Patents by Inventor William Peabody
William Peabody 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: 8079274Abstract: A system and method for measuring torque on a rotating component, comprising of signal-producing components which are applied to the rotating component, and a means for obtaining the signals produced by said signal producing components, in which at least two signal producing components are applied to the rotating component with some linear separation between the two signal producing components and their corresponding devices for obtaining signals produced, such that torque applied to the rotating component will cause a change in phase between the signals received from each of the signal-producing components and thus permit the measurement of torque based on this change in phase; one embodiment of this invention comprising two magnetic rings, one at either end of a driveshaft, with sensor coils placed near to each magnetic ring such that an alternating electrical current is produced, the comparative phase between these currents permitting measurement of torque on the driveshaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: IEM Corp.Inventors: Zahid Mian, William Peabody, Sheppard Salon
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Patent number: 7841248Abstract: An improved maintenance, inspection, and/or measurement solution is provided. An embodiment of the invention includes a handheld measurement device for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel on a train. The handheld measurement device can comprise a single unit to provide one handed operation and can include various features, such as onboard evaluation, a graphical user interface, and/or a self-health monitor. Additionally, aspects of the invention provide an inspection environment that incorporates preliminary measurement data, wireless communications, and/or historical data into the measurement and evaluation process.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: International Electronic Machines CorporationInventors: Zahid F. Mian, Jeremy C. Mullaney, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Patent number: 7701591Abstract: The invention provides a handheld electronic gauge that is configured to obtain measurement data for an object, such as a wheel, rail, axle, or the like. The gauge includes one or more position sensors that automatically determine when the gauge is in a measurement position. The invention also provides a handheld computing device that can automatically determine when a gauge is in the measurement position and automatically obtain measurement data using the gauge. As a result, the invention provides a solution for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel, that is portable and capable of repeatedly providing various desired measurements, irrespective of the operator.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: International Electronic Machines CorporationInventors: Zahid F. Mian, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Publication number: 20100031756Abstract: A system and method for measuring torque on a rotating component, comprising of signal-producing components which are applied to the rotating component, and a means for obtaining the signals produced by said signal producing components, in which at least two signal producing components are applied to the rotating component with some linear separation between the two signal producing components and their corresponding devices for obtaining signals produced, such that torque applied to the rotating component will cause a change in phase between the signals received from each of the signal-producing components and thus permit the measurement of torque based on this change in phase; one embodiment of this invention comprising two magnetic rings, one at either end of a driveshaft, with sensor coils placed near to each magnetic ring such that an alternating electrical current is produced, the comparative phase between these currents permitting measurement of torque on the driveshaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: International Electronic Machines CorporationInventors: Zahid Mian, William Peabody, Sheppard Salon
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Publication number: 20090207420Abstract: The invention provides a handheld electronic gauge that is configured to obtain measurement data for an object, such as a wheel, rail, axle, or the like. The gauge includes one or more position sensors that automatically determine when the gauge is in a measurement position. The invention also provides a handheld computing device that can automatically determine when a gauge is in the measurement position and automatically obtain measurement data using the gauge. As a result, the invention provides a solution for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel, that is portable and capable of repeatedly providing various desired measurements, irrespective of the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Zahid F. Mian, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Patent number: 7525667Abstract: The invention provides a handheld electronic gauge that is configured to obtain measurement data for an object, such as a wheel, rail, axle, or the like. The gauge includes one or more position sensors that automatically determine when the gauge is in a measurement position. The invention also provides a handheld computing device that can automatically determine when a gauge is in the measurement position and automatically obtain measurement data using the gauge. As a result, the invention provides a solution for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel, that is portable and capable of repeatedly providing various desired measurements, irrespective of the operator.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: International Electronic Machines Corp.Inventors: Zahid F. Mian, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Publication number: 20090090163Abstract: An improved maintenance, inspection, and/or measurement solution is provided. An embodiment of the invention includes a handheld measurement device for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel on a train. The handheld measurement device can comprise a single unit to provide one handed operation and can include various features, such as onboard evaluation, a graphical user interface, and/or a self-health monitor. Additionally, aspects of the invention provide an inspection environment that incorporates preliminary measurement data, wireless communications, and/or historical data into the measurement and evaluation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Zahid F. Mian, Jeremy C. Mullaney, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Patent number: 7478570Abstract: An improved maintenance, inspection, and/or measurement solution is provided. An embodiment of the invention includes a handheld measurement device for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel on a train. The handheld measurement device can comprise a single unit to provide one handed operation and can include various features, such as onboard evaluation, a graphical user interface, and/or a self-health monitor. Additionally, aspects of the invention provide an inspection environment that incorporates preliminary measurement data, wireless communications, and/or historical data into the measurement and evaluation process.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: International Electronic Machines Corp.Inventors: Zahid F. Mian, Jeremy C. Mullaney, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Publication number: 20070075192Abstract: An improved maintenance, inspection, and/or measurement solution is provided. An embodiment of the invention includes a handheld measurement device for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel on a train. The handheld measurement device can comprise a single unit to provide one handed operation and can include various features, such as onboard evaluation, a graphical user interface, and/or a self-health monitor. Additionally, aspects of the invention provide an inspection environment that incorporates preliminary measurement data, wireless communications, and/or historical data into the measurement and evaluation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Zahid Mian, Jeremy Mullaney, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Publication number: 20050259273Abstract: The invention provides a handheld electronic gauge that is configured to obtain measurement data for an object, such as a wheel, rail, axle, or the like. The gauge includes one or more position sensors that automatically determine when the gauge is in a measurement position. The invention also provides a handheld computing device that can automatically determine when a gauge is in the measurement position and automatically obtain measurement data using the gauge. As a result, the invention provides a solution for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel, that is portable and capable of repeatedly providing various desired measurements, irrespective of the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Zahid Mian, Robert MacAllister, William Peabody
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Patent number: 6523411Abstract: A wheel inspection system based on electromagnetic acoustic signals and having improved inspection by the use of a noise removing system and/or a pivotal mounting system. The invention also includes an improved detection head and data analysis.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: International Electronic Machines Corp.Inventors: Zahid F. Mian, William Peabody, Theodore Haller
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Patent number: 4213306Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing air conditioner efficiency comprising means and method to cool the high temperature high pressure gas output of the air conditioning unit compressor pump at or before the unit condenser utilizing water which has been pre-treated to retain particulate matter dissolved and suspended therein in order that scale not be formed upon the high pressure tubing and fins of the condenser. As a result of the cooling, the air conditioning unit operates with increased efficiency and reduced compressor head pressures for longer life. Additionally, means and method are provided for controllably regulating the flow of the cooling water and spray to protect the compressor from damage as a result of the increased efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1978Date of Patent: July 22, 1980Assignee: William A. PeabodyInventors: William A. Peabody, Ernest M. Schaaf