Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Kesler

Joseph M. Kesler 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).

  • Publication number: 20230134403
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for analyzing, monitoring, and/or modeling the manufacture of a type of part by a manufacturing process. Non-destructive evaluation data and/or quality related data collected from manufactured parts of the type of part may be aligned to a simulated model associated with the type of part. Based on the aligned data, the manufacturing process may be monitored to determine whether the manufacturing process is operating properly; aspects of the manufacturing process may be spatially correlated to the aligned data; and/or the manufacturing process may be analyzed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Thomas D. Sharp, Uriah M. Liggett, Brian Bahr, Chris M. Hodapp, Gary E. Coyan
  • Publication number: 20230091072
    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler
  • Patent number: 11543811
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for analyzing, monitoring, and/or modeling the manufacture of a type of part by a manufacturing process. Non-destructive evaluation data and/or quality related data collected from manufactured parts of the type of part may be aligned to a simulated model associated with the type of part. Based on the aligned data, the manufacturing process may be monitored to determine whether the manufacturing process is operating properly; aspects of the manufacturing process may be spatially correlated to the aligned data; and/or the manufacturing process may be analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Etegent Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Thomas D. Sharp, Uriah M. Ligget, Brian Bahr, Chris M. Hodapp, Gary E. Coyan
  • Patent number: 11514133
    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Etegent Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler
  • Publication number: 20200387562
    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler
  • Publication number: 20200218242
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for analyzing, monitoring, and/or modeling the manufacture of a type of part by a manufacturing process. Non-destructive evaluation data and/or quality related data collected from manufactured parts of the type of part may be aligned to a simulated model associated with the type of part. Based on the aligned data, the manufacturing process may be monitored to determine whether the manufacturing process is operating properly; aspects of the manufacturing process may be spatially correlated to the aligned data; and/or the manufacturing process may be analyzed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Etegent Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Thomas D. Sharp, Uriah M. Ligget, Brian Bahr, Chris M. Hodapp, Gary E. Coyan
  • Publication number: 20190212721
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for analyzing, monitoring, and/or modeling the manufacture of a type of part by a manufacturing process. Non-destructive evaluation data and/or quality related data collected from manufactured parts of the type of part may be aligned to a simulated model associated with the type of part. Based on the aligned data, the manufacturing process may be monitored to determine whether the manufacturing process is operating properly; aspects of the manufacturing process may be spatially correlated to the aligned data; and/or the manufacturing process may be analyzed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Thomas D. Sharp, Uriah M. Ligget, Brian Bahr, Chris M. Hodapp, Gary E. Coyan
  • Patent number: 9864366
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for analyzing, monitoring, and/or modeling the manufacture of a type of part by a manufacturing process. Non-destructive evaluation data and/or quality related data collected from manufactured parts of the type of part may be aligned to a simulated model associated with the type of part. Based on the aligned data, the manufacturing process may be monitored to determine whether the manufacturing process is operating properly; aspects of the manufacturing process may be spatially correlated to the aligned data; and/or the manufacturing process may be analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Etegent Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Thomas D. Sharp, Uriah M. Liggett, Brian Bahr, Chris M. Hodapp, Gary E. Coyan
  • Patent number: 9804997
    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Etegent Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler
  • Publication number: 20140277662
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for analyzing, monitoring, and/or modeling the manufacture of a type of part by a manufacturing process. Non-destructive evaluation data and/or quality related data collected from manufactured parts of the type of part may be aligned to a simulated model associated with the type of part. Based on the aligned data, the manufacturing process may be monitored to determine whether the manufacturing process is operating properly; aspects of the manufacturing process may be spatially correlated to the aligned data; and/or the manufacturing process may be analyzed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Etegent Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Thomas D. Sharp, Uriah M. Liggett, Brian Bahr, Chris M. Hodapp, Gary E. Coyan
  • Publication number: 20130289943
    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler
  • Patent number: 8521480
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods to manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. The method includes receiving NDE data for at least a portion of an asset along with inspection information associated with the at least a portion of the asset, and determining at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model of the at least a portion of the asset based on at least one of the NDE data or the inspection information. The method further includes automatically aligning The NDE data to the simulated model with the at least one alignment algorithm and analyzing the aligned NDE data on the simulated model to determine coverage of the simulated model by the NDE data. Additional methods include retrieving NDE data that has previously been aligned to the simulated model and determining coverage or determining trends associated with indications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Etegent Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Uriah M. Liggett, Richard A. Roth, II, Thomas D. Sharp
  • Patent number: 8473236
    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Etegent Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Uriah M. Liggett, Richard A. Roth, II, Thomas D. Sharp
  • Patent number: 8108168
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data and inspection information for at least a portion of an asset are received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model of the at least a portion of the asset is determined based upon at least one of the NDE data and the inspection information. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model with the at least one alignment algorithm and a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Etegent Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler
  • Publication number: 20100235112
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods to manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. The method includes receiving NDE data for at least a portion of an asset along with inspection information associated with the at least a portion of the asset, and determining at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model of the at least a portion of the asset based on at least one of the NDE data or the inspection information. The method further includes automatically aligning The NDE data to the simulated model with the at least one alignment algorithm and analyzing the aligned NDE data on the simulated model to determine coverage of the simulated model by the NDE data. Additional methods include retrieving NDE data that has previously been aligned to the simulated model and determining coverage or determining trends associated with indications thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: SHEET DYNAMICS LTD.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Kesler, Uriah M. Liggett, Richard A. Roth, II, Thomas D. Sharp
  • Publication number: 20100235153
    Abstract: Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: SHEET DYNAMICS LTD.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler
  • Publication number: 20100235111
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data and inspection information for at least a portion of an asset are received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model of the at least a portion of the asset is determined based upon at least one of the NDE data and the inspection information. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model with the at least one alignment algorithm and a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: SHEET DYNAMICS LTD.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Sharp, Richard A. Roth, II, Uriah M. Liggett, Joseph M. Kesler