Patents by Inventor Robin M. Bright

Robin M. Bright 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).

  • Publication number: 20240134341
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems and methods for obtaining real-time abrasion data. An example computer-implemented method could include receiving, at a computing device, sensor data from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are disposed in proximity to an abrasive product or a workpiece associated with the abrasive product. The one or more sensors are configured to collect abrasion operational data associated with an abrasive operation involving the abrasive product or the workpiece. The computer-implemented method could further include training, based on the sensor data, a machine learning system to determine product specific information of the abrasive product and/or workpiece specific information. The computer-implemented method could also include providing the trained machine learning system using the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Sujatha K. IYENGAR, Rajappa TADEPALLI, Atin ANGRISH, Grace O. OLATILU, Siddarth SRINIVASAN, Kenneth A. SAUCIER, Christopher M. FITZGERALD, Brian P. RUTKIEWICZ, Alfredo Omar BARRAGAN, Robin M. BRIGHT
  • Publication number: 20230158637
    Abstract: A method for conducting an abrasive operation can include providing a fixed abrasive article and separating a first part from a second part using the fixed abrasive article according to a deterministic process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Robin M. BRIGHT, Christopher ARCONA, Yinggang TIAN
  • Patent number: 11453811
    Abstract: A method of forming a mixture including a ceramic material into a sheet, sectioning at least a portion of the sheet using a mechanical object and forming at least one shaped abrasive particle from the sheet, such that the at least one shaped abrasive particle can have a two-dimensional shape as viewed in a plane defined by a length and a width of the shaped abrasive particle selected from the group consisting of polygons, ellipsoids, numerals, Greek alphabet characters, Latin alphabet characters, Russian alphabet characters, complex shapes having a combination of polygonal shapes, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Braun, Doruk O. Yener, Jennifer H. Czerepinski, Ralph Bauer, Krishnamoorthy Subramanian, Robin M. Bright, Anuj Seth, Gregory G. Lafond
  • Publication number: 20210138610
    Abstract: A bonded abrasive article can include a body including a bond material, abrasive particles contained within the bond material, and pores contained within the body. At least a portion of the pores of the body can include a coating. In one aspect, the coating can be a poly(p-xylylene) polymer applied via vapor deposition. The coated abrasive body can maintain a high permeability and pore volume after coating, and the coating can provide an increase in flexural strength and corrosion resistance to the abrasive article, thereby greatly enhancing its life time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Charles J. GASDASKA, Alexandre TEMPERELLI, Kenneth DUBOVICK, Rachana UPADHYAY, William H. LANE, Robin M. BRIGHT
  • Patent number: 10933508
    Abstract: A bonded abrasive article can include a body including a bond material, abrasive particles contained within the bond material, and pores contained within the body. At least a portion of the pores of the body can include a coating. In one aspect, the coating can be a poly(p-xylylene) polymer applied via vapor deposition. The coated abrasive body can maintain a high permeability and pore volume after coating, and the coating can provide an increase in flexural strength and corrosion resistance to the abrasive article, thereby greatly enhancing its life time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC./SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Charles J. Gasdaska, Alexandre Temperelli, Kenneth Dubovick, Rachana Upadhyay, William H. Lane, Robin M. Bright
  • Publication number: 20200055162
    Abstract: An abrasive article can include a body including a bond material comprising an inorganic material, abrasive particles and a filler comprising a nitride. The filler comprising a nitride can compensate shrinkage of the body during sintering while maintaining required strength and wear properties of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Charles J. GASDASKA, Alexandre TEMPERELLI, Kenneth DUBOVICK, Rachana UPADHYAY, Maxime JACQUEMIN, Srinivasan RAMANATH, Robin M. BRIGHT
  • Publication number: 20190382637
    Abstract: A method of forming a mixture including a ceramic material into a sheet, sectioning at least a portion of the sheet using a mechanical object and forming at least one shaped abrasive particle from the sheet, such that the at least one shaped abrasive particle can have a two-dimensional shape as viewed in a plane defined by a length and a width of the shaped abrasive particle selected from the group consisting of polygons, ellipsoids, numerals, Greek alphabet characters, Latin alphabet characters, Russian alphabet characters, complex shapes having a combination of polygonal shapes, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Paul BRAUN, Doruk O. YENER, Jennifer H. CZEREPINSKI, Ralph BAUER, Krishnamoorthy SUBRAMANIAN, Robin M. BRIGHT, Anuj SETH, Gregory G. LAFOND
  • Publication number: 20190299365
    Abstract: A bonded abrasive article can include a body including a bond material, abrasive particles contained within the bond material, and pores contained within the body. At least a portion of the pores of the body can include a coating. In one aspect, the coating can be a poly(p-xylylene) polymer applied via vapor deposition. The coated abrasive body can maintain a high permeability and pore volume after coating, and the coating can provide an increase in flexural strength and corrosion resistance to the abrasive article, thereby greatly enhancing its life time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Charles J. GASDASKA, Alexandre J. TEMPERELLI, Kenneth DUBOVICK, Rachana UPADHYAY, William H. LANE, Robin M. BRIGHT
  • Patent number: 10428255
    Abstract: A method of forming a mixture including a ceramic material into a sheet, sectioning at least a portion of the sheet using a mechanical object and forming at least one shaped abrasive particle from the sheet, such that the at least one shaped abrasive particle can have a two-dimensional shape as viewed in a plane defined by a length and a width of the shaped abrasive particle selected from the group consisting of polygons, ellipsoids, numerals, Greek alphabet characters, Latin alphabet characters, Russian alphabet characters, complex shapes having a combination of polygonal shapes, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Braun, Doruk O. Yener, Jennifer H. Czerepinski, Ralph Bauer, Krishnamoorthy Subramanian, Robin M. Bright, Anuj Seth, Gregory G. Lafond
  • Patent number: 10240634
    Abstract: A component for a bearing including a substrate having opposite major surfaces spaced apart by a thickness of the substrate, and a plurality of channels extending along the first surface, at least two of the plurality of channels extending in parallel with each other, wherein at least one of the plurality of channels is adapted to receive and secure a polymeric material to the substrate. A method of forming a bearing including providing a substrate having a opposite major surfaces spaced apart by a thickness, forming channels in the substrate, the channels each having a depth extending from the first major surface toward the second major surface, applying a polymeric material to at least a portion of the first major surface, wherein a portion of the polymeric material occupies at least a portion of at least one of the channels, and curing the polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Isabelle Etchart Randlett, Nafih Mekhilef, Robin M. Bright, Michael A. Augeri, Raymond J. White
  • Patent number: 9765249
    Abstract: A method of forming a mixture including a ceramic material into a sheet, sectioning at least a portion of the sheet using a mechanical object and forming at least one shaped abrasive particle from the sheet, such that the at least one shaped abrasive particle can have a two-dimensional shape as viewed in a plane defined by a length and a width of the shaped abrasive particle selected from the group consisting of polygons, ellipsoids, numerals, Greek alphabet characters, Latin alphabet characters, Russian alphabet characters, complex shapes having a combination of polygonal shapes, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Braun, Doruk O. Yener, Jennifer H. Czerepinski, Ralph Bauer, Krishnamoorthy Subramanian, Robin M. Bright, Anuj Seth, Gregory G. Lafond
  • Publication number: 20170015886
    Abstract: A method of forming a mixture including a ceramic material into a sheet, sectioning at least a portion of the sheet using a mechanical object and forming at least one shaped abrasive particle from the sheet, such that the at least one shaped abrasive particle can have a two-dimensional shape as viewed in a plane defined by a length and a width of the shaped abrasive particle selected from the group consisting of polygons, ellipsoids, numerals, Greek alphabet characters, Latin alphabet characters, Russian alphabet characters, complex shapes having a combination of polygonal shapes, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Braun, Doruk O. Yener, Jennifer H. Czerepinski, Ralph Bauer, Krishnamoorthy Subramanian, Robin M. Bright, Anuj Seth, Gregory G. Lafond
  • Publication number: 20160138652
    Abstract: A component for a bearing including a substrate having opposite major surfaces spaced apart by a thickness of the substrate, and a plurality of channels extending along the first surface, at least two of the plurality of channels extending in parallel with each other, wherein at least one of the plurality of channels is adapted to receive and secure a polymeric material to the substrate. A method of forming a bearing including providing a substrate having a opposite major surfaces spaced apart by a thickness, forming channels in the substrate, the channels each having a depth extending from the first major surface toward the second major surface, applying a polymeric material to at least a portion of the first major surface, wherein a portion of the polymeric material occupies at least a portion of at least one of the channels, and curing the polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Isabelle Etchart Randlett, Nafih Mekhilef, Robin M. Bright, Michael A. Augeri, Raymond J. White
  • Publication number: 20140325917
    Abstract: A method of forming a mixture including a ceramic material into a sheet, sectioning at least a portion of the sheet using a mechanical object and forming at least one shaped abrasive particle from the sheet, such that the at least one shaped abrasive particle can have a two-dimensional shape as viewed in a plane defined by a length and a width of the shaped abrasive particle selected from the group consisting of polygons, ellipsoids, numerals, Greek alphabet characters, Latin alphabet characters, Russian alphabet characters, complex shapes having a combination of polygonal shapes, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Braun, Doruk O. Yener, Jennifer H. Czerepinski, Ralph Bauer, Krishnamoorthy Subramanian, Robin M. Bright, Anuj Seth, Gregory G. Lafond