Patents by Inventor Eric Joray

Eric Joray 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).

  • Publication number: 20230047592
    Abstract: In some examples, a material removal system may control movement of a material removal machine based on whether a material removal tool is in contact with a sample. A material removal system may include a material removal machine (e.g., saw, grinder, polisher, and/or more general material preparation and/or testing machine) that is configured to move at the urging of one or more actuators. The system may further include control circuitry configured to control movement (and/or speed, acceleration, etc.) of the material removal machine (e.g., via the actuators) based on one or more power, thermal, position, and/or other parameters that indicate whether the material removal tool of the material removal machine is in contact with a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas A. Ceckowski, Jeffrey Eric Joray, Michael Shtilman
  • Patent number: 11511381
    Abstract: A material removal system may control movement of a material removal machine based on whether a material removal tool is in contact with a sample. A material removal system may include a material removal machine (e.g., saw, grinder, polisher, and/or more general material preparation and/or testing machine) that is configured to move at the urging of one or more actuators. The system may further include control circuitry configured to control movement (and/or speed, acceleration, etc.) of the material removal machine (e.g., via the actuators) based on one or more power, thermal, position, and/or other parameters that indicate whether the material removal tool of the material removal machine is in contact with a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Ceckowski, Jeffrey Eric Joray, Michael Shtilman
  • Publication number: 20200070294
    Abstract: Systems, and/or methods for movement control of material removal systems and/or assemblies are disclosed, such as saws, grinders, polishers, and/or more general material preparation and/or testing machines, for example. A material removal system may include a material removal machine that is configured to move at the urging of one or more actuators. The system may further include control circuitry configured to control movement (and/or speed, acceleration, etc.) of the material removal assembly (e.g., via the actuators) based on one or more power, thermal, position, and/or other parameters that indicate whether the material removal tool is in contact with a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas A. Ceckowski, Jeffrey Eric Joray, Michael Shtilman
  • Patent number: 9212514
    Abstract: In order to pivot the encasement provided with glass panes about the pivotal axis thereof in an opening frame, a mobile blade at the bottom of the frame is pressed down and the pivotal movement is initiated in one direction or the other after unlocking the spring blocks bearing the blades covering the grooves of the vertical profiles of the frame. The seal having a U profile slightly lifts the blade and the covering blade of the upper profile of the frame, whereby the pivoting of the frame is continued until, if the lower blade has been released in the meantime, the ledge of the flange of the upper profile of the encasement abuts the side edge of this same blade while the ribbed blade enters the opening of the U seal of the upper profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Orchidees Constructions S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Patent number: 9080360
    Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-hidden framing for panels (5) sliding in an opening (3) defining an outer surface (Se), in particular for windows and French windows, arranged to hold at least one panel (5) comprising a fixed frame (1) and an intermediate element (4) intended to be fixed to the said panel (5) and cooperating with displacement means (2) associated with the said fixed frame (1) so as to permit the displacement of the said panel (5) along the said fixed frame (1), wherein the opening (3) comprises at least one through slot (6a, 6b), and wherein the said intermediate element (4) comprises at least one main longitudinal wing (4a, 4b) passing through the said at least one through slot (6a, 6b), and at least one longitudinal pad (4d, 4e) connected to one of the ends of the said at least one main longitudinal wing (4a, 4b) and intended to cooperate with the displacement means (2), the said fixed frame (1) being positioned entirely above or below the outer surface (Se) so that the fixed frame does not
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Orchidees Constructions S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Patent number: 8806808
    Abstract: The sliding panel (1) comprise on at least one of sides thereof in the direction of the movement thereof, the reinforcing member (4) consisting of two aluminum sections (4a and 4b) connected by a polyamide thermal break (4c) and having two edges (4d and 4e) that define the longitudinal groove (22) having the same width from one end of the member (4) to the other end thereof. The guides (10) and the longitudinal inverted channel section (11) are placed in stationary positions on the benches (8 and 9) belonging to the profile sections of the frame (2) of the sliding window or sliding glass door. Each guide (10) comprises, in the center of the block (12), the vertical rod (20) having, on the top end thereof, ball bearings (21) that are located exactly between the edges (4d and 4e) and are located in the longitudinal channel (22) through which the panel (1) is guided in the movements thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Orchidees Constructions S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20140202083
    Abstract: Frameworks for walls sliding in an opening defining an outer surface, especially for windows and French windows, arranged to support one wall, the outer surface being aligned with the ceiling or floor of the building in which the framework is arranged, the framework including a stationary frame, an intermediate element attached to the wall, and movement means allowing the wall to move relative to the stationary frame, the framework comprising at least one through-groove through which the intermediate element passes, and a slider is connected to one of the ends of the intermediate element, and the movement means engages with the slider and/or with the stationary frame to move the wall along a predetermined path, the stationary frame being positioned entirely above or below the outer surface such that the stationary frame does not project any elements from the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Orchidees Constructions SA
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20140059938
    Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-hidden framing for panels (5) sliding in an opening (3) defining an outer surface (Se), in particular for windows and French windows, arranged to hold at least one panel (5) comprising a fixed frame (1) and an intermediate element (4) intended to be fixed to the said panel (5) and cooperating with displacement means (2) associated with the said fixed frame (1) so as to permit the displacement of the said panel (5) along the said fixed frame (1), wherein the opening (3) comprises at least one through slot (6a, 6b), and wherein the said intermediate element (4) comprises at least one main longitudinal wing (4a, 4b) passing through the said at least one through slot (6a, 6b), and at least one longitudinal pad (4d, 4e) connected to one of the ends of the said at least one main longitudinal wing (4a, 4b) and intended to cooperate with the displacement means (2), the said fixed frame (1) being positioned entirely above or below the outer surface (Se) so that the fixed frame does not
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Orchidees Constructions S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Patent number: 8635819
    Abstract: Framing for panels, in particular for sliding panels, which may or may not be sliding windows, arranged to enclose and hold one or more single or multiple parallel glazing units, and having at least one frame in two parts formed from profiled parts and assembled so that their relative position can be modified, each of the profiled parts having at least one longitudinal wing which enclose a glazing unit, wherein each of the profiled parts has at least one pair of parallel transverse wings, namely an upper transverse wing and a lower transverse wing respectively, at least partially fitting around at least one insulation element, and in that the transverse wings and the insulation element are configured to ensure the connection of the parts of each frame, the width of the insulation element being adjusted at the time of mounting according to the thickness of the glazing unit or units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Orchidees-Constructions SA
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20130312342
    Abstract: Framing for panels, in particular for sliding panels, which may or may not be sliding windows, arranged to enclose and hold one or more single or multiple parallel glazing units, and having at least one frame in two parts formed from profiled parts and assembled so that their relative position can be modified, each of the profiled parts having at least one longitudinal wing which enclose a glazing unit, wherein each of the profiled parts has at least one pair of parallel transverse wings, namely an upper transverse wing and a lower transverse wing respectively, at least partially fitting around at least one insulation element, and in that the transverse wings and the insulation element are configured to ensure the connection of the parts of each frame, the width of the insulation element being adjusted at the time of mounting according to the thickness of the glazing unit or units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Orchidées-Constructions S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Patent number: 8578668
    Abstract: The invention relates to a framing for panels sliding in a opening in particular for windows and French windows. The invention provides a framing in which the different constituent elements of the fixed frame are entirely positioned above or below the outer surface of the opening so that the fixed frame does not disclose any element protruding to the outside of the opening. The opening comprises at least two trough slots. The framing comprises a fixed frame comprising displacement means and an intermediate element fixed to the panel, the intermediate element comprising at least two main longitudinal wings passing through the at least two through slots and cooperating with the displacement means so as to permit the displacement of the panel along the fixed frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Orchidees Constructions S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Patent number: 8534010
    Abstract: Framing for panels, in particular for sliding panels, which may or may not be sliding windows, arranged to enclose and hold one or more single or multiple parallel glazing units, and having at least one frame in two parts formed from profiled parts and assembled so that their relative position can be modified, each of the profiled parts having at least one longitudinal wing which enclose a glazing unit, wherein each of the profiled parts has at least one pair of parallel transverse wings, namely an upper transverse wing and a lower transverse wing respectively, at least partially fitting around at least one insulation element, and in that the transverse wings and the insulation element are configured to ensure the connection of the parts of each frame, the width of the insulation element being adjusted at the time of mounting according to the thickness of the glazing unit or units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Orchidees Constructions S.A.
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20120291392
    Abstract: The invention relates to a framing for panels (5) sliding in an opening (3) defining an outer surface (Se), in particular for windows and French windows, arranged to hold at least one panel (5) comprising a fixed frame (1) and an intermediate element (4) intended to be fixed to the said panel (5) and cooperating with displacement means (2) associated with the said fixed frame (1) so as to permit the displacement of the said panel (5) along the said fixed frame (1), wherein the opening (3) comprises at least one through slot (6a, 6b), and wherein the said intermediate element (4) comprises at least one main longitudinal wing (4a, 4b) passing through the said at least one through slot (6a, 6b), and at least one longitudinal pad (4d, 4e) connected to one of the ends of the said at least one main longitudinal wing (4a, 4b) and intended to cooperate with the displacement means (2), the said fixed frame (1) being positioned entirely above or below the outer surface (Se) so that the fixed frame does not disclose any
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20120139268
    Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device provided with at least one locking point, in particular for windows, doors, sliding patio doors or the like constructed from an assembly of profiled parts, having at least one locking bar (24a, 24b) sliding inside a sash (2), the said bar being moveable under the action of a sliding unit (18a, 18b) fixedly attached to the said bar between an unlocking position, in which the said bar is disposed outside a frame element adjacent to the said sash (2), and a locking position, in which the said bar is disposed partially inside the said frame element, and at least one actuating element (6, 106) accessible from outside the said sash (2), wherein the said actuating element (6, 106) is configured to act on an associated member (17a, 17b) connected to the sliding unit (18a, 18b) when it is displaced in translation along an axis of displacement from an initial position to a final position so as to cause displacement of the said locking bar (24a, 24b) from its unlocking position
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20120036810
    Abstract: Framing for panels, in particular for sliding panels, which may or may not be sliding windows, arranged to enclose and hold one or more single or multiple parallel glazing units, and having at least one frame in two parts formed from profiled parts and assembled so that their relative position can be modified, each of the profiled parts having at least one longitudinal wing which enclose a glazing unit, wherein each of the profiled parts has at least one pair of parallel transverse wings, namely an upper transverse wing and a lower transverse wing respectively, at least partially fitting around at least one insulation element, and in that the transverse wings and the insulation element are configured to ensure the connection of the parts of each frame, the width of the insulation element being adjusted at the time of mounting according to the thickness of the glazing unit or units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20110197515
    Abstract: The sliding panel (1) comprise on at least one of sides thereof in the direction of the movement thereof, the reinforcing member (4) consisting of two aluminum sections (4a and 4b) connected by a polyamide thermal break (4c) and having two edges (4d and 4e) that define the longitudinal groove (22) having the same width from one end of the member (4) to the other end thereof. The guides (10) and the longitudinal inverted channel section (11) are placed in stationary positions on the benches (8 and 9) belonging to the profile sections of the frame (2) of the sliding window or sliding glass door. Each guide (10) comprises, in the center of the block (12), the vertical rod (20) having, on the top end thereof, ball bearings (21) that are located exactly between the edges (4d and 4e) and are located in the longitudinal channel (22) through which the panel (1) is guided in the movements thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Eric Joray
  • Publication number: 20110146160
    Abstract: In order to pivot the encasement provided with glass panes about the pivotal axis thereof in an opening frame, a mobile blade at the bottom of the frame is pressed down and the pivotal movement is initiated in one direction or the other after unlocking the spring blocks bearing the blades covering the grooves of the vertical profiles of the frame. The seal having a U profile slightly lifts the blade and the covering blade of the upper profile of the frame, whereby the pivoting of the frame is continued until, if the lower blade has been released in the meantime, the ledge of the flange of the upper profile of the encasement abuts the side edge of this same blade while the ribbed blade enters the opening of the U seal of the upper profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Eric Joray