Patents by Inventor Anthony R. Vulcano
Anthony R. Vulcano 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: 11198227Abstract: A testing system configured to determine at least one physical characteristic of a work piece. The testing system includes an effector frame having an effector interface configured for coupling with a manipulator assembly. The effector frame includes at least one torque sensor. A ballast bracket is configured for coupling between the at least one torque sensor and the work piece. The ballast bracket includes a sensor interface coupled with the at least one torque sensor, and at least one work piece latch configured for coupling with the work piece. A movable ballast assembly is coupled with the ballast bracket, and includes a counter ballast movably coupled with the ballast bracket and movable relative to the at least one torque sensor. A ballast actuator coupled with the counter ballast is configured to move the counter ballast relative to the at least one torque sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Vonn L. Holyoak, Bryan R. Moosman, Anthony R. Vulcano
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Patent number: 11027435Abstract: A method for identifying at least one physical characteristic of a work piece includes selecting at least one test scheme having one or more test configurations. At least one error isolation scheme is selected having one or more counterpart test configurations. The work piece is moved through the one or more test configurations, and a sensor suite measures one or more of base force, torque, or motion. The work piece is moved through the one or more counterpart test configurations, and counterpart force, torque or motion are measured. Identification of the at least one physical characteristic includes isolating error common to one or more of the measured base and counterpart force, torque or motion, and removing the isolated error from the base measurements to generate one or more of refined force, torque or motion. The at least one physical characteristic is determined according to the one or more refined values.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Bryan R. Moosman, Anthony R. Vulcano, Vonn L. Holyoak
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Publication number: 20200171678Abstract: A testing system configured to determine at least one physical characteristic of a work piece. The testing system includes an effector frame having an effector interface configured for coupling with a manipulator assembly. The effector frame includes at least one torque sensor. A ballast bracket is configured for coupling between the at least one torque sensor and the work piece. The ballast bracket includes a sensor interface coupled with the at least one torque sensor, and at least one work piece latch configured for coupling with the work piece. A movable ballast assembly is coupled with the ballast bracket, and includes a counter ballast movably coupled with the ballast bracket and movable relative to the at least one torque sensor. A ballast actuator coupled with the counter ballast is configured to move the counter ballast relative to the at least one torque sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Vonn L. Holyoak, Bryan R. Moosman, Anthony R. Vulcano
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Publication number: 20200171673Abstract: A method for identifying at least one physical characteristic of a work piece includes selecting at least one test scheme having one or more test configurations. At least one error isolation scheme is selected having one or more counterpart test configurations. The work piece is moved through the one or more test configurations, and a sensor suite measures one or more of base force, torque, or motion. The work piece is moved through the one or more counterpart test configurations, and counterpart force, torque or motion are measured. Identification of the at least one physical characteristic includes isolating error common to one or more of the measured base and counterpart force, torque or motion, and removing the isolated error from the base measurements to generate one or more of refined force, torque or motion. The at least one physical characteristic is determined according to the one or more refined values.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Bryan R. Moosman, Anthony R. Vulcano, Vonn L. Holyoak
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Patent number: 10369702Abstract: A method and system for identifying a moment of inertia (MOI) of a work piece includes coupling the work piece to a manipulator assembly such as a 6-axis robotic arm or 3-axis gimbal. The manipulator assembly includes a force/torque sensor and a motion feedback sensor. The manipulator assembly moves the work piece with three-dimensional motion. Force, torque and movement measurements are made as the work piece moves. The MOI is identified according to the force and torque measurements and rotational accelerations derived from the measured movement. The measurements may be used to identify the products of inertia (POI) and center of mass of the work piece.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Anthony R. Vulcano, Vonn L. Holyoak, Bryan R. Moosman
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Publication number: 20180104825Abstract: A method and system for identifying a moment of inertia (MOI) of a work piece includes coupling the work piece to a manipulator assembly such as a 6-axis robotic arm or 3-axis gimbal. The manipulator assembly includes a force/torque sensor and a motion feedback sensor. The manipulator assembly moves the work piece with three-dimensional motion. Force, torque and movement measurements are made as the work piece moves. The MOI is identified according to the force and torque measurements and rotational accelerations derived from the measured movement. The measurements may be used to identify the products of inertia (POI) and center of mass of the work piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Anthony R. Vulcano, Vonn L. Holyoak, Bryan R. Moosman
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Patent number: 9897507Abstract: A method and system for identifying a work piece center of mass includes coupling a work piece to a manipulator assembly. The manipulator assembly includes a force and torque sensor. The work piece is positioned in at least two different orientations relative to a gravity vector with the manipulator assembly. The at least two different orientations include at least first and second orientations. In the first orientation the force and torque sensor measures a first torque and at least a first force associated with the work piece in the first orientation. In the second orientation the force and torque sensor measures a second torque associated with the work piece in the second orientation. The work piece center of mass is identified according to at least the measured first and second torques and at least the first force.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventor: Anthony R. Vulcano
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Patent number: 9863832Abstract: A method and system for identifying a work piece center of mass includes coupling a work piece to a manipulator assembly. The manipulator assembly includes a force and torque sensor. The work piece is positioned in at least two different orientations relative to a gravity vector with the manipulator assembly. The at least two different orientations include at least first and second orientations. In the first orientation the force and torque sensor measures a first torque and at least a first force associated with the work piece in the first orientation. In the second orientation the force and torque sensor measures a second torque associated with the work piece in the second orientation. The work piece center of mass is identified according to at least the measured first and second torques and at least the first force.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventor: Anthony R. Vulcano
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Patent number: 9513086Abstract: A system includes a boresight insert configured to be partially inserted into a barrel of a weapon. The boresight insert includes an optics section configured to generate light that identifies an impact point for a projectile from the weapon. The boresight insert includes a mechanical section coupled to the optics section. The mechanical section is configured to engage an inner surface of the barrel to secure the boresight insert in place and to disengage the inner surface of the barrel to allow insertion and removal of the boresight insert.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Chad Wenn, Anthony R. Vulcano
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Publication number: 20160305842Abstract: A method and system for identifying a work piece center of mass includes coupling a work piece to a manipulator assembly. The manipulator assembly includes a force and torque sensor. The work piece is positioned in at least two different orientations relative to a gravity vector with the manipulator assembly. The at least two different orientations include at least first and second orientations. In the first orientation the force and torque sensor measures a first torque and at least a first force associated with the work piece in the first orientation. In the second orientation the force and torque sensor measures a second torque associated with the work piece in the second orientation. The work piece center of mass is identified according to at least the measured first and second torques and at least the first force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Anthony R. Vulcano
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Publication number: 20160238345Abstract: A system includes a boresight insert configured to be partially inserted into a barrel of a weapon. The boresight insert includes an optics section configured to generate light that identifies an impact point for a projectile from the weapon. The boresight insert includes a mechanical section coupled to the optics section. The mechanical section is configured to engage an inner surface of the barrel to secure the boresight insert in place and to disengage the inner surface of the barrel to allow insertion and removal of the boresight insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Chad Wenn, Anthony R. Vulcano