Patents by Inventor Zach Lenker
Zach Lenker 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: 11170657Abstract: A skill-based training system includes a processing system having a processor, memory coupled to the processor with executable instructions stored therein, and an input-output controller coupled to the processor and to input and output devices. The memory includes lesson plans that outline skill-based tasks and activities, and predetermined performance criteria. The processor is configured by the instructions to present interfaces on the output devices simulating a virtual training environment. The processor is configured to receive input signals representative of performing the tasks and activities in the virtual environment, and to evaluate the performance by comparing the performed tasks and activities to the criteria, to determine a score and to present the score on the output devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: VRSim, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Wallace, David Zboray, Alejo Fudge, Brian Burke, Chris Groot, Paul Ong, Shawn Kennedy, Zach Lenker, Frank Bignone, Leslie Brooks Solomon
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Publication number: 20200302821Abstract: A simulator facilitates simulated welding activity of simulated weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment in which a welding activity is simulated, the welding activity occurring at an interface of a first simulated work piece and a second simulated work piece that defines a simulated weld joint. The simulator is capable of simulating the simultaneous welding of multiple users on the simulated weld joint in real time. The simulator is capable of simulating the removal of material from the work piece(s). The simulator is capable of simulating the traversal of a weld path corresponding to the simulated weld joint, with the weld path including linear and/or non-linear portions. The simulator is capable of simulating the generation of smoke during the simulated welding activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Deanna Postlethwaite, David Zboray, Chris Gandee, Antonius Aditjandra, Matthew Wallace, Zach Lenker
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Patent number: 10720074Abstract: A simulator facilitates simulated welding activity of simulated weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment in which a welding activity is simulated, the welding activity occurring at an interface of a first simulated work piece and a second simulated work piece that defines a simulated weld joint. The simulator is capable of simulating the simultaneous welding of multiple users on the simulated weld joint in real time.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventors: Deanna Postlethwaite, David Zboray, Chris Gandee, Antonius Aditjandra, Matthew Wallace, Zach Lenker
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Publication number: 20200066173Abstract: A skill-based training system includes a processing system having a processor, memory coupled to the processor with executable instructions stored therein, and an input-output controller coupled to the processor and to input and output devices. The memory includes lesson plans that outline skill-based tasks and activities, and predetermined performance criteria. The processor is configured by the instructions to present interfaces on the output devices simulating a virtual training environment. The processor is configured to receive input signals representative of performing the tasks and activities in the virtual environment, and to evaluate the performance by comparing the performed tasks and activities to the criteria, to determine a score and to present the score on the output devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: VRSim, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Wallace, David Zboray, Alejo Fudge, Brian Burke, Chris Groot, Paul Ong, Shawn Kennedy, Zach Lenker, Frank Bignone, Leslie Brooks Solomon
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Patent number: 10388176Abstract: A skill-based training system includes a processing system having a processor, memory coupled to the processor with executable instructions stored therein, and an input-output controller coupled to the processor and to input and output devices. The memory includes lesson plans that outline skill-based tasks and activities, and predetermined performance criteria. The processor is configured by the instructions to present interfaces on the output devices simulating a virtual training environment. The processor is configured to receive input signals representative of performing the tasks and activities in the virtual environment, and to evaluate the performance by comparing the performed tasks and activities to the criteria, to determine a score and to present the score on the output devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: VRSim, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Wallace, David Zboray, Alejo Fudge, Brian Burke, Chris Groot, Paul Ong, Shawn Kennedy, Zach Lenker, Frank Bignone, Leslie Brooks Solomon
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Publication number: 20180068580Abstract: A simulator facilitates simulated welding activity of simulated weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment in which a welding activity is simulated, the welding activity occurring at an interface of a first simulated work piece and a second simulated work piece that defines a simulated weld joint. The simulator is capable of simulating the simultaneous welding of multiple users on the simulated weld joint in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Deanna Postlethwaite, David Zboray, Chris Gandee, Antonius Aditjandra, Matthew Wallace, Zach Lenker
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Patent number: 9836987Abstract: A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of boss (e.g., orbital) weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A pendant is provided for performing welding equipment setup and virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventors: Deanna Postlethwaite, David Zboray, Chris Gandee, Antonius Aditjandra, Matthew Wallace, Zach Lenker
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Patent number: 9384675Abstract: A simulator for skill-oriented training is presented. The simulator includes a platform having a sensor and provides an immersive virtual training environment. The simulator includes a display unit worn by the operator. The unit includes a camera, a speaker and a unit sensor. The camera and the speaker provide visual and audio output to the operator. The simulator includes a controller and a data processing system. The controller includes a sensor. The sensors cooperate to provide to the processing system signals representing spatial positioning, angular orientation and movement data of the controller relative to the platform and a work piece. In response, the processing system renders the work piece, a virtual coating spray pattern, a virtual coating as applied to the work piece and performance guidance in the training environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: VRSIM, INC.Inventors: David Zboray, Matthew Bennett, Andy Lundell, Jeremiah Hennessey, Zach Lenker, Matthew Wallace, Jon Kallen, Rebecca McKnight
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Publication number: 20150235565Abstract: A simulator facilitates virtual welding activity of boss (e.g., orbital) weld joints. The simulator may include a logic processor based system operable to execute coded instructions for generating an interactive welding environment that emulates welding activity on a section of virtual pipe having at least one virtual weld joint. It also includes a display connected to the logic processor based system for visually depicting the interactive welding environment, wherein the display depicts the section of virtual pipe. A pendant is provided for performing welding equipment setup and virtual welding activity on the at least one weld joint in real time where one or more sensors are adapted to track movement of the input device in real time for communicating data about the movement of the input device to the logic processor based system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Deanna Postlethwaite, David Zboray, Chris Gandee, Antonius Aditjandra, Matthew Wallace, Zach Lenker
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Publication number: 20140162224Abstract: A skill-based training system includes a processing system having a processor, memory coupled to the processor with executable instructions stored therein, and an input-output controller coupled to the processor and to input and output devices. The memory includes lesson plans that outline skill-based tasks and activities, and predetermined performance criteria. The processor is configured by the instructions to present interfaces on the output devices simulating a virtual training environment. The processor is configured to receive input signals representative of performing the tasks and activities in the virtual environment, and to evaluate the performance by comparing the performed tasks and activities to the criteria, to determine a score and to present the score on the output devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: VRSIM, INC.Inventors: Matthew Wallace, David Zboray, Alejo Fudge, Brian Burke, Chris Groot, Paul Ong, Shawn Kennedy, Zach Lenker, Frank Bignone, Leslie Brooks Solomon
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Publication number: 20130323695Abstract: A simulator for skill-oriented training is presented. The simulator includes a platform having a platform sensor and provides a training environment depicting a work piece rendered on the platform. The simulator includes a display unit worn by a person operating the simulator. The unit includes a camera, a speaker and a unit sensor. The camera and the speaker provide visual and audio output to the person depicting the training environment. The simulator includes a controller and a data processing system. The controller is operated by the person and includes a controller sensor. The sensors cooperate to provide to the processing system signals representing spatial positioning, angular orientation and movement data of the controller relative to the platform. In response, the processing system renders the work piece, a virtual coating spray pattern, a virtual coating as applied to the work piece and performance guidance in the training environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: David Zboray, Matthew Bennett, Andy Lundell, Jeremiah Hennessey, Zach Lenker, Matthew Wallace, Jon Kallen, Rebecca McKnight
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Publication number: 20130189656Abstract: A simulator for skill-oriented training is presented. The simulator includes a platform having a sensor and provides an immersive virtual training environment. The simulator includes a display unit worn by the operator. The unit includes a camera, a speaker and a unit sensor. The camera and the speaker provide visual and audio output to the operator. The simulator includes a controller and a data processing system. The controller includes a sensor. The sensors cooperate to provide to the processing system signals representing spatial positioning, angular orientation and movement data of the controller relative to the platform and a work piece. In response, the processing system renders the work piece, a virtual coating spray pattern, a virtual coating as applied to the work piece and performance guidance in the training environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: VRSIM, INC.Inventors: David Zboray, Matt Bennett, Andy Lundell, Jeremiah Hennessey, Zach Lenker, Matthew Wallace, Jon Kallen, Rebecca McKnight