Patents by Inventor Paul Hogendoorn
Paul Hogendoorn 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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Patent number: 11217039Abstract: An illustrative example method of monitoring value added activity includes positioning a detector near a selected portion of a machine using a clip for situating the detector in a position where the detector can detect at least one electrical characteristic associated with operation of a machine; communicating an indication of the detected electrical characteristic between the detector and a user interface; and displaying a visual representation of value added activity information based the indication. The value added activity corresponds to human operator performance that is distinct from machine performance during a manufacturing or assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: FREEPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Paul Hogendoorn, Sophear Net, William Favaro, Michael J. Foster, Daniel Kaptur, Gregory Jacobs
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Publication number: 20200410777Abstract: An illustrative example method of monitoring value added activity includes positioning a detector near a selected portion of a machine using a clip for situating the detector in a position where the detector can detect at least one electrical characteristic associated with operation of a machine; communicating an indication of the detected electrical characteristic between the detector and a user interface; and displaying a visual representation of value added activity information based the indication. The value added activity corresponds to human operator performance that is distinct from machine performance during a manufacturing or assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Paul Hogendoorn, Sophear Net, William Favaro, Michael J. Foster, Daniel Kaptur, Gregory Jacobs
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Patent number: 10783720Abstract: An illustrative example method of monitoring value added activity includes positioning a detector near a selected portion of a machine using a clip for situating the detector in a position where the detector can detect at least one electrical characteristic associated with operation of a machine; communicating an indication of the detected electrical characteristic between the detector and a user interface; and displaying a visual representation of value added activity information based the indication.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: FREEPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Paul Hogendoorn, Sophear Net, William Favaro, Michael J. Foster, Daniel Kaptur, Gregory Jacobs
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Publication number: 20180024535Abstract: An illustrative example system for monitoring a plurality of events in a manufacturing facility includes a plurality of monitoring devices. Each of the monitoring devices obtains data regarding a selected one of the events. A reporting device receives the data obtained by the monitoring devices and provides a report regarding the monitored events. The report includes information regarding at least one characteristic of each of the monitored events. The information in the report is dynamically updated to provide a real time indication of the characteristics of the monitored events. The real time indications are presented in respective cells of the report.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Paul HOGENDOORN, Sophear NET
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Publication number: 20160146708Abstract: An illustrative example method of monitoring value added activity includes positioning a detector near a selected portion of a machine using a clip for situating the detector in a position where the detector can detect at least one electrical characteristic associated with operation of a machine; communicating an indication of the detected electrical characteristic between the detector and a user interface; and displaying a visual representation of value added activity information based the indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Paul HOGENDOORN, Sophear NET, William FAVARO, Michael J. FOSTER, Daniel KAPTUR, Gregory JACOBS
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Publication number: 20150066164Abstract: An illustrative example system for monitoring a plurality of events in a manufacturing facility includes a plurality of monitoring devices. Each of the monitoring devices obtains data regarding a selected one of the events. A reporting device receives the data obtained by the monitoring devices and provides a report regarding the monitored events. The report includes information regarding at least one characteristic of each of the monitored events. The information in the report is dynamically updated to provide a real time indication of the characteristics of the monitored events. The real time indications are presented in respective cells of the report.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Paul HOGENDOORN, Sophear NET
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Patent number: 7765841Abstract: A disclosed device and method are useful for monitoring a tube bending process. An example sensor detects a force associated with moving a mandrel in tubing during at least a portion of a tube bending process. The detected force is used to determine a quality of the tube bending process. For example, a detected pulling force provides an indication of whether a bent portion of a tube is within an acceptable range of a desired configuration. The detected pulling force is also useful to provide an indication of whether a condition of a mandrel or a machine used during the process is as expected.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: OES, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hogendoorn, Michael Reeve, Mark Adam Livingston Donkers
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Patent number: 7603909Abstract: A sensor device includes at least one piezoelectric polymer film supported on a plate that is positioned relative to a machine such that a force used during a manufacturing process involving the machine is incident on the plate. The piezoelectric polymer film provides an electrical output indicative of the incident force. In a disclosed example, a single piezoelectric polymer film extends across a substantial portion of a surface area of the plate. In another disclosed example, a plurality of piezoelectric polymer film sensor elements area are arranged symmetrically about a location where the incident force is expected to be most prominent.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: OES, Inc.Inventors: Kiet Ngo, Paul Hogendoorn, Michael Reeve
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Patent number: 7409368Abstract: A descending bid auction system includes preregistered bids from remote locations. Preregistered bids submitted before an auction cycle begins are awarded a sale when the pricing device declines to a price that matches that of the preregistered bid. In keeping with traditional Dutch auction style, in one example, local bidders who submit a bid are given priority because of the first-submitted tradition. Similarly, when more than one remotely submitted preregistered bid is for the same price, the first such bid submitted is given priority. An alternative way of using a remote bidding terminal designed according to this invention is to competitively bid while an auction cycle is in process. Bids submitted while the auction cycle is in process preferably are submitted when a remote clock, which operates in advance compared to the auction site clock, reaches a desired price. the remote bid preferably is received at the auction site before the auction site clock reaches the intended price.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: OES, Inc.Inventor: Paul Hogendoorn
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Publication number: 20080078255Abstract: A sensor device includes at least one piezoelectric polymer film supported on a plate that is positioned relative to a machine such that a force used during a manufacturing process involving the machine is incident on the plate. The piezoelectric polymer film provides an electrical output indicative of the incident force. In a disclosed example, a single piezoelectric polymer film extends across a substantial portion of a surface area of the plate. In another disclosed example, a plurality of piezoelectric polymer film sensor elements area are arranged symmetrically about a location where the incident force is expected to be most prominent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Kiet Ngo, Paul Hogendoorn, Michael Reeve
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Publication number: 20070186603Abstract: A disclosed device and method are useful for monitoring a tube bending process. An example sensor detects a force associated with moving a mandrel in tubing during at least a portion of a tube bending process. The detected force is used to determine a quality of the tube bending process. For example, a detected pulling force provides an indication of whether a bent portion of a tube is within an acceptable range of a desired configuration. The detected pulling force is also useful to provide an indication of whether a condition of a mandrel or a machine used during the process is as expected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Paul Hogendoorn, Michael Reeve, Mark Adam Livingston Donkers
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Patent number: 7216519Abstract: A device for determining the quality of a part includes a sensor for detecting a strain on a selected portion of a part forming machine. A controller utilizes the detected amount of strain to make a determination regarding the quality of a corresponding part. In one example, the sensor detects a compressive or tensile strain on a machine frame when the sensor is aligned to detect a strain parallel to a direction of a force applied during the part formation process. The controller uses one or more characteristics of the sensor output and determines whether the detected amount of strain is within an acceptable range. In one example, monitoring the strain during the formation of a plurality of acceptable parts provides information for determining the acceptable range. The disclosed arrangements allow for making part quality determinations without requiring a sensor to be “in line” with the load.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: OES, Inc.Inventors: Kiet Ngo, Paul Hogendoorn, Michael Reeve
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Publication number: 20020007339Abstract: A descending bid auction system includes preregistered bids from remote locations. Preregistered bids submitted before an auction cycle begins are awarded a sale when the pricing device declines to a price that matches that of the preregistered bid. In keeping with traditional Dutch auction style, in one example, local bidders who submit a bid are given priority because of the first-submitted tradition. Similarly, when more than one remotely submitted preregistered bid is for the same price, the first such bid submitted is given priority. An alternative way of using a remote bidding terminal designed according to this invention is to competitively bid while an auction cycle is in process. Bids submitted while the auction cycle is in process preferably are submitted when a remote clock, which operates in advance compared to the auction site clock, reaches a desired price. the remote bid preferably is received at the auction site before the auction site clock reaches the intended price.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventor: Paul Hogendoorn