Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Wilson
Gregory S. Wilson 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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Patent number: 8710395Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140046477Abstract: The invention features, in one aspect, a computerized method for measuring or improving performance of a cutting head of an automated cutting system by evaluating motor control processing of an automated motion control of the cutting head of the automated cutting system. The method includes generating one or more motor outputs for the automated cutting system for any of a cut, a trace, or a motion, the one or more motor outputs corresponding to at least a portion of a set of motor output commands. A characteristic is measured of the one or more motor outputs for the plurality of axes of the automated cutting system. The characteristic is compared with the at least a portion of the set of motor output commands to determine a performance measurement of the automated cutting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: HYPERTHERM, INC.Inventors: Peter Vincent Brahan, Guy Best, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8541711Abstract: A method for cutting an internal feature in a workpiece using a plasma cutting system can include cutting in a first zone using at least one cutting parameter from a first cutting parameter set, which can include a first cutting current and/or a first speed. The method can include cutting in a second zone using at least one cutting parameter from a second cutting parameter set that can be different from the first cutting parameter set. The second cutting parameter set can include a second cutting current and/or a second speed. The method can also include cutting in a third zone using at least one cutting parameter from a third cutting parameter set, which can be different from the first cutting parameter set or the second cutting parameter set. The third cutting parameter set can include a third cutting current and/or a third speed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8436270Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8338739Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8157331Abstract: A control system monitors the angle of each ranging arm, with respect to the mainframe of the machine. While the machine is in a defined zone along the face, if the angle of the arm is detected to be lower than a parameter defined set-point called the undercut limit, the control system does not allow the arm to be lowered further. When entering the run of face from either gate end, if either of the ranging arms are below the set point, the horizontal movement of the shearer is stopped, and an alarm message is generated, and a warning light begins to flash, alerting the operator that he must raise the arm before horizontal movement of the shearer can be enabled.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Edward F. Niederriter, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20120048835Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110115277Abstract: A control system monitors the angle of each ranging arm, with respect to the mainframe of the machine. While the machine is in a defined zone along the face, if the angle of the arm is detected to be lower than a parameter defined set-point called the undercut limit, the control system does not allow the arm to be lowered further. When entering the run of face from either gate end, if either of the ranging arms are below the set point, the horizontal movement of the shearer is stopped, and an alarm message is generated, and a warning light begins to flash, alerting the operator that he must raise the arm before horizontal movement of the shearer can be enabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Edward F. Niederriter, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100213178Abstract: A method for cutting an internal feature in a workpiece using a plasma cutting system can include cutting in a first zone using at least one cutting parameter from a first cutting parameter set, which can include a first cutting current and/or a first speed. The method can include cutting in a second zone using at least one cutting parameter from a second cutting parameter set that can be different from the first cutting parameter set. The second cutting parameter set can include a second cutting current and/or a second speed. The method can also include cutting in a third zone using at least one cutting parameter from a third cutting parameter set, which can be different from the first cutting parameter set or the second cutting parameter set. The third cutting parameter set can include a third cutting current and/or a third speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100155377Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 7709765Abstract: A thermal processing system includes a thermal torch for processing a workpiece, a power supply for providing power to the thermal torch, a positioning system for relatively moving the thermal torch and the workpiece, a controller for controlling the thermal processing system, and a deterministic-based communication network, such as, for example, a network which operates using SERCOS. The deterministic-based communications network connects at least the controller, the power supply, and the positioning system of the thermal processing system together.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Tate S. Picard, Gregory S. Wilson, Jeffery L. Peterson
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Patent number: 6900408Abstract: The invention features a centralized control architecture for a closely-coupled plasma arc system, in which the “intelligence” of the system is integrated into a single controller. The closely-coupled plasma arc system includes a power source, an automatic process controller and a torch-height controller, where each of these components individually has a closed-loop dynamic relationship with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Tate S. Picard, Roger E. Young, Gregory S. Wilson, Ronald M. Huppe
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Publication number: 20040226921Abstract: The invention features a centralized control architecture for a closely-coupled plasma arc system, in which the “intelligence” of the system is integrated into a single controller. The closely-coupled plasma arc system includes a power source, an automatic process controller and a torch-height controller, where each of these components individually has a closed-loop dynamic relationship with the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Tate S. Picard, Roger E. Young, Gregory S. Wilson, Ronald M. Huppe
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Patent number: 6814155Abstract: The invention provides a bolting installation apparatus comprising a base having a pair of parallel cylindrical rods held between two end plates; an intermediate carriage slidably mounted on said rods; a drilling unit carriage having at least one first rod and at least one second rod spaced apart from said first rod; a drilling unit slidably mounted on said second rod and said intermediate carriage slidably receiving said first rod of said drilling unit carriage; at least one moving means to move each of said base, said intermediate carriage and said drilling unit carriage relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2000Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Joy M M Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Brad Nielson, John Pointer, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 6772040Abstract: The invention features a centralized control architecture for a closely-coupled plasma arc system, in which the “intelligence” of the system is integrated into a single controller. The closely-coupled plasma arc system includes a power source, an automatic process controller and a torch-height controller, where each of these components individually has a closed-loop dynamic relationship with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Tate S. Picard, Roger E. Young, Gregory S. Wilson, Ronald M. Huppe
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Patent number: 6683609Abstract: A method of processing meteorological data to combine meteorological threat products for presentation in a single graphical image is disclosed. In accordance with the invention, meteorological data is received from at least one meteorological data source, and the received meteorological data is processed to generate more than one distinct threat products for a given geographic area. The distinct threat products are then combined to create a composite threat product, which may be graphically displayed together with a graphical representation of the geographic area affected by the threat products. A system for processing meteorological data for the graphical display of more than one threat product in a single graphical image is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Baron Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert O. Baron, Sr., Gregory S. Wilson, Ronald J. Phillips, Tom S. Thompson, Brian Patrick Davis
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Patent number: 6670908Abstract: A computer based method of processing meteorological data to automatically characterize significant meteorological events is disclosed. Meteorological data is received and processed to generate a plurality of distinct threat products for a given geographic area. The threat products are combined over the given geographic area to create a composite threat product, which is automatically compared to predetermined threshold values to identify one or more areas of threat. A system for processing meteorological data to automatically characterize significant meteorological events is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Baron Services, Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Wilson, Michael P. Dickerson
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Patent number: 6622058Abstract: The invention features a centralized control architecture for a closely-coupled plasma arc system, in which the “intelligence” of the system is integrated into a single controller. The closely-coupled plasma arc system includes a power source, an automatic process controller and a torch-height controller, where each of these components individually has a closed-loop dynamic relationship with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Inventors: Tate S. Picard, Roger E. Young, Gregory S. Wilson, Ronald M. Huppe
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Publication number: 20030025627Abstract: A computer based method of processing meteorological data to automatically characterize significant meteorological events is disclosed. Meteorological data is received and processed to generate a plurality of distinct threat products for a given geographic area. The threat products are combined over the given geographic area to create a composite threat product, which is automatically compared to predetermined threshold values to identify one or more areas of threat. A system for processing meteorological data to automatically characterize significant meteorological events is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Applicant: Baron Services, Inc..Inventors: Gregory S. Wilson, Michael P. Dickerson
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Patent number: RE47498Abstract: A control system monitors the angle of each ranging arm, with respect to the mainframe of the machine. While the machine is in a defined zone along the face, if the angle of the arm is detected to be lower than a parameter defined set-point called the undercut limit, the control system does not allow the arm to be lowered further. When entering the run of face from either gate end, if either of the ranging arms are below the set point, the horizontal movement of the shearer is stopped, and an alarm message is generated, and a warning light begins to flash, alerting the operator that he must raise the arm before horizontal movement of the shearer can be enabled.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLCInventors: Edward F. Niederriter, Gregory S. Wilson