network. A database contains a pre-generated mapping of network vulnerabilities to filters for protecting against the network vulnerabilities. The vulnerability management system enables user control of filters for protecting against vulnerabilities of the computer network based upon the determined network vulnerabilities of the computer network, the pre-generated mapping of network vulnerabilities to the filters for protecting against the network vulnerabilities and the real-time data on the status of the filters. | 09-23-2010 |
Nelson W. Bunker, Plano, TX US
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20120210434 | Security countermeasure management platform - A management platform that allows security and compliance users to view risks and vulnerabilities in their environment with the added context of what other mitigating security countermeasures are associated with that vulnerability and that are applicable and/or available within the overall security architecture. Additionally, the platform allows users to take one or more actions from controlling the operation of a security countermeasure for mitigation purposes to documenting the awareness of a security countermeasure that is in place. | 08-16-2012 |
20140344940 | Security countermeasure management platform - A management platform that allows security and compliance users to view risks and vulnerabilities in their environment with the added context of what other mitigating security countermeasures are associated with that vulnerability and that are applicable and/or available within the overall security architecture. Additionally, the platform allows users to take one or more actions from controlling the operation of a security countermeasure for mitigation purposes to documenting the awareness of a security countermeasure that is in place. | 11-20-2014 |
Owen Woodruff Bunker, Aurora, CO US
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20080216426 | Building with Interlocking Panels - According to the invention, a structure is disclosed. The structure may include a dual channel joint member and a plurality of panels. The dual channel joint member may define two channels, each channel possibly being configured to receive an edge of a panel thereby coupling two panels. The plurality of panels may include a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel or the second panel may define a cavity. The other of the first panel or the second panel may include a hooked tab. The hooked tab may engage the cavity and couples the first panel with the second panel. The dual channel joint member may couple the second panel with the third panel. | 09-11-2008 |
Paul Bunker US
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20130079994 | ACTUATION OF AN ACTIVE DEVICE OF A VEHICLE UNDER BRAKING - Early actuation of an active device of a vehicle (e.g., a seat belt tensioner) is provided by applying rate of change of brake pressure to monitored brake pressure, so as to produce a modified brake pressure characteristic which is advanced in time. The active device is actuated at a brake pressure threshold. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079996 | CONTROL OF ACTIVE VEHICLE DEVICES DURING CORNERING - A method of triggering an active device of a vehicle at a pre-determined threshold comprises generating a steering wheel signal from steering angle rate of change of steering angle of the vehicle, the signal representing an advance in time in comparison to the steering wheel position and/or speed, and determining a conditioned vehicle lateral acceleration in dependence on the steering wheel signal and a measured vehicle lateral acceleration, the conditioned vehicle lateral acceleration being advanced in time in comparison with the measured vehicle lateral acceleration. An active device of the vehicle is triggered if the conditioned vehicle lateral acceleration exceeds a threshold lateral acceleration. | 03-28-2013 |
20130079997 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF TRIGGERING AN ACTIVE DEVICE OF A VEHICLE - An active device of a vehicle, for example a seat belt tensioner, is triggered by reference to an estimated vehicle roll rate exceeding a threshold roll rate. The estimated vehicle roll rate may be conditioned according to vehicle speed, and is determined from inputs of vehicle lateral acceleration, steering wheel angle, and steering wheel speed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130090780 | SPEED AND SEVERITY TRIGGER FOR AN ACTIVE DEVICE OF A VEHICLE - A method of determining the category of action of an active device of a vehicle comprises repeatedly measuring a vehicle parameter indicative of a change of vehicle state, determining a rate of change of the vehicle parameter and determining a modified vehicle parameter by reference to said rate of change. A threshold is applied to said modified vehicle parameter and a trigger signal is generated for an active device of the vehicle in response to the threshold being reached and in accordance with a severity of said vehicle parameter, which may be vehicle speed related. | 04-11-2013 |
Philip Alan Bunker, Orem, UT US
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20120026325 | OPTIMIZED MOVABLE IR FILTER IN CAMERAS - Embodiments of the present invention include a camera having two modes: a visible light imaging mode (day-mode) and an IR imaging mode (night-mode). In the visible light imaging mode, an IR filter is in line with the lens assembly. In the IR imaging mode, the IR filter is mechanically removed, and IR light is allowed to pass to the sensor. In one embodiment, in the IR imaging mode, IR lighting is provided by an IR LEDs on the camera to illuminate the scene. In one embodiment, the various components are chosen, balanced and optimized so that images captured using visible light and images captured using non-visible light are both in focus. In one embodiment, an algorithm determines when there sufficient visible light is present and when it is not, and thus determines when to switch the camera from one mode to another. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert Daniel Bunker, Sanger, CA US
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20140265202 | STEERING KNUCKLE - The present invention provides improved aftermarket vehicle lowering steering knuckles that are superior to existing aftermarket steering knuckles because they are capable of lowering a vehicle while maintaining or improving vehicle handling, increasing caster, and improving alignment capabilities. Embodiments of the vehicle lowering steering knuckles of the present invention improve handling characteristics by adding caster angle into the steering knuckle, allowing the original caster specifications to be increased without changing the forward or aft locations of the vehicle wheels. This is achieved by adjusting the mounting location of the upper ball joint laterally so that the mounting points are adjusted without affecting the front wheel placement. Embodiments of the vehicle lowering steering knuckles of the present invention also increase vehicle lowering capacity by increasing the downward angle of the upper ball joint mount. | 09-18-2014 |
Ronald S. Bunker, Niskayuna, NY US
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20090145132 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING PRESSURE LOSSES IN GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A method of assembling a combustor assembly is provided, wherein the method includes providing a combustor liner having a centerline axis and defining a combustion chamber therein, and coupling an annular flowsleeve radially outward from the combustor liner such that an annular flow path is defined substantially circumferentially between the flowsleeve and the combustor finer. The method also includes orienting the flowsleeve such that a plurality of inlets formed within the flowsleeve are positioned to inject cooling air in a substantially axial direction into the annular flow path to facilitate cooling the combustor finer. | 06-11-2009 |
Ronald Scott Bunker, Waterford, NY US
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20120102916 | Pulse Detonation Combustor Including Combustion Chamber Cooling Assembly - A pulse detonation combustor including a combustion chamber and a cooling assembly circumscribing the combustion chamber. The cooling assembly is configured to provide a flow of cooling fluid therethrough and provide cooling of the combustion chamber. The cooling assembly includes a cooling flow sleeve positioned about the combustion chamber. The cooling flow sleeve includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart axially extending structural members defining a plurality of flow passages therebetween. The cooling assembly is configured mechanically and thermally separate from the combustion chamber and provides axisymmetric cooling to the combustion chamber. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111015 | SELF-OSCILLATING FUEL INJECTION JETS - A combustor structure includes a combustor fuel-air mixing apparatus having a mainstream airflow region. One or more concavities are disposed within the mainstream airflow region of the fuel-air mixing apparatus. At least one fuel injection hole is disposed within an upstream base region of at least one concavity. Passing a stream of air through the main airflow region causes fuel injected into the upstream base region of at least one concavity to passively mix with a naturally oscillating vortex of air within the concavity. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111545 | COMPONENTS WITH RE-ENTRANT SHAPED COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes forming one or more grooves in a surface of a substrate, where the substrate has at least one hollow interior space. Each of the one or more grooves extends at least partially along the substrate surface and has a base and a top. The base is wider than the top, such that each of the one or more grooves comprises a re-entrant shaped groove. The method further includes forming one or more access holes through the base of a respective groove, to connect the groove in fluid communication with respective ones of the hollow interior space(s), and disposing a coating over at least a portion of the substrate surface. The one or more grooves and coating define one or more re-entrant shaped channels for cooling the component. A component with one or more re-entrant shaped channels and a method of coating a component are also provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114868 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A COMPONENT USING A FUGITIVE COATING - A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes depositing a fugitive coating on a surface of a substrate, where the substrate has at least one hollow interior space. The method further includes machining the substrate through the fugitive coating to form one or more grooves in the surface of the substrate. Each of the one or more grooves has a base and extends at least partially along the surface of the substrate. The method further includes forming one or more access holes through the base of a respective one of the one or more grooves to connect the respective groove in fluid communication with the respective hollow interior space. The method further includes filling the one or more grooves with a filler, removing the fugitive coating, disposing a coating over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate, and removing the filler from the one or more grooves, such that the one or more grooves and the coating together define a number of channels for cooling the component. | 05-10-2012 |
20120114912 | COMPONENT AND METHODS OF FABRICATING AND COATING A COMPONENT - A component is disclosed. The component comprises a substrate comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one hollow, interior space, where the outer surface defines one or more grooves, and where each of the one or more grooves extends at least partially along the surface of the substrate and has a base. One or more access holes extend through the base of a respective groove to place the groove in fluid communication with respective ones of the at least one hollow interior space. The component further comprises a coating disposed over at least a portion of the substrate surface, where the coating comprises one or more layers. At least one of the layers defines one or more permeable slots, such that the respective layer does not completely bridge each of the one or more grooves. The grooves and the coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. Methods for fabricating and coating a component are also provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20120124832 | TURBINE COMPONENTS WITH COOLING FEATURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present disclosure is directed to the use and manufacture of cooling features within a component used in a hot gas path, such as within a turbine. In one embodiment, channels are formed within an external surface of the component and filled with a removable material. The external surface and channels may then be coated with one or more layers, such as a structural layer and/or top coat. The removable material may then be removed to leave the channels free of the removable material. | 05-24-2012 |
20120145371 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A component is disclosed. The component includes a substrate comprising an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines at least one hollow, interior space, and the outer surface defines one or more grooves that extend at least partially along the outer substrate surface and have a respective base. One or more access holes are formed through the base of a respective groove, to connect the groove in fluid communication with the respective hollow interior space. The component further includes a coating comprising one or more layers disposed over at least a portion of the outer substrate surface. The groove(s) and the coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. One or more trenches are formed through one or more coating layers and at least partially define at least one exit region for the cooling channel(s). A method of fabricating a component is also provided. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148769 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A COMPONENT USING A TWO-LAYER STRUCTURAL COATING - A method of fabricating a component is provided. The fabrication method includes depositing a first layer of a structural coating on an outer surface of a substrate. The substrate has at least one hollow interior space. The fabrication method further includes machining the substrate through the first layer of the structural coating, to define one or more openings in the first layer of the structural coating and to form respective one or more grooves in the outer surface of the substrate. Each groove has a respective base and extends at least partially along the surface of the substrate. The fabrication method further includes depositing a second layer of the structural coating over the first layer of the structural coating and over the groove(s), such that the groove(s) and the second layer of the structural coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. A component is also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151935 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A method for operating a gas turbine engine includes compressing an air stream in a compressor and generating a post combustion gas by combusting a compressed air stream exiting from the compressor in a combustor. The post combustion gas is expanded in a first turbine. The expanded combustion gas exiting from the first turbine is split into a first stream and a second stream. The first stream of the expanded combustion gas is combusted in a reheat combustor. The reheat combustor is cooled using the second stream of the expanded combustion gas. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154570 | Thermal Inspection and Machining Systems and Methods of Use - The present application provides a thermal imaging and machining system for a machine component. The thermal imaging and machining system may include a machining subsystem with a machining device for drilling one or more holes in the machine component and a thermal inspection subsystem positioned about the machining subsystem. The thermal inspection subsystem may include an imager and one or more fluid supply lines such that a thermal response of the holes in the machine component may be determined. | 06-21-2012 |
20120163984 | COOLING CHANNEL SYSTEMS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE COMPONENTS COVERED BY COATINGS, AND RELATED PROCESSES - A method for providing a fluid cooling system within a high temperature component is described. At least one microchannel is formed in an external surface of the component; and one or more coolant passage holes are then formed, extending from at least one of the microchannels to an interior region of the component. A layer of a metallic structural coating is then applied over the external surface. At least one slot, or a set of relatively small passive cooling holes, are then formed through the metallic structural coating; extending into at least a portion of the microchannels. A second coating layer is then applied over the first layer. In some embodiments, a sacrificial material is deposited into the microchannels before the first coating layer is applied. Related articles are also described. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164376 | METHOD OF MODIFYING A SUBSTRATE FOR PASSAGE HOLE FORMATION THEREIN, AND RELATED ARTICLES - A method for the formation of at least one passage hole in a high-temperature substrate is described. For each desired passage hole or group of passage holes, a node is first formed on the exterior surface of the substrate, by a laser consolidation process. The node functions as a pre-selected entry region for each passage hole. The passage hole can then be formed through the node, into the substrate. Related articles, such as turbine engine components, are also described. | 06-28-2012 |
20120207953 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a component is provided. The method includes forming one or more grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each groove extends at least partially along the surface of the substrate and has a base, a top and at least one discharge point. The method further includes forming a run-out region adjacent to the discharge point for each groove and disposing a coating over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate. The groove(s) and the coating define one or more channels for cooling the component. Components with cooling channels are also provided. | 08-16-2012 |
20120243995 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS FORMED IN COATING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes depositing a structural coating on an outer surface of a substrate, where the substrate has at least one hollow interior space. The method further includes forming one or more grooves in the structural coating. Each groove has a base and extends at least partially along the substrate. The method further includes depositing at least one additional coating over the structural coating and over the groove(s), such that the groove(s) and the additional coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. The method further includes forming one or more access holes through the base of a respective groove, to connect the respective groove in fluid communication with the respective hollow interior space, and forming at least one exit hole through the additional coating for each channel, to receive and discharge coolant from the respective channel. A component with cooling channels formed in a structural coating is also provided. | 09-27-2012 |
20120248217 | BI-DIRECTIONAL FUEL INJECTION METHOD - In certain embodiments, a fuel injector includes a wall separating a fuel passage from an air passage. The fuel injector also includes a fuel injection port extending from a first side of the wall to a second side of the wall for injecting a flow of fuel from the fuel passage into a flow of air in the air passage. In addition, the fuel injector includes first and second feedback lines extending from a downstream end of the fuel injection port to an upstream end of the fuel injection port. The first and second feedback lines are disposed on opposite sides of the fuel injection port. In addition, the first and second feedback lines are disposed entirely within the wall. | 10-04-2012 |
20120251291 | STATOR-ROTOR ASSEMBLIES WITH FEATURES FOR ENHANCED CONTAINMENT OF GAS FLOW, AND RELATED PROCESSES - A stator-rotor assembly is described, including at least one interface region and a gap between a surface of the stator and a surface of the rotor. The stator is a nozzle or vane that includes circumferential endwalls. Each endwall includes at least one leading edge and one trailing edge, relative to a hot gas flow path. A trailing edge of at least one of the endwalls includes a pattern of cavities that are capable of impeding the entry of hot gas into a wheelspace region that adjoins the gap between the stator and the rotor. The cavities can also be formed on various sections of the rotor. The stator-rotor assembly can be incorporated into various turbomachines, such as gas turbine engines. Related processes are also described. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255870 | METHODS OF FABRICATING A COATED COMPONENT USING MULTIPLE TYPES OF FILLERS - Methods of fabricating coated components using multiple types of fillers are provided. One method comprises forming one or more grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each groove has a base and extends at least partially along the outer surface. A sacrificial filler is deposited within the groove, a second filler is deposited over the sacrificial filler, and a coating is disposed over at least a portion of the outer surface and over the second filler. The method further includes removing the sacrificial filler and at least partially removing the second filler from the groove(s), to define one or more channels for cooling the component. | 10-11-2012 |
20120276308 | COMPONENT AND METHODS OF FABRICATING A COATED COMPONENT USING MULTIPLE TYPES OF FILLERS - Methods of fabricating coated components using multiple types of fillers are provided. One method comprises forming one or more grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each groove has a base and extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate. The method further includes disposing a sacrificial filler within the groove(s), disposing a permanent filler over the sacrificial filler, disposing a coating over at least a portion of the substrate and over the permanent filler, and removing the first sacrificial filler from the groove(s), to define one or more channels for cooling the component. A component with a permanent filler is also provided. | 11-01-2012 |
20120295061 | COMPONENTS WITH PRECISION SURFACE CHANNELS AND HYBRID MACHINING METHOD - Methods of forming one or more grooves in a component are provided. One method includes using a first machining technique to form one or more preliminary grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each preliminary groove has a base and extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate, and the substrate has an inner surface that defines at least one hollow, interior space. The method further includes using a second machining technique to further machine the preliminary groove(s) to form the respective groove(s). In addition, the method includes forming one or more access holes through the base of a respective groove to connect the respective groove in fluid communication with the respective hollow interior space. Components with grooves characterized by a sidewall radius R in a range of 0≦R≦0.127 mm are also provided. | 11-22-2012 |
20120325451 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes forming one or more grooves in a component that comprises a substrate with an outer surface. The substrate has at least one interior space, and each groove extends at least partially along the substrate and has a base. The manufacturing method further includes forming one or more access holes through the base of a respective groove, to connect the groove in fluid communication with the respective hollow interior space. The manufacturing method further includes forming at least one connecting groove in the component, such that each connecting groove intersects at least a subset of the one or more grooves. The manufacturing method further includes disposing a coating over at least a portion of the outer surface of the substrate, such that the groove(s) and the coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. The coating does not completely bridge the connecting groove, such that the connecting groove at least partially defines an exit region for the respective cooling channel(s). | 12-27-2012 |
20120328448 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method is provided. The manufacturing method includes forming one or more grooves in a component comprising a substrate. Each groove extends at least partially along the substrate and has a base, a top and at least one discharge end. The manufacturing method further includes forming a crater, such that the crater is in fluid connection with the respective discharge end for each groove, and disposing a coating over at least a portion of an outer surface of the substrate. The groove(s) and the coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. The coating does not completely bridge each of the one or more craters, such that each crater defines a film exit. A component with cratered film exits is also provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20130043009 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A component is provided and includes a substrate comprising an outer and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one hollow, interior space. The component defines one or more grooves, where each groove extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate and has a base and a top. The base is wider than the top, such that each groove comprises a re-entrant shaped groove. One or more access holes are formed through the base of a respective groove, to connect the groove in fluid communication with the respective hollow interior space. Each access hole has an exit diameter D that exceeds the opening width d of the top of the respective groove. The diameter D is an effective diameter based on the area enclosed. The component further includes at least one coating disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate, wherein the groove(s) and the coating together define one or more re-entrant shaped channels for cooling the component. A method for manufacturing the component is also provided. A method for manufacturing a component is also provided, where the groove and the access hole(s) are machined as a single continuous process, such that the groove and the access hole(s) form a continuous cooling passage. | 02-21-2013 |
20130056184 | COMPONENTS WITH RE-ENTRANT SHAPED COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of fabricating a component is provided. The component includes a substrate that has at least one interior space. The method includes forming one or more grooves in the component. Each groove extends at least partially along an outer surface of the substrate and narrows at an opening thereof, such that each groove is re-entrant shaped. A cross-sectional area A of each groove is in a range of about 2 to about 3 times an area R=W*D, where W is the width of the opening and D is the depth of the re-entrant-shaped groove. Components with grooves formed in the substrate and components with grooves formed at least partially in a structural coating are also provided. | 03-07-2013 |
20130078418 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method is provided. The manufacturing method includes forming one or more grooves in a component that comprises a substrate with an outer surface. The substrate has at least one interior space. Each groove extends at least partially along the substrate and has a base and a top. The manufacturing method further includes processing an intermediate surface of the component to plastically deform the surface adjacent at least one edge of a respective groove, such that the distance across the top of the groove is reduced. Another manufacturing method is provided and includes processing an intermediate surface of the component to facet the intermediate surface in the vicinity of the groove. | 03-28-2013 |
20130078428 | COMPONENTS WITH CCOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes forming one or more grooves in a component that comprises a substrate with an outer surface. The substrate has at least one interior space. Each groove extends at least partially along the substrate and has a base and a top. The manufacturing method further includes applying a structural coating on at least a portion of the substrate and processing at least a portion of the surface of the structural coating so as to plastically deform the structural coating at least in the vicinity of the top of a respective groove, such that a gap across the top of the groove is reduced. A component is also disclosed and includes a structural coating disposed on at least a portion of a substrate, where the surface of the structural coating is faceted in the vicinity of the respective groove. | 03-28-2013 |
20130086784 | REPAIR METHODS FOR COOLED COMPONENTS - A method for repairing a component is provided, where the component has a substrate comprising an outer surface and an inner surface and defining one or more grooves. Each groove extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate. The component further includes a structural coating, a bond coating, and a thermal bather coating. The groove(s) and the structural coating define one or more channels for cooling the component. The repair method includes removing the thermal barrier and bond coatings, removing at least a portion of the structural coating in a vicinity of a damaged portion of the component, performing a repair operation on the damaged portion of the component, applying a structural coating at least in a vicinity of the repaired portion of the component, and applying a bond coating and a thermal barrier coating. Additional repair methods are also provided. | 04-11-2013 |
20130101761 | COMPONENTS WITH LASER CLADDING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacture is provided. The manufacturing method includes using an abrasive liquid jet to form one or more grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each groove has a base and an opening and extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate, where the substrate has an inner surface that defines at least one hollow, interior space. The manufacturing method further includes using a laser cladding process to apply a laser clad material over the opening of the respective groove(s), to at least partially define one or more channels for cooling the component, and disposing a coating over at least a portion of the outer surface of the substrate and over the laser clad material. Other manufacturing methods and a component are also provided. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104397 | METHODS FOR REPAIRING TURBINE BLADE TIPS | 05-02-2013 |
20130140007 | COMPONENTS WITH RE-ENTRANT SHAPED COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of fabricating a component is provided. The method includes forming one or more grooves in a surface of a substrate, where the substrate has at least one hollow interior space. Each of the one or more grooves extends at least partially along the substrate surface and has a base and a top. The base is wider than the top, such that each of the one or more grooves comprises a re-entrant shaped groove. The method further includes forming one or more access holes through the base of a respective groove, to connect the groove in fluid communication with respective ones of the hollow interior space(s), and disposing a coating over at least a portion of the substrate surface. The one or more grooves and coating define one or more re-entrant shaped channels for cooling the component. A component with one or more re-entrant shaped channels and a method of coating a component are also provided. | 06-06-2013 |
20130152599 | HYDROCARBON FILM PROTECTED REFRACTORY CARBIDE COMPONENTS AND USE - A turbine power generation system with enhanced stabilization of refractory carbides provided by hydrocarbon from high carbon activity gases is disclosed. The disclosure also includes a method of using high carbon activity gases to stabilize hot gas path components. | 06-20-2013 |
20130156600 | COMPONENTS WITH MICROCHANNEL COOLING - A component includes a substrate having an outer surface, an inner surface and a tip. The inner surface defines at least one hollow, interior space. The outer surface defines one or more grooves, where each groove extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate and has a base. The component further includes a coating disposed over at least a portion of the outer surface of the substrate. The coating includes at least a structural coating that extends over the groove(s), such that the groove(s) and the structural coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. The tip comprises a tip cap enclosing the hollow, interior space(s), and a tip rim disposed at a radially outer end of the substrate. The tip rim at least partially defines at least one discharge channel in fluid communication with at least one cooling channel. | 06-20-2013 |
20130272850 | COMPONENTS WITH MICROCHANNEL COOLING - A component includes a substrate having outer and inner surfaces, where the inner surface defines at least one hollow, interior space. The outer surface defines pressure side and suction side walls, which are joined together at leading and trailing edges of the component. The outer surface defines one or more grooves that extend at least partially along the pressure or suction side walls in a vicinity of the trailing edge. Each groove is in fluid communication with a respective hollow, interior space. The component further includes a coating disposed over at least a portion of the outer substrate surface. The coating comprises at least a structural coating that extends over the groove(s), such that the groove(s) and the structural coating together define one or more channels for cooling the trailing edge. A method of forming cooling channels in the vicinity of the trailing edge is also provided. | 10-17-2013 |
20130312941 | COMPONENTS WITH MICROCHANNEL COOLED PLATFORMS AND FILLETS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A component includes a substrate that has outer and inner surfaces. The inner surface defines at least one hollow, interior space. The outer surface defines pressure and suction sidewalls that are joined together at leading and trailing edges of the component and together form an airfoil portion of the component. The outer substrate surface further defines at least one platform and at least one fillet that extends between and integrally connects the airfoil to the respective platform. The outer surface defines one or more grooves that extend at least partially along a respective fillet. Each groove is in fluid communication with a respective hollow, interior space. The component further includes a coating disposed over at least a portion of the outer substrate surface and including at least a structural coating that extends over the groove(s). The groove(s) and the structural coating together define channel(s) for cooling the respective fillet. | 11-28-2013 |
20130316100 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a component is provided. The method includes forming one or more grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each groove extends at least partially along the surface of the substrate and has a base, a top and at least one discharge point. The method further includes forming a run-out region adjacent to the discharge point for each groove and disposing a coating over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate. The groove(s) and the coating define one or more channels for cooling the component. Components with cooling channels are also provided. | 11-28-2013 |
20140004310 | WIRELESS COMPONENT AND METHODS OF FABRICATING A COATED COMPONENT USING MULTIPLE TYPES OF FILLERS | 01-02-2014 |
20140033737 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAS TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - A temperature measurement system includes at least one filament configured to emit thermal radiation in a relatively broad and substantially continuous wavelength band that is at least partially representative of a temperature of the at least one filament. The system also includes an optical system configured to receive at least a portion of the thermal radiation emitted from the filament. The optical system includes a wavelength splitting device configured to split the emitted thermal radiation into at least one relatively narrow wavelength band of thermal radiation. The optical system also includes a detector array configured to receive the at least one relatively narrow wavelength band of thermal radiation and to generate electrical signals at least partially representative of the received thermal radiation. The temperature measurement system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the detector array. The controller is configured to transform the generated electrical signals to a temperature indication using a predetermined conversion module. | 02-06-2014 |
20140083639 | BACKSTRIKE PROTECTION DURING MACHINING OF COOLING FEATURES - A method of machining a component is provided. The component includes a substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one interior space. A core is disposed within each interior space. The method includes forming at least one hole in the substrate while the core is disposed within the respective interior space. Each hole extends through the substrate to provide fluid communication with the respective interior space. The method further includes removing the core from the respective interior space. The core may be a casting core or a subsequently formed core. | 03-27-2014 |
20140116660 | COMPONENTS WITH ASYMMETRIC COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of fabricating a component is provided. The component includes a substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one interior space. The fabrication method includes forming at least one groove in the outer substrate surface. Each groove extends at least partially along the outer substrate surface and has an asymmetric cross-section. The method further includes forming at least one access hole in the substrate. Each access hole connects the respective groove in fluid communication with the respective interior space. A coating is disposed over at least a portion of the substrate surface, such that the groove(s) and the coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. A component is also disclose and has at least one groove with an asymmetric cross-section. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120274 | COMPONENTS WITH MICRO COOLED COATING LAYER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes providing a substrate with an outer surface and at least one interior space, applying a coating on a portion of the substrate and forming one or more grooves in the coating, wherein each groove extends at least partially along the coating. The method further includes processing at least a portion of the surface of the coating to plastically deform the coating in the vicinity of the top of a respective groove. An additional coating is applied over at least a portion of the surface of the coating. A component is disclosed and includes a substrate, a coating disposed on at least a portion of the substrate, and defining one or more grooves therein, and an additional coating disposed over at least a portion of the coating. The substrate, the coating and the additional coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. | 05-01-2014 |
20140137408 | METHODS OF FABRICATING AND COATING TURBINE COMPONENTS - In one aspect, a method of forming a hot gas path component is provided. The method includes forming at least one groove in an outer surface of a substrate, wherein the at least one groove has a base and a top. The method further includes filling the at least one groove with a filler. The method also includes applying at least one cover layer over at least a portion of the outer surface of the substrate such that the at least one groove and the at least one cover layer define at least one micro-channel for cooling the component. The filler is automatically removed from the at least one micro-channel during application of the at least one cover layer. Methods for coating a hot gas component and for assembling a turbine engine assembly are also provided. | 05-22-2014 |
20140157792 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING HEAT FROM A TURBINE - A system for removing heat from a turbine includes a component in the turbine having a supply plenum and a return plenum therein. A substrate that defines a shape of the component has an inner surface and an outer surface. A coating applied to the outer surface of the substrate has an interior surface facing the outer surface of the substrate and an exterior surface opposed to the interior surface. A first fluid channel is between the outer surface of the substrate and the exterior surface of the coating. A first fluid path is from the supply plenum, through the substrate, and into the first fluid channel, and a second fluid path is from the first fluid channel, through the substrate, and into the return plenum. | 06-12-2014 |
20140169943 | COMPONENTS WITH POROUS METAL COOLING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes providing a substrate with an outer surface and at least one interior space and machining the substrate to selectively remove a portion of the substrate and define one or more cooling supply holes therein. Each of the one or more cooling supply holes is in fluid communication with the at least one interior space. The method further includes disposing an open cell porous metallic layer on at least a portion of the substrate. The open cell porous metallic layer is in fluid communication with the one or more cooling supply holes. A coating layer is disposed on the open cell porous metallic layer. The coating layer having formed therein one or more cooling exit holes in fluid communication with the open cell porous metallic layer. The substrate, the one or more cooling supply holes, the open cell porous metallic layer and the cooling exit holes providing a cooling network for a component. | 06-19-2014 |
20140220253 | MICRO-CHANNEL COATING DEPOSITION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - Methods of pressure coating a target surface of an article comprising one or more grooves formed in an outer surface of an article include fluidly connecting a pressure masker comprising a pressurized masking fluid to one or more coolant supply holes on a first side of the article. The one or more coolant supply holes in fluidic communication with the one or more grooves. Passing the pressurized masking fluid through the one or more grooves from the first side to a second side comprising the target surface at a pressure less than the coating pressure of the coating material, and, coating the target surface with the coating material to allow the coating material to bridge over the one or more grooves and form one or more micro-channels. The pressurized masking fluid passing through the one or more grooves prevents the coating material from permanently altering a cross sectional area of the one or more grooves along its length. | 08-07-2014 |
20140302278 | COMPONENTS WITH DOUBLE SIDED COOLING FEATURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes providing a substrate and forming one or more grooves into an outer surface of the substrate or into a coating layer disposed on the outer surface of the substrate and forming one or more grooves into an inner surface of the substrate or into a coating layer disposed on the inner surface of the substrate, to define one or more cooling grooves on the inner surface of the substrate. The method further includes applying a structural coating over at least one of a portion of the outer surface of the substrate or a portion of the coating disposed on the outer surface of the substrate to define one or more cooling channels on the outer surface of the substrate. A component is disclosed fabricated according to the method. | 10-09-2014 |
20140352319 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A gas turbine engine and method for operating a gas turbine engine includes compressing an air stream in a compressor and generating a post combustion gas by combusting a compressed air stream exiting from the compressor in a combustor. The post combustion gas is expanded in a first turbine. The expanded combustion gas exiting from the first turbine is split into a first stream, a second stream and a third stream. The first stream of the expanded combustion gas is combusted in a reheat combustor. An outer liner and flame stabilizer of the reheat combustor are cooled using the second stream of the expanded combustion gas. An inner liner of the reheat combustor is cooled using the third stream of the expanded combustion gas and a portion of the second stream of the expanded combustion gas passing through the one or more flame stabilizers. | 12-04-2014 |
20140366550 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A gas turbine engine and method for operating a gas turbine engine includes compressing an air stream in a compressor and combusting the compressed air stream to generate a post combustion gas. The post combustion gas is expanded in a first turbine. The expanded combustion gas exiting the first turbine is split into a first stream, a second stream and a third stream in a splitting zone including one or more aerodynamically shaped flow diverters. The first stream of the expanded combustion gas is combusted in a reheat combustor. An outer liner and flame stabilizer of the reheat combustor are cooled using the second stream of the expanded combustion gas. An inner liner of the reheat combustor is cooled using the third stream of the expanded combustion gas and a portion of the second stream of the expanded combustion gas passing through the one or more flame stabilizers. | 12-18-2014 |
20150202683 | METHOD OF MAKING SURFACE COOLING CHANNELS ON A COMPONENT USING LITHOGRAPHIC MOLDING TECHNIQUES - Methods of casting a component including one or more surface cooling channels. The method including casting a ceramic core into a flexible mold of a core section and casting a ceramic shell in at least two sections into respective flexible molds of a first shell section and a second shell section. A ceramic casting vessel is subsequently formed by assembling the ceramic core within the ceramic shell sections. A metal substrate material is cast into the ceramic casting vessel. Removal of the ceramic casting vessel reveals a substrate of the component having defined therein the interior passageway, the one or more cooling passages in fluidic communication with the interior passageway and one or more surface grooves in fluidic communication with the one or more cooling passages. | 07-23-2015 |
20150367460 | METHODS OF FORMING COOLING CHANNELS USING BACKSTRIKE PROTECTION - A method of forming cooling channels in a component is provided. The component has a substrate having outer and inner surfaces. The inner surface defines at least one interior space, and a core is disposed within each interior space. The method includes forming at least one access hole in the substrate, while the core is disposed within the respective interior space, removing the core from the respective interior space, and forming at least one groove in the outer substrate surface (before or after the core is removed). Each access hole connects the groove in fluid communication with the respective interior space. The method further includes disposing a coating over at least a portion of the outer substrate surface, where the coating includes at least a structural coating that extends over the groove(s), such that the groove(s) and the structural coating together define one or more channels configured to convey a coolant from the respective interior space(s) for cooling the component. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369053 | COMPONENTS WITH MICRO COOLED PATTERNED COATING LAYER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes providing a substrate with an outer surface and at least one interior space, selectively deposited a coating on a portion of the substrate to form a selectively deposited coating having one or more grooves formed therein. The method further includes processing at least a portion of the surface of the selectively deposited coating to plastically deform the selectively deposited coating in the vicinity of the top of a respective groove. An additional coating is applied over at least a portion of the surface of the selectively deposited coating. A component is disclosed and includes a substrate, a selectively deposited coating disposed on at least a portion of the substrate, and defining one or more grooves therein, and an additional coating disposed over the selectively deposited coating. The substrate, the selectively deposited coating and the additional coating defining one or more channels for cooling the component. | 12-24-2015 |
20160032766 | COMPONENTS WITH MICRO COOLED LASER DEPOSITED MATERIAL LAYER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacture is provided. The manufacturing method includes using a laser deposition process to apply a laser deposited material on an outer surface of a substrate to form one or more grooves on the outer surface of a substrate. Each groove has a base and an opening and extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate, where the substrate has an inner surface that defines at least one hollow, interior space. The manufacturing method further includes disposing an additional material over the laser deposited material, to define one or more channels for cooling the component. The additional material may include additional laser deposited material layers or a coating. Other manufacturing methods and a component are also provided. | 02-04-2016 |
Ronald Scott Bunker, West Chester, OH US
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20140093667 | COMPONENT AND METHODS OF FABRICATING AND COATING A COMPONENT - A component is disclosed. The component comprises a substrate comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one hollow, interior space, where the outer surface defines one or more grooves, and where each of the one or more grooves extends at least partially along the surface of the substrate and has a base. One or more access holes extend through the base of a respective groove to place the groove in fluid communication with respective ones of the at least one hollow interior space. The component further comprises a coating disposed over at least a portion of the substrate surface, where the coating comprises one or more layers. At least one of the layers defines one or more permeable slots, such that the respective layer does not completely bridge each of the one or more grooves. The grooves and the coating together define one or more channels for cooling the component. | 04-03-2014 |
20150135512 | BACKSTRIKE PROTECTION DURING MACHINING OF COOLING FEATURES - A method of machining a component including a substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface defining at least one interior space includes: disposing a distributed medium having a plurality of irregularly shaped particles in the interior space and forming at least one hole in the substrate, while the distributed medium is disposed within the interior space, such that the distributed medium provides backstrike protection for an opposing wall during the formation of the hole(s). Each hole extends through the substrate to provide fluid communication with the respective interior space; and the method further includes removing the distributed medium from the interior space. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143792 | COMPONENTS WITH MULTI-LAYERED COOLING FEATURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes providing a substrate having one or more grooves formed therein. One or more coatings having one or more grooves formed therein are disposed on the substrate and in fluid communication with the one or more grooves in the substrate. A cover coating is disposed on a portion of an outermost surface of the one or more coatings, having one or more cooling outlets formed therein and in fluid communication with the one or more grooves in the one or more coatings. The substrate, the one or more coatings and the cover coating define therein a cooling network for cooling a component. A component having a cooling network defined therein a substrate, one or more coatings disposed on at least a portion of the substrate, and a cover coating disposed over at least a portion of an outermost coating of the one or more coatings. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147158 | COOLED AIRFOIL TRAILING EDGE AND METHOD OF COOLING THE AIRFOIL TRAILING EDGE - An airfoil and method of cooling a airfoil including a leading edge, a trailing edge, a suction side, a pressure side and at least one internal cooling channel configured to convey a cooling fluid, is provided. A plurality of trailing edge bleed slots are in fluid communication with the at least one internal cooling channel, wherein a downstream edge of the pressure side of the airfoil lies upstream of a downstream edge of the suction side to expose the plurality of trailing edge bleed slots proximate to the trailing edge of the airfoil. The at least one internal cooling channel is configured to supply the cooling fluid from a source of cooling fluid towards the plurality of trailing edge bleed slots. A plurality of obstruction features are disposed within the at least one internal cooling channel and at a downstream edge of the remaining pressure side. The one or more obstruction features are configured having a predefined substantially polygon shape, to distribute a flow of the cooling fluid and provide distributed cooling to the plurality of trailing edge bleed slots. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147479 | METHODS FOR THE FORMATION OF COOLING CHANNELS, AND RELATED ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - A method for the formation of channels on a metallic substrate is described. The method includes the steps of applying at least one layer of a metallic coating material onto a surface of the substrate by a cold spray technique, so as to define boundary walls for the channels, and to build the boundary walls to a desired height. Additional coating material is then applied on one or more surfaces of the boundary walls by the cold spray technique, so as to modify the shape of the channels. The substrate can be any type of high-temperature component or hot gas path component. In some instances, the substrate is a gas turbine engine wall. | 05-28-2015 |
20150251280 | REPAIR METHODS FOR COOLED COMPONENTS - A method for repairing a component is provided, where the component has a substrate comprising an outer surface and an inner surface and defining one or more grooves. Each groove extends at least partially along the outer surface of the substrate. The component further includes a structural coating, a bond coating, and a thermal barrier coating. The groove(s) and the structural coating define one or more channels for cooling the component. The repair method includes removing the thermal barrier and bond coatings, removing at least a portion of the structural coating in a vicinity of a damaged portion of the component, performing a repair operation on the damaged portion of the component, applying a structural coating at least in a vicinity of the repaired portion of the component, and applying a bond coating and a thermal barrier coating. Additional repair methods are also provided. | 09-10-2015 |
20150345397 | ANGLED IMPINGEMENT INSERT - An engine component with particulate mitigation features is provided. The engine component comprises an internal engine component surface having a cooling flow path on one side thereof and a second component adjacent to the first component. The second component, for example an insert, may have a plurality of openings forming an array wherein the openings extend through the second component at a non-orthogonal angle to the surface of the second component. | 12-03-2015 |
20160031050 | BACKSTRIKE PROTECTION DURING MACHINING OF COOLING FEATURES - A method of machining a component is provided. The component includes a substrate having an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface defines at least one interior space. A core is disposed within each interior space. The method includes forming at least one hole in the substrate while the core is disposed within the respective interior space. Each hole extends through the substrate to provide fluid communication with the respective interior space. The method further includes removing the core from the respective interior space. The core may be a casting core or a subsequently formed core. | 02-04-2016 |
20160053618 | COMPONENTS WITH COOLING CHANNELS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A manufacturing method includes forming one or more grooves in a component that comprises a substrate with an outer surface. The substrate has at least one interior space. Each groove extends at least partially along the substrate and has a base and a top. The manufacturing method further includes applying a structural coating on at least a portion of the substrate and processing at least a portion of the surface of the structural coating so as to plastically deform the structural coating at least in the vicinity of the top of a respective groove, such that a gap across the top of the groove is reduced. A component is also disclosed and includes a structural coating disposed on at least a portion of a substrate, where the surface of the structural coating is faceted in the vicinity of the respective groove. | 02-25-2016 |
Ross Thomas Bunker, Seattle, WA US
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20090319556 | Methods and systems of automatically geocoding a dataset for visual analysis - A computer-implemented method of generating a map view includes accessing a dataset having multiple records and multiple fields. One or more of the multiple fields are identified as geographical fields. Geographical codes are automatically associated with a first one of the identified geographical fields. A geographical map is generated for the dataset. Generating the geographical map includes generating a first plurality of marks on the geographical map. The first plurality of marks is positioned on the geographical map in accordance with the geographical codes associated with the first one of the identified geographical fields. | 12-24-2009 |
Shana P. Bunker, Midland, MI US
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20100069545 | Crack-Resistant, Flame Retardant, Halogen-Free, Cable Assembly and Coating Composition - Halogen-free, flame-retardant, crack-resistant, cable coatings are prepared from a composition comprising: | 03-18-2010 |
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20140200283 | POLYMERIC NANOFOAM - A polymeric nanofoam has a continuous polymer phase containing at least one (meth)acrylic-free acrylonitrile-containing copolymer and at least one (meth)acrylic polymer where the concentration of (meth)acrylic polymer is in a range of 5-90 weight-percent of the total continuous polymer phase while the amount of methacrylic copolymer is 50 weight-percent or less of the total continuous polymer phase; the polymeric foam having a porosity of at least 50%, an absence of nano-sized nucleating additives and at least one of the following: (a) a number average cell size of 500 nanometers or less; and (b) an effective nucleation site density of at least 1×1014 sites per cubic centimeter of prefoamed material. The total weight of copolymerized acrylonitrile is in a range of 3-28 weight-percent based on total continuous polymer phase weight. At least one (meth)acrylic-free acrylonitrile-containing copolymer has a higher glass transition temperature than all of the (meth)acrylic polymers. | 07-17-2014 |
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Shana P. Bunker, High Bridge, NJ US
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20100101822 | Stress/Thermal Cracking Resistant Cable Sheath Material - A composition useful as a wire or cable insulation or sheathing layer, the composition comprising (i) an inorganic flame retardant, e.g., aluminum trihydroxide (ATH), (ii) ethylene ethyl acetate (EEA) or ethylene butyl acrylate (EBA), (iii) a homogeneous polyethylene, (iv) an ethylenic resin modified with an organo-functional group, e.g., maleic anhydride (MAH) grafted polyethylene, (v) a silicone polymer, and optionally, (vi) a smoke suppressant. The insulation or sheathing layer comprising the composition of this invention exhibits good resistance to stress and/or thermal cracking. | 04-29-2010 |
S.n. Bunker, Wakefield, MA US
Stephen N. Bunker, Wakefield, MA US
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20090230111 | Flash heating for tubing - A chemical sample gas tube that is capable of being rapidly heated and cooled allows rapid purging of condensed chemical vapor from its inside surface. The tube may include a thin foil with an electrically conducting surface, a rigidly separated pair of clamps to shape the thin foil into a cylinder shape, and a temperature-controlled source of electricity that can flow sequentially through the clamps and thin foil for heating. The temperature of the cylindrical thin foil may be increased at a rate of at least 25 degrees Celsius per second, and may be cooled at a rate of at least 10 degrees Celsius per second. A temperature control sequence may be provided that includes at least one temperature that performs at least one of: condensing the chemical vapor, transmitting the chemical vapor, desorbing the condensed chemical vapor, and decomposing the condensed chemical vapor. | 09-17-2009 |
20090272896 | Pulsed ultraviolet ion source - A system and method for providing a pulsed atmospheric source of ions for chemical analysis includes a chamber containing a pair of electrodes and a second chamber with the sample gas. A narrow pulse of high voltage is applied between the electrodes to form an arc which emits ultraviolet light directly into the sample gas chamber through an aperture connecting the chambers. The ultraviolet photons ionize the sample gas and the resultant sample gas ions are then swept into a chemical detector by an electric field. | 11-05-2009 |
20120137792 | Trace particle collection system - A trace particle collection system accumulates trace particles of those materials that are adhering to target surfaces. The particles are removed from the surface, transported and collected in a particle collection medium, and then provided to a detection instrument. Trace particles are often bound tenaciously to the target surface, and simple techniques, such as blowing air, will either remove only the largest particles or none at all. The removal of trace particles is described which utilizes an aerosol mixture of frozen carbon dioxide aerosol particles in a gas stream to impact and more efficiently remove the target particles from the surface. | 06-07-2012 |
Thomas A. Bunker, Black Creek, WI US
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20080296276 | Welding-Type Power Source with Integrated Open-Circuit Voltage Controller - A welding-type system and method for operating a welding-type system is disclosed. The system includes a switched power delivery circuit connected to deliver power to output terminals and an open-circuit voltage (OCV) control circuit configured to adjust an operational state of the switched power delivery circuit. A controller is included that is configured to monitor the output terminals to identify an open circuit condition and selectively engage the OCV control circuit to adjust the operational state of the switched power delivery circuit to reduce a voltage of the output power delivered to the output terminals during the open circuit condition. | 12-04-2008 |
20100314371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS - A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range. | 12-16-2010 |
20110180522 | SMART GRID WELDING SYSTEM - Welding system and method permit exchange of data with Smart Grid monitors and/or controllers. The welding systems include a welding power supply configured to convert power between the power grid and the welding power supply. A grid interface cooperates with control circuitry to transmit data to and/or from the grid monitors and/or controllers on the grid side. The control circuitry may control operation of the welding power supply based upon data from the grid. The system may include power generation devices (e.g., engine-drive generators) and energy storage devices (e.g., batteries). The control circuitry may control operation of such devices, the exchange of power between them, and the draw of power from the grid or the application of power to the grid based upon the data exchanged with the grid monitors and/or controllers. | 07-28-2011 |
20130126499 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS - A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range. | 05-23-2013 |
20130264319 | Weld Cell System With Communication - A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating. | 10-10-2013 |
20140001167 | WELDING SYSTEM UTILIZING A DISTRIBUTED POWER BUS | 01-02-2014 |
20140048517 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS - A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range. | 02-20-2014 |
20140076871 | WAVEFORM COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECONDARY WELD COMPONENT RESPONSE - A method includes receiving data corresponding to a weld waveform that is generated during a welding operation and determining, based on the received data corresponding to the weld waveform, an overshoot voltage for the welding operation that exceeds an expected voltage level. The method further includes receiving data corresponding to a measured stud voltage and calculating, based on the overshoot voltage and the measured stud voltage, a stud voltage for the welding operation. The method also includes controlling at least one parameter of the welding operation based on the stud voltage for the welding operation. | 03-20-2014 |
20140209587 | WAVEFORM COMPENSATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECONDARY WELD COMPONENT RESPONSE - A method includes receiving data corresponding to a voltage level over time and a current level over time. The method also includes determining a first ratio corresponding to a voltage ramp percent or a voltage falling edge percent with respect to a peak in the voltage level and determining a second ratio corresponding to a current ramp ratio or a current falling edge ratio with respect to a peak in the current level. The method further includes determining, based on a comparison between the first ratio and the second ratio, whether to increment, decrement, or maintain an inductance compensation estimation value corresponding to an estimated inductance present in one or more secondary components associated with the welding operation. | 07-31-2014 |
Thomas Allen Bunker, Depere, WI US
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20150114939 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS - A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range. | 04-30-2015 |
20150306692 | SMART GRID WELDING SYSTEM - Welding system and method permit exchange of data with Smart Grid monitors and/or controllers. The welding systems include a welding power supply configured to convert power between the power grid and the welding power supply. A grid interface cooperates with control circuitry to transmit data to and/or from the grid monitors and/or controllers on the grid side. The control circuitry may control operation of the welding power supply based upon data from the grid. The system may include power generation devices (e.g., engine-drive generators) and energy storage devices (e.g., batteries). The control circuitry may control operation of such devices, the exchange of power between them, and the draw of power from the grid or the application of power to the grid based upon the data exchanged with the grid monitors and/or controllers. | 10-29-2015 |
20150343551 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS - A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range. | 12-03-2015 |
Trevor Bunker, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20150019792 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSACTIONS USING STORAGE DEVICE SUPPORT FOR ATOMIC UPDATES AND FLEXIBLE INTERFACE FOR MANAGING DATA LOGGING - Systems and methods provide an efficient method for executing transactions on a storage device (e.g., a disk or solid-state disk) by using special support in the storage device for making a set of updates atomic and durable. The storage device guarantees that these updates complete as a single indivisible operation and that if they succeed, they will survive permanently despite power loss, system failure, etc. The storage device performs transaction (e.g., read/write) operations directly at storage device controllers. As a result, transactions execute with lower latency and consume less communication bandwidth between the host and the storage device. Additionally, a unique interface is provided which allows the application to manage the logs used by the hardware. | 01-15-2015 |