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Latham, NY, United States of America

Edward Lee Bentzel

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: General Electric Company. Active years: 2004-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Edward Lee Bentzel. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/edward-lee-bentzel

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 6 

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 37(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Latham, NY (US) (2004 - 2009)
  • Acworth, GA (US) (2010 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 52,395 
 
General Electric Company
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2014

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8640531 - Turbine inspection system and related method of operation (2014-02-04),
2. 7775111 - Method of analyzing ultrasonic inspection data from turbine wheel finger dovetails to identify the presence of cracks on the finger ledges (2010-08-17),
3. 7500396 - Phased array ultrasonic methods and systems for generator rotor teeth inspection (2009-03-10),
4. 7275442 - Method for ultrasonic inspection of generator field teeth (2007-10-02),
5. 7275441 - Method for ultrasonic inspection of generator field teeth (2007-10-02),
6. 6725722 - Method of inspecting turbine wheel and bucket finger dovetails for cracks (2004-04-27),

Title: Edward Lee Bentzel: Innovator in Turbine Inspection Technologies

Introduction

Edward Lee Bentzel is a notable inventor based in Latham, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of turbine inspection technologies, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of turbine components through innovative inspection methods.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a turbine inspection system and related method of operation. This invention discloses systems and methods for inspecting turbine components. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base frame adapted to position an inspection device relative to a turbine component. Additionally, a set of mounts connected to the base frame is designed to connect the base frame to at least one other point of the turbine component and to pivotally connect the base frame to a pivot point of the turbine component. Another significant patent involves a method of analyzing ultrasonic inspection data from turbine wheel finger dovetails to identify the presence of cracks on the finger ledges. This method includes inserting an ultrasonic probe into a first hole, rotating an ultrasonic beam to scan adjacent holes, and determining the presence of cracks by the failure to receive a signal from one or more of the adjacent holes.

Career Highlights

Edward Lee Bentzel is currently employed at General Electric Company, where he continues to develop innovative solutions for turbine inspection. His expertise in this area has positioned him as a key figure in advancing turbine technology.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Matthew Michael Remillard and Justin Carl Boles, contributing to the development of cutting-edge inspection technologies.

Conclusion

Edward Lee Bentzel's contributions to turbine inspection technologies exemplify his commitment to innovation and safety in engineering. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities involved in turbine maintenance and inspection.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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