Thomas Freeman

US Patent:

7168583, Jan 30, 2007

Filed:

Dec 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/736870

Inventors:

Thomas John Freeman - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

B65D 6/12
B65D 81/38

US Classification:

220 8, 22059216, 220 431

Abstract:

An insulated drinking utensil that extends to contain more liquid and enhance logo/decorative display including an outer casing, inner casing(s), a lid if desired, a handle if desired, and sealing gasket if desired. The extendable drinking container transforms from a normal drinking utensil into a larger drinking utensil capable of holding more and displaying more. This container allows individuals the convenience of turning their everyday mug into a larger container or pitcher. This container allows individuals to show off their favorite team in a new and revolutionary way. This container allows retailers to offer something completely unique to their customers while also conserving precious shelf space normally used for containers with similar storage capacity. This container also allows the end user the luxury of storing a container with a large holding capacity into a small storage area.

US Patent:

20130125557, May 23, 2013

Filed:

Nov 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/303852

Inventors:

Alston I. Scipio - Mableton GA, US
Thomas John Freeman - Canton GA, US
Ryan Eric Obenhoff - Marietta GA, US
Sanji Ekanayake - Mableton GA, US
Michael Anthony Cocca - Atlanta GA, US
Mike Yarnold - Decatur GA, US
Douglas Corbin Warwick - Ball Ground GA, US
Joseph Klosinski - Kennesaw GA, US

International Classification:

F02C 9/00

US Classification:

60773, 60 3924

Abstract:

A gas turbine system includes a compressor protection subsystem; a hibernation mode subsystem; and a control subsystem that controls the compressor subsystem and the hibernation subsystem. At partial loads on the turbine system, the compressor protection subsystem maintains an air flow through a compressor at an airflow coefficient for the partial load above a minimum flow rate coefficient where aeromechanical stresses occur in the compressor. The air fuel ratio in a combustor is maintained where exhaust gas emission components from the turbine are maintained below a predetermined component emission level while operating at partial loads.

US Patent:

59065265, May 25, 1999

Filed:

Sep 2, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/922716

Inventors:

Thomas J. Freeman - Stone Mountain GA

International Classification:

B63B 100

US Classification:

441 66

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for effectively steering/controlling a towable inflatable watercraft utilizing a pulley steer steering system. The present invention allows a person/persons the convenience of being able to effectively control the direction of an inflatable watercraft. Any inflatable watercraft which utilizes the pulley steer steering system will be able to travel back and forth across the wake of a towing watercraft in a manner comparable to that of a jet ski. The advantage of this invention being that those who can't afford a jet ski or who are no longer permitted to operate a jet ski (due to recent legal restrictions) can experience the same thrill of travelling/jumping across a wake as a jet ski provides. This effect can not be provided in existing inflatables without damage being inflicted on the craft. This invention incorporates the use of the pulley steer steering system, whereby; a rope is safely housed within a hose which protects the watercraft from damage from the rope.

US Patent:

20180266332, Sep 20, 2018

Filed:

Mar 20, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/463358

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Andrew David Ogden - Atlanta GA, US
Thomas John Freeman - Canton GA, US

International Classification:

F02C 9/18
F02C 3/04
F02C 7/042
F01D 21/00
F02C 7/05
G05B 15/02
G05D 7/06
G05D 23/19

Abstract:

A power generation system includes a processor and memory storing instructions that cause the processor to receive a first set of sensor data indicative of one or more ambient conditions with respect to the power generation system, determine whether one of the one or more ambient conditions is above a respective threshold, and send a signal to a valve to open when the one of the one or more ambient conditions is below the respective threshold, such that the valve is configured to fluidly couple a first fluid exiting a compressor to an inlet of the compressor.

US Patent:

20180266334, Sep 20, 2018

Filed:

Mar 20, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/463380

Inventors:

- SCHENECTADY NY, US
ANDREW DAVID OGDEN - ATLANTA GA, US
THOMAS JOHN FREEMAN - CANTON GA, US

International Classification:

F02C 9/52
F02C 3/04
F02C 7/042
F02C 7/22
F01D 21/00
G05B 15/02
G05D 7/06
G05D 23/19

Abstract:

A power generation system includes one or more processors and memory storing instructions that cause the one or more processor to execute a series of steps. That is, the one or more processors receive data indicative of a plurality of inputs associated with the power generation system, such that the plurality of inputs include a flow rate of a valve coupled between an inlet of a compressor in the power generation system and an exhaust of the compressor, where the valve fluidly couples a first fluid exiting the exhaust of the compressor to the inlet of the compressor. Furthermore, the one or more processors determine one or more output parameters of the power generation system based on the plurality of inputs, determine whether the one or more output parameters are within one or more respective threshold values, determine one or more fuel schedule adjustments for the power generation system when the one or more output parameters are outside the one or more respective threshold values; and modify a fuel schedule for providing fuel to a combustor of the power generation system based on the one or more fuel schedule adjustments.

US Patent:

20170191426, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Feb 22, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/049674

Inventors:

Alston Ilford Scipio - Mableton GA, US
Michael Anthony Cocca - Atlanta GA, US
Thomas John Freeman - Canton GA, US
Michael Wesley Yarnold - Decatur GA, US
Ryan Eric Obenhoff - Marietta GA, US
Sanji Ekanayake - Mableton GA, US
Douglas Corbin Warwick - Roswell GA, US
Joseph Philip Klosinski - Kennesaw GA, US

International Classification:

F02C 9/18
F01K 23/10
F02C 3/34
F02C 3/13

Abstract:

A gas turbine system includes a compressor protection subsystem; a hibernation mode subsystem; and a control subsystem that controls the compressor subsystem and the hibernation subsystem. At partial loads on the turbine system, the compressor protection subsystem maintains an air flow through a compressor at an airflow coefficient for the partial load above a minimum flow rate coefficient where aeromechanical stresses occur in the compressor. The air fuel ratio in a combustor is maintained where exhaust gas emission components from the turbine are maintained below a predetermined component emission level while operating at partial loads.

US Patent:

20160273399, Sep 22, 2016

Filed:

Mar 19, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/662803

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Thomas John Freeman - Canton GA, US
Kihyung Kim - Atlanta GA, US
Alston Ilford Scipio - Mableton GA, US
Leslie Yung Min Tong - Roswell GA, US

International Classification:

F01K 23/10
F02C 3/04
F02C 6/00

Abstract:

A power generation system may include: a first gas turbine system including a first turbine component, a first integral compressor and a first combustor to which air from the first integral compressor and fuel are supplied. The first integral compressor has a flow capacity greater than an intake capacity of the first combustor and/or the first turbine component, creating an excess air flow. A second gas turbine system may include similar components to the first except but without excess capacity in its compressor. A turbo-expander may be operatively coupled to the second gas turbine system. Control valves may control flow of the excess air flow from the first gas turbine system to at least one of the second gas turbine system and the turbo-expander, and flow of a discharge of the turbo-expander to an inlet of at least one of the first integral compressor and the second compressor.

US Patent:

20160273402, Sep 22, 2016

Filed:

Mar 19, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/662836

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Thomas John Freeman - Canton GA, US
John David Memmer - Simpsonville SC, US
Timothy Joseph Rehg - Simpsonville SC, US
Alston Ilford Scipio - Mableton GA, US

International Classification:

F01K 23/10
F02C 3/32
F02C 6/00
F02C 3/04

Abstract:

A power generation system may include a generator; a gas turbine system for powering the generator, the gas turbine system including a turbine component, an integral compressor and a combustor to which air from the integral compressor and fuel are supplied, the combustor arranged to supply hot combustion gases to the turbine component, and the integral compressor having a flow capacity greater than an intake capacity of at least one of the combustor and the turbine component, creating an excess air flow. A first control valve system controls flow of the excess air flow along an excess air flow path to a supplemental gas turbine system. The excess air flow may be combusted with a fuel and supplied to the supplemental gas turbine system. An eductor may be positioned in the excess air flow path for using the excess air flow as a motive force to augment the excess air flow with additional gas.