Saratoga Springs, NY, United States of America

Kevin Michael Hinckley

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: General Electric Company. Active years: 2010-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kevin Michael Hinckley. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kevin-michael-hinckley

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 4 

% Patents Active = 75.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 38(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hanover, NH (US) (2013)
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (US) (2010 - 2014)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2010-2014

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Kevin Michael Hinckley: Innovator in Combustion Technology

Introduction

Kevin Michael Hinckley is a notable inventor based in Saratoga Springs, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of combustion technology, holding a total of four patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of combustion systems.

Latest Patents

Hinckley's latest patents include a "System and method for passive valving for pulse detonation combustors." This innovative device features a pulse detonation combustor that detonates a mixture of oxidizer and fuel. The fuel is supplied through ducts, and its flow is controlled by specialized devices. The oxidizer flow is managed through a main inlet and can be directed to the combustor or a bypass duct, optimizing performance at various thrust and power settings. Another significant patent is the "Gas turbine optical imaging system," which provides a method for recreating a two-dimensional temperature distribution in the exhaust plane of a gas turbine engine. This system utilizes light transmission and detection pairs arranged in the exhaust annulus to determine temperature based on ray absorption, ultimately generating an image that reflects the turbine engine's operation.

Career Highlights

Hinckley is currently employed at General Electric Company, where he continues to develop innovative technologies in combustion systems. His work has been instrumental in advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of gas turbine engines.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Venkat Eswarlu Tangirala and Anthony John Dean, who contribute to the collaborative environment at General Electric Company.

Conclusion

Kevin Michael Hinckley is a distinguished inventor whose work in combustion technology has led to significant advancements in the field. His innovative patents and contributions to General Electric Company highlight his commitment to enhancing combustion efficiency and performance.

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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