Patents by Inventor Gregory Sudwoj

Gregory Sudwoj 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).

  • Liner inspection tool and method of inspecting a cylinder liner
    Patent number: 8443658
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device (50) for inspecting a running surface (35) of a cylinder liner (25) of a combustion engine (10) comprising an inspection tool (65), a control device (55) and connection means (60) for power supply and transmission of measuring data and control signals. The inspection tool (65) comprises a bearing rail (70) and mounted thereon a rotary table (80) and tools (90, 96) for measuring the inner diameter (d) and running surface (35) of the cylinder liner (25) and for visual inspection of the surface condition. The inspection tool (65) has a size that allows its introduction into the cylinder liner (25) through an aperture (30) in the cylinder liner (25) to be inspected. The invention is particular suitable for the inspection of a cylinder liner (25) of a reciprocating piston combustion engine (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Waertsilae Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Jan Willem Vroege, Gregory Sudwoj
  • Liner Inspection Tool and Method of Inspecting a Cylinder Liner
    Publication number: 20100313642
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device (50) for inspecting a running surface (35) of a cylinder liner (25) of a combustion engine (10) comprising an inspection tool (65), a control device (55) and connection means (60) for power supply and transmission of measuring data and control signals. The inspection tool (65) comprises a bearing rail (70) and mounted thereon a rotary table (80) and tools (90, 96) for measuring the inner diameter (d) and running surface (35) of the cylinder liner (25) and for visual inspection of the surface condition. The inspection tool (65) has a size that allows its introduction into the cylinder liner (25) through an aperture (30) in the cylinder liner (25) to be inspected. The invention is particular suitable for the inspection of a cylinder liner (25) of a reciprocating piston combustion engine (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Waertsilae Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Jan Willem Vroege, Gregory Sudwoj