David E Payne

US Patent:

7367488, May 6, 2008

Filed:

May 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/127658

Inventors:

David A. Payne - Phoenix AZ, US
Paul E. Garland - Chandler AZ, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International, Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B23K 31/00

US Classification:

228119, 427140

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and materials for use in repairing a worn component having thin walls. One kind of thin wall may be the wall of a cylindrical portion of the component where such wall has a worn inner surface and an opposite outer surface. The method includes the steps of preparing the outer surface of the component for cold spraying; cold spraying material onto the outer surface so as to form a strengthening coating; reaming the inner surface so as to create a repair surface with a repair diameter greater than the inner diameter; and installing an insert on the repair surface. The thickness of the coating is selected so as to impart a desired degree of strength to the wall. The method allows the repair of expensive aluminum castings that would otherwise, because of the thin wall construction, not be suitable for repair.

US Patent:

7856906, Dec 28, 2010

Filed:

May 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/755990

Inventors:

David A. Payne - Phoenix AZ, US
Milton J. Keck - Chandler AZ, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

F16H 57/04

US Classification:

74606R

Abstract:

A gear assembly is provided for use in a metal housing having a bore formed therein. The gear assembly includes a plurality of rotating gear members and at least one bushing for supporting the plurality of rotating gear members. A wear component, defined by a ring-like structure and including an opening defined therein, is provided. The plurality of rotating gear members are disposed within the opening of the wear component. The wear component is received inside of and in close tolerance with the bore. The wear component is in direct contact with the plurality of rotating gear members thereby minimizing damage to an interior surface of the bore.

US Patent:

7959093, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Feb 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/348862

Inventors:

David A. Payne - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B05B 1/28

US Classification:

239290, 239298, 2394273, 239430, 239431, 239543

Abstract:

A nozzle is provided for use during a process for cold-dynamic gas spraying a powder material onto a bore surface. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, the nozzle includes a tube and a coating. The tube is configured to direct the powder material to the bore surface and has an inner surface, an axial section, a radial section, and a bend. At least a portion of the inner surface of the axial section defines a converging/diverging flowpath, and the axial section and the radial section are disposed at a predetermined angle relative to one another and include the bend disposed therebetween. The coating is disposed on at least a portion of the tube inner surface and comprises a material to which the powder material does not adhere.

US Patent:

8185260, May 22, 2012

Filed:

Feb 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/370371

Inventors:

James Delaloye - Mesa AZ, US
David A. Payne - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G05D 1/08

US Classification:

701 4, 417110, 700282, 184 624, 184 74

Abstract:

A prognostic and health accuracy maintenance system and method for a system following on-site replacement of a component in the system is provided. A system characterization model of at least portions of the system is generated and embedded within a controller in the system. The system characterization model is adapted to receive a plurality of signals that are each representative of an operational parameter within the system and is responsive to each of the signals to generate simulation response data and determine system health based, at least in part, on the simulation response data. When a component within the system is replaced, a determination is made as to whether the replacement component exhibits one or more operational performance characteristics that differ from the component it replaced. If so, the embedded system characterization model is updated in-situ.

US Patent:

8229622, Jul 24, 2012

Filed:

Jan 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/022705

Inventors:

David A. Payne - Phoenix AZ, US
Steve Scott - Gilbert AZ, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01M 17/00

US Classification:

701 35

Abstract:

A data recorder is configured to be mounted to a line replaceable unit (LRU) and utilized in conjunction with a service monitor. The data recorder includes a memory, a processor coupled to the memory and configured to store operational data pertaining to the LRU in the memory, and a monitor interface coupled to the memory. The monitor interface is configured to be coupled to the service monitor to permit access to the operational data stored in the memory.

US Patent:

8256311, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Jan 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/355347

Inventors:

David A. Payne - Phoenix AZ, US
Jim Kern - Chandler AZ, US
Stephen Birn - Long Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

F16H 25/08

US Classification:

74 8937, 74 8923

Abstract:

An actuator mounting assembly includes a cap, a rod, a spring mechanism, and a switch assembly. The cap is adapted to couple to an actuator. The rod extends through the cap and includes a first end adapted to extend through the actuator and a second end adapted to attach to a fixed location. The spring mechanism is disposed in the cap cavity, is compressible, and has a predetermined preload. The switch assembly is disposed in the cap and adapted to sense relative positioning between the rod and the cap and to provide signals based on the sensed relative positioning. When the rod and the cap are in a first relative position, the switch assembly provides a first signal to the actuator to allow the cap to move axially relative to the rod, but when in a second relative position, the switch assembly discontinues providing the first signal to the actuator.

US Patent:

8401760, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Jul 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/498957

Inventors:

David A. Payne - Phoenix AZ, US
Harold Riley - Gilbert AZ, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G06G 7/70

US Classification:

701100, 701113, 701 295, 701 305, 701 308, 701 309, 701 334, 701 342, 701 344, 701 1, 702 50, 702 51, 702 52, 702 53, 702 54, 702 55, 7311201, 7311202, 7311203, 7311204, 7311205, 7311206

Abstract:

A system and method of monitoring oil consumption in a gas turbine engine system are provided. When the gas turbine engine is not running the reservoir oil level, reservoir oil temperature, and reservoir attitude are sensed. The current gas turbine engine system oil quantity is determined based on at least the sensed reservoir oil level, the sensed reservoir oil temperature, and the sensed reservoir attitude. When a predetermined event has occurred, an average gas turbine engine system oil quantity is automatically calculated. The gas turbine engine system oil consumption rate is determined from a plurality of the average oil quantities.

US Patent:

20070164087, Jul 19, 2007

Filed:

Jan 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/333710

Inventors:

David Payne - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International, Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

B23K 31/02
B23K 31/00
B23K 1/20

US Classification:

228119000, 228203000

Abstract:

A method is provided for repairing a housing having a bore formed therein, wherein the bore has an original diameter and a surface defined in part by the housing. The method may include the steps of preparing the housing bore by removing wear or damage near the bore surface, brazing a plug to the bore surface with a braze material, the plug having an outer diameter that is smaller than the bore original diameter, and machining the plug and a portion of the braze material out of the bore to the bore original diameter.