Grover A Bennett from Esperance, NY, age 75

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Grover Bennett

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Grover Bennett

License #:

7630 - Expired

Category:

Professional

Issued Date:

Sep 10, 1970

Expiration Date:

Mar 31, 1984

Us Patents

Synthetic Jet Actuator System And Related Methods
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US Patent:

8348200, Jan 8, 2013
Filed:

Dec 23, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/646338
Inventors:

Seyed Gholami Saddoughi - Clifton Park NY, US
Grover Andrew Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD
International Classification:

B64C 21/04
B64C 21/06
US Classification:

244208, 2442041, 2442001, 244204, 244205
Abstract:

Systems and methods for controlling fluid flow utilizing a synthetic jet actuator, are provided. An example of a synthetic jet actuator system includes a synthetic jet actuator including a dual bimorph subsystem to provide low, medium, and high synthetic jet velocities and/or fine flow control response, and an arc-forming subsystem to provide enhanced pressure, velocity, and mass flow performance, enhanced flow control response, and/or heating of the fluid within the bimorph chamber to extend the performance or operating margin of the dual bimorph subsystem of the synthetic jet actuator. The arc-forming subsystem includes a pair of electrodes interfaced with inner surface walls of the dual bimorph subsystem. Various configurations of power supplies can be utilized to provide simultaneous function to both the subsystem and the arc-forming subsystem to allow selective activation.

System, Apparatus, Program Product, And Related Methods For Providing Boundary Layer Flow Control
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US Patent:

8523115, Sep 3, 2013
Filed:

Jan 28, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/016691
Inventors:

Katherine Anne Essenhigh - Laham NY, US
Fengfeng Tao - Niskayuna NY, US
Grover Andrew Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
Matthew Boespflug - Clifton Park NY, US
Robert C. Murray - Niskayuna NY, US
Seyed Gholani Saddoughi - Clifton Park NY, US
Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD
International Classification:

B64C 23/00
US Classification:

244205
Abstract:

Systems, apparatus, and program product and methods for controlling boundary layer flow across an aerodynamic structure which can produce separate regions of flow structures at different strengths by means of dielectric-barrier-discharge (DBD) type plasmas, are provided. An example of such apparatus provides plasma regions that are capable of being individually controlled by voltage and/or frequency, and modulated for the purposes of flow control. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly fitted with electrodes on either side of a dielectric such that different electrode geometries and arrangements create isolated regions of plasmas which results in separate regions of flow structures. These regions may be further controlled and modulated by the use of electronic-switching to produce irregularly shaped flow structures and strengths including those having a primarily vertical component.

Pulse Detonation/Deflagration Apparatus And Related Methods For Enhancing Ddt Wave Production
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US Patent:

8205433, Jun 26, 2012
Filed:

Aug 21, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/195899
Inventors:

Matthew Patrick Boespflug - Clifton Park NY, US
Dennis Steenburgh - Caroga Lake NY, US
Seyed Gholami Saddoughi - Clifton Park NY, US
Grover Andrew Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD
International Classification:

F02K 5/02
F02K 7/00
US Classification:

60247, 60 3938, 60 3976
Abstract:

Pulse detonation/deflagration apparatus for providing enhanced pressure wave operating frequency and/or magnitude, and methods of increasing the frequency or the magnitude of deflagration to detonation waves, are provided. A pulse detonation/deflagration apparatus can include a main/outer pulse detonation/deflagration actuator/engine (PDA/E) with multiple smaller internal combustion chambers or tubes positioned inside the cavity of the main/outer PDA/E with each performing the function of individual PDA/Es. The output pressure waves created by the internal PDA/Es can be utilized for propulsion or for controlling large scale flows, where needed.

Dielectric Barrier Discharge Device
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US Patent:

20080047428, Feb 28, 2008
Filed:

Aug 23, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/466586
Inventors:

Abdelkrim Younsi - Ballston Lake NY, US
Seyed Gholamali Saddoughi - Clifton Park NY, US
Grover Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

B03C 3/00
US Classification:

95 59
Abstract:

A dielectric barrier discharge device for generating a plasma discharge is disclosed. The device includes a first electrode, a second electrode separated from the first electrode, and a dielectric material disposed between the two electrodes. Each electrode has a first end, a first surface, and a second surface. The first end of the first electrode is disposed proximate to the first end of the second electrode. The first end of the first electrode comprises a set of saw-tooth features disposed between the surfaces configured to stabilize location of streamers of the plasma discharge upon generation thereof.

Premixed, Preswirled Plasma-Assisted Pilot
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US Patent:

20090165436, Jul 2, 2009
Filed:

Dec 28, 2007
Appl. No.:

12/005807
Inventors:

John Thomas Herbon - Rexford NY, US
Grover Andrew Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
Anthony John Dean - Scotia NY, US
Michael Solomon Idelchik - Niskayuna NY, US
Seyed Gholamali Saddoughi - Clifton Park NY, US
Abdelkrim Younsi - Ballston Lake NY, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

F02C 7/266
F02C 7/22
US Classification:

60 39826, 60772, 60737
Abstract:

A plasma enhanced pilot including a swirler mechanism is configured to be inserted into an existing blank (purge air) or liquid fuel (dual fuel) cartridge space within the centerbody of a lean, premixed land-based gas turbine combustor fuel nozzle.

Passive Air-Fuel Mixing Prechamber
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US Patent:

20120144832, Jun 14, 2012
Filed:

Dec 10, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/964836
Inventors:

John Thomas Herbon - Rexford NY, US
Matthew Patrick Boespflug - Clifton Park NY, US
Grover Andrew Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
Fengfeng Tao - Clifton Park NY, US
Giridhar Jothiprasad - Clifton Park NY, US
Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

F02C 3/14
US Classification:

60737
Abstract:

A gas turbine combustion system passive air-fuel mixing prechamber includes one or more fuel passages. Each fuel passage includes at least one downstream fuel injection orifice. One or more fluid conduits connect an upstream portion of at least one fuel passage with one or more air passages such that pressure drops across each fuel injection orifice substantially self-equalize in a passive manner with corresponding air passage pressure drops over a broad range of fuel lower heating value (LHV) from about 150 Btu/scf to about 900 Btu/scf of fuel passing through the fuel passage while mixing with air passing through one or more connected fluid conduits. The effective area of each fluid conduit relative to the corresponding fuel and air passages is dependent upon the desired fuel LHV operating range.

Plasma Actuation Systems To Produce Swirling Flows
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US Patent:

20120195736, Aug 2, 2012
Filed:

Jan 28, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/015786
Inventors:

Giridhar Jothiprasad - Niskayuna NY, US
Seyed Gholamali Saddoughi - Clifton Park NY, US
Grover Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
Robert Murray - Rotterdam NY, US
Aspi Wadia - Loveland OH, US
Katherine Essenhigh - Niskayuna NY, US
Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schnectady NY
International Classification:

F04D 27/02
F04D 29/56
US Classification:

415 1, 415148
Abstract:

The present application provides a plasma actuation system for a turbo-machinery device. The plasma actuation system may include an end wall, a number of end wall actuators positioned about the end wall, and a blade positioned adjacent to the end wall. The end wall actuators are oriented to produce a swirling flow between the end wall and the blade.

Systems And Methods For Power Generation Using Oxy-Fuel Combustion
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US Patent:

20120272655, Nov 1, 2012
Filed:

Apr 29, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/097132
Inventors:

Ahmed Mostafa ELKady - Guilderland NY, US
Uyigue Omoma Idahosa - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Matthew Patrick Boespflug - Clifton Park NY, US
Grover Andrew Bennett - Schenectady NY, US
John Thomas Herbon - Loveland OH, US
Hasan Karim - Simpsonville SC, US
Geoffrey David Myers - Simpsonville SC, US
Seyed Gholamali Saddoughi - Clifton Park NY, US
Assignee:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - SCHENECTADY NY
International Classification:

F02C 1/00
US Classification:

60772, 60 3912
Abstract:

A system and a method of generating energy in a power plant using a turbine are provided. The system includes an air separation unit providing an oxygen output; a plasma generator that is capable of generating plasma; and a combustor configured to receive oxygen and to combust a fuel stream in the presence of the plasma, so as to maintain a stable flame, generating an exhaust gas. The system can further include a water condensation system, fluidly-coupled to the combustor, that is capable of producing a high-content carbon dioxide stream that is substantially free of oxygen. The method of generating energy in a power plant includes the steps of operating an air separation unit to separate oxygen from air, combusting a fuel stream in a combustor in the presence of oxygen, and generating an exhaust gas from the combustion. The exhaust gas can be used in a turbine to generate electricity. A plasma is generated inside the combustor, and a stable flame is maintained in the combustor.