Woodcock, US
Anthony Ryan Woodcock, Ames, IA US
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20130238200 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC LOCATION IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS - A system for performing agricultural operations includes a plurality of electronic modules for use on an agricultural machine, the plurality of electronic modules configured for controlling agricultural operations associated with the agricultural machine, at least one shared data bus operatively connected to each of the plurality of electronic modules, wherein each of the plurality of electronic modules being configured to monitor the at least one shared data bus and determine an unused location for itself and claim the location, wherein the system uses the location of each of the plurality of electronic modules in controlling the agricultural operations associated with the agricultural machine. A method provides for automatic assignment of a physical (or logical) address to each of a plurality of devices mounted on either a vehicle or implement used for an agricultural operation. | 09-12-2013 |
Brian E. Woodcock, Hildebran, NC US
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20110017681 | FILTRATION APPARATUS FOR FILTERING A FLUID AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Filtration apparatuses for use in polymer processing systems and methods of using the same are provided. The filtration apparatuses can include a housing with one or more supply channels and discharge channels. The filtration apparatus can also include one or more screen-bearing pistons with filter screen cavities therein for receiving filter screens that filter material flowing from the supply channels through the filter screens and out through the discharge channels. Back flushing channels can be formed by alignment of mating channels in the pistons and the housing. The filtration apparatuses can also include a controller that can communicate with a hydraulic power unit to that can be assisted by a rapid accelerator device to control the filtration apparatus. The filtration apparatuses can include filter screen retention plates. | 01-27-2011 |
David C. Woodcock, Taylorsville, NC US
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20110017681 | FILTRATION APPARATUS FOR FILTERING A FLUID AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Filtration apparatuses for use in polymer processing systems and methods of using the same are provided. The filtration apparatuses can include a housing with one or more supply channels and discharge channels. The filtration apparatus can also include one or more screen-bearing pistons with filter screen cavities therein for receiving filter screens that filter material flowing from the supply channels through the filter screens and out through the discharge channels. Back flushing channels can be formed by alignment of mating channels in the pistons and the housing. The filtration apparatuses can also include a controller that can communicate with a hydraulic power unit to that can be assisted by a rapid accelerator device to control the filtration apparatus. The filtration apparatuses can include filter screen retention plates. | 01-27-2011 |
David J. Woodcock, Lyndonville, VT US
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20120247229 | Clamping Force Sensor Assembly For Monitoring Transformer Degradation - A clamping force sensor assembly for a transformer includes at least one sensor disposed within a casing. The design and configuration of the sensor assembly is such that it accurately measures clamping force values placed on the windings, without adversely impacting the operation of the transformer and with the ability to continue operating under electrical and thermal changes within the transformer. The sensor assembly can include loading members that distribute the pressure evenly over the casing that contains the sensor. The output of the sensor can indicate to an operator the extent of pressure changes experienced by the transformer windings. The output can be coupled with a process by which the damage to or the possibility of failure of the transformer is readily evaluated. | 10-04-2012 |
David J. Woodcock, Lydonville, VT US
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20140002222 | Clamping Force Sensor Assembly For Monitoring Transformer Degradation | 01-02-2014 |
Gregory O. Woodcock, Mesa, AZ US
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20080223835 | METHODS OF FORMING FAN-SHAPED EFFUSION HOLES IN COMBUSTORS - Methods are provided of forming a plurality of fan-shaped effusion holes on a combustor having a surface, each hole having an outlet on the combustor surface. The method may include rotating the combustor relative to a laser beam, and positioning the combustor to a first position where the laser beam is at a first predetermined angle relative to the combustor surface. The laser beam is pulsed at the combustor surface to form a first plurality of trepan cuts. The first predetermined angle is adjusted to a second position where the laser beam is at a second predetermined angle relative to the combustor surface. The laser beam is pulsed at each trepan cut of the first plurality of trepan cuts, to thereby form a cut for at least a portion of the fan shape of each effusion hole outlet, wherein each cut overlaps a trepan cut of the first plurality of trepan cuts. | 09-18-2008 |
20090003998 | COMBUSTORS FOR USE IN TURBINE ENGINE ASSEMBLIES - An engine assembly includes a scroll assembly including an inlet, an outlet, an inner section, and an outer section. Each of the inner section and the outer section extend between the inlet and the outlet with the outer section being longer than the inner section. The engine assembly further includes a combustor having an entrance for receiving fuel to be mixed with air and combusted in the combustor, an exit coupled to the inlet of the scroll assembly for delivering the combusted air-fuel mixture, including a hot stream, thereto, and a wall coupled between the entrance and the exit and including a plurality of dilution holes therethrough for deflecting the hot stream toward the outer section of the scroll assembly. | 01-01-2009 |
20090084411 | ON-WING COMBUSTOR CLEANING USING DIRECT INSERTION NOZZLE, WASH AGENT, AND PROCEDURE - A cleaning method for a combustor comprises positioning a spray portion of a nozzle through an igniter plug boss and spraying an acid solution inside the combustion chamber. The acid solution impinges the inner liner and the outer liner, dissolving contaminant deposits inside the effusion holes. The nozzle can have a second spray portion outside the combustion chamber to provide acid solution to the radially outward surface of the outer liner. After cleaning, distilled water is sprayed through the nozzle to remove the acid solution residue from the combustor. The used acid solution and distilled water can be collected, filtered and pumped through the nozzle to provide a recirculating cleaning/rinsing system. | 04-02-2009 |
20090188256 | EFFUSION COOLING FOR GAS TURBINE COMBUSTORS - A combustor for a turbine engine includes an outer liner and an inner liner circumscribed by the outer liner to form a combustion chamber therewith in which an air and fuel mixture is combusted to form streamlines of combustion gases. A first plurality of effusion cooling holes is formed in at least one of the inner or outer liners, with the first plurality of effusion cooling holes being oriented as a function of the streamlines. | 07-30-2009 |
20090199568 | TRANSITION SCROLLS FOR USE IN TURBINE ENGINE ASSEMBLIES - An engine assembly includes a combustor having a combustion chamber in which an air and fuel mixture is combusted to produce combustion gases. The engine assembly further includes a transition scroll coupled to the combustor for receiving the combustion gases. The transition scroll includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, and effusion cooling holes for providing cooling air to the interior surface. The engine assembly further includes a turbine coupled to the transition scroll for receiving and extracting energy from the combustion gases. | 08-13-2009 |
20100071379 | EFFUSION COOLING TECHNIQUES FOR COMBUSTORS IN ENGINE ASSEMBLIES - A combustor for an engine assembly includes a cylindrical wall forming a combustion chamber in which an air and fuel mixture is combusted; and a plurality of effusion cooling holes formed in the cylindrical wall, the plurality of effusion cooling holes oriented such that cooling air flowing therethrough cools the cylindrical wall with effusion cooling, convection cooling, and impingement cooling. | 03-25-2010 |
20100307166 | COMBUSTOR-TURBINE SEAL INTERFACE FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A combustor-turbine seal interface is provided for deployment within a gas turbine engine. In one embodiment, the combustor-turbine assembly a combustor, a turbine nozzle downstream of the combustor, and a first compliant dual seal assembly. The first compliant dual seal assembly includes a compliant seal wall sealingly coupled between the combustor and the turbine nozzle, a first compression seal sealingly disposed between the compliant seal wall and the turbine nozzle, and a first bearing seal generally defined by the compliant seal wall and the turbine nozzle. The first bearing seal is sealingly disposed in series with the first compression seal. | 12-09-2010 |
20110020118 | TURBINE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING RADIALLY-COMPLIANT SPRING MEMBER FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - Embodiments of a turbine nozzle assembly are provided for deployment within a gas turbine engine (GTE) including a first GTE-nozzle mounting interface. In one embodiment, the turbine nozzle assembly includes a turbine nozzle flowbody, a first mounting flange configured to be mounted to the first GTE-nozzle mounting interface, and a first radially-compliant spring member coupled between the turbine nozzle flowbody and the first mounting flange. The turbine nozzle flowbody has an inner nozzle endwall and an outer nozzle endwall, which is fixedly coupled to the inner nozzle endwall and which cooperates therewith to define a flow passage through the turbine nozzle flowbody. The first radially-compliant spring member accommodates relative thermal movement between the turbine nozzle flowbody and the first mounting flange to alleviate thermomechanical stress during operation of the GTE. | 01-27-2011 |
20140056769 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140056770 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140056771 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058169 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058170 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058172 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058173 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058174 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058176 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058178 | METHANE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND PROCESS USING A SUPERSONIC FLOW REACTOR - Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. | 02-27-2014 |
James P. Woodcock, Gladwin, MI US
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20150328606 | SHAFT SPACING FLANGE FOR A KNEADING MACHINE - An adjustable coupler for linking an oscillating kneader to a gear box. The adjustable coupling has a slide coupler adapted to be slidably received within an output couple of a gear box. The slide coupler has external splines wherein the external splines mate with splines of the output couple thereby coupling rotation of the slide coupler with rotation of the output couple. The internal splines are capable of mating with external splines of a slidably received kneader input shaft thereby coupling rotation of the kneader input shaft with rotation of the slide coupler. A plug in the slide coupler abut the kneader input shaft in the slide coupler and a lock mechanism maintains the kneader input shaft abutted against the plug. | 11-19-2015 |
Jerry A. Woodcock, Wheat Ridge, CO US
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20080196348 | Structural Member For Buildings and Methods of Use - The present invention provides structural members for buildings, methods for using the same, and building structures comprising such structural members. In particular, the present invention provides buildings that can withstand natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, high winds such as hurricanes and tornadoes, and other natural disasters. | 08-21-2008 |
Kenneth Sherrill Woodcock, Wilmington, NC US
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20140372245 | DEALERS ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE - A dealer to dealer tool allows a dealer to post a car for sale with specific details, or search for a car with specific details, using an app or IVR system and thus untethered from computers, though a computer option is provided. A human operator response system is included as an alternative. The device requires any interested party to meet the minimum price, which may be hidden or posted. The device of the invention allows extra services such as dealer to dealer networking for advice, news, data updates, social purposes and more. If a vehicle does not change owners it is quickly timed out to a Hot List system, then a bulletin board, and then blacklisted until it has a new owner. A dealer signs up and enters a profile of vehicles and/or price ranges of interest, also listing other dealers they do not wish to work with. | 12-18-2014 |
Paul Woodcock, Brookfield, CT US
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20090169587 | Chronotherapeutic dosage forms - A chronotherapeutic pharmaceutical formulation comprising a core containing an active agent (e.g., a drug) and a surfactant and a delayed release compression coating comprising a natural or synthetic gum applied onto the surface of the core. | 07-02-2009 |
20110217336 | CHRONOTHERAPEUTIC DOSAGE FORMS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT USING CHRONOTHERAPY - A chronotherapeutic pharmaceutical formulation comprising a core containing an active agent (e.g., a drug) and a delayed release compression coating comprising a natural or synthetic gum applied onto the surface of the core. | 09-08-2011 |
Steve Woodcock, Flower Mound, TX US
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20150067160 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SPECIFYING SERVICE LEVEL CRITERIA - Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture to generate file transfer monitoring criteria are disclosed. An example method obtains a file transfer log file from a first network entity and obtains from the transfer log file file transfer metadata that is associated with file transfer activity between the first network entity and a second network entity. The file transfer metadata is used to generate a file transfer monitoring criterion that is associated with selectively monitoring the file transfer activity between the first network entity and the second network entity. Service level criteria associated with the file transfer event is automatically updated based on the file transfer monitoring criterion. | 03-05-2015 |
Steven D. Woodcock, Highland Village, TX US
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20130151694 | CORRELATING EVENT STREAMS FROM INDEPENDENT PROCESSES IN A COMPLEX BUSINESS SYSTEM USING METADATA ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT INTERCONNECTIONS - A method, system and computer program product for correlating business events in a complex business system. A flow diagram containing a collection of nodes (representing processes) and links (representing the transport connections) between these nodes is generated. An instance of an event stream from a node that is to be connected to an instance of an event stream from a neighboring node is identified when a node transports a transaction across a link. The metadata associated with the utilized link that was used to transport the transaction between the nodes is obtained. The instances of the event streams are then correlated using the obtained metadata. Further, each instance of the event streams is assigned an identification. In this manner, business events are correlated without the requirement of users providing a common key as well as without the requirement of monitoring each user of the system throughout the entire transaction. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151695 | CORRELATING EVENT STREAMS FROM INDEPENDENT PROCESSES IN A COMPLEX BUSINESS SYSTEM USING METADATA ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSPORT INTERCONNECTIONS - A method for correlating business events in a complex business system. A flow diagram containing a collection of nodes (representing processes) and links (representing the transport connections) between these nodes is generated. An instance of an event stream from a node that is to be connected to an instance of an event stream from a neighboring node is identified when a node transports a transaction across a link. The metadata associated with the utilized link that was used to transport the transaction between the nodes is obtained. The instances of the event streams are then correlated using the obtained metadata. Further, each instance of the event streams is assigned an identification. In this manner, business events are correlated without the requirement of users providing a common key as well as without the requirement of monitoring each user of the system throughout the entire transaction. | 06-13-2013 |
Terah Earl Woodcock, Santa Fe, NM US
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20090113815 | Tapered Hexagon Building Block - A tapered hexagon building block and a method for building spherical and hemispherical structures from the building block disclosed. The building block can have both a male and a female element for use as an interlocking mechanism for added strength and fitting guidance during construction. The block can be sized for use both as a toy and for use in building temporary or permanent spherical and hemispherical structures. The blocks can be composed of any suitable building material such as the group composed of glass, wood, metal, plastic, quartz, sand, ceramic, clay, brick, concrete, carbon, compressed soot, or any other such building material suitable for the use of the specific structure. The block can be solid or hollow and can be made of any clear material with thin walls to promote the passage of light or solid and opaque to block the passage of light. The block can be sized to accommodate the size of the spherical, or hemispherical structure desired, and the structures formed with the blocks can be assembled with or without permanent bonding agents or other connecting devices. Due to the nature of the tapered hexagon shape of the block, the structure formed becomes stronger with each successive layer of blocks added as a result of compression strength. When the blocks are made with a semisolid or malleable material, the blocks within the structure meld together under pressure from the structure mass to form a single solid spherical or hemispherical component. | 05-07-2009 |