Patents by Inventor Felice M. Sciulli
Felice M. Sciulli 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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Publication number: 20130044058Abstract: A reconfigurable display system is provided that has an electronic display operatively coupled to a computer and having a display active area and peripheral portions. A touch screen extends over the electronic display and has touch portions adjacent to the peripheral portions. The touch screen provides touch-receiving portions to receive touch inputs and deliver the touch inputs to the computer or the electronic display. An overlay is removably disposed on the touch screen covering at least the touch portions. A plurality of actuatable keys are adjacent to the touch screen and in alignment with the touch-receiving portions of the touch screen. The keys provide touch inputs to the touch-receiving portions when the keys are actuated by a user. A frame secured to the touch screen or the electronic display is positioned over the overlay with the overlay intermediate the frame and the touch screen. The overlay, keys, and the frame are removable from the touch screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: Korry Electronics Co.Inventors: Felice M. Sciulli, Michael Y. Utsugi, Shawn M. Doyea
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Patent number: 7803036Abstract: A contour follower includes a plurality of sensors spaced around a waterjet nozzle, each of the sensors being configured to measure a distance between a working surface and a first plane, perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle. The sensors may include hall-effect sensors lying in the first plane and magnets lying in a second plane, parallel to the working surface. A detecting circuit processes signals from the sensors to determine an angle of the working surface, relative to the first plane, and a distance between an aperture of the nozzle and the working surface. A collision detection sensor provides a signal in the event the device approaches to within a selected distance of an obstruction in the plane of the working surface. A shield plate blocks and dampens secondary spray-back of cutting fluid occurring at low angles above the working surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Felice M. Sciulli, Andreas Meyer, Michael Knaupp, Charles M. Wakefield, Andrew P. Sterne, Glenn A. Erichsen
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Patent number: 7635289Abstract: A collision detection sensor for a waterjet system provides a signal in the event the device approaches to within a selected distance of an obstruction in the plane of the working surface. An annular pressure switch lying in a first plane provides the signal when radial pressure is applied to a perimeter of the pressure switch via an annular trigger skirt, the trigger skirt applying the radial pressure in response to a collision of the device with an obstacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Felice M. Sciulli, Robert J. Mann, Michael Knaupp, Charles M. Wakefield, Chidambaram Raghavan, Andrew P. Sterne
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Patent number: 7578210Abstract: A contour follower includes a plurality of sensors spaced around a waterjet nozzle, each of the sensors being configured to measure a distance between a working surface and a first plane, perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle. The sensors may include hall-effect sensors lying in the first plane and magnets lying in a second plane, parallel to the working surface. A detecting circuit processes signals from the sensors to determine an angle of the working surface, relative to the first plane, and a distance between an aperture of the nozzle and the working surface. A collision detection sensor provides a signal in the event the device approaches to within a selected distance of an obstruction in the plane of the working surface. A shield plate blocks and dampens secondary spray-back of cutting fluid occurring at low angles above the working surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Felice M. Sciulli, Andreas Meyer, Robert J. Mann, Michael Knaupp, Charles M. Wakefield
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Patent number: 7331842Abstract: A contour follower includes a plurality of sensors spaced around a waterjet nozzle, each of the sensors being configured to measure a distance between a working surface and a first plane, perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle. The sensors may include hall-effect sensors lying in the first plane and magnets lying in a second plane, parallel to the working surface. A detecting circuit processes signals from the sensors to determine an angle of the working surface, relative to the first plane, and a distance between an aperture of the nozzle and the working surface. A collision detection sensor provides a signal in the event the device approaches to within a selected distance of an obstruction in the plane of the working surface. A shield plate blocks and dampens secondary spray-back of cutting fluid occurring at low angles above the working surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Felice M. Sciulli, Andreas Meyer, Robert J. Mann, Michael Knaupp, Charles M. Wakefield, Chidambaram Raghavan, Andrew P. Sterne, Glenn A. Erichsen
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Patent number: 6945859Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: 6875084Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: 6852002Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for z-axis control and collision detection and recovery for waterjet and abrasive-jet cutting systems. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a linear rail, a slide member coupleable to a cutting head and slideably coupled to the linear rail, at least one actuator having a first end coupled to the slide member and a second end fixed with respect to the linear rail, a position sensor, and a controller. The actuator provides an adjustable support force that supports the weight of the cutting head, allowing the cutting head to be controllably positioned at a desired height above the workpiece. The actuator may include a pneumatic cylinder, or alternately, a linear motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2001Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, Thomas Pesek, Volker Kern, Chien Chou Wu, Daniel Chin, Felice M. Sciulli
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Publication number: 20040235389Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Flow International CorporationInventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Publication number: 20040235395Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Flow International CorporationInventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: 6755725Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: 6752686Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: 6540586Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for collision detection and recovery for waterjet and abrasive-jet cutting systems. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first mount member coupleable to a controllably positionable mounting portion of the cutting system, and a second mount member coupleable to the cutting head and disengageably or movably coupled to the first mount member. Embodiments of the inventions may also have a sensing circuit having at least one first conductive element disposed on the first mount member and at least one second conductive element disposed on the second mount member. In the event of a collision between the cutting head and an obstruction, the second mount member disengages from or moves with respect to the first mount member to prevent breakage of the cutting head. This movement causes the first and second conductive elements to touch, signaling a collision and shutting down one or more internal systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventor: Felice M. Sciulli
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Patent number: 6464567Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: 6379214Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for z-axis control and collision detection and recovery for waterjet and abrasive-jet cutting systems. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a linear rail, a slide member coupleable to a cutting head and slideably coupled to the linear rail, at least one actuator having a first end coupled to the slide member and a second end fixed with respect to the linear rail, a position sensor, and a controller. The actuator provides an adjustable support force that supports the weight of the cutting head, allowing the cutting head to be controllably positioned at a desired height above the workpiece. The actuator may include a pneumatic cylinder, or alternately, a linear motor.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Jonathan M. Stewart, Thomas Pesek, Volker Kern, Chien Chou Wu, Daniel Chin, Felice M. Sciulli
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Patent number: 6361416Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for recovering abrasive for use with abrasive jet cutting systems. In one embodiment, an apparatus in accordance with the invention includes an abrasive-laden fluid handling device coupled to a catcher tank of an abrasive jet cutting system, a pre-classifier fluidly coupled to the abrasive-laden fluid handling device, a hydro-classifier fluidly coupled to the pre-classifier, a fine-particle separation tank fluidly coupled to a clarified-fluid flow outlet of the hydro-classifier, a wet abrasive receptacle positioned to receive a wet recovered abrasive discharged from the hydro-classifier, a de-watering device engageable with the wet recovered abrasive in wet abrasive receptacle, and a dryer unit. The abrasive-laden fluid handling device may include an abrasive-laden fluid conduit having a first end in fluid communication with the catcher tank and an abrasive-laden fluid outlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Jordan J. Hopkins, Jonathan M. Stewart, Felice M. Sciulli, Katherine Zaring, Daniel Chin, John Massenburg, Daniel Devine
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Publication number: 20020034924Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: 6328638Abstract: An improved apparatus and methods for recovering abrasive from an abrasive-laden fluid are shown and described. An abrasive-laden fluid handling device is coupled to a catcher tank to collect abrasive-laden fluid and transport it to a hydro-classifier. Wet recovered abrasive is discharged from the hydro-classifier and transferred to a de-watering device. The de-watering device removes water from the abrasive by decanting fluid and via use of an air eduction system. De-watered abrasive is then ejected from the de-watering device to a dryer unit, to be further dried and processed for reuse.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Flow International CorporationInventors: Jordan J. Hopkins, Jonathan M. Stewart, Felice M. Sciulli, Katherine Zaring, Daniel Chin, John Massenburg, Daniel Devine
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Publication number: 20010046833Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the coherence of a high-pressure fluid jet directed toward a selected surface. In one embodiment, the coherence is controlled by manipulating a turbulence level of the fluid forming the fluid jet. The turbulence level can be manipulated upstream or downstream of a nozzle orifice through which the fluid passes. For example, in one embodiment, the fluid is a first fluid and a secondary fluid is entrained with the first fluid. The resulting fluid jet, which includes both the primary and secondary fluids, can be directed toward the selected surface so as to cut, mill, roughen, peen, or otherwise treat the selected surface. The characteristics of the secondary fluid can be selected to either increase or decrease the coherence of the fluid jet. In other embodiments, turbulence generators, such as inverted conical channels, upstream orifices, protrusions and other devices can be positioned upstream of the nozzle orifice to control the coherence of the resulting fluid jet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Steven J. Craigen, Felice M. Sciulli, Yasuo Baba
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Patent number: D666618Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Korry Electronics Co.Inventors: Shawn M. Doyea, Michael Y. Utsugi, Felice M. Sciulli