Patents by Inventor John Cerwin
John Cerwin 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: 20230264339Abstract: A device and system for a rotary boring tool that enables a user to visually align the tool with respect to a target worksurface is disclosed. The alignment system includes a worksurface alignment device that is mounted onto the non-rotating portion of a rotary boring tool that includes one or more focused light sources, such as a laser, that projects a linear or nonlinear shaped beam and produces a visible pattern on the worksurface that indicates alignment or misalignment of the rotary boring tool with respect to the worksurface. Systems optionally includes a user display that works independently or in combination with one or more sensors to provide additional information about the rotary boring operation, and a wireless communication device that is enables wireless communication with other computing devices directly or through a network of computing devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventor: John Cerwin
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Patent number: 11684256Abstract: The present invention generally relates to apparatus, software and methods for assessing ocular, ophthalmic, neurological, physiological, psychological and/or behavioral conditions. As disclosed herein, the conditions are assessed using eye-tracking technology that beneficially eliminates the need for a subject to fixate and maintain focus during testing or to produce a secondary (non-optical) physical movement or audible response, i.e., feedback. The subject is only required to look at a series of individual visual stimuli, which is generally an involuntary reaction. The reduced need for cognitive and/or physical involvement of a subject allows the present modalities to achieve greater accuracy, due to reduced human error, and to be used with a wide variety of subjects, including small children, patients with physical disabilities or injuries, patients with diminished mental capacity, elderly patients, animals, etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventors: Wolfgang Fink, John Cerwin, Christopher P Adams
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Patent number: 11571753Abstract: A device and system for a rotary boring tool that enables a user to align the tool with respect to a target work surface is disclosed. The alignment system includes a rotating member that is mounted on the rotating portion of a rotary boring tool, and a separate portable stationary member that is designed to reside on the work surface. The rotating member includes a focused light source, such as a laser, that projects a light beam parallel to the direction of the rotary boring tool bit onto the stationary member which reflect the beam and produces a visible pattern on the surface of the stationary member that indicates alignment or misalignment of the rotary boring tool with respect to the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20210205901Abstract: A system and devices disclosed include a tool holder apparatus device that has one or more magnets that are configured to magnetically attach to a surface of the rotating portion of a rotary tool so that when the rotating portion of the rotary tool rotates, the apparatus also rotates. The tool holder apparatus may incorporate a variety of tools such as a laser alignment system, a work surface illumination system, and sanding, grinding and polishing surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20200305707Abstract: The present invention generally relates to apparatus, software and methods for assessing ocular, ophthalmic, neurological, physiological, psychological and/or behavioral conditions. As disclosed herein, the conditions are assessed using eye-tracking technology that beneficially eliminates the need for a subject to fixate and maintain focus during testing or to produce a secondary (non-optical) physical movement or audible response, i.e., feedback. The subject is only required to look at a series of individual visual stimuli, which is generally an involuntary reaction. The reduced need for cognitive and/or physical involvement of a subject allows the present modalities to achieve greater accuracy, due to reduced human error, and to be used with a wide variety of subjects, including small children, patients with physical disabilities or injuries, patients with diminished mental capacity, elderly patients, animals, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Wolfgang FINK, John CERWIN, Christopher P ADAMS
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Patent number: 10739127Abstract: A device for assisting an operator of a boring instrument having a penetrating element for penetration of a work surface comprising; is disclosed that includes a retention member adapted to be connected to a rotating element of a boring instrument having a cutting element wherein retention member is adapted to receive a laser, and the retention in the form of a sleeve with a tubular profile and adapted to be attached on a rotating element of the boring instrument and wherein the laser is oriented to direct a beam in a direction that is parallel with the direction of orientation of the penetrating element.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20190219384Abstract: A device for assisting an operator of a boring instrument having a penetrating element for penetration of a work surface comprising; is disclosed that includes a retention member adapted to be connected to a rotating element of a boring instrument having a cutting element wherein retention member is adapted to receive a laser, and the retention in the form of a sleeve with a tubular profile and adapted to be attached on a rotating element of the boring instrument and wherein the laser is oriented to direct a beam in a direction that is parallel with the direction of orientation of the penetrating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventor: John Cerwin
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Patent number: 10150167Abstract: A device for assisting an operator of a boring instrument having a penetrating element for penetration a work surface that includes a retention member adapted to be connected to a rotating element of the boring instrument and adapted to receive a laser and a plurality of mirrors including a beam splitting alignment mirrors that directs a laser beam in a direction parallel with a penetrating element and perpendicular to a work surface, and a depth indication mirror that reflects a light beam at an angle of less than 90 degrees from said retaining member to a location on said work surface wherein the location of the beams from the alignment beams is maintained at a fixed radial position when the retention member perpendicularly moves towards a work surface and wherein the beam is rotated defines a circle.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20170106453Abstract: A device for assisting an operator of a boring instrument having a penetrating element for penetration a work surface that includes a retention member adapted to be connected to a rotating element of the boring instrument and adapted to receive a laser and a plurality of mirrors including a beam splitting alignment mirrors that directs a laser beam in a direction parallel with a penetrating element and perpendicular to a work surface, and a depth indication mirror that reflects a light beam at an angle of less than 90 degrees from said retaining member to a location on said work surface wherein the location of the beams from the alignment beams is maintained at a fixed radial position when the retention member perpendicularly moves towards a work surface and wherein the beam is rotated defines a circle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: John Cerwin
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Patent number: 8069579Abstract: A train rail alignment and distance system. The train rail alignment and distance system is a durable, highly accurate, portable electronic measurement system that is used for determining both rail inclination and distance between substantially parallel train rail sections during the processes of railway construction, maintenance, and monitoring. The system is designed to work accurately across a wide temperature range and in extreme weather conditions. It is designed to be easily manufactured, configured and maintained. The system also includes several optional integrated features and functions such as: field calibration, factory configuration, GPS and/or USB integration, PC and/or Internet-based communications, and data logging, data storage, and data analysis capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: John Cerwin
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Patent number: 7992311Abstract: A system for a rotary boring tool that enables a user of the tool to align the tool perpendicularly with respect to a work surface of a work piece. In one embodiment the system enables a user to gauge distance or depth drilled into the work piece.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20110126418Abstract: A train rail alignment and distance system. The train rail alignment and distance system is a durable, highly accurate, portable electronic measurement system that is used for determining both rail inclination and distance between substantially parallel train rail sections during the processes of railway construction, maintenance, and monitoring. The system is designed to work accurately across a wide temperature range and in extreme weather conditions. It is designed to be easily manufactured, configured and maintained. The system also includes several optional integrated features and functions such as: field calibration, factory configuration, GPS and/or USB integration, PC and/or Internet-based communications, and data logging, data storage, and data analysis capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: John Cerwin
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Patent number: 7900368Abstract: A train rail alignment and distance system. The train rail alignment and distance system is a durable, highly accurate, portable electronic measurement system that is used for determining both rail inclination and distance between substantially parallel train rail sections during the processes of railway construction, maintenance, and monitoring. The system is designed to work accurately across a wide temperature range and in extreme weather conditions. It is designed to be easily manufactured, configured and maintained. The system also includes several optional integrated features and functions such as: field calibration, factory configuration, GPS and/or USB integration, PC and/or Internet-based communications, and data logging, data storage, and data analysis capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20100088914Abstract: A train rail alignment and distance system. The train rail alignment and distance system is a durable, highly accurate, portable electronic measurement system that is used for determining both rail inclination and distance between substantially parallel train rail sections during the processes of railway construction, maintenance, and monitoring. The system is designed to work accurately across a wide temperature range and in extreme weather conditions. It is designed to be easily manufactured, configured and maintained. The system also includes several optional integrated features and functions such as: field calibration, factory configuration, GPS and/or USB integration, PC and/or Internet-based communications, and data logging, data storage, and data analysis capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20090260239Abstract: A system for a rotary boring tool that enables a user of the tool to align the tool perpendicularly with respect to a work surface of a work piece. In one embodiment the system enables a user to gauge distance or depth drilled into the work piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: John Cerwin
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Patent number: 7447565Abstract: An electronic alignment system is disclosed. The system has at least two accelerometers, mounted in the device in such a manner that the accelerometers are mutually perpendicular to one another. An electrical connection electrically connects the accelerometers, a computing and processing device, a memory device, a feedback device, and a power source. A three axis reference frame is used as a basis for determining the angle of rotation of the device about an axis. Two accelerometers are required to determine a first angle of rotation. Adding a third accelerometer allows for the calculation of a second angle of rotation. Distance sensors can determine distance to a work piece, how far the device has traveled relative to a work piece, areas and volumes, and a third angle of rotation. Gyroscopes can also determine a third angle of rotation. The device may also include light projectors.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20070283587Abstract: An angle measuring device with two pivotable arms connected at a common point is disclosed. The first arm contains a rigidly linked shaft which connects the first arm to a second arm rotatable relative to the first arm. A first electronic sensor, such as a magnetic rotary encoder, determines the angle between the arms. Optionally, a second electronic sensor, such as an accelerometer, determines the angle of orientation of an arm with reference to the plane of the Earth. The microcontroller can be used to aggregate the output of the magnetic rotary encoder with the accelerometers, so as to calculate the angle from the plane of the Earth up to the first arm of the angle measuring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventor: John Cerwin
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Publication number: 20050251294Abstract: An electronic alignment system is disclosed. The system has at least two accelerometers, mounted in the device in such a manner that the accelerometers are mutually perpendicular to one another. An electrical connection electrically connects the accelerometers, a computing and processing device, a memory device, a feedback device, and a power source. A three axis reference frame is used as a basis for determining the angle of rotation of the device about an axis. Two accelerometers are required to determine a first angle of rotation. Adding a third accelerometer allows for the calculation of a second angle of rotation. Distance sensors can determine distance to a work piece, how far the device has traveled relative to a work piece, areas and volumes, and a third angle of rotation. Gyroscopes can also determine a third angle of rotation. The device may also include light projectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventor: John Cerwin