Michael J Hebert

US Patent:

6840352, Jan 11, 2005

Filed:

Mar 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/087656

Inventors:

James A. Buckley - Whitefish Bay WI, US
Michael J. Hebert - Evans GA, US

Assignee:

Textron Inc. - Providence RI

International Classification:

F16D 5500

US Classification:

188 7331

Abstract:

A golf car having a frame supported on a plurality of wheels and a bracket member fixedly coupled to the frame. A brake pedal assembly and an accelerator pedal assembly are pivotally coupled to the bracket member such that the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are disposed in a generally suspended position behind the cowling, rather than a floor mounted position. This arrangement maximizes the ergonomic placement of the pedals, and minimizes corrosion due to exposure to moisture and chemicals and damaged caused by contact with brush and debris.

US Patent:

6980628, Dec 27, 2005

Filed:

Mar 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/708918

Inventors:

Liqin Wang - Brookfield WI, US
Michael Scott Hebert - Muskego WI, US
Mark Derakhshan - Brookfield WI, US
Ron Kent Hockersmith - Milwaukee WI, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J035/18

US Classification:

378140, 378119, 378137

Abstract:

A slotted window collector assembly for an x-ray tube having an anode and a cathode includes a collector having an anode side and a cathode side, which opposes the anode side. The anode side and the cathode side define an internal bore there between for receiving x-rays from the anode. The slotted collector further includes a window side common to both the anode side and the cathode side and having a window coupled thereto, wherein a window aperture is defined extending from the window to the internal bore. Within the collector assembly, a slot is defined intersecting the window aperture and extending trans-axially thereto and beyond a set length. The slot also extends circumferentially with the window such that plastic strain on the window and heat transferred to the window are reduced.

US Patent:

7286643, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Dec 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/707601

Inventors:

Michael Scott Hebert - Muskego WI, US
Gregory A. Steinlage - Milwaukee WI, US
Ryan Paul August - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10

US Classification:

378125, 378144

Abstract:

An x-ray assembly is provided comprising a target shaft and an x-ray target element mounted to the target shaft. A circumferential feature is formed in the x-ray target element. At least one weight element is adapted to be securable in a plurality of positions within the circumferential feature such that the x-ray target element can be balanced around the target shaft.

US Patent:

7321653, Jan 22, 2008

Filed:

Aug 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/161778

Inventors:

Ron K. Hockersmith - Waukesha WI, US
Michael Scott Hebert - Muskego WI, US

Assignee:

General Electric Co. - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10

US Classification:

378144, 378125, 378143

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

7359486, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Dec 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/306233

Inventors:

Madhusudhana T. Subraya - New Berlin WI, US
Michael Scott Hebert - Muskego WI, US
Gregory Alan Steinlage - Hartland WI, US

Assignee:

General Electric Co. - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10
H01J 35/12

US Classification:

378141, 378142

Abstract:

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 fluid inlet, and a fluid outlet. The first plate is both electrically conductive and thermally emissive and is mountable within the vessel so that its first side at least partially faces the anode. The second plate is also thermally emissive and has a first side that is substantially conterminous with the second side of the first plate. Furthermore, the second plate additionally has an internal conduit for conveying a heat-absorbing fluid within. Both the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet are in fluid communication with the conduit in the second plate. During operation, the structure is able to attract scattered electrons and transfer thermal energy attributable to the electrons away from the structure.

US Patent:

7382864, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Sep 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/227645

Inventors:

Michael Scott Hebert - Muskego WI, US
Gregory Alan Steinlage - Hartland WI, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/08
H01J 35/10

US Classification:

378143, 378144

Abstract:

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments an X-Ray energy target includes composite material that varies spatially in thermal properties, and in some embodiments, the composite material varies spatially in strength properties. In some embodiments, the spatial variance is a continuum and in other embodiments, the spatial variance is a plurality of distinct portions.

US Patent:

7583791, Sep 1, 2009

Filed:

Nov 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/945362

Inventors:

Ron Kent Hockersmith - Waukesha WI, US
Michael Scott Hebert - Muskego WI, US
Thomas Dean Schaefer - Brookfield WI, US
Ethan James Westcot - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

General Electric Co. - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10

US Classification:

378144, 378125, 378143

Abstract:

An X-ray tube target assembly and method of manufacturing same is provided. The X-ray tube target assembly comprises an injection molded target disk. The injection molded target disk includes an injection molded hub member and an injection molded outer member. The injection molded outer member comprises a plurality of injection molded outer member segments that are removably attached together and removably attached to the hub member to form the injection molded target disk. A target track is formed on an outer surface on one side of an outer periphery of the injection molded outer member.

US Patent:

7643614, Jan 5, 2010

Filed:

Sep 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/860657

Inventors:

Michael Hebert - Muskego WI, US
Gregory Alan Steinlage - Hartland WI, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady, NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/00

US Classification:

378129, 378144

Abstract:

A target for generating x-rays includes a target substrate, a target shaft attached to the target substrate, and a radiation emissive coating applied to at least one of the target substrate and the target shaft, wherein a center-of-gravity of the target is positioned between a front bearing assembly and a rear bearing assembly of an x-ray tube.