Patents by Inventor John Christopher Pauli

John Christopher Pauli 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).

  • System and method for setting machine limits
    Patent number: 8380462
    Abstract: A system and method for setting machine limits include setting a limit for a machine parameter, setting a temporal operating range for the machine, and setting a temporal step. The machine is operated over the operating range and the machine parameter is measured. A first new limit for the machine parameter is set based at least in part on the measurements over the operating range. The operating range is advanced by the temporal step, and the machine parameter continues to be measured. Another new limit for the machine parameter is set based at least in part on the measurements over the operating range after the operating range has been advanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Chandra Sekhar Jalluri, Himanshu Rajoria, John Christopher Pauli, David P. Low
  • System for Detecting Surface Variations on Engine Cylinder Head Valve Seats
    Publication number: 20120105623
    Abstract: A machine vision inspection system that detects defects on machined valve seats that may be caused by a broken cutting tool insert. The system also measures the valve seat width to detect a missing cutting tool insert and monitor reactions to cutting tool forces and tool wear. The system uses high resolution cameras and stable LED light sources. A method is disclosed for manufacturing cylinder heads that are 100% inspected inline for valve seat surface defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: John Christopher Pauli, Nicholas Amaral, Francis J. Maslar, Gregory Link
  • System And Method For Setting Machine Limits
    Publication number: 20120068658
    Abstract: A system and method for setting machine limits include setting a limit for a machine parameter, setting a temporal operating range for the machine, and setting a temporal step. The machine is operated over the operating range and the machine parameter is measured. A first new limit for the machine parameter is set based at least in part on the measurements over the operating range. The operating range is advanced by the temporal step, and the machine parameter continues to be measured. Another new limit for the machine parameter is set based at least in part on the measurements over the operating range after the operating range has been advanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Chandra Sekhar Jalluri, Himanshu Rajoria, John Christopher Pauli, David P. Low