SHROUD FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE
Granted: December 5, 2019
Application Number:
20190368365
A turbine shroud segment including: a target exterior surface and target interior region; and a cooling configuration having first and second channel types. The first channel type includes: an inlet and outlet; a target section extending through the target interior region; lateral ports spaced lengthwise between first and second ends of the target section; and a path within the target interior region offset from the target exterior surface by a minimum offset. The second channel type…
SHROUD AND SEAL FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE
Granted: December 5, 2019
Application Number:
20190368364
A turbine of a gas turbine engine that includes a stationary shroud ring having inner shroud segments circumferentially stacked about a hot gas path. The inner shroud segments may include a first inner shroud segment that includes: a cooling configuration having cooling channels configured to receive and direct a coolant through an interior of the first inner shroud segment, where each of the cooling channels extends lengthwise between a first end and a second end that includes an outlet…
TURBOMACHINE REPAIR USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Granted: December 5, 2019
Application Number:
20190366491
A system includes a mounting plate having a plurality of reference members, an inspection system having a profiler device, and an additive manufacturing machine operatively coupled with the inspection system. A computer device scans the mounting plate with the profiler device to obtain position and orientation of the reference members and position and top surface profile data of any parts located on the mounting plate. A transmitting step transmits reference member position and…
DRIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF FOR REDUCING DC LINK CURRENT RIPPLE
Granted: November 28, 2019
Application Number:
20190363661
A system and method for operating a drive system coupleable to one or more DC and AC electrical ports is disclosed. The drive system includes a DC link, at least one DC-DC converter, at least one DC-AC converter, a DC link capacitor, and a control system configured to control operation of one or more of the at least one DC-DC converter and the at least one DC-AC converter relative to one another based on operational parameters thereof. In controlling operation of one or more of the at…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BLOWOUT PREVENTER SYSTEM IN AN OIL RIG
Granted: November 28, 2019
Application Number:
20190360295
A control system and method for a blowout preventer (BOP) system in an oil rig is provided. An input module generates control inputs for required components of the blowout preventer system, and transmits the control inputs simultaneously as an operational input and a numerical input, where the operational input is transmitted to the required component of the blowout preventer system. A synchronized model is coupled to the input module to receive the numerical input, and to replicate an…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING ANESTHETIC AGENT IN A VAPORIZER RESERVIOR
Granted: November 28, 2019
Application Number:
20190358424
A system for tracking anesthetic agent in a vaporizer reservoir includes a mass flow sensor configured to measure a flow rate entering or exiting a vaporizer chamber, a gas pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of a mixed gas provided from the vaporizer chamber, a gas temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the mixed gas provided from the vaporizer chamber, and an agent time module executable on a processor. The agent time module is configured to calculate a…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING PATIENT SEDATION AND SPONTANEOUS BREATHING INTENSITY
Granted: November 28, 2019
Application Number:
20190358418
A system for controlling patient sedation and spontaneous breathing intensity includes a ventilator system that delivers ventilation to the patient. The system further includes a spontaneous breathing control module configured to determine a first spontaneous breathing intensity at a first sedative status of the patient, and a second spontaneous breathing intensity at a second sedative status of the patient. A sedation/breathing relationship is then defined between spontaneous breathing…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING PATIENT RECOVERY TIME UTILIZING NEUROMUSCULAR TRANSMISSION MEASUREMENTS
Granted: November 28, 2019
Application Number:
20190357810
Method and systems are provided for monitoring neuromuscular blockade in patients during surgical procedures. The system and method utilizes a stimulator to provide stimulation to a nerve of the patient, such as train-of-four (TOF). Following such stimulation, the system and method monitors for muscle twitch reaction and, based upon the monitored muscle twitches, the system and method creates a neuromuscular blocking trend curve. The neuromuscular blocking trend curve provides an…
TOOL AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF VARIABLE STATOR VANE BUSHING
Granted: November 21, 2019
Application Number:
20190353182
A tool for removal of a bushing (such as a bushing of a variable stator vane assembly of a compressor) is provided. The tool includes a cylindrical housing, a lead screw, a threaded nut, and a pulling module with puller arms to engage the bushing. The housing defines a longitudinal axis along which the lead screw extends. The lead screw is rotatably secured within the cylindrical housing by a threaded nut engaged with the lead screw. The pulling module is removably attached to the…
SYSTEMS FOR A RADIO FREQUENCY COIL FOR MR IMAGING
Granted: November 21, 2019
Application Number:
20190353722
Various methods and systems are provided for a flexible, lightweight and low-cost stretchable radio frequency (RF) coil of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. In one example, a RF coil assembly for a MRI system includes a loop portion comprising distributed capacitance conductor wires, a coupling electronics portion including a pre-amplifier; and a stretchable material to which the loop portion and coupling electronics portion are attached and/or enclosed therein.
VARIABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM
Granted: November 21, 2019
Application Number:
20190353102
An evaporative cooling system for a gas turbine includes a first plurality of evaporative cooling media, spaced from the other evaporative cooling media. The system also includes a plurality of valves, with water flowing through at least one valve to fully wet at least one evaporative cooling medium. In one mode of operation, at least one evaporative cooling medium remains dry.
Repositionable Surface Electrodes
Granted: November 21, 2019
Application Number:
20190350525
A repositionable surface electrode of patient monitoring includes an active electrode layer having a top surface and a bottom surface and a leadwire connected to the active electrode layer. A first substrate has a top side, a bottom side, and a hole there through. The first substrate is positioned below the bottom surface of the active electrode layer such that the hole is aligned with the active electrode layer. An electrode gel channel is configured to conduct potentials from the…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HEALTH STATUS OF A GRADIENT COIL
Granted: November 14, 2019
Application Number:
20190347177
A system for monitoring a health status of a gradient coil disposed in a magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. The system includes one or more sensors and a controller. The one or more sensors are operative to obtain one or more parameter readings of the gradient coil, wherein the one or more parameter readings include at least one of an acoustic measurement and a back electromotive force measurement. The controller is in electronic communication with the one or more sensors and…
ENGINE FOR AN AIRCRAFT
Granted: November 14, 2019
Application Number:
20190345895
An engine includes an inlet tube introducing air to a combustion process and a first plurality of fuel injectors disposed in the inlet tube and used for scram-jet engine operation. The engine includes a second plurality of fuel injectors used for ram-jet engine operation. The second plurality of fuel injectors is upstream from the first plurality of fuel injectors and is disposed in the inlet tube. The engine includes a combustor swirl zone downstream of and adjacent to the first…
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SENSING HYDROCARBONS IN A SUBTERRANEAN ROCK FORMATION
Granted: November 14, 2019
Application Number:
20190345820
A method of sensing hydrocarbons in a subterranean rock formation, including advancing a drilling assembly within the subterranean rock formation. The drilling assembly is configured to discharge a first fluid into the subterranean rock formation, and wherein a second fluid flows past an exterior of the drilling assembly. The method further includes sampling at least one of the first fluid and the second fluid, thereby defining a sampled amount of fluid, and determining a hydrocarbon…
SENSING SUB-ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF OPERATING A HYDRAULIC FRACTURING SYSTEM
Granted: November 14, 2019
Application Number:
20190345814
A sensing sub-assembly for use with a drilling assembly that includes a cylindrical body including an internal flow channel extending therethrough. The internal flow channel is configured to channel a first fluid therethrough. A recessed cavity is also defined therein. The recessed cavity is coupled in flow communication with an ambient environment exterior of the cylindrical body, and a second fluid flows within the ambient environment. The recessed cavity is configured to receive a…
IMPELLER INCLUDING ONE OR M ORE TURBULATORS, FOR A BIOREACTOR SYSTEM
Granted: November 14, 2019
Application Number:
20190345433
An impeller (18), for example, a Rushton impeller for a bioreactor system (10) is disclosed. The impeller (18) includes a hub (44), optionaly including a slot (168), a plurality of blades (46), and one or more turbulators (64). The plurality of blades (46) is disposed along a circumferential direction (48) of the hub (44) and spaced apart from each other. Each of the plurality of blades (46) is coupled to at least a portion of a circumference (50) and/or a top surface (1351;1451;1551) of…
NON-CONTACT MAGNETOSTRICTIVE SENSORS AND METHODS OF OPERATION OF SUCH SENSORS
Granted: November 7, 2019
Application Number:
20190339140
A sensor for sensing stress in a ferromagnetic material includes a non-magnetic substrate. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A first coil is attached to or formed on the first surface of the substrate. The first coil is configured to induce a magnetic flux in the ferromagnetic material being driven by an alternating current (AC) signal. At least one second coil is attached to or formed on the first surface of the substrate. The at least…
INDUCTION CONTROLLED WIND TURBINE
Granted: November 7, 2019
Application Number:
20190338755
A wind turbine includes a wind turbine rotor and rotor blades mounted on the rotor, at least one sensing device disposed on the wind turbine for measuring a first signal representative of a first wind speed at a first distance from the wind turbine rotor and a second signal representative of a second wind speed at a second distance from the wind turbine rotor. The wind turbine system includes a blade pitch actuator for adjusting a pitch of the rotor blades and a generator controller for…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A WATER-FAT SEPERATED IMAGE
Granted: October 31, 2019
Application Number:
20190333227
A system for generating a water-fat separated image is provided. The system includes a memory device that stores training results of a neural network, and an MRI controller in electronic communication with the memory device and a magnet assembly. The controller is operative to: acquire MR data from an object via the magnet assembly; generate at least two magnitude images from the acquired MR data; and generate the water-fat separated image by applying the training results to the at least…
