Patents by Inventor David L Stockert
David L Stockert has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11192150Abstract: A method of operating a part cleaning machine includes removably attaching a part to a part holder. A selected first one of a plurality of tools is transferred from a tool holder to a tool chuck to perform a desired cleaning operation. The selected first one of the tools is positioned in a pre-defined tool cleaning position by moving a chuck holder along an axis on a tool positioning plane. The part is positioned in a pre-defined part cleaning position by at least one of moving a cradle along an X axis, rotating the cradle about a first cradle axis, or rotating the part holder about a second cradle axis. The desired cleaning operation is performed on the part with the selected first one of the tools, with the part in the pre-defined part cleaning position and the selected first one of the tools in the pre-defined tool cleaning position.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Fives Cinetic Corp.Inventors: David L. Stockert, Scott A. Miller, Kenneth Carmack
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Publication number: 20200238343Abstract: A method of operating a part cleaning machine includes removably attaching a part to a part holder. A selected first one of a plurality of tools is transferred from a tool holder to a tool chuck to perform a desired cleaning operation. The selected first one of the tools is positioned in a pre-defined tool cleaning position by moving a chuck holder along an axis on a tool positioning plane. The part is positioned in a pre-defined part cleaning position by at least one of moving a cradle along an X axis, rotating the cradle about a first cradle axis, or rotating the part holder about a second cradle axis. The desired cleaning operation is performed on the part with the selected first one of the tools, with the part in the pre-defined part cleaning position and the selected first one of the tools in the pre-defined tool cleaning position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Fives Cinetic Corp.Inventors: David L. Stockert, Scott A. Miller, Kenneth Carmack
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Patent number: 10661313Abstract: A part cleaning machine includes a cradle moveable along an X axis, and rotatable about a first cradle axis. A part holder is attached to the cradle, and is rotatable about a second cradle axis. A chuck holder is moveable on a tool positioning plane that is perpendicular to the X axis. A tool chuck is attached to and moveable with the chuck holder. A tool holder is moveable relative to the chuck holder along the X axis. A plurality of tools are releasably attached to the tool holder for selective attachment to the tool chuck. A machine controller is operable to control movement of the chuck holder, the tool chuck, and the tool holder to transfer a selected one of the tools between the tool chuck and the tool holder, and position an appropriate tool and the part in different positions for several different cleaning operations.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Fives Cinetic Corp.Inventors: David L. Stockert, Scott A. Miller, Kenneth Carmack
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Publication number: 20180185887Abstract: A part cleaning machine includes a cradle moveable along an X axis, and rotatable about a first cradle axis. A part holder is attached to the cradle, and is rotatable about a second cradle axis. A chuck holder is moveable on a tool positioning plane that is perpendicular to the X axis. A tool chuck is attached to and moveable with the chuck holder. A tool holder is moveable relative to the chuck holder along the X axis. A plurality of tools are releasably attached to the tool holder for selective attachment to the tool chuck. A machine controller is operable to control movement of the chuck holder, the tool chuck, and the tool holder to transfer a selected one of the tools between the tool chuck and the tool holder, and position an appropriate tool and the part in different positions for several different cleaning operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Fives Cinetic Corp.Inventors: David L. Stockert, Scott A. Miller, Kenneth Carmack
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Patent number: 9968974Abstract: A machine assembly, such as a parts washer, includes an enclosure defining an interior and an exterior. A robot is disposed within an interior of the disclosure. The assembly includes a plurality of camrollers operatively connectable to a robot. The assembly also includes a rail extending from within the interior of the enclosure to the exterior of the enclosure for engaging with the plurality of camrollers.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Fives Cinetic CorporationInventors: David L. Stockert, Kevin A. Heikkinen, Timothy P. Tristani
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Publication number: 20150246380Abstract: A machine assembly, such as a parts washer, includes an enclosure defining an interior and an exterior. A robot is disposed within an interior of the disclosure. The assembly includes a plurality of camrollers operatively connectable to a robot. The assembly also includes a rail extending from within the interior of the enclosure to the exterior of the enclosure for engaging with the plurality of camrollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: David L. Stockert, Kevin A. Heikkinen, Timothy P. Tristani
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Patent number: 7353832Abstract: An industrial parts washer includes a stand adapted to support a part, a chamber selectively movable from a first position clear of the part to a second position engaging the stand where the chamber forms a closed volume encapsulating the part. A nozzle is positioned within the chamber to supply pressurized fluid for cleaning the part. The industrial parts washer may include a washing station positioned adjacent a drying station where each of the washing and drying stations include chambers selectively movable to enclose the part.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Cinetic Automation CorporationInventors: David L. Stockert, Timothy B. Evans, Robert J. Sobeck
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Patent number: 7338565Abstract: An industrial parts washer includes a stand adapted to support a part, a chamber selectively moveable from a first position clear of the part to a second position engaging the stand where the chamber forms a closed volume encapsulating the part. A nozzle is positioned within the chamber to supply pressurized fluid for cleaning the part. The industrial parts washer may include a washing station positioned adjacent a drying station where each of the washing and drying stations include chambers selectively moveable to enclose the part.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Cinetic Automation CorporationInventors: David L. Stockert, Timothy P. Tristani, David M. Menzer
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Patent number: 7146991Abstract: An industrial parts washer system includes washing fluid, an assembly operable to apply the washing fluid to the part, a turbidity sensor coupled to the assembly operable to sense a condition of the washing fluid after the fluid washes the part, and a control unit connected to the sensor that compares the sensed condition of the washing fluid to a value and thereby determines whether the part should be washed further.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Cinetic Automation CorporationInventor: David L Stockert
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Publication number: 20030136424Abstract: A parts washer system includes a cleaning fluid and a sensor. In another aspect of the present invention, an industrial parts washer includes a housing, a conveyor, a cleaning solution and a particle detector. Still another aspect of the present invention employs a controller which is operable to stop the cleaning of an industrial part if a debris-to-cleaner ratio reaches a target value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: David L. Stockert
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Patent number: 5769320Abstract: An intensifier cleaning probe is provided which compresses the cleaning fluid and delivers it through a central reciprocating cylinder rod which also serves to advance an attached cleaning rod with an engine oil passage or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventor: David L. Stockert