Patents by Inventor David G. Fudala

David G. Fudala 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).

  • Patent number: 8417423
    Abstract: A defined vehicle path emulator system is described, which system can be used for measuring the F-min values and profiles for a path on a concrete floor traversed by a vehicle with a specific wheelbase. The defined vehicle path emulator is an autonomous robot that guides itself down the selected path. The F-min values are used to calculate the deviations away from zero planar infinity while traversing the path for a tall mast carried by an emulated vehicle. This invention's systems are distinct from the (FF/FL) floor flatness and floor levelness measuring systems in the literature as prior art. The floor can be marked for deviations from flatness by means of a laser etching system activated by the emulator's software system. The emulator can also signal an operator when it detects itself veering off of the defined path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: David G. Fudala
  • Publication number: 20130082509
    Abstract: An improved mechanism for grinding surfaces flat is presented, involving a precision grinder with grinding heads that are adjustable in a vertical dimension controlled by a support structure on wheels. The support structure has an adjustable wheelbase that allows sinusoidal flaws in a surface to be ground down in a controllable way. The device can be used in coordination with floor flatness measurement devices to grind concrete floors, and other horizontal surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: David G. Fudala
  • Publication number: 20110172870
    Abstract: A defined vehicle path emulator system is described, which system can be used for measuring the F-min values and profiles for a path on a concrete floor traversed by a vehicle with a specific wheelbase. The defined vehicle path emulator is an autonomous robot that guides itself down the selected path. The F-min values are used to calculate the deviations away from zero planar infinity while traversing the path for a tall mast carried by an emulated vehicle. This invention's systems are distinct from the (FF/FL) floor flatness and floor levelness measuring systems in the literature as prior art. The floor can be marked for deviations from flatness by means of a laser etching system activated by the emulator's software system. The emulator can also signal an operator when it detects itself veering off of the defined path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: David G. Fudala
  • Publication number: 20090221219
    Abstract: An improved mechanism for grinding surfaces flat is presented, involving a precision grinder with grinding heads that are adjustable in a vertical dimension controlled by a support structure on wheels. The support structure has an adjustable wheelbase that allows sinusoidal flaws in a surface to be ground down in a controllable way. The device can be used in coordination with floor flatness measurement devices to grind concrete floors, and other horizontal surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: David G. Fudala
  • Publication number: 20080046220
    Abstract: A defined vehicle path emulator system is described, which system is used for measuring the (Fmin) specification for a path on a concrete floor traversed by a vehicle with a specific wheel base. The (Fmin) system is in use to locate and report the magnitude deviations away from zero planar infinity while traversing the path of a tall vehicle. This invention and system is distinct from the (FF/FL) measuring machines in the literature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: David G. Fudala, David S. Good