Patents by Inventor Michael O'Hora

Michael O'Hora 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).

  • Web measurement device
    Patent number: 7889342
    Abstract: A sensor is provided that measures web caliper using optical and magnetic measuring devices. The optical measuring devices may employ a confocal chromatic aberration method to accurately determine the distance to the moving web and the magnetic devices may be ferrite core coil and target. Means of stabilizing a moving web are included for improving dynamic measurement accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: ABB Ltd.
    Inventors: Ake Hellstrom, Rambod Naimi, Michael O'Hora
  • Web measurement device
    Patent number: 7847943
    Abstract: A sensor is provided that measures web caliper using optical and magnetic measuring devices. The optical measuring devices may employ a confocal chromatic aberration method to accurately determine the distance to the moving web and the magnetic devices may be ferrite core coil and target. Means of stabilizing a moving web are included for improving dynamic measurement accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: ABB Ltd.
    Inventors: Ake Hellstrom, Rambod Naimi, Michael O'Hora
  • Web Measurement Device
    Publication number: 20090059232
    Abstract: A sensor is provided that measures web caliper using optical and magnetic measuring devices. The optical measuring devices may employ a confocal chromatic aberration method to accurately determine the distance to the moving web and the magnetic devices may be ferrite core coil and target. Means of stabilizing a moving web are included for improving dynamic measurement accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: ABB Ltd.
    Inventors: Ake Hellstrom, Rambod Naimi, Michael O'Hora
  • Web Measurement Device
    Publication number: 20090056156
    Abstract: A sensor is provided that measures web caliper using optical and magnetic measuring devices. The optical measuring devices may employ a confocal chromatic aberration method to accurately determine the distance to the moving web and the magnetic devices may be ferrite core coil and target. Means of stabilizing a moving web are included for improving dynamic measurement accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: ABB Ltd.
    Inventors: Ake Hellstrom, Rambod Naimi, Michael O'Hora
  • Web Measurement Device
    Publication number: 20090059244
    Abstract: A sensor is provided that measures web caliper using optical and magnetic measuring devices. The optical measuring devices may employ a confocal chromatic aberration method to accurately determine the distance to the moving web and the magnetic devices may be ferrite core coil and target. Means of stabilizing a moving web are included for improving dynamic measurement accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: ABB LTD.
    Inventors: Ake Hellstrom, Rambod Naimi, Michael O'Hora