Patents by Inventor Gary Moody
Gary Moody 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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Publication number: 20240027175Abstract: A fully automated, integrated, end-to-end synchronized and compact manufacturing system produces polymer or metal case ammunition. Manufacturing stations support case assembly, sealing (gluing/welding), final product inspection, cartridge packaging or binning, and loading. Station modularity facilitates rapid changeover to accommodate ammunition of differing calibers. Sensors and apparatus may be provided to place a manufacturing cell in a wait state until all components or materials are received in a preferred orientation for proper assembly. The system may join and use multipart cases, each including a lower portion with a head end attached thereto and at least one upper portion having a necked-down transition to the open top end. Elevator feeders, vibratory bowl feeders, and robotic pick-and-place feeders may be used to deliver components for assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, James Burkowski, Amanda Christiana, Trevor Davey, Charles J. Jacobus, Joseph Long, Gary Moody, Gary Siebert
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Patent number: 11842477Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Patent number: 11686564Abstract: A fully automated, integrated, end-to-end synchronized and compact manufacturing system produces polymer or metal case ammunition. Manufacturing stations support case assembly, sealing (gluing/welding), final product inspection, cartridge packaging or binning, and loading. Station modularity facilitates rapid changeover to accommodate ammunition of differing calibers. Sensors and apparatus may be provided to place a manufacturing cell in a wait state until all components or materials are received in a preferred orientation for proper assembly. The system may join and use multipart cases, each including a lower portion with a head end attached thereto and at least one upper portion having a necked-down transition to the open top end. Elevator feeders, vibratory bowl feeders, and robotic pick-and-place feeders may be used to deliver components for assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, James Burkowski, Amanda Christiana, Trevor Davey, Charles J. Jacobus, Joseph Long, Gary Moody, Gary Siebert
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Publication number: 20210278184Abstract: A fully automated, integrated, end-to-end synchronized and compact manufacturing system produces polymer or metal case ammunition. Manufacturing stations support case assembly, sealing (gluing/welding), final product inspection, cartridge packaging or binning, and loading. Station modularity facilitates rapid changeover to accommodate ammunition of differing calibers. Sensors and apparatus may be provided to place a manufacturing cell in a wait state until all components or materials are received in a preferred orientation for proper assembly. The system may join and use multipart cases, each including a lower portion with a head end attached thereto and at least one upper portion having a necked-down transition to the open top end. Elevator feeders, vibratory bowl feeders, and robotic pick-and-place feeders may be used to deliver components for assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, James Burkowski, Amanda Christiana, Trevor Davey, Charles J. Jacobus, Joseph Long, Gary Moody, Gary Siebert
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Patent number: 10907943Abstract: A fully automated, integrated, end-to-end synchronized and compact manufacturing system produces polymer or metal case ammunition. Manufacturing stations support case assembly, sealing (gluing/welding), final product inspection, cartridge packaging or binning, and loading. Station modularity facilitates rapid changeover to accommodate ammunition of differing calibers. Sensors and apparatus may be provided to place a manufacturing cell in a wait state until all components or materials are received in a preferred orientation for proper assembly. The system may join and use multipart cases, each including a lower portion with a head end attached thereto and at least one upper portion having a necked-down transition to the open top end. Elevator feeders, vibratory bowl feeders, and robotic pick-and-place feeders may be used to deliver components for assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, James Burkowski, Amanda Christiana, Trevor Davey, Charles J. Jacobus, Joseph Long, Gary Moody, Gary Siebert
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Publication number: 20200349691Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: Cybernet Sysyems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Patent number: 10726544Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Publication number: 20200223068Abstract: In an automated system and method uses a multi-axis robot arm and computer vision system to perform critical demil processes using a plurality of networked workcells monitored and managed by a central processor. An inspection and paint removal cell strips paint or other coatings from the outer surface of the ordnance for disposal of the paint or other coatings. A defusing cell is operative to remove a fuse from the ordinance for disposal of the fuse, and a cutting and definning cell operative to remove fins from the body of the ordnance, and cut into the body of the ordnance to determine if submunitions are present in the ordnance. A multi-axis robot arm and computer vision system removes submunitions from the ordnance, if present, inspecting the submunitions, and transferring the submunitions to the cutting and definning cell for subsequent processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Charles J. Jacobus, Glenn J. Beach, James Burkowski, Joseph Long, Gary Moody, Gary Siebert
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Publication number: 20190213728Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Patent number: 10275873Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Publication number: 20180012346Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Patent number: 9734569Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Cybernet Systems Corp.Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Patent number: 9424634Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Cybernet Systems CorporationInventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Publication number: 20150178913Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Patent number: 8983173Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Cybernet Systems CorporationInventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Publication number: 20140260925Abstract: A fully automated, integrated, end-to-end synchronized and compact manufacturing system produces polymer or metal case ammunition. Manufacturing stations support case assembly, sealing (gluing/welding), final product inspection, cartridge packaging or binning, and loading. Station modularity facilitates rapid changeover to accommodate ammunition of differing calibers. Sensors and apparatus may be provided to place a manufacturing cell in a wait state until all components or materials are received in a preferred orientation for proper assembly. The system may join and use multipart cases, each including a lower portion with a head end attached thereto and at least one upper portion having a necked-down transition to the open top end. Elevator feeders, vibratory bowl feeders, and robotic pick-and-place feeders may be used to deliver components for assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CYBERNET SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Glenn J. Beach, James Burkowski, Amanda Christiana, Trevor Davey, Charles J. Jacobus, Joseph Long, Gary Moody, Gary Siebert
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Publication number: 20140132755Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: CYBERNET SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Glenn J. Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles J. Jacobus
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Publication number: 20110314331Abstract: An intelligent system for automatically monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing complex hardware and software systems is presented. A number of functional modules enable the system to collect relevant data from both hardware and software components, analyze the incoming data to detect faults, further monitor sensor data and historical knowledge to predict potential faults, determine an appropriate response to fix the faults, and finally automatically repair the faults when appropriate. The system leverages both software and hardware modules to interact with the complex system being monitored. Additionally, the lessons learned on one system can be applied to better understand events occurring on the same or similar systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Cybernet Systems CorporationInventors: Glenn J. Beach, Kevin Tang, Chris C. Lomont, Ryan O'Grady, Gary Moody, Eugene Foulk, Charles J. Jacobus
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Publication number: 20080006568Abstract: The present invention relates to a temporary grate cover apparatus for placement over a storm water grate to filter sediment and trash from entering the storm drain during a construction project and to a method of making and attaching a storm water grate cover to a storm water grate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Gary Moody, Thomas Happel
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Publication number: 20050226489Abstract: A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: Glenn Beach, Gary Moody, James Burkowski, Charles Jacobus