Smith, SC
Aaron Ezekiel Smith, Greenville, SC US
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20140360155 | MICROCHANNEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING TURBINE COMPONENTS OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - The present application and the resultant patent thus provide a microchannel system for cooling a hot gas path surface of a turbine. The microchannel system may include a turbine component having an outer surface extending along a hot gas path of the turbine, a microchannel defined within the turbine component and extending about the outer surface, and a number of pockets defined within the turbine component and positioned along the microchannel. The present application and the resultant patent further provide a method of forming a microchannel system for cooling a hot gas path surface of a turbine. The method may include the steps of forming a turbine component having an outer surface extending along a hot gas path of the turbine, defining a microchannel within the turbine component and extending about the outer surface, and defining a number of pockets within the turbine component and positioned along the microchannel. | 12-11-2014 |
Aaron Ezekiel Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130039758 | TURBINE AIRFOIL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A TEMPERATURE OF A TURBINE AIRFOIL - According to one aspect of the invention, a turbine airfoil includes a platform and a blade extending from the platform. The airfoil also includes a slot formed in a slashface of the platform, the slot being configured to receive a pressurized fluid via passages and configured to direct the pressurized fluid to a selected region of the turbine airfoil to improve airfoil life. | 02-14-2013 |
20130052009 | BUCKET ASSEMBLY TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING BUCKET ASSEMBLY - A bucket assembly and a method for treating a bucket assembly are disclosed. The bucket assembly includes a platform, the platform defining a platform cooling circuit, and an airfoil extending generally radially outward from the platform, the airfoil defining an airfoil cooling circuit. The bucket assembly additionally includes a lower body portion extending generally radially inward from the platform, the lower body portion defining a root and a cooling passage extending from the root, the cooling passage in fluid communication with the airfoil cooling circuit. The bucket assembly further includes a transfer passage defined between and in fluid communication with the airfoil cooling circuit and the platform cooling circuit such that a cooling medium may flow from the airfoil cooling circuit through the transfer passage to the platform cooling circuit. | 02-28-2013 |
20130115090 | TURBOMACHINE COMPONENT AND METHOD OF CONNECTING COOLING CIRCUITS OF A TURBOMACHINE COMPONENT - A turbomachine component is provided and includes a turbine blade, which is rotatable about a rotor of a turbine for power generation operations and a platform with which the turbine blade is to be assembled. The turbine blade is formed to define a main circuit having an appendage. The platform is formed to define a platform circuit, and a substantially radially extendible pathway configured to be coupled to the appendage and to the platform circuit. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115096 | ROTATING AIRFOIL COMPONENT OF A TURBOMACHINE - A rotating airfoil component equipped with one or more angel wings that inhibit the ingress of a hot working fluid into interior regions of a turbomachine in which the component is installed. The component includes an airfoil and a feature for mounting the component to enable rotation of the component within the turbomachine. An angel wing projects from the component to have a first surface facing the airfoil, an oppositely-disposed second surface facing the mounting feature, and at least one lateral surface therebetween. A thermal-insulating coating system is present on the first surface to inhibit heat transfer from the working fluid to the angel wing but not on the second or lateral surfaces so as not to inhibit heat transfer from the second and lateral surfaces of the angel wing. | 05-09-2013 |
20130136611 | TURBINE BUCKET AIRFOIL PROFILE - A turbine bucket is provided including a bucket airfoil having an airfoil shape, the bucket airfoil having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 1 wherein the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values from 0% to 100% convertible to dimensional distances in inches by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z by a height of the airfoil in inches, and wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z, the airfoil profile sections at Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 05-30-2013 |
20130171003 | TURBINE ROTOR BLADE PLATFORM COOLING - A platform cooling arrangement for a turbine rotor blade having a platform at an interface between an airfoil and a root, the root including attachment means and a shank, wherein the platform comprises a suction side that includes a topside extending from an airfoil base to a suction side slashface, and wherein the platform overhangs a shank cavity. The platform cooling arrangement may include: a pocket formed in an underside region of the platform, the pocket comprising a mouth that fluidly communicates with the shank cavity; a manifold extending from the suction side slashface to a pressure side slashface, the manifold including a connection to the pocket; and cooling apertures that extend from connections made with the pocket and manifold to ports. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171004 | TURBINE ROTOR BLADE PLATFORM COOLING - A platform cooling arrangement in a turbine rotor blade having a platform positioned between an airfoil and a root. The rotor blade, along a side that coincides with a pressure side of the airfoil, includes a pressure side of the platform includes a topside extending from an airfoil base to a pressure side slashface. The platform cooling arrangement includes: a main plenum residing just inboard of the topside in the pressure side of the platform, the main plenum extending through the platform from an upstream end having an aft position to a downstream end having a forward position; and cooling apertures. Near the upstream end, the main plenum includes an aft switchback, and, between the aft switchback and the downstream end, a forward arc. Each of the cooling apertures extends from the main plenum to a port formed on the pressure side slashface. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171005 | TURBINE ROTOR BLADE PLATFORM COOLING - A platform cooling arrangement in a turbine rotor blade having a platform at an interface between an airfoil and a root, wherein the rotor blade includes an interior cooling passage formed therein, wherein, in operation, the interior cooling passage comprises a high-pressure coolant region and a low-pressure coolant region, and wherein a suction side of the platform comprises a topside extending circumferentially from the airfoil to a suction side slashface, and wherein the suction side of the platform comprises an aft edge. The platform cooling arrangement may include: a manifold positioned within an aft side of the suction side of the platform; a high-pressure connector that connects the manifold to the high-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage; a low-pressure connector that connects the manifold to the low-pressure coolant region of the interior cooling passage; and heat transfer structure positioned within the manifold. | 07-04-2013 |
20130177446 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING TURBINE BLADES - A system includes a turbine blade, which includes at least one cooling slot configured to convey a coolant in a flow direction from an interior to an exterior of the turbine blade. The cooling slot includes an entrance coupled to the interior and a converging section downstream from the entrance. The converging section includes a first cross-sectional area that decreases in the flow direction. The cooling slot also includes an exit disposed along a trailing edge of the turbine blade. | 07-11-2013 |
20130230394 | Turbine Bucket with Pressure Side Cooling - The present application provides a turbine bucket for use with a gas turbine engine. The turbine bucket may include a platform, an airfoil extending from the platform, and a number of cooling circuits extending through the platform and the airfoil. One of the cooling circuits may be a serpentine cooling channel positioned within the platform. | 09-05-2013 |
20130315749 | COOLING STRUCTURES IN THE TIPS OF TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A turbine rotor blade for a gas turbine engine is described. The turbine rotor blade includes an airfoil that includes a tip at an outer radial end. The tip includes a rail that defines a tip cavity; and the rail includes a circumscribing rail microchannel. The circumscribing rail microchannel is a microchannel that extends around at least a majority of the length of the inner rail surface. | 11-28-2013 |
20140064983 | AIRFOIL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN AIRFOIL - An airfoil includes a pressure side, a suction side opposed to the pressure side, a cavity inside the airfoil between the pressure and suction sides, and a trailing edge downstream from the cavity between the pressure and suction sides. A first set of cooling passages through the trailing edge provide fluid communication from the cavity through the trailing edge. A first divider across each cooling passage in the first set of cooling passages extends from the pressure side to the suction side at the trailing edge. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069108 | BUCKET ASSEMBLY FOR TURBOMACHINE - Bucket assemblies are provided. The bucket assembly includes a shank, and an airfoil positioned radially outward of the shank. The bucket assembly further includes a main cooling circuit defined in the airfoil and the shank, the main cooling circuit comprising seven passages, each of the seven passages fluidly connected with an adjacent one of the seven passages. A maximum rotation number in each of the seven passages is less than or equal to approximately 0.4. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069110 | TURBINE BUCKET INTERNAL CORE PROFILE - Turbine bucket nominal internal core profiles and core insert external profiles are provided. In one embodiment, a turbine bucket includes an airfoil, platform, shank and dovetail. The bucket has a nominal internal core profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 1 wherein the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0 to 1 convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by a height of the bucket in inches, and wherein X and Y are non-dimensional values which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define internal core profile sections at each distance Z along the bucket, the profile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form said bucket internal core profile. | 03-13-2014 |
20140154063 | AIRFOIL AND A METHOD FOR COOLING AN AIRFOIL PLATFORM - An airfoil includes an outer surface having a leading edge, a trailing edge downstream from the leading edge, and a convex surface between the leading and trailing edges. A cavity is inside the outer surface, and a platform is connected to the outer surface and defines a top surface around at least a portion of the outer surface. A first plurality of trenches is beneath the top surface of the platform upstream from the leading edge, wherein each trench in the first plurality of trenches is in fluid communication with the cavity inside the outer surface. A first plurality of cooling passages provide fluid communication from the first plurality of trenches through the top surface of the platform. | 06-05-2014 |
20140348665 | PIN-FIN ARRAY - The present application provides an airfoil with a cooling flow therein. The airfoil may include an internal cooling passage, a number of cooling holes in communication with the internal cooling passage, and a number of pin-fins positioned within the internal cooling passage. The pin-fins are arranged with one or more turning openings and one or more guiding openings so as to direct the cooling flow towards the cooling holes. | 11-27-2014 |
20150013345 | GAS TURBINE SHROUD COOLING - A shroud segment for a casing of gas turbine includes a body configured for attachment to the casing proximate a localized critical process location within the casing. The body has a leading edge, a trailing edge, and two side edges. The critical process location is located between the leading edge and the trailing edge when the body is attached to the casing. A cooling passage is defined in the body along one of the side edges with one of an inlet or an outlet proximate the critical process location. The cooling passage is configured large enough to cool the one side edge adjacent the cooling passage to a desired level during operation of the gas turbine. The critical process locations may be related to temperatures, pressures or other measurable features of the gas turbine environment when in use. | 01-15-2015 |
20150041590 | AIRFOIL WITH A TRAILING EDGE SUPPLEMENT STRUCTURE - An airfoil includes a main portion formed of a base material and having an inner core comprising a hollow region. Also included is a trailing edge region of the main portion. Further included is a trailing edge supplement structure comprising a low-melt superalloy operatively coupled to the base material proximate the trailing edge region. Yet further included is at least one cooling passage fluidly coupling the inner core of the main portion to an inner region of the trailing edge region. Also included is a trailing edge region exhaust path disposed in the inner region and configured to route a cooling airflow in a span-wise direction of the airfoil. | 02-12-2015 |
20150096305 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING COOLING FOR TURBINE COMPONENTS - A method and system for providing cooling of a turbine component that includes a region to be cooled is provided. A recess is defined within the region to be cooled, and includes an inner face. At least one support projection extends from the inner face. The at least one support projection includes a free end. A cover is coupled to the region to be cooled, such that an inner surface of the cover is coupled to the free end of the at least one support projection, such that at least one cooling fluid passage is defined within the region to be cooled. | 04-09-2015 |
20150118022 | RE-USE OF INTERNAL COOLING BY MEDIUM IN TURBINE HOT GAS PATH COMPONENTS - In one example, an arcuate segment for a ring-shaped, rotary machine component such as a stator nozzle or bucket shroud, includes a segment body having an end face formed with a circumferentially-facing seal slot adapted to receive a seal extending between the segment body and a corresponding seal slot in an adjacent segment body to seal a radially-extending gap between the adjacent segment bodies. A cooling channel is provided in the segment body in proximity to the seal slot, and is adapted to be supplied with cooling air. A passage extends from the cooling channel into the seal slot, at a location where the cooling air can be supplied to the higher pressure area on the radially-outer side of the seal. | 04-30-2015 |
20150118033 | MICROCHANNEL EXHAUST FOR COOLING AND/OR PURGING GAS TURBINE SEGMENT GAPS - A gas turbine stator component includes a composite, segmented ring made up of an annular array of arcuate segments, each having end faces formed with respective seal slots, with radial gaps formed between opposed end faces of adjacent arcuate segments. A seal is located between each pair of opposed seal slots to thereby seal the gaps, and a channel is provided in each of said arcuate segments adapted to be supplied with cooling air, the channel connecting to a passage extending between the channel and a respective one of the seal slots or radial gaps, on a lower-pressure side of the seal. | 04-30-2015 |
20150118042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SEALING IN GAS TURBINES - A gas turbine system is provided that includes a compressor section, a combustor assembly coupled to the compressor section, and a turbine section coupled to the compressor section. At least one of the combustor assembly and the turbine section includes a sealing sub-system for use in sealing between a first component and a second component. A first component defines a first seal member receiving region oriented between a higher-temperature gas region and a cooler-temperature gas region. A second component adjacent the first component defines a second seal member receiving region oriented adjacent the first seal member receiving region. The sealing system includes first and second end walls defined in at least one of the first and second seal member receiving regions. A seal member is oriented within the first and second seal member receiving regions, and includes at least a first layer defining at least a first resilient seal end portion that engages one of the first and second end walls. | 04-30-2015 |
20150184517 | AIRFOILS WITH LOW-ANGLE HOLES AND METHODS FOR DRILLING SAME - A method for fabricating an airfoil includes forming a diffuser section in an exterior surface of the airfoil. The diffuser section is defined by at least an outer surface and an inner surface that converge at a stop surface. The method also includes positioning a drilling element of a drilling device on the stop surface. The method further includes orienting the drilling element at a first angle relative to the exterior surface. The method also includes forming, using the drilling element, a cooling channel extending through the airfoil from the stop surface to an interior surface, thereby forming the cooling channel at substantially the first angle. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184519 | STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATIONS AND COOLING CIRCUITS IN TURBINE BLADES - A turbine blade having an airfoil defined by a concave shaped pressure side outer wall and a convex shaped suction side outer wall that connect along leading and trailing edges and, therebetween, form a radially extending chamber for receiving the flow of a coolant. The turbine blade may further include a rib configuration that partitions the chamber into radially extending flow passages. The rib configuration may include a camber line rib having a wavy profile. The wavy profile may include at least one back-and-forth “S” shape. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184521 | STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATIONS AND COOLING CIRCUITS IN TURBINE BLADES - A turbine blade comprising an airfoil defined by a concave shaped pressure side outer wall and a convex shaped suction side outer wall that connect along leading and trailing edges and, therebetween, form a radially extending chamber for receiving the flow of a coolant. The turbine blade may further include: a rib configuration that partitions the chamber into radially extending flow passages that include a first flow passage and a second flow passage; and a crossover passage that fluidly connects an inlet formed in the first flow passage to an outlet formed in the second flow passage. The crossover passage may include a canted configuration relative to the second flow passage. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184522 | STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATIONS AND COOLING CIRCUITS IN TURBINE BLADES - A turbine blade that includes an airfoil defined by a concave shaped pressure side outer wall and a convex shaped suction side outer wall that connect along leading and trailing edges and, therebetween, form a radially extending chamber for receiving the flow of a coolant. The turbine blade may further include a rib configuration that partitions the chamber into radially extending flow passages, and a blade outer shell that defines an outer surface of the airfoil. The rib configuration is a non-integral component to the blade outer shell. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184523 | STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATIONS AND COOLING CIRCUITS IN TURBINE BLADES - A turbine blade having an airfoil defined by a concave shaped pressure side outer wall and a convex shaped suction side outer wall that connect along leading and trailing edges and, therebetween, form a radially extending chamber for receiving the flow of a coolant. The turbine blade may include a rib configuration that partitions the chamber and defines a flow passage having a first and a second side. The flow passage may include a port formed through the first side. A projection of a center axis of the port through the flow passage may define a strike point on the second side of the flow passage, and a backstrike recess may be positioned on the second side of the flow passage so to contain the strike point. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184525 | STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATIONS AND COOLING CIRCUITS IN TURBINE BLADES - A turbine blade that includes an airfoil defined by a concave shaped pressure side outer wall and a convex shaped suction side outer wall that connect along leading and trailing edges and, therebetween, form a radially extending chamber for receiving the flow of a coolant. The turbine blade further may include a rib configuration that partitions the chamber of the airfoil into radially extending flow passages. A first flow passage may include a first side on which turbulators are positioned, wherein each of the turbulators comprises a canted configuration. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184537 | INTERIOR COOLING CIRCUITS IN TURBINE BLADES - A turbine blade having an airfoil defined by outer walls in which a concave shaped pressure side outer wall and a convex shaped suction side outer wall connect along leading and trailing edges and form a chamber for receiving the flow of a coolant. The turbine blade may include a rib configuration that partitions the chamber into radially extending flow passages. The rib configuration may include a rib having a wavy profile that opposes a target surface across one of the flow passages. Relative to the target surface, the wavy profile of the rib may include a ridge portion and a furrow portion. The rib may include impingement apertures formed through the ridge portion. | 07-02-2015 |
20150184538 | INTERIOR COOLING CIRCUITS IN TURBINE BLADES - An airfoil of a turbine rotor blade that includes a cooling configuration having a plurality of elongated flow passages for receiving and directing a coolant along a path through the airfoil. The cooling configuration may include: a central flow passage flanked to each side by near-wall flow passages that includes a pressure side near-wall flow passage and a suction side near-wall flow passage; a first port that fluidly connects the central flow passage to the pressure side near-wall flow passage; a second port that fluidly connects the central flow passage to the suction side near-wall flow passage; and impingement connectors that fluidly connect the central flow passage to a leading edge flow passage. | 07-02-2015 |
20150218962 | MICRO CHANNEL AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A MICRO CHANNEL - A core for forming micro channels within a turbine component is provided. The core includes a base comprising a first side and a second side; and a core assembly coupled to the second side. The core assembly further includes a plurality of channel members, wherein each channel member has a first end, a second end, and a channel body coupled to and extending between said first end and said second end. The channel body includes a channel shape configured to form the micro channels within the turbine component. | 08-06-2015 |
Alistair Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100024187 | METHOD FOR REPAIR OF A LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL MOTOR WATER MANIFOLD - Methods for repairing and restoring water manifold pipes, particularly locomotive diesel motor water manifolds exhibiting excessive corrosion around at least one water port. Exemplary methods include inserting a pipe segment into a selected water port and using the inserted pipe segment as a build-up or brazing form. Braze material is applied in one layers around and against the inserted pipe segment. Excess braze material and the pipe segment are thereafter removed in order to restore the manifold pipe to an original dimension. | 02-04-2010 |
Alistair Jeffrey Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20080267775 | Nozzle segments and method of repairing the same - A method of repairing a nozzle segment is provided. The nozzle segment includes at least one airfoil extending between an inner band and an outer band, and the airfoil includes a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall that are joined together at a leading edge and at an axially-spaced trailing edge. The method includes identifying a damaged portion of the airfoil, repairing the damaged portion of the airfoil by at least one of welding weld filler in the area of the damaged portion of the airfoil, and brazing preform in the area of the damaged portion of the airfoil, and blending at least one of the weld filler and the preform to remove excess material to facilitate finishing an outer surface of the airfoil. | 10-30-2008 |
20090220371 | METHODS FOR DIMENSIONAL RESTORATION OF ROOTS TYPE BLOWER ROTORS, RESTORED ROTORS, AND APPARATUS HAVING RESTORED ROTOR - Method includes applying additive material to a pre-selected region of a rotor for use in a Roots type blower assembly. The additive material restores structural dimension to provide measured rotor-to-rotor clearance and/or rotor-to-case clearance within the predetermined clearance range. The additive material may be an epoxy paint material or a plating material. The method includes measuring the clearances, preparing the rotor surface, applying the additive material, and re-measuring the clearance. The restored rotor may be returned to service, for example, in a locomotive diesel. The disclosure also provides a restored rotor including at least one region comprising the additive material. Additionally, the disclosure provides an apparatus including a dimensionally restored rotor. | 09-03-2009 |
Allyson Smith, Columbia, SC US
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20090324143 | BAGS HAVING COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - A bag can include walls formed of a material having multiple layers, which can include a paper layer located between an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer can be formed from a nylon material and the inner layer can be formed from a polyolefin material, and the bag can exhibit grease-resistant properties. The bag can be formed into a variety of configurations, such as a sewn-open-mouth configuration in which a stitching element extends through a wall of the bag or a variety of pinch-type closure configurations. | 12-31-2009 |
20100150479 | MULTI-LAYERED BAGS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A bag can include walls formed of a material having multiple layers, one of which can be a layer of nonwoven material. A polyolefin layer can be joined to an outer face of the nonwoven layer. One or more films can be joined to an inner face of the nonwoven layer. | 06-17-2010 |
20100158417 | MULTI-LAYERED BAGS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A bag can include walls formed of a material having multiple layers, which can include two polyolefin layers and a paper layer. The bag can be formed into a sewn-open-mouth configuration in which a stitching element extends through a wall of the bag. The bag can include a grease-resistant seal that substantially prevents grease from escaping from the bag via an opening in the wall through which the stitching element extends. | 06-24-2010 |
20110089168 | MICROWAVABLE BAGS FOR USE WITH LIQUID OIL AND RELATED METHODS - Microwavable bags can include one or more seals formed by a cold seal adhesive. The one or more seals can prevent egress of liquid oil from the bag. | 04-21-2011 |
20110123137 | BAGS HAVING ADHESIVE DRYING STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - A bag can be formed of a material having a layer that is substantially water-impervious. A portion of the material can be folded to form a base of the bag. Water-based adhesives can be used with the folded portions to form the base, and openings can be provided in the layer of the material to permit the adhesives to dry. | 05-26-2011 |
Andre Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100186415 | TURBULATED AFT-END LINER ASSEMBLY AND RELATED COOLING METHOD - In a combustor for a turbine a cover sleeve is disposed between the aft end portion of the combustor liner and a resilient seal structure to define an air flow passage therebetween. The cover sleeve has at a forward end thereof a plurality of air inlet feed holes for directing cooling air into the air flow passage. A radially outer surface of the combustor liner aft end portion defining the air flow passage includes a plurality of turbulators projecting towards but spaced from the cover sleeve and a plurality of supports extending to and engaging the cover sleeve to space the cover sleeve from the turbulators to define the air flow passage. | 07-29-2010 |
Benjamin J. Smith, Moore, SC US
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20080314702 | Collet Controlled Slack Adjuster - A slack adjuster for a fluid-actuated brake comprises a slack adjuster collet ( | 12-25-2008 |
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Brad D. Smith, Charleston, SC US
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20140265877 | LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD - A lighting control system and method. A plurality of light emitting devices, such as light emitting diodes, are controlled by a plurality of control units that comprise a receiver and a transceiver. A server communicates with each of the control units, and a signal is transmitted to and from the server to each of the control units by a conductor. The conductor provides electrical current to the light emitting devices and the electrical current powers the light emitting devices to emit light. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian D. Smith, Charleston, SC US
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20160069746 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING A MANDREL ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A LOCATING SYSTEM - A method of forming a mandrel assembly for use in fabricating a large scale component includes boring a plurality of cavities into an outer surface of the mandrel assembly and filling the plurality of cavities with a contrast color substrate to form a contrast target on the mandrel assembly. The method also includes curing the contrast color substrate such that an outer surface of the contrast color substrate is substantially flush with the outer surface of the mandrel assembly when the substrate is fully cured. | 03-10-2016 |
Bruce Smith, Greer, SC US
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20100172752 | AIRFOIL PROFILE FOR A SECOND STAGE TURBINE NOZZLE - Second-stage nozzles have vanes including airfoil profiles substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in inches in Table I with the X, Y and Z values commencing at the radially innermost aerodynamic section of the airfoil and then made relative to that section for the Z coordinate values. The X, Y and Z values may be scaled as a function of the same constant or number to provide a scaled-up or scaled-down airfoil section for the nozzle. | 07-08-2010 |
Bruce L. Smith, Greer, SC US
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20090269204 | AIRFOIL SHAPE FOR A TURBINE BUCKET - A turbine bucket including an airfoil, the airfoil having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 1 as contained herein wherein the Z values are non-dimensional values from approximately 0 to 1 convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by a height of the airfoil in inches, and wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by substantially smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z, the profile sections at the Z distances being joined substantially smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 10-29-2009 |
Cameron Earl Smith, Greenville, SC US
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20080289736 | Tire including an electronic member, and a method of fabricating such a tire - A tire is disclosed that includes at least one annular bead wire forming a body of revolution about a reference axis. A carcass ply of generally toroidal shape about the same axis as the bead wire has a portion that is folded around the wire. A materials interface is defined at least in part by the junction between a rubber first mass and a second mass that includes an electronic member. By way of example, the electronic member is a passive radiofrequency identification transponder. The interface extends from a free edge of the folded portion of the carcass ply radially away from the reference axis to a circumferential junction line between the interface and the carcass ply. | 11-27-2008 |
Carson Smith, Greer, SC US
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20140265799 | FOLDING SLIDING SHELF - A refrigerator includes a shelf assembly positioned within a compartment. The shelf assembly includes a first shelf portion attached to a first slide and having at least one projection, and a second shelf portion attached to a second slide and having at least one receiving portion. The first and second shelf portions are movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The at least one projection selectively engages the at least one receiving portion. Further, the first shelf portion is movable between a lowered position and a raised position when the first shelf portion is in the retracted position. | 09-18-2014 |
Charles Alexander Smith, Greenville, SC US
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20130121803 | COMPRESSOR HAVING PURGE CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF PURGING - A compressor having a purge circuit. In one embodiment, the compressor includes: a rotor having a plurality of stages, each of the plurality of stages including a set of radially extending rotor wheels; a working fluid supply path for providing working fluid to each of the plurality of stages for compression by each set of radially extending rotor wheels; a purge circuit for diverting a first portion of the working fluid from an upstream portion of the working fluid supply path to at least one downstream stage of the plurality of stages; and a substantially axial bypass path bypassing the at least one downstream stage, the substantially axial bypass path for diverting a second portion of the working fluid around the at least one downstream stage. | 05-16-2013 |
20130170998 | IMPELLER TUBE ASSEMBLY - An attenuation bracket is provided and includes an annular body having an annular attenuation arm defining first through-holes and an annular base defining second through-holes. A cross-section of the attenuation arm includes a flange, a connector opposite the flange and a curvilinear section extending between the flange and the connector. A cross-section of the base includes a first side corresponding with the flange and a second side opposite the first side and corresponding with the connector. The second side is connectable with the connector such that each of the first through-holes is defined in positional alignment with a corresponding one of the second through-holes. | 07-04-2013 |
20130236302 | IN-SITU GAS TURBINE ROTOR BLADE AND CASING CLEARANCE CONTROL - A method and system for protecting the rotor blade tips of rotary machines, particularly the compressors of gas turbine engines, comprising a rotor assembly having a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart rotor blades, with each blade extending radially outwardly from an inner wheel disk; a stator assembly comprising one or more rows of spaced-apart vanes extending between adjacent rows of the rotor blades; a casing extending circumferentially around the rotor and stator assemblies; and an abradable ceramic coating applied to selected areas of the interior cylindrical surface of the rotor casing to thereby provide a minimum clearance between the casing and rotor blades during start up and to thereafter ensure an effective compressor seal for compressed gas flow. | 09-12-2013 |
Charles D. Smith, Mt. Pleasant, SC US
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20100137315 | Sphingosine Kinase Inhibitors and Methods of Their Use - The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for inhibiting sphingosine kinase and for treating or preventing hyperproliferative disease, inflammatory disease, or angiogenic disease. | 06-03-2010 |
20120095004 | Sphingosine Kinase Inhibitors - The invention relates to substituted adamantane compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, processes for their preparation, and methods for inhibiting sphingosine kinase and for treating or preventing hyperproliferative disease, inflammatory disease, or angiogenic disease. | 04-19-2012 |
Charles D. Smith, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20090318462 | PROTEIN KINASE C ZETA INHIBITION TO TREAT VASCULAR PERMEABILITY - Methods of treating or preventing a disease or disorder in a subject are provided by the present invention which include administering a composition including a therapeutically effective amount of a protein kinase C (PKC) zeta inhibitor. A disease or disorder treated or prevented by administration of a PKC zeta inhibitor is characterized by abnormal vascular permeability. Diseases or disorders treated or prevented by administration of a composition including a therapeutically effective amount of a PKC zeta inhibitor include cancer, an ischemic condition and microvascular complications of a systemic or local condition in the subject, such as diabetes and/or diabetic macular edema. Additionally, methods of inhibiting PKC zeta are provided which include incubating PKC zeta in vivo, in vitro and/or in silico with a PKC zeta inhibitor. | 12-24-2009 |
20110263664 | Inhibitors of PIM-1 Protein Kinases, Compositions and Methods for Treating Prostate Cancer - The disclosure relates to inhibitors of Pim-1 and/or Pim-2 protein kinase, to compositions comprising one or more inhibitors of Pim-1 and/or Pim-2 protein kinase, and to methods for treating cancer. | 10-27-2011 |
20120058966 | Sphingosine Kinase Inhibitor Prodrugs - The invention relates to prodrugs of hydroxyl-substituted adamantane compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for inhibiting sphingosine kinase and for treating or preventing hyperproliferative disease, inflammatory disease, or angiogenic disease. | 03-08-2012 |
20120122870 | Treatment Of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury - Ischemia-reperfusion injury remains a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals who experience disruption of normal blood flow to one or more major organs. For example, there are no clinically proven strategies that prevent acute renal failure following cardiac surgery. The present invention provides a variety of methods for the treatment or prevention of ischemia-reperfusion injury. In one aspect of the invention, a method for treating or preventing ischemia-reperfusion injury includes administering to a subject an effective amount of a sphingosine kinase inhibitor. Sphingosine kinase inhibitors are very effective in the protection against IR-induced acute renal failure and liver failure. Moreover, the effects occur very early after administration, requiring only a very short time of treatment. Toxicology studies with sphingosine kinase inhibitors demonstrate that they have low toxicity, even in long-term treatment. | 05-17-2012 |
Charlotte Ann Smith, Rock Hill, SC US
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20090127283 | SMART SELF DEFENSE APPARATUS - The invention relates to a self-defense apparatus configured to release a substance when activated and further configured to transmit control signals to remote device. Such remote device may be a cell phone configured to transmit emergency data to a remote location. Such emergency data may include GPS coordinates, image data, sound data, vehicle control signals, alarm system control signals, lighting control signals, and other signals. | 05-21-2009 |
Christopher K. Smith, Columbia, SC US
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20100010339 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EASY ACCESS TO SUBINTIMALLY IMPLANTED VASCULAR ACCESS PORTS - The present invention relates to a novel vascular access port for administering chemotherapeutics and the like that are subintimally implanted and attached to the fascia. By inclusion of one or more UV fluorescing polymers in the port a healthcare worker can shine a UV light in the area of the port and use the fluorescing polymer to find the injection site. | 01-14-2010 |
Curtis Smith, Spartanburg, SC US
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20080318007 | Reinforcing strips for corrugated paperboard and related method and apparatus for its manufacture - Reinforcing packaging strips comprised of low melt point, low density polyethylene coated on at least one surface of a substrate. Corrugated paperboard packaging comprising a fluted paperboard medium having in selected areas a reinforcing liner, wherein said reinforcing liner has an adhesive surface which when heat activated adheres to the medium surface. The resulting structure has high strength and tear resistance in designated areas. | 12-25-2008 |
20090004439 | Reinforcing strips for corrugated paperboard and related method and apparatus for its manufacture - Reinforcing packaging strips comprised of low melt point, low density polyethylene coated on at least one surface of a substrate. Corrugated paperboard packaging comprising a fluted paperboard medium having in selected areas a reinforcing liner, wherein said reinforcing liner has an adhesive surface which when heat activated adheres to the medium surface. The resulting structure has high strength and tear resistance in designated areas. | 01-01-2009 |
Dan Smith, Spartanburg, SC US
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20130197965 | RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION PLANNING, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Risk management systems and methods for plant EPCCOM are described. The system comprises a risk management database for storing risk objects, each object representing a real-world risk mitigation factor. A risk recommendation engine is communicatively coupled to the risk management database and is configured to provide recommendations for mitigating and managing risks as a function of efficacy attributes of the risk objects. The efficacy attributes represent the effectiveness mama of previously implemented and/or simulated risk mitigation strategies. The efficacy attributes are preferably multi-variable dependent and are defined by prioritizing and weighing different objectives. | 08-01-2013 |
Daniel E. Smith, Darlington, SC US
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20140216399 | METHODS FOR ADJUSTING ENGINE THROTTLE ON VEHICLE WITH GENERATOR - A method is performed by a controller on a vehicle. The method includes determining a rotational speed of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle. In response to confirming occurrence of at least one first condition, the controller determines whether the rotational speed is within a first range. Upon determination by the controller that the rotational speed of the crankshaft is within the first range, the controller initiates engagement of a clutch to result in coupling of the crankshaft with a rotor of a generator. While the clutch is engaged, the controller determines whether the rotational speed of the crankshaft is within a second range. The controller adjusts the throttle of the internal combustion engine upon determination by the controller that the rotational speed of the crankshaft is not within the second range, to bring the rotational speed of the crankshaft into the second range. | 08-07-2014 |
David Alan Smith, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20150268146 | POLYMER TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS VESSEL - A thin film vessel useable in gravimetric methods for measuring the total dissolved solids or total solids in a liquid sample, or the moisture content of a solid sample. The vessel includes a main body formed of a thin walled polymeric material having a melting temperature greater than 180° C. The main body comprises an open top edge and a sealed bottom edge which define an inner cavity configured to hold a volume of liquid, and indicia applied to a portion of the main body, wherein the indicia include a tare weight of the vessel. | 09-24-2015 |
David Mitchell Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100077898 | ADJUSTABLE POMMEL HANDLE FOR POWER TOOL - An adjustable handle for a power tool is disclosed. The adjustable handle may be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the handle to a position desired by the user and locked into the desired position by a locking member. The adjustable handle may be positioned into one of a plurality of predetermined handle positions. | 04-01-2010 |
David William Smith, Greenville, SC US
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20100192537 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A NITROGEN PURGE SYSTEM - A method of operating a fuel system is provided. The method includes removing fuel from at least a portion of the fuel system using a gravity drain process. The method also includes channeling nitrogen into at least a portion of the fuel system to facilitate removing air and residual fuel from at least a portion of the fuel system, thereby mitigating a formation of carbonaceous precipitate particulates. The method further includes removing air and nitrogen from at least a portion of the fuel system during a fuel refilling process using a venting process such that at least a portion of the fuel system is substantially refilled with fuel and substantially evacuated of air and nitrogen. The method also includes removing air from at least a portion of the refilled fuel system using a venting process. The method further includes recirculating fuel within at least a portion of the fuel system, thereby removing heat from at least a portion of the fuel system and facilitating a transfer of operating fuel modes. | 08-05-2010 |
Delton C. Smith, Abbeville, SC US
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20100101853 | Communication cable having electrically isolated shield providing enhanced return loss - A tape can comprise a strip of dielectric material, with adhering patches of electrical conductive material. The patches can be substantially electrically isolated from one another. The strip can be disposed in a communication cable to provide a shield that is electrically discontinuous or has high resistance between opposite cable ends. Each patch can interact with electromagnetic radiation associated with electrical signals transmitting over the cable. The patches can collectively interact with the transmitting electrical signals in a cumulative or resonant manner to produce a spike in return loss at a particular frequency of the transmitting signals. The frequency location of the spike can depend upon the sizes of the patches, with size impacting manufacturability. The patches can be sized such that the spike falls within an operating frequency of the transmitting signal but is suppressed, so the cable meets return loss specifications while offering manufacturing advantage. | 04-29-2010 |
Delton C. Smith, Greenwood, SC US
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20090173511 | Communication cable comprising electrically isolated patches of shielding material - A tape can comprise a two-sided strip of dielectric material, with patches of electrical conductive material adhering to each side. Patches on one side can be longitudinally offset from patches on the opposite side. The patches can be electrically isolated from one another. The tape can be wrapped around one or more conductors, such as wires that transmit data, to provide electrical or electromagnetic shielding. The patches can circumferentially encase the conductors, with patches on one side of the tape covering gaps on the other side of the tape. The tape can be wrapped around the conductors so that an edge of a patch spirals about the conductors in a rotational direction opposite to any twisting of the conductors. The resulting cable can have a shield that is electrically discontinuous between opposite ends of the cable. | 07-09-2009 |
Dennis Smith, Seneca, SC US
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20100314587 | Halogen containing-polymer nanocomposite compositions, methods, and products employing such compositions - The disclosure provides compositions prepared by combining nanomaterials with a halide-containing polymer, thereby forming a combined polymer matrix having dispersed nanomaterials within the matrix. The nanomaterials may be carbon-based nanotubes, in some applications. A halide-containing monomer is combined with nanotubes, and then polymerized in some compositions. In other applications, a halide-containing polymer is solution processed with nanotubes to form useful compositions in the invention. Also disclosed are probes for near field detection of radiation. | 12-16-2010 |
Dennis W. Smith, Seneca, SC US
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20100000902 | COMPOSITE POLYMERIC MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Disclosed are environmentally friendly polymeric composite materials and products that can be formed from the composites. The polymeric composites can include a lactide-based polymeric matrix reinforced with fibers derived from renewable resources and optionally including one or more beneficial agents such as, for instance, naturally occurring UV blockers or absorbents, anti-oxidants, anti-microbials, and the like. The composite materials can be formed into a desired structure according to low energy formation processes and can be designed for controlled degradation. In one particular embodiment, the composite materials can be formed to produce containers for storing and protecting environmentally sensitive materials such as pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals. Beneficially, the disclosed materials can be formed entirely from renewable resources. | 01-07-2010 |
Douglas G. Smith, Greer, SC US
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20110231295 | CENTRALIZED CHECK IMAGE STORAGE SYSTEM - Centralized check image storage system. The present invention provides for sharing check images stored in a substantially centralized storage system between and/or among banks in support of the check collection process. In some embodiments, check images are received from the capture bank via a landing zone at the centralized storage facility. These images and information supporting the check collection process can be in the form of load file. A cross-reference file including information supporting the check clearing process such as unique handles identifying the check images is received from a paying bank, possibly also via a landing zone. Check images can be identified based on these unique handles, so that the check images can be made accessible to both the capture bank and the paying bank from the substantially centralized storage system. | 09-22-2011 |
Fitzgerald Vann Smith, Pendleton, SC US
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20090183346 | Kira-clip - A clip device fabricated from a single piece of spring material shaped to be inserted along the top of an electrical junction box and provide a simple replacement for a screw flange damaged by use/ware and unable to support a screw that connects a cover plate to the junction box. | 07-23-2009 |
Forrest Sanders Smith, St George, SC US
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20090025154 | Vehicle And Equipment Hauler Attachment For Pickup Trucks - The invention is a vehicle and equipment hauler attachment for pickup trucks. It allows a standard pickup truck to haul vehicles and other equipment such as zero turn radius lawn mowers and ATVs above the bed of the pickup truck while preserving storage and other towing options. The invention comprises a framing system to support the apparatus and to attach it to the bed of the pickup truck; a ramping system to aid in moving the vehicles and equipment; a decking system to support the vehicles and equipment; and a lifting system utilizing hydraulics and a winch. | 01-29-2009 |
Garriet W. Smith, Aiken, SC US
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20130217066 | PIGMENT PRODUCTION BY LATEX-EMBEDDED MICROORGANISMS - A process is provided for the extraction of pigments from immobilized microorganisms. Pigment producing cells are immobilized and dried in a binder matrix, and pigments are recovered from the cells by liquid rinsing. Following release of the pigments, cellular metabolism of the microorganisms is revived in culture medium and pigments are regenerated. Pigments are then recovered from the immobilized cells by successive rounds of dehydration/rinsing/cell recovery. | 08-22-2013 |
G. Bradley Smith, Rock Hill, SC US
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20090318574 | Microchannel compression reactor assembly - The present invention includes a removable microchannel unit including an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice in fluid communication with a plurality of microchannels distributed throughout the removable microchannel unit, and a pressurized vessel adapted have the removable microchannel unit mounted thereto, the pressurized vessel adapted to contain a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon at least a portion of the exterior of the removable microchannel unit. The invention also includes a microchannel unit assembly comprising a microchannel unit operation carried out within a pressurized vessel, where pressurized vessel includes a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon an exterior of the microchannel unit operation, and where the microchannel unit operation includes an outlet orifice in fluid communication with an interior of the pressurized vessel. | 12-24-2009 |
20110065813 | Microchannel Compression Reactor Assembly - The present invention includes a removable microchannel unit including an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice in fluid communication with a plurality of microchannels distributed throughout the removable microchannel unit, and a pressurized vessel adapted have the removable microchannel unit mounted thereto, the pressurized vessel adapted to contain a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon at least a portion of the exterior of the removable microchannel unit. The invention also includes a microchannel unit assembly comprising a microchannel unit operation carried out within a pressurized vessel, where pressurized vessel includes a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon an exterior of the microchannel unit operation, and where the microchannel unit operation includes an outlet orifice in fluid communication with an interior of the pressurized vessel. | 03-17-2011 |
20120184633 | MICROCHANNEL COMPRESSION REACTOR - The present invention includes a removable microchannel unit including an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice in fluid communication with a plurality of microchannels distributed throughout the removable microchannel unit, and a pressurized vessel adapted have the removable microchannel unit mounted thereto, the pressurized vessel adapted to contain a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon at least a portion of the exterior of the removable microchannel unit. The invention also includes a microchannel unit assembly comprising a microchannel unit operation carried out within a pressurized vessel, where pressurized vessel includes a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon an exterior of the microchannel unit operation, and where the microchannel unit operation includes an outlet orifice in fluid communication with an interior of the pressurized vessel. | 07-19-2012 |
20140357738 | MICROCHANNEL COMPRESSION REACTOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention includes a removable microchannel unit including an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice in fluid communication with a plurality of microchannels distributed throughout the removable microchannel unit, and a pressurized vessel adapted have the removable microchannel unit mounted thereto, the pressurized vessel adapted to contain a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon at least a portion of the exterior of the removable microchannel unit. The invention also includes a microchannel unit assembly comprising a microchannel unit operation carried out within a pressurized vessel, where pressurized vessel includes a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon an exterior of the microchannel unit operation, and where the microchannel unit operation includes an outlet orifice in fluid communication with an interior of the pressurized vessel. | 12-04-2014 |
George Bradley Smith, Rock Hill, SC US
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20110004345 | MICROCHANNEL COMPRESSION REACTOR - A process unit comprising: (a) a first microchannel module comprising: (i) a first unit operation including microchannels, in which at least a portion of a unit operation takes place, adapted to be in fluid communication with a first inlet stream and a first outlet stream, and (ii) a second unit operation including microchannels adapted to be in thermal communication with the first unit operation, the second unit operation adapted to be in fluid communication with a second inlet stream and a second outlet stream; and (b) a pressurized vessel at least partially containing the first microchannel module adapted to be concurrently occupied by a compressive medium in thermal communication with the first microchannel module. | 01-06-2011 |
20140364518 | MICROCHANNEL COMPRESSION REACTOR - A method of starting up one or more units, the method comprising the steps of: (a) starting up a first unit including a microchannel reactor housing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst by initially feeding a carbon monoxide source and a hydrogen source to the first unit and through the microchannel reactor; (b) processing, within the microchannel reactor, at least a portion of the carbon monoxide source and the hydrogen source; (c) monitoring at least one of internal pressure, temperature, and concentration at least one of within the microchannel reactor and downstream from the microchannel reactor; (d) at least partially containing the microchannel reactor using a wall of a containment device, the wall cooperating with the microchannel reactor to delineate at least one of a first inlet cavity and a first outlet cavity of the microchannel reactor, where at least one of the first inlet cavity and the first outlet cavity is not in fluid communication with at least one of a second inlet cavity and a second outlet cavity; and, (e) using the containment device to reinforce the integrity of the microchannel reactor. | 12-11-2014 |
Gerald Smith, Columbia, SC US
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20150365121 | MANEUVERABLE HANDLE AND CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A protective tablet case including a retractable handle is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the case comprises a front cover that fits over the front of a tablet device and snaps into a separate rear cover fitting over the back of the device, resulting in a protective case layer covering the peripheral edge of a tablet. In a preferred embodiment, the rear cover piece includes a sleeve that is affixed to the rear cover, the sleeve enclosing a paddle shaped handle that may be extended or slide outward from the sleeve when in use, and subsequently the handle may be retracted or slide back into the sleeve when not in use. | 12-17-2015 |
Gerald Wood Smith, Columbia, SC US
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20110120392 | Animal collar - A novel animal collar includes an outer sleeve, and an inner band of absorbent material positioned within the outer sleeve that may be used to receive and temporarily retain liquids, and then diffuse vapor from that liquid, for various purposes. A series of holes are defined on an outer surface of the outer sleeve, positioned on the side of the collar that faces away from the animal's skin, in order to provide access for a user to apply liquid droplets through the holes directly to the absorbent layer. This collar may be used in conjunction with such substances as perfumes or colognes, insect repellants (including flea and tick treatments), germicides, and the like. | 05-26-2011 |
Herbert Edward Smith, Sumter, SC US
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20100064987 | GAS WATER HEATER - A gas water heater includes a power burner, a flue tube, an exhaust plenum, and a draft hood. The flue tube includes a portion that describes at least a 360° loop. Products of combustion are forced through the flue tube under the influence of the power burner, and enter the exhaust plenum. In the exhaust plenum, the pressure of the products of combustion drops such that the products of combustion flow into the draft hood substantially entirely under the influence of natural convection. In one embodiment, the power burner fires down into the flue tube through a side wall of the water heater, the loop of the flue tube is near the bottom of the water heater, and the plenum is in the top of the water heater. | 03-18-2010 |
Isiah Daniel Smith, Lexington, SC US
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20110105878 | Electrode For Use With A Template Cap - An electrode attached to the straps of and use with a template cap in making neurophysiological measurements. The electrode is configured to allow the user to quickly and accurately slide an electrode needle at a shallow adjustable angle into the scalp of the patient. The base of each electrode attaches to the cap at locations where measurements are to be made. The base supports a ramp that may be snapped into a clip on the base for storage and then springs resiliently from the clip when released. The electrode needle is carried by a slidable holder secured to the ramp at its slot and is slid forward following that slot when driving the needle down and through a small hole in the base of the electrode to insert it into the patient's scalp at the appropriate depth and angle. | 05-05-2011 |
Jacqueline W. Smith, Moore, SC US
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20110127188 | Method of Using Coextruded Film for Sterile Barrier System to Deliver Seal and Peel Characteristics - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a multilayer coextruded film that can be used in combination with uncoated medical grade paper or uncoated Tyvek® to produce a sterile barrier system that delivers desired seal and peel characteristics with no paper tear. The combination can be particularly suitable for medical device packaging where the package is subjected to gas sterilization, such as with ethylene oxide. | 06-02-2011 |
James Todd Smith, Anderson, SC US
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20160129653 | TIRE MOLD WITH IMPROVED DURABILITY - A tire mold equipped with features for protecting the tread mold segments from damage is described. One or more impact absorbers are positioned between tread mold segments and operate to preclude contact between the shoulders of the tread mold segments when such are biased back into their original position as a tire is removed from the tire mold. By precluding such contact, the tread mold segments are protected from damage that can affect the appearance of the cured tire. | 05-12-2016 |
Jessica M. Smith, Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20100142123 | Electrochemical Capacitor Containing Ruthenium Oxide Electrodes - A capacitor containing an electrochemical cell that includes ruthenium oxide electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte containing a polyprotic acid (e.g., sulfuric acid) is provided. More specifically, the electrodes each contain a substrate that is coated with a metal oxide film formed from a combination of ruthenium oxide and inorganic oxide particles (e.g., alumina, silica, etc.). Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the inorganic oxide particles may enhance proton transfer (e.g., proton generation) in the aqueous electrolyte to form hydrated inorganic oxide complexes (e.g., [Al(H | 06-10-2010 |
20100238606 | Electric Double layer Capacitor - An electric double layer capacitor that contains at least one electrochemical cell is provided. The cell contains electrodes (e.g., two electrodes) that each contain a porous matrix of electrochemically-active particles (e.g., carbon). An aqueous-based electrolyte is disposed in contact with the porous matrix. In accordance with the present invention, the electrolyte is provided with an anionic polymer that serves as binding agent for the electrochemically active particles and thus reduces electrolyte loss, especially at higher temperatures. Because the polymer is anionic in nature, it is generally hydrophilic and thus can retain its binding properties in the presence of water. The anionic nature of the polymer also allows it to remain stable in the presence of a corrosive polyprotic acid, which is employed in the electrolyte to enhance charge density. Thus, as a result of the present invention, a capacitor may be formed that is capable of exhibiting good electrical performance (e.g., high capacitance and low ESR), even at high temperatures (e.g., 70° C. and above). | 09-23-2010 |
Jody Smith, West Columbia, SC US
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20150241083 | FREEZE TOLERANT CONDENSATE TRAP - A condensation trap comprising an inlet chamber configured to receive condensate liquid through a receiving opening therein. The trap also comprises an internal chamber in fluid communication with the inlet chamber via a first internal opening defined by a sidewall shared by the inlet chamber and the internal chamber, the first internal opening located at an opposite end of the inlet chamber from the receiving opening. The trap also comprises an outlet chamber in fluid communication with the internal chamber via a second internal opening located at an opposite end of the internal chamber from the first internal opening. The trap also comprises a bleed orifice located in a sidewall shared by the internal chamber and the outlet chamber, wherein at least a portion of the bleed orifice is lateral to first internal opening. | 08-27-2015 |
Jonathan York Smith, Greenville, SC US
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20150240726 | MODEL-BASED FEED FORWARD APPROACH TO COORDINATED AIR-FUEL CONTROL ON A GAS TURBINE - Presented herein are turbine machines, turbine control systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for controlling turbines including a compressor, a combustion system, and a turbine section comprising a turbine operating at an initial turbine output while using initial parameter values for the respective control parameters of the turbine. The techniques involve, for respective selected control parameters, selecting an adjustment of the initial parameter value of the selected control parameter, and predicting a predicted turbine output of the turbine operated using the adjustment of the selected control parameter and the initial parameter values for other control parameters; comparing the predicted turbine outputs for the adjustments of the respective control parameters to select, from the control parameters, a target control parameter having a target adjustment that results in the target turbine output; and operating the turbine with the target adjustment of the target control parameter. | 08-27-2015 |
J. Walter Smith, Seneca, SC US
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20080267769 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE BLADE TIP CLEARANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for controlling blade tip clearance within a gas turbine engine includes the steps of providing a compressor having at least one first rotor assembly, each first rotor assembly having a plurality of blades with each blade having a blade tip, at least one first stator assembly disposed adjacent at least one first rotor assembly, and a shroud having at least one blade seal surface disposed radially outside of at least one first rotor assembly, wherein the blade tips in each of at least one first rotor assembly has a mating geometry with at least one of at least one blade seal surfaces, and a clearance distance extending between the blade tips and the blade seal surfaces; providing a turbine having at least one second rotor assembly, each second rotor assembly having a plurality of blades with each blade having a blade tip, at least one second stator assembly disposed adjacent at least one second rotor assembly, and the shroud having at least one blade seal surface disposed radially outside of at least one second rotor assembly, wherein the blade tips in each of at least one second rotor assembly has a mating geometry with at least one of at least one blade seal surfaces, and a clearance distance extending between the blade tips and the blade seal surfaces; providing an actuator selectively operable to move at least one rotor assembly relative to the shroud; providing an electronic engine controller having a control logic for operating the actuator; and moving at least one first rotor assemblies and at least one second rotor assembly relative to the shroud using the actuator at a response rate according to the control logic to alter the clearance distance. | 10-30-2008 |
20100107603 | Systems and methods for thermal management in a gas turbine powerplant - A thermal management system for a gas turbine powerplant with an engine oil line and an engine fuel line incorporates a heat transfer control module that includes a reversible heat pump with a heat pump compressor for circulating working fluid in forward and reverse directions through a working fluid line of the heat pump. The heat control module also includes a first heat exchanger having a heat exchange path for the working fluid between the compressor and a heat pump expansion valve and another heat exchange path for the engine oil. A second heat exchanger has a heat exchange path for the working fluid between the compressor and the expansion valve and another heat exchange path for the engine fuel. The heat pump can be operated in forward or reverse directions depending on whether heat is to be transferred from the engine oil or the fuel to the heat pump working fluid. In another embodiment an engine oil reservoir located between the first heat exchanger and the engine collects the oil before it is introduced to the engine and thus acts as a heat capacitor for the system. | 05-06-2010 |
20100218483 | CONTROLLED FAN STREAM FLOW BYPASS - A turbine engine component of a turbofan engine fitted with a bypass air valve includes at least one turbine engine component having a surface with at least one aperture, said turbine engine component located from between a bypass fan duct and a turbine exhaust nozzle of the turbofan engine; a bypass air valve includes a liner concentrically disposed about the turbine engine component and parallel to a centerline of the turbofan engine, the liner has a surface including at least one aperture and at least one impermeable region, and means for actuating the liner about the turbine engine component; and a flow transfer location comprising an area proximate to a turbine exhaust stream flow. | 09-02-2010 |
20110243663 | Boat lift operated by boat's propulsive force - A boat lift uses the boat's own propulsive force to lift the boat out of the water. The boat lift comprises a lift frame mounted to a boat dock for rotation, and in a boat receiving position is rotated so that the boat can propel itself onto a boat cradle on the lift frame. A lower trolley slidably mounted on the frame includes a buoyant body in the water for exerting an upward force on the frame. An upper trolley slidably mounted on the frame is engaged by the boat as it propels itself forward onto the boat cradle. The upper trolley is linked to the lower trolley to cause the lower trolley to slide rearwardly under the boat, thus moving the buoyant body rearwardly and rotating the lift frame into a final docking position in which the boat is lifted out of the water. The upper trolley is locked into position, thus locking the lower trolley in position through the linkage between them, and a boat retainer actuated by the lower trolley engages the rear of the boat to hold it on the boat cradle. The boat is launched by releasing the upper trolley lock, which permits the upper trolley to slide rearwardly, with concomitant forward sliding movement of the lower trolley that releases the boat retainer. The forward movement of the lower trolley permits the frame to rotate and launch the boat from the rear of the frame. When a boat is not mounted on the lift, it rests in the boat receiving position. | 10-06-2011 |
20110252764 | Systems and methods for thermal management in a gas turbine powerplant - A thermal management system for a gas turbine powerplant with an engine oil line and an engine fuel line incorporates a heat transfer control module that includes a reversible heat pump with a heat pump compressor for circulating working fluid in forward and reverse directions through a working fluid line of the heat pump. The heat control module also includes a first heat exchanger having a heat exchange path for the working fluid between the compressor and a heat pump expansion valve and another heat exchange path for the engine oil. A second heat exchanger has a heat exchange path for the working fluid between the compressor and the expansion valve and another heat exchange path for the engine fuel. The heat pump can be operated in forward or reverse directions depending on whether heat is to be transferred from the engine oil or the fuel to the heat pump working fluid. In another embodiment an engine oil reservoir located between the first heat exchanger and the engine collects the oil before it is introduced to the engine and thus acts as a heat capacitor for the system. | 10-20-2011 |
Ken Smith, Charleston, SC US
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20090064416 | INFLATABLE MATTRESS FOR A BED - A support apparatus includes a rotation therapy device, a pulsation therapy device, a dynamic therapy device, and a control system for operating the devices. | 03-12-2009 |
Kenneth A. Smith, Lexington, SC US
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20150269029 | Immediate Recovery of an Application from File Based Backups - A method and apparatus is provided for the backup and immediate recovery of an application executing on a computer. The method and apparatus provides file level backup of a target computer executing the application. The file level backup is transformed into a bootable machine image that is accessible for immediate recovery of the application by either a virtual server executing on the apparatus or an external server or an external virtual server. | 09-24-2015 |
Michael B. Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20090301078 | SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING THE WASTE HEAT GENERATED BY AN AUXILIARY SYSTEM OF A TURBOMACHINE - A system increasing the efficiency of a powerplant by recovering the waste generated by an auxiliary cooling system is provided. The system may include a condensate loop and a heat recovery loop. These loops may integrate the auxiliary cooling systems of a gas turbine with the heat recovery steam generator of the powerplant. The integration may allow a smaller economizer section, which may increase the efficiency of the powerplant. | 12-10-2009 |
Michael Brian Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20140298816 | SIMPLE CYCLE GAS TURBOMACHINE SYSTEM HAVING A FUEL CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A simple cycle gas turbomachine includes a compressor portion, and a turbine portion having an outlet. At least one combustor is fluidically connected to the compressor portion and the turbine portion. An exhaust member includes an inlet, fluidically connected to the outlet of the turbine portion, a first outlet and a second outlet. A fuel conditioning system includes a heat exchange member provided with a first circuit having an exhaust gas inlet fluidically connected to the second outlet of the exhaust member and an exhaust gas inlet, a second circuit having an inlet fluidically connected to a source of fuel and an outlet fluidically connected to the at least one combustor. A conditioned fluid conduit is fluidically connected between a source of conditioned fluid and one of the combustor assembly and the first outlet of the exhaust member. | 10-09-2014 |
Michael David Smith, Lexington, SC US
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20160136663 | METHOD FOR LINING A PIPE WITH A CEMENT MORTAR - The present invention provides a mobile cart for lining a section of water main pipe having an interior surface. The mobile cart comprising a wheeled platform with a mixer operatively connected to the wheeled platform; a discharge pump operatively connected to the wheeled platform; and a lance operatively connected to the wheeled platform. | 05-19-2016 |
Michael G. Smith, Fort Mill, SC US
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20150117749 | DATA LIFTING FOR EXCEPTION PROCESSING - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for lifting metadata from financial documents to allow for automated exception processing. As such, allowing for automated decisions for exception processing to systematically be resolved base on matches between lifted metadata. The exceptions may include one or more irregularities such as bad micro line reads, outdated check stork, or misrepresentative checks that may result in a failure to match the check to an associated account for processing. As such, once an exception is identified during the processing the metadata lifted from the document with the exception may be utilized to search financial records at the financial institution to attempt to identify the correct version of the document. Subsequently, the system may correct the irregularity systematically and automatically. | 04-30-2015 |
Michael Gerald Smith, Fort Mill, SC US
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20140233831 | CUSTOMER ACTIVITY DRIVEN STORAGE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for determining a storage location for an image of a check. In some embodiments, a system is configured to: receive an image of a check, the image being associated with an account associated with a user; analyze check retrieval activity associated with the account; determine, based on the check retrieval activity, a storage location for the image; and store the image at the storage location. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233834 | IMAGE RECREATION USING IMAGE LIFT DATA - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for providing recreated image documents using image lift data. In this way, an entity may store limited amounts of image data from an original document and subsequently recreate the document image using image lift data. As such, the invention may receive an image document for storage. Upon receiving a document from a transaction for storage, the system may store metadata associated with that document, instead of storing the entire document as a high resolution image file. Furthermore, the system may determine specific unique elements of the document (such as signatures or the like) to capture as an image file. This allows the unique element to be lifted as image data. Using the lifted image data, in combination with the metadata, the system may recreate the image as a system generated image for user recall and reconciliation. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233835 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECREATING AN IMAGE USING WHITE SPACE AND CHECK ELEMENT CAPTURE - Embodiments of the present invention relates to systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for capturing and storing elements of a negotiable instrument for use in image recreation. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) receive an image of the negotiable instrument, wherein the image of the negotiable instrument comprises one or more elements that are used for processing the negotiable instrument and non-element portions that are not used in processing the negotiable instrument; (b) capture, using the image capture device, images of one or more elements of the negotiable instrument; (c) store the images of the one or more elements of the negotiable instrument in the database; and (d) store, as white space, the non-element portions of the image of the negotiable instrument in the database. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233836 | IMAGE RECREATION USING TEMPLATES - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for providing recreated image documents using templates or generic control documents. In this way, an entity may store limited amounts of image data from an original document and subsequently recreate the document image using document templates. As such, the invention may compile templates for image documents. Upon receiving a document from a transaction for storage, the system may store the metadata associated with that document, instead of storing the entire document as a high resolution image file. Using the template, in combination with the metadata, the system may recreate the image as a system generated image for user recall and reconciliation. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233837 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING IMAGE PROPERTIES FOR RECREATING AN IMAGE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products for capturing elements of a negotiable instrument and generating a thumbnail image of the negotiable instrument for use in image recreation. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) receiving an image of the negotiable instrument, wherein the image of the negotiable instrument comprises one or more elements that are used for processing the negotiable instrument; (b) capturing, using the image capture device, images of one or more elements of the negotiable instrument; (c) generating a thumbnail image of the negotiable instrument based at least partially on an image of the negotiable instrument; and (d) storing the images of the one or more elements of the negotiable instrument and the thumbnail image of the negotiable instrument in the database. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236790 | FINANCIAL RECORD MODIFICATION - Embodiments for modifying financial record data, such as check images, are provided herein. The embodiments include receiving financial record data; identifying one or more criteria associated with the financial record data; quantifying the size of the one or more criteria; modifying at least a portion of the financial record data based on size of the one or more criteria; and providing at least a portion of the received financial record data or modified financial record data to a recipient. | 08-21-2014 |
20140236791 | IMAGE RETRIEVAL AND TRANSACTION ID CAPTURE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing image retrieval based on transaction identification. An exemplary apparatus is configured to: capture an image of a document. The document is typically associated with a transaction ID. Upon capturing the document image the system may process the image of the document to collect document information, and subsequently store the document information. The system may later receive a request for the document information that is similarly associated with the transaction ID. This document information is retrieved based at least partially on the request. An activity log may be additionally created which comprises a record of one or more request associated with the transaction ID. | 08-21-2014 |
20150117747 | CHECK DATA LIFT FOR ERROR DETECTION - Embodiments for identifying errors based on data extracted from financial record images includes systems that receive one or more financial record images from a user, apply an optical character recognition process to at least a portion of the one or more financial record images, and identify record data based on the applied optical character recognition process comprising at least a name of a party to the financial record. The systems further identify errors associated with the one or more financial record images based on the record data. | 04-30-2015 |
20150117748 | CHECK DATA LIFT FOR CHECK DATE LISTING - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for extracting check data and using the check data for determining a disposition of a check. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to: a) receive an image of a check; b) apply an optical character recognition process to at least a portion of the image of the check; c) convert one or more image portions of the at least a portion of the image to text based data based at least partially on the application; d) identify a date of the check based on the text based data obtained from the one or more image portions; e) compare the date of the check to one or more authorization parameters; and f) provide a disposition of the check based on the comparison of the date of the check to the one or more authorization parameters. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120516 | CHECK DATA LIFT FOR ONLINE ACCOUNTS - Embodiments for extracting data for online account includes systems that receive at least one check images, apply one or more optical character recognition processes to at least a portion of the at least one check image, and convert image based data to text based data. The embodiments further identify check data in the text based data, identify online data from the check data, incorporate at least a portion of the online data into a portion of an online account, and provide the online account portion to a customer. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120517 | DATA LIFTING FOR DUPLICATE ELIMINATION - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for lifting metadata from financial documents for eliminating duplicate financial document processing. As such, when financial documents are received, the invention utilizes optical character recognition to lift data from the documents. This data is then stored in metadata form. When subsequent financial documents are received, the invention may compare the received documents with the stored metadata of previously received financial documents. Upon identifying a match between the metadata, the system will notify the user, notify a financial representative, and/or eliminate the matched document. A matching or corresponding document indicates a duplicate in the document. As such, elimination the document prior to financial document processing prevents multiplicative document processing identified, the system will stop the payment associated with that financial document. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120548 | DATA LIFTING FOR STOP PAYMENT REQUESTS - Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for lifting metadata from financial documents to allow for automated financial document stop payment requests. As such, allowing for automated determining of an appropriate financial document to stop payment on based on user information comparison to stored metadata for financial documents. As such, the user may provide information about the requested stop payment, such as a payee, date, amount, or the like associated with a payment. The system may then utilize the user provided information and compare that information to the metadata lifted from the financial documents. As such, identifying the financial document associated with the stop payment request. Once identified, the system will stop the payment associated with that financial document. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120563 | CHECK DATA LIFT FOR ACH TRANSACTIONS - Embodiments for extracting data for ACH transactions includes systems that receive at least one check image, apply one or more optical character recognition processes to at least a portion of the at least one check image, and identify check data. The systems further insert at least a portion of the check data into an ACH transaction entry for ACH transaction processing. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120564 | CHECK MEMO LINE DATA LIFT - Disclosed is a system and associated method for categorizing a transaction performed using a negotiable instrument. The system is typically configured for receiving an indication of the transaction performed using the negotiable instrument, including receiving an image of the negotiable instrument; extracting transaction data from the image of the negotiable instrument, including extracting memo data from the image of the negotiable instrument; based at least in part on the extracted memo data, determining if the transaction is associated with a first predefined transaction category; and presenting at least a portion of the transaction data extracted from the image of the negotiable instrument to the customer, wherein, if the transaction is associated with the first predefined transaction category, presenting at least a portion of the extracted transaction data to the customer includes presenting an indication that the first predefined transaction category is associated with the transaction. | 04-30-2015 |
Michelle Davis Smith, Charleston, SC US
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20110160540 | Vaginal Speculum - A vaginal speculum is provided that has an upper arm with a handle and jaw. A cross-sectional shape of a longitudinally extending portion may be constant along its entire longitudinal length so that the height of the portion is likewise constant along its length. Right and left side flanges may extend downward from the longitudinally extending portion and a tip of the jaw. The distance between the outer surfaces of the right and left side flanges in the lateral direction may be constant along their entire lengths in the longitudinal direction. A lower arm with a jaw and handle may be included and arranged with the upper arm so that their relative position to one another can be modified. | 06-30-2011 |
Milissa Smith, Greer, SC US
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20090110787 | Additive delivery laminate containing styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene copolymer - An additive delivery laminate is suitable for packaging a food product which is cooked in the package, with an additive transferring from the laminate to the food product. The additive delivery laminate has a substrate and an additive delivery layer. The additive delivery layer contains styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene copolymer and additive granules containing a colorant, flavorant, and/or odorant. The styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene copolymer has a styrene to ethylene/butylene weight ratio of from 5:95 to 50:50 and a Brookfield Viscosity of from 500 to 100,000 centipoise measured as a 25 weight percent solution in toluene at 77° F. | 04-30-2009 |
Paul Kendall Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130071249 | AIRFOIL SHAPE FOR TURBINE BUCKET AND TURBINE INCORPORATING SAME - A turbine bucket is provided including a bucket airfoil having an airfoil shape, the bucket airfoil having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 1 wherein the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0% to 100% convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by a height of the airfoil in inches and adding the radius of the airfoil base, and wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z, the profile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 03-21-2013 |
20130104550 | TURBINE OF A TURBOMACHINE | 05-02-2013 |
20130136592 | TURBINE NOZZLE AIRFOIL PROFILE - A turbine nozzle is provided including a nozzle airfoil having an airfoil shape, the nozzle airfoil having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 1 wherein the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values from 0% to 100% convertible to dimensional distances in inches by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z by a height of the airfoil in inches, and wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z, the airfoil profile sections at Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 05-30-2013 |
20130136606 | TURBINE BUCKET AIRFOIL PROFILE - A turbine bucket is provided including a bucket airfoil having an airfoil shape, the bucket airfoil having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 1 wherein the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z are non-dimensional values from 0% to 100% convertible to dimensional distances in inches by multiplying the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z by a height of the airfoil in inches, and wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z, the airfoil profile sections at Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape. | 05-30-2013 |
20130189106 | TURBOMACHINE BLADE TIP SHROUD - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward systems including a turbomachine blade tip shroud having a pressure side portion and a suction side portion. The pressure side portion and the suction side portion are divided by a mean camber line of a turbomachine blade, and the pressure side portion has a greater surface area than the suction side portion. | 07-25-2013 |
20140020395 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING GAS TURBINE PERFORMANCE - A method for enhancing one or more performance parameters of a gas turbine having at least one row of clocked airfoils may generally include choosing a first, a second and a third row of airfoils where the third row is clocked relative to the first row. An unsteady computational fluid dynamics model may be used to determine at least one wake parameter of a working fluid flowing from the second row of the airfoils to the third row of the airfoils. At least one design parameter of the airfoils of the second row may be modified, and the unsteady computational fluid dynamics model may then be used to determine the effect of the airfoil design parameter modification on the at least one wake parameter. The effect on the wake parameter may be compared to a predetermined target range. | 01-23-2014 |
20150044017 | TURBOMACHINE AIRFOIL POSITIONING - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to turbomachines and, more particularly, to the positioning of airfoils to reduce pressure variations entering a diffuser. One embodiment includes a turbomachine comprising a diffuser, a plurality of airfoil rows, including a first airfoil row adjacent the diffuser, the first airfoil row being of a first type selected from a group consisting of stationary vanes and rotating blades, a second airfoil row adjacent the first airfoil row, the second airfoil row being of a second type different from the first type, and a third airfoil row of the first type adjacent the second airfoil row, wherein at least one of the plurality of airfoil rows is clocked, relative to another airfoil row of the turbomachine, reducing variations in airflow circumferential pressure at at least one spanwise location in the diffuser adjacent the first airfoil row in an operative state of the turbomachine. | 02-12-2015 |
20150107265 | TURBINE BUCKET WITH ENDWALL CONTOUR AND AIRFOIL PROFILE - Turbine frequency tuning, fluid dynamic efficiency, and performance can be improved using an airfoil profile and/or an endwall contour including at least one of a pressure side bump, a pressure side leading edge bump, or a suction side trough. In particular, by including two endwall bumps on the pressure side and a trough on the suction side combined with a particular airfoil profile, performance can be further improved. | 04-23-2015 |
20150345306 | TURBOMACHINE BLADE TIP SHROUD - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward systems including a turbomachine blade tip shroud having a pressure side portion and a suction side portion. The pressure side portion and the suction side portion are divided by a mean camber line of a turbomachine blade, and the pressure side portion has a greater surface area than the suction side portion. | 12-03-2015 |
20160076385 | TURBOMACHINE BLADE TIP SHROUD - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward systems including a turbomachine blade tip shroud having a pressure side portion and a suction side portion. The pressure side portion and the suction side portion are divided by a mean camber line of a turbomachine blade, and the pressure side portion has a greater surface area than the suction side portion. | 03-17-2016 |
Philip D. Smith, North Augusta, SC US
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20090282951 | Drum lid removal tool - A tool for removing the lid of a metal drum wherein the lid is clamped over the drum rim without protruding edges, the tool having an elongated handle with a blade carried by an angularly positioned holder affixed to the midsection of the handle, the blade being of selected width to slice between lid lip and the drum rim and, when the blade is so positioned, upward motion of the blade handle will cause the blade to pry the lip from the rim and allow the lid to be removed. | 11-19-2009 |
Randy Smith, Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20110290832 | Device and Method for Carrying and Stabilizing a Helmet - An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a device for securing a helmet, such as a helmet holster. The device may include a pocket defined by a base and a pocket portion, wherein the pocket portion exhibits a width and a height. The width of the pocket portion may be equal to or greater than said height of the pocket portion. The device may also include an adjustable restraint, wherein the restraint includes a first portion affixed to the base, configured to at least partially retain at least a portion of the helmet in the pocket. The device may further include an adjustable strap affixed to the pocket. | 12-01-2011 |
Reed E Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20140230205 | PARTITIONED RUBBER-COATED FABRIC - In a rubber-coated fabric, a plurality of warp cords is included with a spacing d between, sides of adjacent warp cords, each of the warp cords being coated with a layer of rubber compound, A cut line may further be included that separates groups of the warp cords, each group having a predetermined number of the warp cords. The cut line, may be formed by between 2 and 6 adjacent cut line warp cords, wherein a distance dc, between any two sides of adjacent cut Hue warp cords may be no more than. 50% of d. The layer of rubber compound that coats- the rubber-coated fabric is thin enough to outline the cut line on a surface of the rubber-coated woven fabric. | 08-21-2014 |
Roy M. Smith, Little River, SC US
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20130247441 | DECOY APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A decoy apparatus, which in various aspects; the decoy apparatus may include a motor adapted to rotate a decoy body in a plane of rotation. The decoy apparatus may include a clamp adapted to detachably secure a decoy appendage, and an appendage servo in mechanical cooperation with the clamp to move the clamp and decoy appendage secured within the clamp in a plane perpendicular to the plane of rotation. The decoy apparatus includes a power source adapted to provide electrical power to the motor and to provide electrical power to the appendage servo, in various aspects. In various aspects, the decoy apparatus includes a remote transmitter to generate wireless signals adapted to direct motions of the decoy body servo and the appendage servo. The decoy apparatus includes a controller adapted to receive the wireless signals, the controller cooperates with the power source, the motor servo, and the appendage servo to cause motions of the decoy body and the decoy appendage as directed by the wireless signals, in various aspects. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof. | 09-26-2013 |
Sharon Lynne Smith, North Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20110110075 | STORAGE SYSTEMS - A furniture article that comprises a furniture housing which is configured to rest on a surface, and a cord-retractor that is configured to supply power from a wall outlet to an outlet located in or on the furniture housing. | 05-12-2011 |
Stacy Smith, Simpsonville, SC US
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20090050227 | Electrical stretch hose - The present invention is an electrical extensible hose that includes an outer shell, an inner core and at least one helical wire, which acts like a skeleton. In the present invention one implemented an additional wire that was conductive. The outer shell and inner core of the present invention may be bonded together via heat fusion. The helical wire is attached to the inner core via heat fusion. The helical wire supports the outer shell and inner core so as to form a tube. The outer shell and the inner core have a portion that forms an angular fold and have a portion that remains fixed. The second wire is attached at a point below the fixed portion of the electrical stretch hose so as to allow for maximum constriction caused by the shrinkable force created by the helical wire, thus increasing the stretch ratio of the hose. | 02-26-2009 |
20100037973 | Flexible hose resistant to rollover - An efficient flexible hose construction is provided which incorporates resistance, when subjected to high negative pressure loads, to the collapse failure known “rollover” or “shingling”. The construction relates to a means of increasing the torsion capability of a flexible hose where the hose is formed from a helical wire that is coated and thereafter is connected to and supports a shroud or cover. Improved resistance to rollover lies in mechanical enhancements to the interface between the helical wire and the coating material, where the enhancement assists in maintaining the wire and coating as an integral unit and prevents separation leading to shingling under high vacuum pressures. The mechanical enhancement requires use of a specialized cross-section for the helical reinforcing wire. | 02-18-2010 |
20100089479 | Self-extending electrical hose - A hose construction adapted for efficiently conveying fluids while extended, but capable of neatly contracting to a fraction of its extended length for storage or transportation, while integrally incorporating lines for electrical requirements. Storage may be within an outer hose and may be triggered via closure of a valve within a nozzle so that negative pressure causes contraction of the folds of the hose. The contracted hose has a length that is a fraction of its normal extended length. The hose construction incorporates a wire reinforcing member which may bias the hose for self-extension and may also function as part of the electrical system. The electrical lines may comprise stranded copper wires to conduct power and/or serve as a remote activation circuit. The hose configuration may have a cover with external folds, which maximizes flow and provides a cushioning outer diameter to prevent damage to the hose. | 04-15-2010 |
20100242207 | Spring contact plate - An improved end fitting for a hose adapted for use with a central vacuum system is provided. The end fitting has a housing and a cylindrical member extending from the housing. The cylindrical member is adapted to be received by a wall inlet. The cylindrical member has an end portion of a first diameter and a neck of a second smaller diameter and at least one spring contact plate positioned over the neck to provide an electrical connection to the wall inlet. | 09-30-2010 |
Stacy Neil Smith, Piedmont, SC US
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20140345398 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOWERING A PANTOGRAPH - A system and method for lowering a pantograph includes a frame that may be extended or retracted. The system and method may include various structure for retracting the frame and for increasing a rate at which the frame is retracted. In particular embodiments, an electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic motor may be used to retract the frame during normal operations, and a continuity circuit operably connected to the motor may accelerate the rate at which the motor retracts the frame. | 11-27-2014 |
Stanley Benjamin Smith, Fort Mill, SC US
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20110119163 | Method and system using search terms to accumulate, aggregate and price data from a plurality of data originators - A business method that enables a user or owner of one or a plurality of data sources to set fees or other consideration(s) for exchanges and links to a second or a plurality of data sources discovered through Internet searches or other data source discovery methods and integrating the data or the data sources into a data supply chain or federated data source. | 05-19-2011 |
20120173248 | Business method and system to price, manage, and execute server actions initiated by one or a plurality of users through interaction with a graphical user interface linked to a data source or data supply chain - A method and system to accept user input into one or a plurality of graphical user interface screens or layouts to generate prices for one or a plurality of actions upon achievement of one or a plurality of trigger values or thresholds within one or a plurality of data sources linked to a data supply chain or a federated data source. The one or plurality of graphical user interfaces enable a user to select link and associate operators with data objects in order to build formulae that include mathematical and logical operations for calculating values to be compared with conditions and thresholds for triggering actions or events by the one or a plurality of servers upon the one or a plurality of data sources and to calculate and store the configuration of the schema for cumulative prices or terms or conditions for implementation of such actions by the one or a plurality of servers. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173355 | System and method to price and exchange data between data producers and data consumers through formatting data objects with necessary and sufficient item definition information - The invention provides a method and system to enable buyers and sellers of data items to adjust fees for one or a plurality of data items according to the compatibility of the data items with research and dataset compatibility requirements of the end user or buyer of the data items. It further provides a method for constructing data item pairs consisting of targets for observations and observations upon targets compatible with the requirement of the purchaser of the data. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173381 | Process and system for pricing and processing weighted data in a federated or subscription based data source - A system and method for collecting handling processing and calculating values weights and prices for observations entered by one or a plurality of sources about one or a plurality of targets related to a researchable model or a theory or practice. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173436 | Method and system for authorizing, authenticating, implementing, brokering data transfers, and collecting fees for data transfers among distributed electronic devices and servers - The invention provides a method and system to register, initiate, authenticate, authorize, draw from a price or fee schedule, and enable electronic devices, including “cloud” appliances capable of running computer readable code to perform data transfers and collect transaction fees for data forwarded or relayed to other electronic devices. The method includes generating and sending read-write pairs of activation keys across electronic devices authorizing data transfers from or between the devices, enabling data transfers from or between the devices, most often authorizing payment to at least one of the users associated with the devices for transferred data or for transaction fees associated with the data or both. In this manner, any electronic device capable of processing computer readable code can be used to facilitate data transfer and payment authorizations between a device functioning as a host or brokering server and one or a plurality of other electronic devices that generate, create, host, transmit or accept data. | 07-05-2012 |
20120232960 | Method and system for pricing and exchange of datasets that includes multiple users contributing incremental improvements to increase the value and utility of the datasets - The invention provides a method and system to enable incremental improvement and changes to datasets and the determination of values prices, auction minimums, or rewards or bounties for entering incremental changes to datasets. The invention includes art to enable simple secure attributable versioning of datasets, art to enable transfer of datasets through sale or other trading and exchange mechanisms, art to use the features capabilities and functions of websites servers social networking sites and Wiki or blog sites to rank reward and otherwise compensate users who contribute to incremental improvement of datasets, and art to tier service and access levels for access to or receipt of updated data. | 09-13-2012 |
20120233013 | System to format and use electronically readable identification data strings, biometric data, matrix codes and other data to link and enroll users of products and services to roles and rights and fees and prices associated with research protocols linked to said products and services - The system and method uses strings of computer readable characters, such as QR Codes, biometric data captured from electronic devices, and RFID tags to link contributors to a data supply chain upon transmission from electronic devices that transmit said data strings. The electronically readable identification data strings include connection and context information for enrollees, regulators, and providers of services and products to be subscribed to asynchronous notifications and alerts as well to exchange fees, incentives, and rewards for contributions, participation, and access. Enrolled contributors are enabled to interact with electronic devices or websites or servers to contribute observations and data into protocols or otherwise participate in a data supply chain. In some instances, links between a server and electronic devices capable of overwriting computer readable character strings or matrix codes will be implemented and fees charged for revising said data strings upon acceptance of a version transmitted by enrolled contributors. | 09-13-2012 |
20120316993 | Method and system for pricing and exchange of streams of data stored on tags readable by electronic means, streams of data in digital messages, and streams of data from electronic devices - The invention provides a method and system to enable buyers and sellers of data items associated with data streams housed on electronically readable data tags or data streams contained within digitally transmissible messages or data streams generated by devices capable of implementing computer readable code to set, manage, and collect fees for the one or a plurality of data items and for the processing, collection, and posting of the one or a plurality of data items. It further provides a method for collection of fees and posting data from data streams to datasets through electronic devices capable of implementing computer readable code. It further provides a method for electronic devices capable of implementing computer readable code to write data into electronic messages or onto electronically readable data tags or to other electronic devices capable of running computer readable code. | 12-13-2012 |
20130090961 | System for a data supply chain to enable data suppliers to contribute data collection questions to data collection protocols and post data into said data collection protocols aligned with said data collection questions and compensate data suppliers and collect fees from data consumers and advertisers associated with the data supply chain. - The present invention introduces a marketing platform for a data supply chain applying crowd-sourced, pervasive computing and social networking to data collection and distribution including exchange of fees for data suppliers who make contributions to data research protocols and subscriptions and other fees for data access and utilization by data consumers. | 04-11-2013 |
20140040710 | System for setting fees for iterative parsing, matching, and correlation of sets of text strings drawn from real time crowd-sourced streamed data and using said matches to initiate APIs or trigger alerts to participants in a crowd sourced pervasive computing environment. - A system for a user to use electronic devices to accept text input parameters to iteratively parse and process streams of data collected or converted from multiple data formats into text strings; correlating or matching said text strings against lists, tables, spreadsheets or datasets of text strings; posting and recording said text strings responsive to one or a plurality of correlations or matches with one or a plurality of items in said lists, tables, spreadsheets or datasets; posting and recording the number of parsing operations responsive to correlations or matches or user instructions upon discovery of matches or correlations of said strings of text against said one or a plurality of lists, tables, spreadsheets or datasets; and calculating a price or fee for matches or correlations discovered through said parsing process, or for other server events initiated by electronic devices responsive to said matches or correlations. | 02-06-2014 |
20140122287 | Method for acquiring and linking a plurality of fields from a plurality of data sources into a data supply chain of linked fields, the data sources distributed on a plurality of originating servers and used by a plurality of users - A business method and policy set that links fields from data sources distributed across multiple servers and owned by multiple users into a single data supply chain that that enables real time actions upon achievement of threshold conditions. | 05-01-2014 |
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Sumpter Smith, Rock Hill, SC US
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20110283899 | BOTTLE COMPACTOR - A compactor device is provided including a cylindrical housing having an elongate channel for receiving a bottle to be compacted therein and elongate guide slots, an end cap attached to a first end of the housing for seating the bottle and protecting the neck end of the bottle, a piston slidably disposed within the channel and having a forward ram for stuffing the bottle, and a lever for actuating linear movement of the piston within the channel, whether manually or automated. | 11-24-2011 |
Terry Smith, North Augusta, SC US
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20090056592 | COMBINED CARGO CARRIER AND PORTABLE TABLE - The present invention pertains generally to a combination cargo carrier for a vehicle and portable table. The cargo carrier may include a base connected to one or more wings that have a retracted position that occupies a smaller volume than an extended position. A stand removably connects to the cargo carrier to form the portable table. In particular embodiments, the cargo carrier may also include a cargo bag having a collapsible frame. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas Benjamin Smith, Landrum, SC US
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20130095877 | MULTI-WAN MODULE - Disclosed is a wide area network (WAN) module including plural radios, a power supply, and a switch configured so that one and only one of the radios may receive power at any one time. The switch may be electronically or manually operable; if electronically operable, the module may include a processor and a universal serial bus (USB) port for receiving power switching instructions. The WAN module may be incorporated into utility consumption measuring (metering) devices which may correspond to components in a consumption measurement and reporting automatic meter reading (AMR) system. | 04-18-2013 |
20140167975 | RF Dynamic Power Control and Radio Protection in Metering Devices - Techniques for dynamic power control of a radio of a utility data collection device (e.g., utility meter configured for wireless communications) are described that utilize a detection scheme applied to a Front End Module (FEM) in the utility data collection device. A utility data collection device measures a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) presented to the FEM during transmission. The result of this measurement allows the utility data collection device to dynamically control the input power to a FEM transmit portion. Utilizing these techniques, the utility data collection device can adjust to environmental changes and conditions experienced in the field. | 06-19-2014 |
20140167977 | System on a Module for Smart Grid Nodes - A system on a module and techniques for use and operation in multiple different smart grid devices and/or nodes are described herein. One example of a system on a module includes a processor, a flash memory device in communication with the processor, and a RAM memory device in communication with the processor. A connector provides an interface to the smart grid device, and includes a plurality of metrology and communications interfaces. | 06-19-2014 |
Timothy Edward Smith, Seneca, SC US
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20130054054 | Helicopter Sling-Load Stability Control and Release System - A sling load computer-operated hook assembly for helicopter or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use is provided. The hook assembly allows automated pick-up and delivery. The computer hook assembly also (1) directs navigation of the aircraft, (2) finds and engages loads for pickup, (3) controls stability of the sling load enroute, and (4) releases the load at the delivery point. The self-contained feature allows the hook assembly to be moved from aircraft to aircraft. The hook assembly senses weight, motion and position of the load for stability control. An integral GPS unit is used to direct navigation. These data are transmitted to the aircraft autopilot and flight director instruments to provide navigation to the designated points and to control load stability enroute. Mission data for pick-up and release points can be received remotely from a command and control tactical data net. Alternately, mission data can be locally entered. | 02-28-2013 |
Timothy Lee Smith, Seneca, SC US
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20100026317 | IMPEDANCE-BASED ARC FAULT DETERMINATION DEVICE (IADD) AND METHOD - Embodiments according to the present invention provide an Impedance-based Arc-Fault Determination Device (IADD) and method that, when attached to an electrical node on the power system and through observations on voltage, current and phase shift with a step load change, determine the effective Thevenin equivalent circuit or Norton equivalent circuit at the point of test. The device and method determine the expected bolted fault current at the test location of interest, which enables calculation of incident energy and the assignment of a flash-hazard risk category. | 02-04-2010 |
20120095709 | Method of Estimating Short Circuit Current Available by Analysis of DC Charging Circuit - A system and method of dynamically estimating the short circuit current availability (SCCA) at a node in an alternating current electrical distribution system by examining the spectral composition of current drawn by a direct current charging circuit connected to the node. A correlative relationship between the total harmonic current distortion (THDi) in the current drawn by the charging circuit and the SCCA at the node is established for a particular charging circuit. An estimation of the SCCA at the node is accomplished by taking current measurements of current drawn by the charging circuit, analyzing those current measurements to determine the THDi, and estimating a corresponding value of SCCA based on the determined THDi. A method is also provided for calibrating a particular charging circuit to have a reactance and resistance suitable for use in estimating SCCA. | 04-19-2012 |
20130066478 | OPTIMIZED PROTECTION COORDINATION OF ELECTRONIC-TRIP CIRCUIT BREAKER BY SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT AVAILABILITY MONITORING - Centralized coordination of setting and adjusting trip settings of electronic circuit breakers in an electrical distribution system by monitoring short circuit current availability (SCCA) and adjusting trip settings based on received SCCA estimates from SCCA monitoring devices installed at main, feeder, and branch nodes of the distribution system. The SCCA monitoring devices are capable of automatically estimating the SCCA in the circuit or node at which the SCCA device is installed and transmitting SCCA estimates to a controller, which uses the SCCA estimates to coordinate adjustments to trip settings for the various circuit breakers. Depending on the node position of the circuit breaker and the corresponding SCCA at that node, the controller adjusts in real-time the short-circuit trip settings for the circuit breakers so that they are below the SCCA value. Optional user-inputted settings can affect the trip setting adjustments, such as transient loading conditions that can influence the SCCA estimates. | 03-14-2013 |
Tracy A. Smith, Fort Mill, SC US
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20100059410 | CONTAINERS FOR DISPLAYING FOLDED TEXTILE PRODUCTS - Containers for products, such as folded textile products, include a receptacle for receiving a product and a cover overlying the receptacle and configured to retain a product within the receptacle while allowing a substantial amount of the product to be displayed. The receptacle has a floor, opposing upright end walls and opposing upright side walls attached to the floor that define a rectangular product cavity having a width and length, and an open upper end. The cover has a width that is substantially less than the width of the cavity such that the product in the cavity is exposed. The cover has a width that is less than one half the width of the cavity. | 03-11-2010 |
20100059531 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR FABRICS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A collapsible storage apparatus for fabrics includes a container movable between a collapsed position and a use position, and a fabric receiving member dimensioned to receive fabric wrapped therearound such that the fabric receiving member and fabric wrapped therearound can be removably stored within the container when the container is in the use position. The container is formed from two opposed side walls, two opposed end walls, and a flexible bottom section attached to bottom edge portions of the side and end walls. The two side walls are configured to fold such that the container has a flat configuration with the folded side walls sandwiched between the end walls when in the collapsed position. | 03-11-2010 |
Wayne H. Smith, Charelston, SC US
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20110165900 | DISPATCH APPLICATION UTILIZING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE - A dispatch communication and management system method is provided, allowing a dispatcher and remote service technicians to exchange messages over a network in a prescribed format to notify the technicians of new dispatch orders, and to update status information for dispatch orders in corresponding customer service records in a database. | 07-07-2011 |
Wayne H. Smith, Charleston, SC US
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20120208572 | DISPATCH APPLICATION UTILIZING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE - A dispatch communication and management system method is provided, allowing a dispatcher and remote service technicians to exchange messages over a network in a prescribed format to notify the technicians of new dispatch orders, and to update status information for dispatch orders in corresponding customer service records in a database. | 08-16-2012 |
20130190022 | DISPATCH APPLICATION UTILIZING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE - A dispatch communication and management system method is provided, allowing a dispatcher and remote service technicians to exchange messages over a network in a prescribed format to notify the technicians of new dispatch orders, and to update status information for dispatch orders in corresponding customer service records in a database. | 07-25-2013 |
William L. Smith, Salem, SC US
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20130300262 | Speed Sensor System and Mounting Configuration for Locomotive Traction Motors - A speed sensor system for a locomotive traction motor of the type having a motor frame head adjacent each wheel truck, including a mounting bracket, attachable to the frame head at a prescribed distance from an axis of rotation of the motor and a sensor support portion extending from the inner surface through the ventilation opening and having a hollow tubular portion at the end for releasably receiving and positioning a separate sensor assembly in such a manner that the sensor itself is precisely positioned with respect to the armature gear surface of the traction motor. | 11-14-2013 |