JOHN ARTHUR URBAHN
Pilots at Timber Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY

License number
New York A2267081
Issued Date
Apr 2016
Expiration Date
Apr 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
7 Timber Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Professional information

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Apparatus And Method For A Fully Automated Preparation Of A Hyperpolarizing Imaging Agent

US Patent:
7633290, Dec 15, 2009
Filed:
Sep 9, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/206823
Inventors:
Abdul Rahman Abdallah Al-khalidy - Niskayuna NY, US
Bruce Campbell Amm - Clifton Park NY, US
John Arthur Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Jan Henrik Ardenkjaer-Larsen - Frederiksberg C, DK
Vincent Paul Staudinger - Niskayuna NY, US
Jaydeep Roy - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Niskayuna NY
International Classification:
G01V 3/00
US Classification:
324307, 324309
Abstract:
Provided is an apparatus and method for automated hyperpolarization of samples for use as an imaging agent comprising a sample box, an airlock chamber configured to receive a sample from the sample box, a cryogenic chamber, a guide channel to transport samples from the airlock chamber to the cryogenic chamber, a heater and pressure module coupled to the sample box, an insertion and retraction device to transport samples through the guide channel to and from the cryogenic chamber, a dissolution module coupled to the sample box, and a controller to regulate hyperpolarization of the samples by controlling one or more of position, sequencing, temperature, pressure, and dissolution of the samples within the apparatus. Also provided is a machine-readable medium comprising instruction which, when executed by a controller, causes a hyperpolarization apparatus to perform the steps of hyperpolarization of a sample.


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High Temperature Super-Conducting Synchronous Rotor Having An Electromagnetic Shield And Method For Assembly

US Patent:
6590305, Jul 8, 2003
Filed:
May 15, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/854938
Inventors:
Yu Wang - Clifton Park NY
Robert John Nygard - Saratoga Springs NY
Evangelos Trifon Laskaris - Schenectady NY
John Arthur Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
H02K 900
US Classification:
310 54, 310 52, 310261
Abstract:
A rotor is disclosed for a synchronous machine comprising: a rotor core; a super-conducting coil winding extending around at least a portion of the rotor core, the coil winding having a pair of side sections on opposite sides of the rotor core; and a conductive shield around the rotor core and covering the coil winding.


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Fluid Path System For Dissolution And Transport Of A Hyperpolarized Material

US Patent:
2008024, Oct 2, 2008
Filed:
Mar 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/692642
Inventors:
John A. Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Jan Ardenkjaer-Larsen - Frederiksberg C, DK
Andrew M. Leach - Clifton Park NY, US
Eric Telfeyan - Guilderland NY, US
David K. Dietrich - Niskayuna NY, US
David B. Whitt - Albany NY, US
Peter Miller - New London CT, US
Ernst W. Stautner - Niskayuna NY, US
International Classification:
B01L 11/00, B21D 39/00
US Classification:
422 99, 29428
Abstract:
A fluid path system includes a vial containing a frozen pharmaceutical product therein. A dissolution fluid path is also included in the fluid path system, the dissolution fluid path having an output end in fluid communication with the vial and an input end attached to a pressure vessel containing a dissolution medium. A delivery fluid path is also included in the system having a first end hermetically attached to the vial to transport therefrom a mixture of dissolved pharmaceutical product and dissolution medium and a second end connected to a receiving vessel to receive the mixture. A dissolution fluid path valve is positioned between the pressure vessel and the dissolution fluid path to control flow of the dissolution medium, and a delivery fluid path valve is also included in the fluid path system to control flow of the mixture from the delivery fluid path to the receiving vessel.


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Apparatus And Method For Introduction Of A Material Into A Cryogenic System

US Patent:
2013004, Feb 28, 2013
Filed:
Oct 29, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/662595
Inventors:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY, US
James Richard Trigger - Rotterdam Junction NY, US
John Arthur Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F25D 3/10, F25D 31/00
US Classification:
62 511, 62 451, 62373, 62 63
Abstract:
Provided is an apparatus and method comprising, an airlock chamber; a cryogenic chamber; an equilibrator positioned between the airlock chamber and the cryogenic chamber that is configured to allow for the passage of a sample along to the cryogenic chamber; and a cooling unit that is thermally coupled to the equilibrator. Collectively, the airlock chamber, equilibrator, and the cryogenic chamber define a travel path. A machine-readable medium, comprising instructions which when executed by a controller causes a sample to be cooled, is also provided.


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Superconductive Magnet Having A Tube Suspension Assembly

US Patent:
6081178, Jun 27, 2000
Filed:
Nov 15, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/441172
Inventors:
Yu Wang - Clifton Park NY
Evangelos Trifon Laskaris - Niskayuna NY
John Arthur Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
H01F 600, H01F 606
US Classification:
335216
Abstract:
A superconductive magnet includes a cryogenic vessel enclosing superconductive coils, a thermal shield enclosing the cryogenic vessel, a vacuum enclosure enclosing the thermal shield, a tube suspension assembly having a plurality of tubes located between respective ones of the cryogenic vessel, thermal shield and vacuum enclosure and axially overlapped and interconnected with the cryogenic vessel, thermal shield and vacuum enclosure and the tubes forming bonded joints with one another, and a plurality of locking clip arrangements attached to and having portions at least partially overlapping the bonded joints of the tubes of the suspension assembly so as to reinforce and strengthen the bonded joints.


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Cooling Of Superconducting Devices By Liquid Storage And Refrigeration Unit

US Patent:
8511100, Aug 20, 2013
Filed:
Jun 30, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/173300
Inventors:
Evangelos Trifon Laskaris - Schenectady NY, US
John Arthur Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Albert Eugene Steinbach - Schenectady NY, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Niskyuna NY
International Classification:
F25B 19/00, F17C 7/02
US Classification:
62 511, 62 6, 62 501, 62 507, 622592
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for cooling superconducting devices. The system includes a cryogen cooling system configured to be coupled to the superconducting device and to supply cryogen to the device. The system also includes a cryogen storage system configured to supply cryogen to the device. The system further includes flow control valving configured to selectively isolate the cryogen cooling system from the device, thereby directing a flow of cryogen to the device from the cryogen storage system.


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System And Method For Self-Sealing A Coldhead Sleeve Of A Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

US Patent:
8570043, Oct 29, 2013
Filed:
Oct 5, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/898278
Inventors:
Longzhi Jiang - Florence SC, US
Evangelos Trifon Laskaris - Schenectady NY, US
John Scaturro, Jr. - Florence SC, US
William Einziger - Florence SC, US
John Arthur Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Kathleen Melanie Amm - Clifton Park NY, US
Jalal Zia - Florence SC, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G01V 3/00
US Classification:
324319, 62 511
Abstract:
Systems and methods for self-sealing a coldhead sleeve of a magnetic resonance imaging system are provided. One coldhead sleeve arrangement includes a coldhead sleeve configured to receive therein a coldhead of an MRI system and having an open end. The coldhead sleeve arrangement also includes a sealing member coupled at the open end of the coldhead sleeve and configured in a normally closed position covering the open end.


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Superconducting Magnet Non-Uniform Thermal Insulation Blankets

US Patent:
6147579, Nov 14, 2000
Filed:
Nov 17, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/441836
Inventors:
William Louis Einziger - Florence SC
Xianrui Huang - Florence SC
Gregory Alan Lehmann - Florence SC
John Arthur Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Milwaukee WI
International Classification:
H01F 500
US Classification:
335299
Abstract:
A non-uniform multi-layer thermally insulating blanket assembly for use in a superconducting magnet in the tapered space between the thermal radiation shield and a conical support assembly includes three steps at different thicknesses provided by multiple blankets with layer staking and blanket positioning.


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Integration Of Igcc Plant With Superconducting Power Island

US Patent:
2007024, Oct 18, 2007
Filed:
Sep 29, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/237948
Inventors:
James Fogarty - Schenectady NY, US
Albert Steinbach - Schenectady NY, US
James Bray - Niskayuna NY, US
John Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Richard Depuy - Burnt Hills NY, US
International Classification:
F25D 23/12, F25J 3/00
US Classification:
062643000, 062259200
Abstract:
A cooling system for high temperature superconductor equipment comprising a cryocooler in heat exchange relationship with the high temperature superconductor equipment, and an air separation unit in heat exchange relationship with the cryocooler, the system arranged such that heat from the high temperature superconductor equipment is rejected to said air separation unit via the cryocooler.


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Sorption Pump With Integrated Thermal Switch

US Patent:
2008022, Sep 25, 2008
Filed:
Mar 20, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/688668
Inventors:
John A. Urbahn - Saratoga Springs NY, US
Jan Ardenkjaer-Larsen - Frederiksberg C, DK
International Classification:
B01D 53/02
US Classification:
96146
Abstract:
A sorption pumping system includes a conductive inner vessel having a sorbent material therein to adsorb gas molecules. An outer vessel is positioned about the inner vessel and includes a heat transfer flange connected thereto. A gas chamber is formed between the inner vessel and the outer vessel. The gas chamber is constructed to sealably contain a thermally conductive gas therein.