Patents by Inventor James M. Leverington

James M. Leverington 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).

  • Method for pre-balancing and machining a crankshaft based on a mass distribution method
    Patent number: 10047824
    Abstract: A computer program and method for pre-balancing a crankshaft. The method includes receiving data related to a three dimensional scan of the crankshaft; generating a model based on the data; and providing instructions, based on the model, for defining a pre-balancing machining axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: James M Leverington
  • Computer program and method for evaluating a crankshaft
    Patent number: 9804585
    Abstract: A method for evaluating a crankshaft. The method comprises receiving data related to a three dimensional scan of the crankshaft, generating a crankshaft computer model based on the data, and determining whether the crankshaft is suitable for machining into a machined crankshaft based on the crankshaft computer model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: James M Leverington
  • COMPUTER PROGRAM AND METHOD FOR PRE-BALANCING A CRANKSHAFT
    Publication number: 20160033006
    Abstract: A computer program and method for pre-balancing a crankshaft. The method includes receiving data related to a three dimensional scan of the crankshaft; generating a model based on the data; and providing instructions, based on the model, for defining a pre-balancing machining axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: JAMES M LEVERINGTON
  • COMPUTER PROGRAM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING A CRANKSHAFT
    Publication number: 20160033957
    Abstract: A method for evaluating a crankshaft. The method comprises receiving data related to a three dimensional scan of the crankshaft, generating a crankshaft computer model based on the data, and determining whether the crankshaft is suitable for machining into a machined crankshaft based on the crankshaft computer model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: JAMES M. LEVERINGTON
  • File cabinet dolly with open frame
    Patent number: 6203031
    Abstract: A file cabinet dolly is provided that includes an adjustable rectangular frame. The rectangular frame is composed of a pair of tabbed rails on opposed frame sides in combination with a pair of slotted rails that are in interlocking engagement with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: SteelWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Leverington