Patents by Inventor Joseph T. Taranowski

Joseph T. Taranowski 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).

  • Active beam delivery system with variable optical path segment through air
    Patent number: 8698040
    Abstract: A laser energy delivery system includes a relay imaging system. Input optics arranged to receive the laser energy, a transmitting mirror having adjustable angle of incidence relative to the input optics, and a robot mounted optical assembly are configured to direct laser energy toward the movable target image plane. The laser energy follows an optical path including an essentially straight segment from the transmitting mirror to the receiving mirror, having a variable length and a variable angle relative to the input optics through air. Diagnostics on the processing head facilitate operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Metal Improvement Company LLC
    Inventors: C. Brent Dane, Fritz B. Harris, Joseph T. Taranowski, Steven L Honett, Stewart B. Brown
  • Active beam delivery system with image relay
    Patent number: 7851725
    Abstract: An active laser energy delivery system includes a relay imaging system. Input optics arranged to receive the laser energy, a transmitting mirror having adjustable angle of incidence relative to the input optics, and a robot mounted processing head including an optical assembly are configured to direct laser energy toward the movable target image plane. The laser energy follows an optical path including an essentially straight segment from the transmitting mirror to the receiving mirror, having a variable length and a variable angle relative to the input optics. Diagnostics on the processing head facilitate operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Metal Improvement Company LLC
    Inventors: C. Brent Dane, Fritz B. Harris, Joseph T. Taranowski, Stewart B. Brown
  • ACTIVE BEAM DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE OPTICAL PATH SEGMENT THROUGH AIR
    Publication number: 20100219170
    Abstract: A laser energy delivery system includes a relay imaging system. Input optics arranged to receive the laser energy, a transmitting mirror having adjustable angle of incidence relative to the input optics, and a robot mounted optical assembly are configured to direct laser energy toward the movable target image plane. The laser energy follows an optical path including an essentially straight segment from the transmitting mirror to the receiving mirror, having a variable length and a variable angle relative to the input optics through air. Diagnostics on the processing head facilitate operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Metal Improvement Company LLC
    Inventors: C. Brent Dane, Fritz B. Harris, Joseph T. Taranowski, Steven L. Honett, Stewart B. Brown
  • Active beam delivery system for laser peening and laser peening method
    Patent number: 7750266
    Abstract: A laser peening method and system allows the work piece to be fixed, while moving and directing the laser beam. A laser energy delivery system includes a relay imaging system. Input optics arranged to receive the laser energy, a transmitting mirror having adjustable angle of incidence relative to the input optics, and a robot mounted processing head including an optical assembly are configured to direct laser energy toward the movable target image plane. The laser energy follows an optical path including an essentially straight segment from the transmitting mirror to the receiving mirror, having a variable length and a variable angle relative to the input optics. Diagnostics on the processing head facilitate operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Metal Improvement Company LLC
    Inventors: C. Brent Dane, Fritz B. Harris, Joseph T. Taranowski, Stewart B. Brown
  • Active beam delivery system with variable optical path segment through air
    Patent number: 7718921
    Abstract: A laser energy delivery system includes a relay imaging system. Input optics arranged to receive the laser energy, a transmitting mirror having adjustable angle of incidence relative to the input optics, and a robot mounted optical assembly are configured to direct laser energy toward the movable target image plane. The laser energy follows an optical path including an essentially straight segment from the transmitting mirror to the receiving mirror, having a variable length and a variable angle relative to the input optics through air. Diagnostics on the processing head facilitate operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Metal Improvement Company LLC
    Inventors: C. Brent Dane, Fritz B. Harris, Joseph T. Taranowski, Steven L Honett, Stewart B. Brown