Patents by Inventor George A. Blaha
George A. Blaha 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: 20220331921Abstract: A structural component for a machine tool is formed from a mineral casting and at least one sensor module is integrated into the structural component, wherein the sensor module is completely enclosed by the mineral casting and contains at least one sensor for detecting a mechanical load of the structural component during operation of the machine tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Schneeberger Mineralgusstechnik s.r.o.Inventors: George BLAHA, Radek PIKRT, Josef MAYR, Eduard RELEA, Lukas WEISS
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Patent number: 7508335Abstract: A method of multiple sensor processing includes receiving, at a first sensor system, track data from a second sensor system, comparing track data from the first sensor system to the track data from the second sensor system to determine if a track will be within a field of view of the first sensor system during a time period, determining, at a first sensor system, predicted quality of tracks based on the track data and broadcasting the predicted quality of tracks. The method also includes receiving predicted quality of tracks from the second sensor system and determining a first set of tasks based on the predicted quality of tracks determined by the first sensor system and the predicted quality of tracks received from the second sensor system.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Steven T. Cummings, George A. Blaha, Larry L. Stern
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Publication number: 20080150787Abstract: A method of multiple sensor processing includes receiving, at a first sensor system, track data from a second sensor system, comparing track data from the first sensor system to the track data from the second sensor system to determine if a track will be within a field of view of the first sensor system during a time period, determining, at a first sensor system, predicted quality of tracks based on the track data and broadcasting the predicted quality of tracks. The method also includes receiving predicted quality of tracks from the second sensor system and determining a first set of tasks based on the predicted quality of tracks determined by the first sensor system and the predicted quality of tracks received from the second sensor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Steven T. Cummings, George A. Blaha, Larry L. Stern
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Patent number: 7163176Abstract: A 2-D correction system uses intermittent deployment of aerodynamic surfaces to control a spin or fin stabilized projectile in flight; correcting both crossrange and downrange impact errors. Intermittent surface deployment develops rotational moments, which create body lift that nudge the projectile in two-dimensions to correct the projectile in its ballistic trajectory. In low spin rate projectiles (“fin stabilized”), the rotational moment directly produces the body lift that moves the projectile. In high spin rate projectiles (“spin stabilized”), the rotational moment creates a much larger orthogonal precession that in turn produces the body lift that moves the projectile. The aerodynamic surfaces are suitably deployed over multiple partial roll cycles at precise on (deployed) and off (stowed) positions in the cycle to nudge the projectile up or down range or left or right cross range until the desired ballistic trajectory is restored.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Chris E. Geswender, Andrew J. Hinsdale, George A. Blaha, Richard Dryer
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Patent number: 7017360Abstract: A method for controlling cycling of an air conditioning compressor coupled to an internal combustion engine interrupts normal cycling based on operation conditions. In addition, normal engaged and disengaged cycling durations are adaptively estimated in real-time. The method of the present invention achieves improved fuel economy and improved drive feel. As an example, improved fuel economy is achieved by engaging the compressor during braking or when the engine is being driven by the vehicle. As another example, improved drive feel is achieved by engaging the compressor during transient conditions when drive feel is unaffected.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Allan Joseph Kotwicki, George Blaha, Gerhard A. Dage, John David Russell, Michael John Cullen
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Patent number: 6869044Abstract: A missile, either a powered missile or an unpowered projectile, includes a freely-rolling tail assembly having an odd number of fins. Having an odd number of fins may reduce oscillations caused by the rotation of the freely-rotating tail. This may make a more stable platform for a seeker, such as an uncooled focal point array or other imaging infrared (IIR) or millimeter wave radio frequency (MMW) seeker, in the body of the missile. Also, minimizing oscillation by using an odd number of fins may facilitate control of the missile.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Chris Eugene Geswender, Shawn Brent Harline, George A. Blaha
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Patent number: 6826299Abstract: A first and a second, distinguishable set of images are projected onto a surface, each image having a corresponding source element with known two-dimensional coordinates relative to the projector. A pose is determined of spaced two cameras in position to image at least a portion of the surface. The three-dimensional coordinates of at least some of the first set of images are determined with the cameras, from which are calculated an initial pose of the projector. Each of the at least some of the first set of images are matched with a corresponding source element, from which matching an improved projector pose is determined. The three-dimensional coordinates of at least some of the second set of images are determined using the improved projector pose and the cameras, and the surface is characterized from the three-dimensional coordinates of the first and the second set of images.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Geodetic Services, Inc.Inventors: John D. Brown, George Blaha
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Publication number: 20040232278Abstract: A missile, either a powered missile or an unpowered projectile, includes a freely-rolling tail assembly having an odd number of fins. Having an odd number of fins may reduce oscillations caused by the rotation of the freely-rotating tail. This may make a more stable platform for a seeker, such as an uncooled focal point array or other imaging infrared (IIR) or millimeter wave radio frequency (MMW) seeker, in the body of the missile. Also, minimizing oscillation by using an odd number of fins may facilitate control of the missile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Chris Eugene Geswender, Shawn Brent Harline, George A. Blaha
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Publication number: 20040216473Abstract: A method for controlling cycling of an air conditioning compressor coupled to an internal combustion engine interrupts normal cycling based on operation conditions. In addition, normal engaged and disengaged cycling durations are adaptively estimated in real-time. The method of the present invention achieves improved fuel economy and improved drive feel. As an example, improved fuel economy is achieved by engaging the compressor during braking or when the engine is being driven by the vehicle. As another example, improved drive feel is achieved by engaging the compressor during transient conditions when drive feel is unaffected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Allan Joseph Kotwicki, George Blaha, Gerhard A. Dage, John David Russell, Michael John Cullen
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Patent number: 6755032Abstract: A method for controlling cycling of an air conditioning compressor coupled to an internal combustion engine interrupts normal cycling based on operation conditions. In addition, normal engaged and disengaged cycling durations are adaptively estimated in real-time. The method of the present invention achieves improved fuel economy and improved drive feel. As an example, improved fuel economy is achieved by engaging the compressor during braking or when the engine is being driven by the vehicle. As another example, improved drive feel is achieved by engaging the compressor during transient conditions when drive feel is unaffected.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Allan Joseph Kotwicki, George Blaha, Gerhard A. Dage, John David Russell, Michael John Cullen
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Patent number: 6601395Abstract: A method for controlling cycling of an air conditioning compressor coupled to an internal combustion engine interrupts normal cycling based on operation conditions. In addition, normal engaged and disengaged cycling durations are adaptively estimated in real-time. The method of the present invention achieves improved fuel economy and improved drive feel. As an example, improved fuel economy is achieved by engaging the compressor during braking or when the engine is being driven by the vehicle. As another example, improved drive feel is achieved by engaging the compressor during transient conditions when drive feel is unaffected.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Allan Joseph Kotwicki, George Blaha, Gerhard A. Dage, John David Russell, Michael John Cullen
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Publication number: 20020136444Abstract: A first and a second, distinguishable set of images are projected onto a surface, each image having a corresponding source element with known two-dimensional coordinates relative to the projector. A pose is determined of spaced two cameras in position to image at least a portion of the surface. The three-dimensional coordinates of at least some of the first set of images are determined with the cameras, from which are calculated an initial pose of the projector. Each of the at least some of the first set of images are matched with a corresponding source element, from which matching an improved projector pose is determined. The three-dimensional coordinates of at least some of the second set of images are determined using the improved projector pose and the cameras, and the surface is characterized from the three-dimensional coordinates of the first and the second set of images.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: John D. Brown, George Blaha
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Publication number: 20020124581Abstract: A method for controlling cycling of an air conditioning compressor coupled to an internal combustion engine interrupts normal cycling based on operation conditions. In addition, normal engaged and disengaged cycling durations are adaptively estimated in real-time. The method of the present invention achieves improved fuel economy and improved drive feel. As an example, improved fuel economy is achieved by engaging the compressor during braking or when the engine is being driven by the vehicle. As another example, improved drive feel is achieved by engaging the compressor during transient conditions when drive feel is unaffected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Allan Joseph Kotwicki, George Blaha, Gerhard A. Dage, John David Russell, Michael John Cullen
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Patent number: 6298675Abstract: A method for controlling cycling of an air conditioning compressor coupled to an internal combustion engine interrupts normal cycling based on operation conditions. In addition, normal engaged and disengaged cycling durations are adaptively estimated in real-time. The method of the present invention achieves improved fuel economy and improved drive feel. As an example, improved fuel economy is achieved by engaging the compressor during braking or when the engine is being driven by the vehicle. As another example, improved drive feel is achieved by engaging the compressor during transient conditions when drive feel is unaffected.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gerhard A. Dage, Allan Joseph Kotwicki, George Blaha, John David Russell, Michael John Cullen
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Patent number: 6253749Abstract: A vacuum actuated valve uses a specially designed spring having a spring rate as a function of valve position. The spring rate function is determined using physical relationships between flow, pressure, and valve s position. The result is that the relationship between the control input to the valve (either a vacuum signal, or an electrical signal to a vacuum source) and the flow through the valve are linearly related through the entire operating region of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Allan Joseph Kotwicki, John David Russell, George Blaha
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Patent number: 6095123Abstract: A vacuum actuated valve uses a specially designed spring having a spring rate as a function of valve position. The spring rate function is determined using physical relationships between flow, pressure, and valve s position. The result is that the relationship between the control input to the valve (either a vacuum signal, or an electrical signal to a vacuum source) and the flow through the valve are linearly related through the entire operating region of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Allan Joseph Kotwicki, John David Russell, George Blaha