Patents by Inventor John Michael Scelsi
John Michael Scelsi 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: 11959427Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes an actuation mechanism having an actuator that seals a valve of a combustion chamber of an engine. The apparatus further includes a flow control device that controls a flow of a pressurized fluid to the combustion chamber. The apparatus further includes a plurality of sensors having a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is disposed in an inlet port of the combustion chamber to detect a first flow rate of the pressurized fluid in the inlet port. The second sensor is disposed in an exhaust port of the combustion chamber to detect a second flow rate of the pressurized fluid in the exhaust port. The apparatus further includes a notification device configured to generate an alert based on the detected first flow rate and the detected second flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kaleb Stephens, John Michael Scelsi, Cody Weldon Cline, Christopher Ray Wills
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Patent number: 11946827Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes a support structure and a plurality of engagement members coupled to the support structure. Each member of the plurality of engagement members is coupled with a valve of a valve train associated with an engine head. The apparatus further includes a camshaft, which includes a plurality of lobes coupled to the support structure. Each lobe of the plurality of lobes are equally spaced from each other and coupled to a member of the plurality of engagement members. The apparatus further includes a driving mechanism coupled to the camshaft, which is configured to rotate the camshaft and control each member of the plurality of engagement members to further control an activation of each valve of the valve train associated with the engine head.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kaleb Stephens, John Michael Scelsi
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Publication number: 20230279818Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes an actuation mechanism having an actuator that seals a valve of a combustion chamber of an engine. The apparatus further includes a flow control device that controls a flow of a pressurized fluid to the combustion chamber. The apparatus further includes a plurality of sensors having a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is disposed in an inlet port of the combustion chamber to detect a first flow rate of the pressurized fluid in the inlet port. The second sensor is disposed in an exhaust port of the combustion chamber to detect a second flow rate of the pressurized fluid in the exhaust port. The apparatus further includes a notification device configured to generate an alert based on the detected first flow rate and the detected second flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: KALEB STEPHENS, JOHN MICHAEL SCELSI, CODY WELDON CLINE, CHRISTOPHER RAY WILLS
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Patent number: 11635349Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes a base and an actuation mechanism with an actuator having a first end coupled to the base and a second end retractably extends from the base. The apparatus further includes a common platform with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface coupled to the second end of the actuator and moves from the base, based on an extension of the actuator. The apparatus further includes a plurality of engagement members each of which includes a first portion coupled to the first surface and a second portion coupled to the second surface. The apparatus further includes a plurality of sensors coupled to the plurality of engagement members such that each sensor of the plurality of sensors is coupled to corresponding member of the plurality of engagement members and coupled with a valve associated with a machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kaleb Stephens, John Michael Scelsi
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Patent number: 11594081Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes a sensor and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is configured to control an external camshaft that is coupled to a valve train of an engine head. The apparatus controls the driving mechanism to control a rotation of the external camshaft that further controls an activation of each valve of the valve train associated with the engine head. The apparatus further controls the sensor to acquire information associated with the activation of each valve of the valve train based on the rotation of the external camshaft. The apparatus further compares the acquired information with pre-stored information, to determine an abnormality in each valve of the valve train, and generates a notification based on the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kaleb Stephens, John Michael Scelsi
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Publication number: 20220398875Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes a sensor and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is configured to control an external camshaft that is coupled to a valve train of an engine head. The apparatus controls the driving mechanism to control a rotation of the external camshaft that further controls an activation of each valve of the valve train associated with the engine head. The apparatus further controls the sensor to acquire information associated with the activation of each valve of the valve train based on the rotation of the external camshaft. The apparatus further compares the acquired information with pre-stored information, to determine an abnormality in each valve of the valve train, and generates a notification based on the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Kaleb Stephens, John Michael Scelsi
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Publication number: 20220397485Abstract: An apparatus is provided to test valves. The apparatus includes a support structure and a plurality of engagement members coupled to the support structure. Each member of the plurality of engagement members is coupled with a valve of a valve train associated with an engine head. The apparatus further includes a camshaft, which includes a plurality of lobes coupled to the support structure. Each lobe of the plurality of lobes are equally spaced from each other and coupled to a member of the plurality of engagement members. The apparatus further includes a driving mechanism coupled to the camshaft, which is configured to rotate the camshaft and control each member of the plurality of engagement members to further control an activation of each valve of the valve train associated with the engine head.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Kaleb Stephens, John Michael Scelsi
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Publication number: 20220395940Abstract: An apparatus and method for pressing articles on components of a vehicle assembly is provided. The apparatus includes a support fixture, a driving mechanism coupled to the support fixture, and a sensor coupled to the support fixture. The apparatus detects a component that includes a receiving section and controls the sensor to determine a height of the receiving section with respect to a datum of the component, based on the detection. The apparatus computes an offset distance with respect to the determined height and actuates the driving mechanism based on the offset distance. Based on the actuation, the driving mechanism moves an actuator to a first position in proximity of the receiving section. The driving mechanism further actuates to displace the actuator from the first position to a second position, which causes the actuator to apply a force on an article, causing the article to mate with the receiving section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Kaleb Wayne Stephens, John Michael Scelsi, Cody Weldon Cline, Chris R Wills
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Patent number: 10286503Abstract: A fastener delivery system includes an escapement mechanism configured to control dispensing of associated fasteners located in a column one associated fastener at a time and a rotate and present apparatus operable with the escapement mechanism. The apparatus is configured to rotate between a fastener receiving position and a fastener loading position. In the fastener receiving position the apparatus is adapted to receive each associated fastener released from the escapement mechanism, and in the fastener loading position the apparatus is configured to present each associated fastener to an associated fastener installation device. The escapement mechanism is adjustable in a height direction relative to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, George Alexander Hollis, Samuel Thompson, Kaleb T. Allen, John Michael Scelsi
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Publication number: 20180369973Abstract: A fastener delivery system includes an escapement mechanism configured to control dispensing of associated fasteners located in a column one associated fastener at a time and a rotate and present apparatus operable with the escapement mechanism. The apparatus is configured to rotate between a fastener receiving position and a fastener loading position. In the fastener receiving position the apparatus is adapted to receive each associated fastener released from the escapement mechanism, and in the fastener loading position the apparatus is configured to present each associated fastener to an associated fastener installation device. The escapement mechanism is adjustable in a height direction relative to the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, George Alexander Hollis, Samuel Thompson, Kaleb T. Allen, John Michael Scelsi
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Patent number: 9321167Abstract: A pallet-based support system for use in assembling a vehicle engine that includes an engine block is described herein. The pallet-based support system includes a first jig and a second jig configured to couple to the engine block. The system also includes a first support arm and a second support arm extending from the pallet and each of the support arms includes a cradle structure. The system also includes a first adapter structure coupled to the first jig. The first adapter structure is configured to be releasably coupled to one of the cradle structures by lowering the engine block towards the pallet. The first adapter structure engages the cradle structure and is configured to be positioned in at least three orientations with respect to the cradle structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: John Michael Scelsi, Brian Gregory Jones
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Publication number: 20140259663Abstract: A pallet-based support system for use in assembling a vehicle engine that includes an engine block is described herein. The pallet-based support system includes a first jig and a second jig configured to couple to the engine block. The system also includes a first support arm and a second support arm extending from the pallet and each of the support arms includes a cradle structure. The system also includes a first adapter structure coupled to the first jig. The first adapter structure is configured to be releasably coupled to one of the cradle structures by lowering the engine block towards the pallet. The first adapter structure engages the cradle structure and is configured to be positioned in at least three orientations with respect to the cradle structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: John Michael Scelsi, Brian Gregory Jones