Patents by Inventor James Onsager

James Onsager 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).

  • Light grid system for rope machinery
    Patent number: 9194100
    Abstract: A light grid system for rope machinery is provided. The light grid system includes one or more light grid assemblies, including one or more sensor frames configured to be coupled to one or more post assemblies and configured to mount adjacent to one or more rope drums. The light grid assemblies also include one or more sensors coupled to the sensor frames, at least a first sensor configured to emit one or more light beams, at least a second sensor configured to receive the light beams. The light beams are positionable a predetermined distance away from the ropes, and the light grid assemblies are configured to transmit a signal to a control module when the light beams are obstructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Russell A. Fix, James Onsager
  • LIGHT GRID SYSTEM FOR ROPE MACHINERY
    Publication number: 20140157634
    Abstract: A light grid system for rope machinery is provided. The light grid system includes one or more light grid assemblies, including one or more sensor frames configured to be coupled to one or more post assemblies and configured to mount adjacent to one or more rope drums. The light grid assemblies also include one or more sensors coupled to the sensor frames, at least a first sensor configured to emit one or more light beams, at least a second sensor configured to receive the light beams. The light beams are positionable a predetermined distance away from the ropes, and the light grid assemblies are configured to transmit a signal to a control module when the light beams are obstructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Russell A. Fix, James Onsager