| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE36524 |
Steam attemperation circuit for a combined cycle steam cooled gas turbine |
January 25, 2000 |
| In a combined cycle system including a gas turbine, a steam turbine and a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), wherein gas turbine exhaust gas is used in the heat recovery steam generator for heating steam for the steam turbine, the gas turbine exhaust gas flowing from an entry end to a |
| RE36497 |
Combined cycle with steam cooled gas turbine |
January 18, 2000 |
| In a method of operating a combined cycle system including a gas turbine, a steam turbine and a multi-pressure heat recovery steam generator, an improvement includes supplying gas turbine cooling duty steam from a high pressure section of the steam turbine and from an intermediate pressu |
| RE32110 |
Aluminum oxide coated cemented carbide product |
April 15, 1986 |
| A high-strength, coated cemented carbide product comprising a cemented carbide substrate and a fully dense alpha aluminum oxide coating on the substrate. The coating has a thickness of from 1-20 microns and is firmly and adherently bonded to the cemented carbide substrate through a thin |
| RE31840 |
Transformer for use in a static inverter |
February 26, 1985 |
| A novel transformer is described for use in a static inverter in association with one or two switching semiconductor devices. The transformer produces an output for control of the associated switching device(s) which changes in sense from conduction aiding to conduction inhibiting as |
| RE29579 |
Dual source auxiliary power supply |
March 14, 1978 |
| An auxiliary power supply system for providing controlled alternating current in an electric motor traction vehicle driven by a prime mover through a traction alternator. During normal traction operation the prime mover operates at a high constant rotational speed to directly drive an |
| H1975 |
Thermoplastic article having a metallic flake appearance |
July 3, 2001 |
| The transparent articles described herein have interspersed small particles with a metallic glint. This appearance is achieved by dispersing metal oxide-coated glass platelets within a thermoplastic matrix. It is desirable to take steps to avoid breaking the glass platelets during the |
| H1943 |
Process for the manufacture of bisphenol-A |
February 6, 2001 |
| A process for producing a dihydric phenol preferably bisphenol-A consisting of the steps of (1) formulating reaction ingredients of phenol, acetone, recycle bisphenol A, impurities, an acid catalyst and water, (2) reacting the ingredients to form a product mix consisting of bisphenol-A, |
| D267869 |
Housing for electric motor |
February 8, 1983 |
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| 7367291 |
Locomotive apparatus |
May 6, 2008 |
| In a railroad locomotive for operation in low ambient temperature conditions with the locomotive having an engine which includes a cooling system using a coolant liquid, a coolant liquid containment system is provided and includes a containment tank, an inlet port in fluid flow commu |
| 7359486 |
Structure for collecting scattered electrons |
April 15, 2008 |
| A structure for collecting scattered electrons within a substantially evacuated vessel containing both an electron-emitting cathode and an electron-attracting anode is disclosed herein. The electron-collecting structure includes a two-sided first plate, a two-sided second plate, a fl |
| 7355586 |
Method for associating multiple functionalities with mouse buttons |
April 8, 2008 |
| The present invention is method for simultaneously associating different functionalities with different mouse buttons. The method of the present invention also provides an enhanced toolbar (60) that displays the mouse key (84, 85, 86) associated with a particular tool (63) and permits th |
| 7321653 |
X-ray target assembly for high speed anode operation |
January 22, 2008 |
| An x-ray target assembly is provided comprising a center hub element affixed to a drive shaft and an outer disc including a plurality of tab extensions removably engaging the periphery of the center hub element. A target element is mounted on an upper outer disc surface. |
| 7313224 |
Wireless integrated automatic exposure control module |
December 25, 2007 |
| Systems and methods for providing independent exposure detection, X-ray spectrum and timing compensation, and providing an exposure termination signal to an X-ray system. The system incorporates an interface for receiving exposure characteristic data such as kVp, spectral filter, and |
| 7310436 |
Systems, methods and apparatus for specialized filtered back-projection reconstruction for digit |
December 18, 2007 |
| Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in one aspect, a three-dimensional (3D) image of an object is constructed from a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) images of the object using a specialized filter. The specialized filter implements a linear ramp function, a window |
| 7310410 |
Single-leaf X-ray collimator |
December 18, 2007 |
| A single-leaf X-ray collimator comprises at least one collimating leaf member having at least one collimating aperture. The collimating leaf member is adapted to be configured to rotate about at least one of a vertical or horizontal plane. The collimator provides elliptical collimati |
| 7301343 |
System, method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a MRI magnet warm bore |
November 27, 2007 |
| An apparatus for cooling a gradient coil assembly of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system and for controlling a temperature of a magnet warm bore is provided. The gradient coil assembly includes an inner gradient coil assembly and an outer gradient coil assembly. A first cooling |
| 7298825 |
Portable digital detector system |
November 20, 2007 |
| A detector for a portable imaging system includes a flash memory including a full set of configuration parameters and calibration files. The detector also includes a transmit and receive unit for communicating with the portable imaging system. The detector still further includes a de |
| 7294010 |
Connecting assembly with main and secondary connectors |
November 13, 2007 |
| A connecting assembly with main and secondary connectors is disclosed herein. The connecting assembly comprises: a main connector provided with a secondary connector for operably engaging and disengaging the main connector. The secondary connector is provided with a first connecting |
| 7290319 |
Methods for installing a fuel pellet locking retainer in a nuclear fuel rod |
November 6, 2007 |
| A method for installing a locking retainer in a tube to maintain internal components within the tube under compression comprising the steps of: a) providing an elongated retainer spring having large and small diameter sections with the large diameter section of a size for an interference |
| 7289033 |
Wireless sensing washers for imaging device attachment |
October 30, 2007 |
| A computed tomography assembly is provided comprising at least one clamped imaging component and a clamping fastener having a clamping head attached thereto. A load-sensing washer is positioned between the clamping head and the at least one clamped imaging component and includes a pressu |
| 7286631 |
Method and apparatus for tomosynthesis image quality control |
October 23, 2007 |
| A method and apparatus for tomosynthesis image quality control for a tomosynthesis imaging system. The method and apparatus including: positioning a phantom having an edge of predetermined sharpness at a predetermined angle relative to an imaging plane of an x-ray detector; performin |
| 7282022 |
Infant care apparatus with fixed overhead heater |
October 16, 2007 |
| An infant care apparatus having a canopy movable with respect to an infant support for supporting an infant between a lower position enclosing the infant in an infant compartment and an upper position opening the infant compartment. The canopy has an opening and a door that can be closed |
| 7281848 |
X-ray tube mounting methodology |
October 16, 2007 |
| An imaging assembly is provided comprising an x-ray tube housing having a tube mounting hub and formed from a lightweight material. A rotating gantry assembly includes a gantry mounting surface adapted to engage said tube mounting hub. A plurality of barrel nut fasteners secure the tube |
| 7254261 |
Signal-adaptive noise reduction in digital radiographic images |
August 7, 2007 |
| Signal-adaptive noise reduction in digital radiographic images is described herein. Embodiments comprise methods for signal-adaptive noise reduction in digital radiographic images, comprising the steps of: obtaining raw x-ray image data of an imaged object; processing the raw x-ray i |
| 7227150 |
Solid-state x-ray detector with support mounted steering electrodes |
June 5, 2007 |
| Steering electrodes are used to improve the uniformity and efficiency of solid-state semiconductor x-ray detectors. The steering electrodes are insulated from the semiconductor material so as to prevent surface current flows that degrade the signal to noise ratio of the detected sign |
| 7223243 |
Thin film ultrasonic transmitter/receiver |
May 29, 2007 |
| A thin film piezoelectric material employs an array of metallic backer plates to provide high output, non-resonant ultrasonic transmission and reception suitable for ultrasonic measurement and/or imaging. |
| 7169872 |
Hybrid silicon-containing coupling agents for filled elastomer compositions |
January 30, 2007 |
| This invention describes novel chemical compounds whose structures are hybrids between sulfur-containing and non-sulfur-containing silanes wherein the two types of silanes are linked by siloxane bonds. The invention includes methods of preparation for the hybrid silanes as well as th |
| 7138636 |
Systems, methods and apparatus to calibrate a solid state X-ray detector |
November 21, 2006 |
| Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which a solid-state X-Ray detector is electronically scrubbed and a flat-field X-Ray exposure of the solid-state X-Ray detector is simulated in reference to an adjusted bias of the solid-state X-Ray detector. The simulation yields a |
| 7085316 |
Method and apparatus for the control of modem transmit power |
August 1, 2006 |
| A method and apparatus is provided for controlling the transmit power of an analog modem when the transmit power level does not match the desired transmit power level, thus conforming to FCC regulations on transmit power and/or eliminating non-linearities associated with higher than |
| 7064556 |
Frequency rectification tool for shorter waveforms |
June 20, 2006 |
| A method of detecting a signal (S) of interest contained within a waveform (F) comprised of a plurality of signals within a frequency spectrum, as well as random noise. After first detecting the waveform, a determination is made as to whether the duration (Td) of the waveform is sufficie |
| 7053617 |
Integrated electronic RF shielding apparatus for an MRI magnet |
May 30, 2006 |
| An integrated electronic system housing and magnet structure (12) for an imaging system (10) includes a housing (40) and a radio frequency shield (46). The housing (40) is coupled to the magnet structure (13) and contains imaging system support electronics (42). The radio frequency s |
| 7045570 |
Liquid asphalt modifier |
May 16, 2006 |
| The present invention relates to compositions and methods for providing an improved means of modifying asphalt with a polymer. More particularly, this invention provides a solvent system that permits addition of the polymer as a liquid that is preferred over solids addition and handling. |
| 7042981 |
X-ray tube window and surrounding enclosure cooling apparatuses |
May 9, 2006 |
| An x-ray tube window cooling assembly (11) for an x-ray tube (18) includes an electron collector body (110). The electron collector body (110) is thermally coupled to an x-ray tube window (102). The electron collector body (110) may include a coolant circuit (112) with a coolant inlet (1 |
| 7008181 |
Gas turbine engine air baffle for a rotating cavity |
March 7, 2006 |
| An annular air baffle disposed in a cavity of a rotatable gas turbine engine part includes an annular split ring supporting a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart fins. The cavity is closed at a radially outer diameter and open at a radially inner diameter of the part. The rin |
| 7008179 |
Turbine blade frequency tuned pin bank |
March 7, 2006 |
| A gas turbine engine turbine blade includes a hollow airfoil extending radially from a blade root to a radially outer airfoil tip. The airfoil includes an airfoil outer wall having transversely spaced apart pressure and suction side walls meeting along chordally spaced apart leading and |
| 6989538 |
Method of reducing recovery time in an x-ray detector |
January 24, 2006 |
| A method of maintaining an initial bias of an x-ray detector (12) includes setting the initial bias of the x-ray detector. Operating state of a readout circuit (30) is altered. A photodiode common contact voltage potential is adjusted by a data line drift amount to approximately main |
| 6969932 |
Application of corrosion protective coating for extending the lifetime of water cooled stator ba |
November 29, 2005 |
| A water-cooled stator bar clip for electrical generators and a method for applying a corrosion-resistant protective coating, preferably Sc, Ti, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, W, Ni, and Al, and their alloys or oxides to existing stator bar end fittings in order to significantly reduce the possi |
| 6938482 |
Humidity sensor element containing polyphenylsulfone |
September 6, 2005 |
| A humidity sensor element for a humidity sensing device includes a rigid, p doped silicon substrate, a non-porous terminal on one side of the substrate, a porous terminal on a second side of the substrate, and a layer of polyphenylsulfone between the porous terminal and the substrate. |
| 6886422 |
Methods and apparatus for inspecting components |
May 3, 2005 |
| A method for inspecting a component. The method includes coupling the component to a fixture such that the component is fixedly secured in position during machining of the component, and inspecting the component using an inspection tool while the component is coupled to the fixture. |
| 6866313 |
Bumper assembly including and energy absorber |
March 15, 2005 |
| A bumper system for an automobile vehicle includes a beam configured to attached to vehicle rails and an energy absorber coupled to the beam. The energy absorber is tunable for meeting predetermined criteria for both low speed and pedestrian impacts, and includes a flanged frame for atta |
| 6840308 |
Heat sink assembly |
January 11, 2005 |
| The invention provides a heat sink assembly, and a method of making and using a heat sink assembly, for cooling a device using circulating fluid. The heat sink assembly comprises a housing including at least one housing inlet passage and at least one housing outlet passage. A first cavit |
| 6797253 |
Conversion of static sour natural gas to fuels and chemicals |
September 28, 2004 |
| A new cost effective and thermally efficient process for converting nearly valueless resources, such as "static," lower quality sour natural gas containing hydrogen sulfide, to useable fuels and chemicals, such as hydrogen, methanol and high cetane diesel fuel. The preferred method and |
| 6783319 |
Method and apparatus for supporting rotor assemblies during unbalances |
August 31, 2004 |
| A bearing assembly for a gas turbine engine rotor includes a paired race, a bearing, a mounting joint, and a plurality of mechanical fuses. The paired race includes an outer race and an inner race. The bearing is between the inner and outer races, and is configured to support the rotor o |
| 6782779 |
Method and apparatus for machining turbine component internals |
August 31, 2004 |
| A cutting tool assembly for machining a turbine component includes a substantially solid toolblock body, a blade sub-assembly, a cutting insert, and a lead screw. The toolblock body includes a centerline axis. The blade sub-assembly is slidably retained adjacent said toolblock body a |
| 6766514 |
Compiler having real-time tuning, I/O scaling and process test capability |
July 20, 2004 |
| A compiler and compiling method providing modification of a value of a variable at run-time of a computer program wherein additional space in memory is allocated for variable modification parameters, assembly or object code is added upon compilation of the computer program, the added |
| 6765304 |
Mobile power generation unit |
July 20, 2004 |
| A mobile power generation system is provided. The system includes a main trailer having an engine and an electric generator turned by the engine, an air filtration trailer having air filtration equipment for filtering air used as inlet air to the engine, an exhaust trailer having a part |
| 6763654 |
Aircraft gas turbine engine having variable torque split counter rotating low pressure turbines |
July 20, 2004 |
| A gas turbine engine turbine assembly includes a high pressure spool having a high pressure turbine drivingly connected to a high pressure compressor by a high pressure shaft which is rotatable about an engine centerline. A low pressure turbine has counter rotatable low pressure inner an |
| 6763563 |
Apparatus and method for repairing water-cooled generator stator bar clips |
July 20, 2004 |
| An apparatus for repairing a liquid cooled compressor stator bar bottle clip having a groove extending around an outer surface of the bottle clip is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the repair apparatus includes a first body portion that includes a plurality of threaded fastener ope |
| 6760689 |
System and method for processing data obtained from turbine operations |
July 6, 2004 |
| The system and method of the invention provide for remotely monitoring the operation of at least one turbine, the turbine being disposed in an operating location. The method comprises inputting input data from the turbine; and processing the input data to generate verified performance |
| 6745570 |
Methods and apparatus for sealing gas turbine engine nozzles using a flap system |
June 8, 2004 |
| A method for assembling a flap system for a gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle including a plurality of backbone assemblies facilitates extending a useful life of the exhaust nozzle. The method includes providing a flap basesheet having a width defined between a pair of side edges that ar |
