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20110279283 | Product Tracking and Alert System - A tracking and monitoring system to be used in conjunction with high value mobile collateral, including but not limited to RVs and other vehicles, and other equipment, both self propelled and non self propelled, that are sold or rented. The system is GPS based, and is automated to track and monitor the equipment, and to send alerts to persons and entities having an interest in the equipment. | 11-17-2011 |
20120130909 | Product Tracking and Alert System - Radio transponder encoded with serial number linked to a vehicle's VIN is installed in a vehicle prior to retail sale. When vehicle is brought in for service, the presence of vehicle at the service facility is detected, and checked against a database of recalls, recall repairs completed, state consumer protection Lemon Laws, and service history. This information is stored within a database that can be viewed via the Internet. Electronic alerts can be automatically generated indicating when vehicle is in service and which recall repairs are to be performed, and if Lemon Law limits being approached or exceeded. The system helps ensure that recall repairs are completed and the manufacturer can get involved before consumer remedies are triggered. The system allows lenders to conduct collateral floorchecks remotely and detect irregular business practices, and allows dealers to locate and manage inventory, conduct warranty repairs, and seek warranty reimbursements. | 05-24-2012 |
20120136765 | Product Tracking and Alert System - Radio transponder encoded with serial number linked to a vehicle's VIN is installed in a vehicle prior to retail sale. When vehicle is brought in for service, the presence of vehicle at the service facility is detected, and checked against a database of recalls, recall repairs completed, state consumer protection Lemon Laws, and service history. This information is stored within a database that can be viewed via the Internet. Electronic alerts can be automatically generated indicating when vehicle is in service and which recall repairs are to be performed, and if Lemon Law limits being approached or exceeded. The system helps ensure that recall repairs are completed and the manufacturer can get involved before consumer remedies are triggered. The system allows lenders to conduct collateral floorchecks remotely and detect irregular business practices, and allows dealers to locate and manage inventory, conduct warranty repairs, and seek warranty reimbursements. | 05-31-2012 |
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20100212920 | INERT GAS FLOODING FIRE SUPPRESSION WITH WATER AUGMENTATION - A method and system are provided for suppressing a fire inside a defined volume within a structure. To suppress a fire, the defined volume is flooded with a flow of inert gas into which a limited amount of water is introduced into the flow of inert gas; the flow of inert gas and the limited amount of water introduced therein being sufficient to establish a fire extinguishing atmosphere within the defined volume having a volumetric oxygen concentration of at least about 14%. A cartridge for storing a limited amount of water has a water outlet in flow communication with a spray nozzle that is in flow communication with a supply of pressurized inert gas. The water storage cartridge has a gas inlet in flow communication with a supply of pressurized inert gas for pressurizing the water storage cartridge to cause water to flow therefrom to the spray nozzle. | 08-26-2010 |
20110108125 | FLOW SPLITTING DEVICE FOR ANNULAR TWO-PHASE PIPE FLOW - A flow splitting device for use in a two-phase flow distribution network includes a side junction tee having a first conduit and a second conduit opening in flow communication to the first conduit, a flow restriction provided in the first conduit upstream of the opening of the second conduit with the first conduit, and a flow barrier extending into the first conduit at a location in the vicinity of a downstream edge of the opening of the second conduit to the first conduit. The ratio of the liquid phase mass flow to the gas phase mass flow is preserved as the mass flow ratio of liquid to gas to each of the two exit streams is substantially equal to the mass flow ratio of liquid to gas in the two-phase flow received by the flow splitting device. | 05-12-2011 |
20110180276 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED TWO-PHASE FLOW DISTRIBUTION - A two-phase liquid/inert gas flow inerting fire suppression system is provided having improved liquid fire suppressant distribution within the inert gas flow. The system includes a flow distribution network having a first pipe interconnected with a second pipe at a flow splitting tee. A liquid flow redistribution device is disposed in the first pipe upstream with respect to fluid flow of the flow splitting tee. | 07-28-2011 |
20120045701 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL SYSTEM - A system and method satisfies temperature and pressure requirements of solid oxide fuel cell system | 02-23-2012 |
20130264075 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE DUAL USE OF GAS SOURCE - An exemplary fire suppression system includes a sprinkler nozzle. At least one conduit is connected to the nozzle for delivering a fire suppression fluid to the nozzle. The conduit and the nozzle establish a discharge path. A pneumatically driven pump is connected with the conduit for pumping fluid into the conduit. A gas source provides pressurized gas to the pump for driving the pump. The gas source also provides gas to the discharge path for achieving a desired discharge of the fluid from the nozzle. A controller selectively controls at least one of (i) the gas provided to the pump, which controls the fluid pressure in the conduit, or (ii) the gas provided to the nozzle or the conduit, which controls the gas pressure delivered to the nozzle. | 10-10-2013 |
20140060059 | FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH A CAVITY COUPLED FUEL INJECTOR - A fuel injection system for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel delivery conduit, a nozzle block with a nozzle aperture, and a cavity block with a cavity. The nozzle aperture has a first cross sectional area, and injects fuel received from the fuel delivery conduit into the cavity. The cavity has a second cross sectional area that is greater than the first cross sectional area. | 03-06-2014 |
20140138102 | EFFERVESCENT FIRE SUPPRESSION - An exemplary fire suppression system includes a nozzle body configured to carry a fire suppressing fluid to be discharged from a first orifice array and a second orifice array. Gas bubbles can be introduced through a bubbler into the fire suppressing fluid to establish a bubbly mixture in the nozzle. Each first orifice in the first orifice array has a first flow property and is configured to receive the bubbly mixture and through effervescent atomization yield a first fire suppression mist from the first orifice array. Each second orifice in the second orifice array has a second different flow property and is configured to receive the bubbly mixture and through effervescent atomization yield a second fire suppression mist from the second orifice array. The first fire suppression mist and the second fire suppression mist are configured to provide a selected fire suppression nozzle discharge. | 05-22-2014 |
20150297924 | SPRINKLER SYSTEM INCLUDING A MIXING DEVICE UPSTREAM OF A SPRINKLER - An exemplary sprinkler system includes a liquid supply conduit and a gas supply conduit. A mixing device is coupled to the liquid supply conduit and the gas supply conduit. The mixing device is configured to establish a mixture of liquid from the liquid supply conduit and gas from the gas supply conduit. The mixture has a selected gas-to-liquid ratio. A sprinkler supply conduit is coupled with the mixing device for carrying the mixture downstream from the mixing device. A sprinkler coupled with the sprinkler supply conduit is configured to receive the mixture and to discharge a fire suppression mist. | 10-22-2015 |
20150357665 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL SYSTEM - A system and method satisfies temperature and pressure requirements of solid oxide fuel cell system in a manner that increases the overall efficiency and decreases the overall weight of system. The system and method include a secondary blower for boosting air stream pressure level sufficient for operation of a reformer that is designed to minimize pressure drop; an integrated heat exchanger for recovering heat from exhaust and comprising multiple flow fields for ensuring inlet temperature requirements of a solid oxide fuel cell are met; and a thermal enclosure for separating hot zone components from cool zone components for increasing thermal efficiency of the system and better thermal management. | 12-10-2015 |
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20100159814 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING STATOR SLOTS - A system and method for cleaning receiver slots with hook-fits for stator blade ring segments. A first cleaning tool with an abrasive coating and sideward projection in the shape of the hook is slid through the slot using the hook-fit as a guide. A second cleaning tool with an abrasive coating and a formed/machined hook-fit used as a guide while cleaning the receiver slots as it is pushed through the receiver slots. The tools remove trash, oil rust/oxidation, and other foreign materials from receiving slot. Both tools may attach to a metal rod with two knuckles as part of the handle that connects to and uses the hook-fit as a guide enabling the operator to reach deep into the radius of the compressor case receiver slots and hook-fits located adjacent to and beneath the rotor and rotor blades so that the hook-fit and receiver slot can be thoroughly cleaned. | 06-24-2010 |
20100263183 | APPARATUS AND TOOLS FOR USE WITH COMPRESSORS - A tool is provided for use in removing at least one airfoil. The tool includes a skid for mounting tool components, a vibrator attached to the skid, at least one jaw connected to a jaw activator. The jaw is configured to engage the airfoil. Power supply means are provided for powering the tool. | 10-21-2010 |
20100266356 | APPARATUS AND TOOLS FOR USE WITH COMPRESSORS - A tool is provided for use in at least one of drilling, tapping, back spot facing and counter-boring at least one hole. The tool includes a servo motor cutting device and a gearbox. The servo motor cutting device and gearbox rotate a cutting tool to create the hole. A drill unit skid is adapted to engage a hook fit slot in the case of the dynamoelectric machine and supports the servo motor drill and gearbox. | 10-21-2010 |
20100307000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REMOVE OR INSTALL COMBUSTION LINERS - A method and apparatus for removing and installing combustion liners in a combustion case of a turbine is provided. The apparatus includes an elongated handle having a pin disposed at one end, and a bracket attached to the elongated handle. A tower clamp, for attaching to a flange of a combustion case, includes a tower portion having a plurality of notches for receiving the pin of the elongated handle. | 12-09-2010 |
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20090265908 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DISASSEMBLING A MACHINE - A system and methods for disassembling a machine is provided. The machine includes a casing including a plurality of arcuate channels defined therein. The system includes a reaction bridge configured to couple to a casing, the reaction bridge including a first leg, a second leg and a support beam extending therebetween, a force device including an actuator and a connecting rod extending therefrom, wherein the force device is coupled to the reaction bridge support beam. The force device is configured to apply a force to an end of a segment positioned in one of the casing channels. The system also includes a clevis assembly coupled to the connecting rod, wherein the clevis assembly is configured to engage the segment to facilitate removal of the segment from the rotary machine. | 10-29-2009 |
20100110450 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INSPECTING BLADE TIP CLEARANCE - A method for inspecting blade tip clearance between at least one rotor blade and a case spaced radially outward from the rotor blade is provided. The method includes inserting a probe into an aperture defined in the case and emitting electromagnetic energy into the case using the probe. The method also includes detecting electromagnetic energy reflected from a blade tip portion of the rotor blade and determining a blade tip clearance defined between the blade tip and the case based on the detected electromagnetic energy. | 05-06-2010 |
20120087752 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MACHINING A SHROUD BLOCK - A method and a machining kit for machining a bore hole into a shroud block are disclosed. The method includes designating a location of the bore hole on an exterior surface of the shroud block, positioning the shroud block in a machining device, securing the shroud block in the machining device, and machining the bore hole in the shroud block. The machining device includes a locating tool, a machining tool, a platform, a securing device, and a radial support. The radial support is configured to mate with a radial exterior surface of the shroud block such that a machining axis of the machining device may be aligned with a radial axis of the shroud block during positioning. | 04-12-2012 |
20120132872 | Jacking Mechanism - A jacking mechanism for industrial equipment includes an insert securable in a casing hole of a first casing half of an item of industrial equipment and a jacking bolt insertable in the insert. The jacking bolt includes a jacking bolt thread meshable with an insert thread and a bearing tip secured to the jacking bolt. Advancing the jacking bolt through the insert brings the bearing tip into contact with a second casing half thus moving the first casing half relative to the second casing half. A jacking system for industrial equipment includes a plurality of jacking mechanisms configured to evenly change a gap between the first casing half and the second casing half. | 05-31-2012 |
20120272496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIFTING A CASING SECTION - A system for lifting a first casing section relative to a second casing section is disclosed. The system may generally include a guide member configured to be coupled to the second casing section so as to generally extend lengthwise in a lift direction of the first casing section and a sleeve member configured to be coupled to the first casing section. The sleeve member may be movably disposed on the guide member such that the sleeve member is displaced along a length of the guide member as the first casing section is lifted in the lift direction. | 11-01-2012 |
20120317772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A SHROUD BLOCK IN A CASING - A system and method for adjusting a shroud block in a casing are disclosed. The system includes a crane, an engagement device mounted to the shroud block, and a hoist connecting the engagement device and the crane. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing. The method includes mounting an engagement device to the shroud block, and actuating a hoist connected to the engagement device. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing. | 12-20-2012 |
20130199008 | TURBINE SERVICING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatuses and methods for servicing a turbine are disclosed. Various embodiments of the invention include an apparatus adapted to service a turbine, where that apparatus includes: a base member fixedly mountable on an inlet of the turbine; an adjustment system mounted on the base member; a machining device operably connected to a first end of the adjustment system; and a control member operably connected to a second end of the adjustment system, the control member adapted to modify a position of the machining device to service a portion of the turbine inside the inlet of the turbine. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199009 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROTATING A TURBINE SHELL - A system for rotating a turbine shell includes a first platform and a first trunnion rotatably connected to the first platform. A second platform is separated from the first platform, and a second trunnion is separated from the first trunnion and rotatably connected to the second platform. The system further includes structure for rotating the first trunnion. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202417 | COMPONENT REMOVAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN TURBINE ENGINES AND METHODS OF REMOVING COMPONENTS FROM TURBINE ENGINES - A component removal apparatus for use with a turbine engine is provided. The apparatus includes a main body and at least one alignment member that extends from the main body, wherein the alignment member is configured to position the apparatus relative to at least a portion of a component of the turbine engine. At least one leg member extends outwardly from at least one end portion of the main body. At least one lifting member is coupled to the leg member and is configured to apply a force to the leg member and/or the main body to facilitate the removal of the component from the turbine engine. | 08-08-2013 |
20140112727 | CUTTING TOOL LOCATING DEVICE FOR FORMING AN OPENING IN A GEAR - A cutting tool locating device for a forming an opening in a gear includes a guide member configured and disposed to be fixedly connected to gear mounted to a shaft, and an alignment puck moveably mounted to the guide member. The alignment puck includes a bushing configured and disposed to align with a recess formed in the shaft. | 04-24-2014 |
20140150248 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DISASSEMBLING A MACHINE - A system and methods for disassembling a rotary machine are provided. The rotary machine includes a casing having a plurality of arcuate channels. The system includes a reaction bridge that is configured to couple to the casing of the rotary machine such that the reaction bridge is moveable along a length of the casing. The reaction bridge includes a front support and a rear support that is substantially parallel to the front support. Each of the supports includes a first leg, a second leg, and a support beam extending therebetween. A force device including an actuator and an engaging rod extending therefrom is coupled to the reaction bridge. The force device is configured to apply a force substantially tangentially to a segment positioned in one of the casing arcuate channels. | 06-05-2014 |
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20090192402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING BIOFEEDBACK FOR ANXIETY AND STRESS REDUCTION - An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory and/or cardiac functions that is used to provide appropriate biofeedback to a monitored subject in order to reduce stress and anxiety is discussed. Respiratory and/or cardiac waveforms are generated based on monitored physiologic functions. The generated waveforms are analyzed and compared to a target waveform for the monitored subject. Appropriate biofeedback is generated for the monitored subject based on the analysis of the generated waveform. | 07-30-2009 |
20090280464 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THROUGH GAMING OVER A NETWORK - A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period. | 11-12-2009 |
20100305466 | INCENTIVE SPIROMETRY AND NON-CONTACT PAIN REDUCTION SYSTEM - A non-contact mechanism for encouraging and facilitating incentive spirometry, ensuring that it is performed adequately, in a timely manner, and for a sufficient duration is discussed. The embodiments also quantitatively and qualitatively keep a record of the incentive spirometry activity, including recording the performance in an electronic medical record. A non-contact monitoring system is used to generate a breathing waveform for a subject that may be compared to target waveforms. Visual and non-visual cues may then be provided to the subject to help guide the subject towards the desired breathing pattern. | 12-02-2010 |
20110237948 | ULTRASOUND PROBE FOR USE WITH DEVICE PERFORMING NON-CONTACT RESPIRATORY MONITORING - An ultrasound probe designed for use with a monitoring system performing non-contact respiratory and cardiac monitoring is described. The ultrasound probe may be used with smart phones and tablet computing devices or standalone monitoring devices to capture respiratory and cardiac function in a monitored subject. The probe may come equipped with a hinged stand and utilize a number of different interface connections to communicate with the monitoring device. | 09-29-2011 |
20110245703 | SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING BIOFEEDBACK FOR TREATMENT OF MENOPAUSAL AND PERIMENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS - An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory and/or cardiac functions that is used to provide appropriate biofeedback to a monitored subject in order treat menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms is discussed. Respiratory and/or cardiac waveforms are generated based on monitored physiologic functions. The generated waveforms are analyzed and compared to a target waveform resulting from breathing techniques designed to address menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms. Appropriate biofeedback is generated for the monitored subject based on the analysis of the generated waveform. | 10-06-2011 |
20110263997 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY DIAGNOSING AND MANAGING TREATMENT OF RESTRICTIVE AND OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE AND CARDIOPULMONARY DISORDERS - An apparatus, system and method for non-contact monitoring of respiratory functions that is used to identify and treat restrictive and obstructive lung disease or cardiopulmonary disorders including asthma or congestive heart failure in a monitored subject from a remote location. Respiratory waveforms are generated based on non-contact monitoring of physiologic functions. The generated waveforms are analyzed and compared to waveforms to help identify the presence of cardiopulmonary disease. Inspiratory:Expiratory ratios (I:E ratios) are calculated from the generated waveform to assist remote clinicians in their diagnosis and treatment of the monitored subject. | 10-27-2011 |
20120231436 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT THROUGH GAMING OVER A NETWORK - A method of distributing educational content over a network is disclosed. Educational content is divided into topics and the topics are split into smaller educational units. Professionals reviewing the material for accreditation purposes choose particular units to study and are subject to minimum and maximum time parameters. The partitioning of educational topics allows advertisers to deliver episodic advertising over an extended time period. | 09-13-2012 |
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20120120257 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING IMAGES CAPTURED FROM A BOOTH - A system for capturing images in a booth. The system includes a network, a server communicatively coupled to the network, the server comprising a database operable to store images. The system further includes a booth communicatively coupled to the network, the booth comprising an input device operable to receive one or more inputs from a user, a camera operable to capture one or more images of the user, a display operable to present the one or more images, and a booth computer operable to transmit the one or more images to the server. | 05-17-2012 |
20160027149 | System and Method for Storing Images Captured from a Booth - A system for capturing images in a booth. The system includes a network, a server communicatively coupled to the network, the server comprising a database operable to store images. The system further includes a booth communicatively coupled to the network, the booth comprising an input device operable to receive one or more inputs from a user, a camera operable to capture one or more images of the user, a display operable to present the one or more images, and a booth computer operable to transmit the one or more images to the server. | 01-28-2016 |
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20110228391 | PROTECTIVE OVERLAY BEARING A GRAPHIC AND RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLES COMPRISING THE OVERLAY - A transfer article, a retroreflective article and methods of making the same. The transfer article can include an overlay. The retroreflective article can include an optical layer and an overlay. The optical layer can include a front surface and a rear surface, and can include retroreflective optical elements. The overlay can include a front surface and a rear surface adapted to be coupled to the front surface of a substrate, such as the optical layer. The overlay can further include a graphic, such that the graphic is buried with respect to the front surface of the overlay. A method of making the retroreflective article can include applying a graphic to the rear surface of the overlay, and coupling the overlay bearing the graphic to the front surface of a substrate, such as the optical layer. | 09-22-2011 |
20110228393 | PRISMATIC RETROFLECTIVE ARTICLE BEARING A GRAPHIC AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A prismatic retroreflective article bearing a graphic and a method of making the same. The prismatic retroreflective article can include an optical layer including a front surface and a rear structured surface defined at least partially by internally reflecting cube-corner optical elements. The rear structured surface can be infused with a graphic, such that the prismatic retroreflective article retroreflects the graphic when viewed from the front surface of the optical layer. The method can include providing a graphic donor sheet, coupling the graphic donor sheet to the prismatic retroreflective article to form a composite, and applying heat and pressure to the composite to transfer at least a portion of the sublimation colorant from the graphic donor sheet to the rear structured surface of the optical layer. | 09-22-2011 |
20130264276 | Filter Media Treated with Cationic Fluorinated Ether Silane Compositions - Filter media is treated with a composition comprising cationic fluorinated ether silanes to provide durable water- and/or oil-repellency properties. | 10-10-2013 |
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20120110262 | Systems and methods for remote raid configuration in an embedded environment - Remote RAID system configuration may be implemented in an embedded and out-of-band manner using an information handling system configured, for example, as a RAID server. The remote RAID configuration may be implement, for example, on a RAID server system in the condition as it is supplied directly out-of-the-box to a user without requiring downloading of any additional software or firmware, without requiring presence of a management framework and plug in, and/or in a manner that is operating system (OS)-independent or that requires no OS to be present on the server. The RAID server may then be remotely reconfigured one or more times thereafter | 05-03-2012 |
20140082236 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT SYSTEM PROFILE UNIQUE DATA MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods are provided that may be implemented to manage machine-specific System Profile Unique Data (SPUD) information for one or more information handling systems. Such SPUD information may be managed and transported through in-band and/or out-of-band processing and communications, and may be employed to make restoration of machine-specific data possible either through network data communications and/or local system data communications. | 03-20-2014 |
20150039939 | System and Method for Secure Remote Diagnostics - An information handling system includes a processor and a management controller separate from the processor. The management controller is operable to boot the information handling system to a system service management module, direct the system service management module to execute diagnostics code on the processor and to store a result from the execution of the diagnostics code in a predetermined memory location. The management controller is also operable to retrieve the result from the predetermined memory location. | 02-05-2015 |