Patents by Inventor Edwin D. Heil

Edwin D. Heil 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: 6681140
    Abstract: An integrated system for modeling framed structures, quantifying framing information, and for automatically cutting and notching framing components (or alternatively for transferring a marking layout onto framing components for subsequent controlled cutting, notching, and placement). The system defines parametric models for a plurality of discrete wall panel components and wall panels incorporating the discrete wall panel component models. The system then defines an intersecting spatial relationship while tracking user progress to ensure completion, and compiles an overall parametric model. Once the model is completed, the system compiles design data and produces command signals which are fed to an automatic notching station for coordinating and controlling operation thereof. The notching station then automatically cuts and notches the framing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Edwin D. Heil