Patents by Inventor DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU
DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU 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: 10928800Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY OF CANADA LPInventors: Miguel Clement, Stephane Menard, Dominique Bruneau, David Gabriels
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Patent number: 10761508Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. Whilst these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY OF CANADA LPInventors: Miguel Clement, Stephane Menard, Dominique Bruneau, David Gabriels
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Publication number: 20200038986Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines have dramatically changed manufacturing processes including plasma based cutting. Typically, plasma based cutting executes a single continuous process. However, gratings cut from a grating sheet require a number of discrete cuts be made within a grating sheet to cut each element within the grating sheet to isolate the element required from the grating. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC cutting systems with a means to overcome the limitations of CNC cutting systems when cutting such elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20190278249Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20190278256Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. Whilst these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20190278250Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Patent number: 10365636Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. While these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Inovatech Engineering CorporationInventors: Miguel Clement, Stephane Menard, Dominique Bruneau, David Gabriels
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Publication number: 20190033832Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20170255183Abstract: Computer numerical control (CNC) machines execute a process automatically unless a condition occurs that triggers one or more alarms that terminate the process. Accordingly, CNC laser cutting post-process inspection is usually non-existent or minimal. However, with CNC laser welding it is more common for a visual inspection or automated inspection to be performed to verify that the process was completed. Similar issues occur when single piece parts are required in addition to which executing an offline inspection requires additional complexity in re-working any piece part. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention provide enterprises and facilities employing CNC laser cutting/welding systems with a means to overcome these limitations. Further, providing intuitive user interfaces allows the user to perform tasks directly through a touch screen interface they are viewing the work piece/piece-parts upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, DAVID GABRIELS
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Publication number: 20170083004Abstract: Computer (or computerized) numerical control (CNC) tools are employed globally. Whilst these may be purchased with an initial set of configurations users must establish any other configurations themselves leading to potentially every CNC tool being configured slightly differently for the same process requirement even before considering new materials, tool elements etc. Accordingly, users and manufacturers would benefit from access to updated process parameters for machine tools that reflect scenarios encountered in manufacturing operations that are new or lead to improved tolerances, yields, reducing process time etc. However, users are not going to employ just any set of parameters given to them as these may damage their CNC tool or tool elements. Embodiments of the invention provide a subscription service providing access to verified settings where the verification is performed by the machine tool manufacturer or machine tool element manufacturer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: MIGUEL CLEMENT, STEPHANE MENARD, DOMINIQUE BRUNEAU, David Gabriels