Patents by Inventor Alan E. Anderson

Alan E. Anderson 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).

  • Edge detect system
    Patent number: 8006403
    Abstract: An edge detect system, using a torch height control system based on the use of a free floating probe in contact with the workpiece, uses a drop in pressurized air supplied to the probe tip in contact with the workpiece when the probe moves off the plate edge to generate a signal that prevents the torch from following the free floating probe downwardly and thereby prevents the cutting tool from crashing into the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Messer Cutting Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Alan E. Anderson
  • Edge Detect System
    Publication number: 20100043244
    Abstract: An edge detect system, using a torch height control system based on the use of a free floating probe in contact with the workpiece, uses a drop in pressurized air supplied to the probe tip in contact with the workpiece when the probe moves off the plate edge to generate a signal that prevents the torch from following the free floating probe downwardly and thereby prevents the cutting tool from crashing into the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Messer Cutting Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Alan E. ANDERSON