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Anderson Da Silva Amaral, Spring, TX US
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20090283272 | PIPELESS SAGD SYSTEM AND METHOD - A SAGD system including a string defining an axial flow channel and an annular flow pathway, a fluid access structure between the axial flow channel and the annular flow pathway, and a valve disposed within the annular flow pathway. The valve being selectively closable to selectively inhibit annular flow in an uphole direction. A method for treating a SAGD formation. | 11-19-2009 |
20110241337 | TUBULAR CONNECTION SYSTEM FACILITATING NONROTATING SIGNAL CONDUCTOR CONNECTION AND METHOD - A tubular arrangement including a tubular form having an interconnection configuration on each end with one or more signal conductors disposed within the tubular form. One or more axially operative connector bodies disposed at each end of the tubular form. A coupling at one end of the tubular form capable of bridging the tubular form to another tubular and a method for building a string is included. | 10-06-2011 |
20130186631 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF WELL COMPLETION EQUIPMENT - An apparatus for controlling a flow of a fluid between a wellbore tubular having an opening and a formation includes a particulate control device and a flow control device positioned adjacent to the particulate control device. A flow path is formed between the opening of the wellbore tubular and the formation and that is internal to the particulate control device and the flow control device. The apparatus may include an additive supply line having an outlet positioned to dispense at least one additive into the flow path. A related method for controlling a flow of a fluid between a wellbore tubular having an opening and a formation may include positioning a flow control device adjacent to a particulate control device in the wellbore and dispensing at least one additive into a flow path internal to the particulate control device and the flow control device. | 07-25-2013 |
Christian Lima Do Amaral, Campo Largo, Paraná BR
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20150367959 | AIRSHIP-MOORING DEVICE - Airship-mooring device includes an upper module and a lower module having freedom of movement in respect of its horizontal and vertical axes. | 12-24-2015 |
Claiton E. Amaral, Joinville/sc BR
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20120324936 | WATER FILTER FOR REFRIGERATOR WATER DISPENSER - A water dispenser in a refrigerator door can include a filter casing in the door opening into the bottom of the dispenser housing. The filter casing can include a top wall positioned in the bottom of the dispenser housing, a head assembly at the bottom of the filter casing connected to the water supply and to a water outlet in the dispenser, and can include a filter casing drain. A filter cartridge in the filter casing can connect to the head assembly. The filter casing can include a filter retainer mounted adjacent the opening into the filter casing and can hold the filter cartridge connected to the head assembly in a first position and can release the filter cartridge in a second position. The filter casing can include a drain line leading from the filter casing drain to a pan outside the refrigerated space. | 12-27-2012 |
Claiton Emilio Do Amaral, Joinville BR
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20090064704 | TILT-OUT ICE BIN FOR REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator having an insulated cabinet and a door pivotally mounted to the cabinet having an exterior face including a dispenser cavity. An ice maker in the refrigerated storage space is arranged to make and harvest ice pieces. An ice delivery system on the inside of the door dispenses ice pieces into a dispenser cavity in the exterior face of the door. The ice delivery system can include an ice bin including a generally open top and having a bottom opening pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis below the ice maker. The ice can receive ice pieces harvested by the ice maker and discharge ice pieces through the bottom opening and the ice delivery system in a first position. The ice bin can tilt out to permit access to ice pieces, and can be removed from the ice delivery system, in a second position when the door is open. | 03-12-2009 |
20090293501 | ICE MAKING IN THE REFRIGERATION COMPARTMENT USING A COLD PLATE - A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet having a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment. There is a fresh food compartment door for providing access to the fresh food compartment and an ice compartment mounted at the fresh food compartment door. A cold plate is mounted within the fresh food compartment and adapted for cooling the ice compartment when the fresh food compartment door is in a closed position. | 12-03-2009 |
Daniel Amaral, Campinas-Sp BR
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20110215659 | ELECTRIC MACHINE - An electric generator, comprising a stator and a rotor, the stator having a stator winding (multiple phase windings), which is electrically connected to a rectifier, the recitifier having positive and negative diodes connected by way of a bridge circuit, the positive diodes being connected to a positive cooling body and the negative diodes being connected to a negative cooling body (plugged in or welded), and the rectifier being covered by a protective cap ( | 09-08-2011 |
20110285230 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE, PARTICULARLY ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATOR - The invention relates to an electrical machine, particularly an alternating current generator, that can be designed as a three-phase alternator, for example, having—preferably electrical—components that are protected from access, wherein to this end there is a protective cap ( | 11-24-2011 |
Daniel Amaral, Cambui Campinas BR
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20110241497 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE HAVING A CONTACT ELEMENT FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - An electrical machine, in particular a generator, preferably a claw pole generator, having a contact element for electrically connecting electrical components, which is made up of a generally arc-shaped, electrically non-conductive substrate having arc end areas, including electrical conductors for connecting the components. At least one of the electrical conductors is designed as an external connection conductor, which runs outside the substrate from one arc end area to the other arc end area. | 10-06-2011 |
David G. Amaral, Sacramento, CA US
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20120115166 | DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF RISK OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods of identifying markers indicative of the risk of developing a neurodevelopmental disorder caused in part by antibody- or autoantibody-mediated damage of neural tissue, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The invention further provides methods of diagnosing whether an individual has a neurodevelopmental disorder, including an ASD, and methods for determining the risk that a mother's future offspring will develop an a neurodevelopmental disorder, including an ASD. | 05-10-2012 |
David G. Amaral, Davis, CA US
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20090074667 | DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF RISK OF NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods of identifying markers indicative of the risk of developing a neurodevelopmental disorder caused in part by antibody- or autoantibody-mediated damage of neural tissue, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The invention further provides methods of diagnosing whether an individual has a neurodevelopmental disorder, including an ASD, and methods for determining the risk that a mother's future offspring will develop an a neurodevelopmental disorder, including an ASD. | 03-19-2009 |
Douglas J. Amaral, Redmond, WA US
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20110246880 | INTERACTIVE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS FOR WEB APPLICATIONS - An application assistance system is described herein that provides an on-demand canonical user interface that can quickly allow a user to learn the actions exposed by an application, such as a web site. The application assistance system is a pattern and method for guiding the user of a site/application through a set of possible actions on a page by providing a well-known invocation of hints. These hints show the actions/tasks that a user can take on a page by visually spotlighting a specific area of the page and providing a tooltip or pop-up dialog that describes the action/task the user is trying to complete while preserving the data the user has already entered. The system also provides a task pane that supports randomly accessing various steps of a task the system is explaining. Thus, the system makes it much easier for a user to learn to use an application. | 10-06-2011 |
Erich Bertoldi Amaral, Hortolândia BR
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20150306111 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING DESLORATADINE AND PREDNISOLONE AND THEIR USE - The present invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition for oral administration and its use, wherein said composition comprises: (i) a therapeutically effective amount of desloratadine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (ii) a therapeutically effective amount of prednisolone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (iii) a set of pharmaceutically acceptable excipients wherein the employed flavoring agent excipient being free of vanillin or a derivative thereof, and wherein the pH of said composition is maintained at a value in the range between 6.0 and 7.5. | 10-29-2015 |
Francisco A. Amaral, Asushnet, MA US
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20130296870 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
Francisco A. Amaral, Acushnet, MA US
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20110213372 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
20130261632 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF POSITIONING AN ACETABULAR PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum includes a surgical tool configured to be coupled to the acetabular prosthetic component, and a gravity-based position indicator removably coupled to the surgical tool. The position indicator includes a first marking indicating a first position of the acetabular prosthetic component, and a second marking indicating a second position. | 10-03-2013 |
20140276834 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING A SPINAL DISC - Devices and methods for removing a spinal disc are provided herein. Discectomy instruments are disclosed that can remove a spinal disc in a single-pass, i.e., without repeatedly inserting and removing the instrument from a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the discectomy instrument includes a distal housing, at least one cutting blade, and a handle. When the distal housing is positioned adjacent to a spinal disc, a handle can be actuated to advance the cutting blade along a substantially arc-shaped path through the disc. In certain aspects, the path of the blade can correspond to the anatomy of the disc and to the approach used to access the spine. A second cutting blade can be advanced through the disc and can intersect with the arc-shaped path, forming a complete cut. The cut disc can be received in the distal housing and removed from the patient. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276838 | FEMORAL SYSTEM HANDLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a system handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. The system handle includes a clamp lever and a release lever both pivotally coupled to the system handle, and a leaf spring connecting the clamp lever and the release lever. When the release lever is moved from an unclamped position to a clamped position, the leaf spring is put in tension, and the clamp lever engages a flange of the broach, securing the broach to the system handle. Methods of assembling the system handle are described and claimed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276850 | FEMORAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes an instrument handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. A depth stop is configured to removably couple to the instrument handle. When the broach and femoral stem trial are advanced into a medullary canal of a patient's femur, a substantially planar proximal surface of the depth stop is configured to engage the distal surface of the femur, determining the depth of the broach in the medullary canal. The proximal surface of the depth stop is parallel to the joint line, defining an oblique angle to the anatomical axis of the femur. The depth stop may be attached to the instrument handle at a number of positions to control the depth of the broach. The assembly may include a spacer plate removably coupled to the depth stop that distalizes the broach in the medullary canal. | 09-18-2014 |
20150127008 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. | 05-07-2015 |
Gustavo Gnoatto Amaral, Curitiba BR
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20120091084 | SLIDING SHELVES FOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS - This invention relates to sliding shelves ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120138755 | LEVELING FEET FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES DUAL FAN CONVECTION PERFORMANCE DIVIDER - Leveling feet have embedded castors ( | 06-07-2012 |
Henrique Amaral, Furth DE
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20090301977 | STORING DEVICE FOR A DISHWASHING MACHINE - The invention relates to a flexible mat device adapted to be arranged on or in a basket ( | 12-10-2009 |
Jennifer Amaral, Plymouth, MA US
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20130174349 | BEDDING - A bedding arrangement includes a mattress and a mattress package. The mattress package is formed to include a mattress-receiving space and the mattress is positioned to lie in the mattress-receiving space. | 07-11-2013 |
Joao Urbano Amaral, Sao Paulo BR
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20090044796 | Elevator For Hot Plates Or Grates Of Barbecue Grills - The object of the present patent is an elevator for hot plates or grates of barbecue grills, having gutters ( | 02-19-2009 |
John Amaral, Boxborough, MA US
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20090089871 | Methods and apparatus for digital data processor instantiation - The invention provides, in one aspect, a digital data processing device includes a firewall device and a computer, both housed within the same enclosure and sharing a common path to the Internet (or other external network), yet, not sharing the same substantive processing logic. Thus, by way of example, the firewall device does not the computer's central processing unit (CPU) to execute firewall logic. The digital data processing device can be arranged to limit connectivity and/or functionality of the computer and/or firewall device, e.g., absent authentication. Thus, for example, the computer and firewall can be coupled to the common path—e.g., a modem, network interface card or other communications port supporting access via wired (e.g., wired ethernet and coaxial), wireless (e.g., satellite, telephony, 802.11x), and/or optical (e.g., fiber) means—such that that access by the computer to the Internet (or other external network) is mediated by the firewall device. | 04-02-2009 |
Jose N. Amaral, Edmonton CA
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20140189655 | IDENTIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE BOTTLENECKS - Embodiments are directed to identifying, by an apparatus comprising a processing device, a pattern in a graph that has a support value greater than a threshold, wherein: the graph comprises a plurality of weighted nodes coupled to one another by one or more weighted edges, and each of the plurality of nodes is associated with at least one weighted attribute. | 07-03-2014 |
20140201722 | IDENTIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE BOTTLENECKS - Embodiments are directed to identifying, by an apparatus comprising a processing device, a pattern in a graph that has a support value greater than a threshold, wherein: the graph comprises a plurality of weighted nodes coupled to one another by one or more weighted edges, and each of the plurality of nodes is associated with at least one weighted attribute. | 07-17-2014 |
Jose Nelson Amaral, Edmonton CA
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20100251210 | MINING SEQUENTIAL PATTERNS IN WEIGHTED DIRECTED GRAPHS - A method for finding sequential patterns of attributes in a directed graph includes constructing a directed graph comprising multiple nodes and edges between the nodes. Each of the nodes may be assigned one or more attributes. Similarly, each of the edges may be assigned a weight value which may indicate the probably the edge will be traversed during traversal of the directed graph. The method may further include finding sequences of attributes in the directed graph that have some minimum amount of frequency and/or time support. In performing this step, the frequency support of each individual instance of a sequence of attributes may be calculated by multiplying the weight values along the edge or edges of the instance. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein. | 09-30-2010 |
20120197854 | MINING SEQUENTIAL PATTERNS IN WEIGHTED DIRECTED GRAPHS - A method for finding sequential patterns of attributes in a directed graph includes constructing a directed graph comprising multiple nodes and edges between the nodes. Each of the nodes may be assigned one or more attributes. Similarly, each of the edges may be assigned a weight value which may indicate the probably the edge will be traversed during traversal of the directed graph. The method may further include finding sequences of attributes in the directed graph that have some minimum amount of frequency and/or time support. In performing this step, the frequency support of each individual instance of a sequence of attributes may be calculated by multiplying the weight values along the edge or edges of the instance. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed and claimed herein. | 08-02-2012 |
Joyce Amaral, Naples, FL US
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20130045658 | Customizable Yo-Yo System - The customizable yo-yo system of the present invention makes available a plurality of yo-yos, e.g. two yo-yos or three or more yo-yos, which can easily be disassembled and reassembled to make a set of custom yo-yos. Each of the custom yo-yo has a unique set of performance characteristics selected by the user's preference and skill level. In addition, each of the yo-yos parts are color coded to indicate its associated skill level. | 02-21-2013 |
Juan A. Amaral, Silver Spring, MD US
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20130143966 | METHODS OF TREATMENT USING STERCULIC ACID - The use of sterculic acid, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, described for the treatment of inflammation, in particular, 7-ketocholesterol induced inflammation, 7-keto-cholesterol toxicity, and unregulated angiogenesis. | 06-06-2013 |
Kirsten Amaral, Cary, NC US
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20130130374 | CELLULAR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - Methods for preparing a variety of cell (e.g., hepatocyte) preparations and preparations so prepared are described. Uses of such preparations are described. In one embodiment, centrifugal elutriation is used to separate hepatocytes with preferred characteristics. Such hepatocyte preparations may be used for cryopreservation, multiple cryopreservations, in vitro assays, plating and other methods for which preparations of hepatocytes are useful. | 05-23-2013 |
20150218513 | HEPATOCYTE PREPARATIONS - Methods for preparing a variety of cell (e.g., hepatocyte) preparations and preparations so prepared are described. Uses of such preparations are described. In one embodiment, centrifugal elutriation is used to separate hepatocytes with preferred characteristics. Such hepatocyte preparations may be used for cryopreservation, multiple cryopreservations, in vitro assays, plating and other methods for which preparations of hepatocytes are useful. | 08-06-2015 |
Marc Arthur Amaral, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100031137 | Method and system for authoring, publishing and rendering a dynamic interactive web page - A system and method permitting users to author, publish, and render a dynamic interactive web page. The dynamic interactive web page is generated by a knowledge object which is a block of information composed of a plurality of action-condition rules. Knowledge objects may be used to build, but are not limited to building, question and answer facts, multiple choice trivia's, multiple choice quizzes, multiple choice test, polls, surveys, consultations, conversations, or complex problem resolution systems through series of information exchanges between a user and a knowledge object. Knowledge objects may provide needed knowledge in, but are not limited to, the following categories: Education, physics, history, geography, sciences, mathematics, mechanics, electronics, business, finances, entertainment, health, hobby, games, parenting, relationships, religion, real estate, shopping, sports, styles, toys, travel, trivia, etc. . . . | 02-04-2010 |
Marcelo Brito De Azevedo Amaral, Sao Paulo BR
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20130216833 | ABSORBENT COMPOSITION DESIGNED FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS, MAINLY SULFUR COMPOUNDS, CONTAINED IN LIQUID AND GASEOUS STREAMS, A METHOD FOR OBTAINING A DESIGNED ABSORBENT COMPOSITION, A METHOD FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES, MAINLY SULFUR COMPOUNDS, INCLUDING HYDROGEN SULFIDE, CONTAINED IN LIQUID OR GASEOUS STREAMS, AND USE OF AN ABSORBENT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to an absorbent composition composed of an iron oxide and/or hydroxide, activated carbon, promoters and binders, in the form of extruded tablets or granules, capable of absorbing impurities from fluid streams in order to eliminate the impurities, mainly sulfur compounds, contained in these streams. The present invention also relates to the methods for obtaining the absorbents, and to the use thereof for eliminating impurities contained in liquid and gaseous streams. | 08-22-2013 |
Michael Amaral, Hudson, NH US
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20150189473 | System and Method for Anonymous Delivery of Geographically Specific Rich Media Information - An alert system and method with a web based alert server configured with an alert creation portal allowing a customer to generate and store alert information specific to a location. An alert application for mobile devices is configured to upload to the alert server an anonymous token and mobile device location information. The alert server searches for anonymous tokens for mobile devices located within the alert location and serves stored alert information to the alert applications of the mobile devices located within the alert location. | 07-02-2015 |
Mike Amaral, Erin CA
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20130276338 | TIRE TAG FOR IDENTIFYING TIRE MOUNTING LOCATION - A tire tag for identifying mounting locations of a tire. The tire tag includes a base plate and at least one attachment portion extending outwardly from the base plate. The base plate has an upper surface, and markings showing a mounting location of the tire are provided on the upper surface of the base plate. The attachment portion is configured for removable attachment to an air valve of the tire. | 10-24-2013 |
Nicholas Amaral, Dearborn, MI US
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20120105623 | System for Detecting Surface Variations on Engine Cylinder Head Valve Seats - A machine vision inspection system that detects defects on machined valve seats that may be caused by a broken cutting tool insert. The system also measures the valve seat width to detect a missing cutting tool insert and monitor reactions to cutting tool forces and tool wear. The system uses high resolution cameras and stable LED light sources. A method is disclosed for manufacturing cylinder heads that are 100% inspected inline for valve seat surface defects. | 05-03-2012 |
Polly Elizabeth Amaral, San Diego, CA US
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20140061090 | CYLINDRICAL ACCESSORY ORGANIZER - Generally speaking, the invention described herein is an organizing device for hair and jewelry accessories. In specific embodiments, the invention described herein is a device useful for organizing headbands. | 03-06-2014 |
Rui Amaral, Morangles FR
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20090041561 | Mechanical connection between a primary nut and secondary nut - The assembly comprises a first and a second nut intended to cooperate with a screw in particular provided in an adjustable tailplane actuator for an aircraft, and a mechanical connection between the first and the second nut comprising means for fusible driving of the second nut by the first nut, in which the mechanical connection also comprises adjustable spacing means forming a wedge between the first and second nuts. | 02-12-2009 |
Sergio Daniel Marques Amaral, Cambridge, MA US
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20130094969 | SYSTEM FOR SEALING A SHAFT - An embodiment of the present invention takes the form of a seal that may substantially reduce cross-shank leakage between components mounted on a shaft. Embodiments of the seal may be connected to a wide variety of rotatable components including, but not limited to, compressor blades, turbine buckets, or the like. | 04-18-2013 |
20130115059 | BUCKET ASSEMBLY FOR TURBINE SYSTEM - A bucket assembly for a turbine system is disclosed. The bucket assembly includes a main body having an exterior surface and defining a main cooling circuit. The bucket assembly further includes a platform surrounding the main body and at least partially defining a platform cooling circuit. The platform includes a forward portion and an aft portion each extending between a pressure side slash face and a suction side slash face and further includes a forward face, an aft face, and a top face. The bucket assembly further includes a plenum at least partially defined in the platform. The plenum is in fluid communication with the main cooling circuit and extends from the main cooling circuit towards the suction side slash face. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115060 | BUCKET ASSEMBLY FOR TURBINE SYSTEM - A bucket assembly for a turbine system is disclosed. The bucket assembly includes a main body having an exterior surface and defining a main cooling circuit, and a platform surrounding the main body and at least partially defining a platform cooling circuit. The platform includes a forward portion and an aft portion each extending between a pressure side slash face and a suction side slash face and further includes a forward face, an aft face, and a top face. The platform cooling circuit includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The bucket assembly further includes a passage extending between and providing fluid communication between the main cooling circuit and the platform cooling circuit. An end opening of the passage is defined in the lower surface of the platform cooling circuit. | 05-09-2013 |
Sergio Daniel Marques Amaral, Simpsonville, SC US
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20100266410 | ROTOR BLADES FOR TURBINE ENGINES - A blade tip of a turbine rotor blade for a gas turbine engine, the turbine rotor blade including an airfoil and a root portion for mounting the airfoil along a radial axis to a rotor disk inboard of a turbine shroud, a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall that join together at a leading edge and a trailing edge, the pressure sidewall and suction sidewall extending from the root portion to the blade tip, and a squealer tip cavity formed at the blade tip, the blade tip comprising: a trailing edge trench originating at the squealer tip cavity, wherein the trailing edge trench generally extends toward the trailing edge of the blade tip. | 10-21-2010 |
20110236183 | BIMETALLIC SPLINE SEAL - A spline seal for a hot gas path component is provided. The spline seal may include a first metal layer and a second metal layer. The first metal layer may have a first volumetric thermal expansion coefficient. The second metal layer may be disposed adjacent the first metal layer and have a second volumetric thermal expansion coefficient. The second volumetric thermal expansion coefficient may be higher than the first volumetric thermal expansion coefficient. When the spline seal is exposed to a heat source, the first and second metal layers may deform to provide a seal between the hot gas path component and an adjacent hot gas path component. | 09-29-2011 |
20120114480 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING A TURBINE BUCKET - A turbine bucket includes an airfoil, a platform adjacent to the airfoil, and a shank adjacent to the platform. The shank defines a shank cavity, and a divider in the shank cavity creates a pressure differential across the shank cavity. A method for cooling a turbine bucket includes directing a fluid to a forward shank cavity and creating a pressure differential between the forward shank cavity and an aft shank cavity. | 05-10-2012 |
20120207613 | COMPONENT OF A TURBINE BUCKET PLATFORM - A component is provided and includes a first surface, a second surface adjacent to and oriented transversely with respect to the first surface and having a pocket formed therein defining a rib along a periphery thereof and a thermal barrier coating (TBC) respectively applied to the first surface and to the second surface at the pocket such that the rib is interposed between the TBC of the first and second surfaces. | 08-16-2012 |
Tadeu Amaral, Sao Paulo BR
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20140345567 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND PREHEATING DEVICE - A fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine may include at least one distributor unit to supply liquid fluid and a plurality of preheating systems each connected to the distributor unit. The respective preheating systems may have a preheating chamber and at least one heating element. A plurality of connection nozzles may each be connected to respective preheating systems. A fuel path may lead from the distributor unit through the respective preheating chambers to the respective injection nozzles of the plurality of preheating systems. The respective preheating systems may include a housing having an inlet and an outlet. The housing may be connected via a plug-in connection on the inlet to the distributor unit and via a plug-in connection on the outlet to the respective injection nozzle. | 11-27-2014 |
20150300300 | PREHEATING DEVICE FOR A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - A preheating device for an internal combustion engine may include an inlet connection for connecting a distributor rail of a fuel injection system and an outlet connection for connecting a fuel injector of the fuel injection system. A preheating chamber may be fluidically connected with the inlet connection and the outlet connection and be flowable through by a fuel flow. At least one electrical heating element may be included for heating the fuel flow in the preheating chamber. At least one metallic heating body, which may be exposed to the fuel flow in the preheating chamber, may receive the at least one heating element. | 10-22-2015 |
Victor Amaral, Aveiro PT
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20120183012 | LUMINESCENT ORGANIC/INORGANIC MATRIX, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND LUMINESCENT MOLECULAR THERMOMETER BASED ON SAID MATRIX - Thermometer comprising an organic-inorganic matrix which comprises tris complex (β-diketonate) of two different cations of lanthanide elements. In addition, the invention also relates to the matrix, methods for preparing it and methods of using a thermometer to measure absolute temperatures. | 07-19-2012 |