Patents by Inventor Gopal Madhavarao

Gopal Madhavarao 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).

  • System and method for load measuring by motor torque
    Patent number: 8373078
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method for determining a weight of a load associated with an excavating machine, the method comprising: determining a load torque of an excavating machine, the excavating machine comprising a bucket and a hoist motor adapted to vertically move the bucket; and calculating a load weight from the load torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Gopal Madhavarao, Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson
  • System and method for remotely analyzing machine performance
    Patent number: 8306797
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for distributed reporting of machine performance
    Patent number: 8275576
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can include obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and Method for Remotely Analyzing Machine Performance
    Publication number: 20110231169
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for remotely analyzing machine performance
    Patent number: 7941306
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and Method for Remotely Analyzing Machine Performance
    Publication number: 20100185416
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for remotely analyzing machine performance
    Patent number: 7689394
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and Method for Distributed Reporting of Machine Performance
    Publication number: 20080201108
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Siemens Corporation
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for distributed reporting of machine performance
    Patent number: 7406399
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can include obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for remotely obtaining and managing machine data
    Patent number: 7181370
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel W. Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for remotely obtaining and managing machine data
    Publication number: 20050083196
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for remotely analyzing machine performance
    Publication number: 20050085973
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for distributed reporting of machine performance
    Publication number: 20050081410
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise obtaining and analyzing data from at least one discrete machine, automatically determining relationships related to the data, taking corrective action to improve machine operation and/or maintenance, automatically and heuristically predicting a failure associated with the machine and/or recommending preventative maintenance in advance of the failure, and/or automating and analyzing mining shovels, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Ken Furem, Daniel Robertson, Gopal Madhavarao
  • System and method for load measuring by motor torque
    Publication number: 20050034902
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method for determining a weight of a load associated with an excavating machine, the method comprising: determining a load torque of an excavating machine, the excavating machine comprising a bucket and a hoist motor adapted to vertically move the bucket; and calculating a load weight from the load torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Gopal Madhavarao, Ken Furem, Daniel Robertson