Patents by Inventor Nicholas Amaral

Nicholas Amaral 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).

  • ALGORITHMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THREADING OF PIPE
    Publication number: 20230201938
    Abstract: Various methods are described for forming threads in a workpiece, and particularly for controlling and/or monitoring threading of workpieces. Also described are tools and a system used in performing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Scott KRUEPKE, Seth B. BULLOCK, Glen R. CHARTIER, Naga PENMETSA, Dominic AMANTEA, Curtis HENDRIX, Nicholas AMARAL, Dan-Radu BOZDOG
  • Algorithms and methods for controlling threading of pipe
    Patent number: 11597022
    Abstract: Various methods are described for forming threads in a workpiece, and particularly for controlling and/or monitoring threading of workpieces. Also described are tools and a system used in performing the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Emerson Professional Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Kruepke, Seth B. Bullock, Glen R. Chartier, Naga Penmetsa, Dominic Amantea, Curtis Hendrix, Nicholas Amaral, Dan-Radu Bozdog
  • ALGORITHMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THREADING OF PIPE
    Publication number: 20220134460
    Abstract: Various methods are described for forming threads in a workpiece, and particularly for controlling and/or monitoring threading of workpieces. Also described are tools and a system used in performing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Scott KRUEPKE, Seth B. BULLOCK, Glen R. CHARTIER, Naga PENMETSA, Dominic AMANTEA, Curtis HENDRIX, Nicholas AMARAL, Dan-Radu BOZDOG
  • 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