Patents by Inventor Juan A. Fernandez

Juan A. Fernandez 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).

  • Patent number: 12062952
    Abstract: A linear motor system may include a plurality of track sections that may enable a mover to traverse a track formed by the plurality of track sections. The system may also include a plurality of connection modules, such that each connection module of the plurality of connection modules may physically couple two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track sections and communicatively couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section. Each connection module may also electrically couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Grosskreuz, Shankernarayan Ramanarayanan, Rui Zhou, Juan A Fernandez, Oliver C. Haya
  • Patent number: 11597281
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dual rail track system for independently moveable carts in an industrial control environment in which upper and lower rails of a track are substantially “L” shaped to allow upper and lower groups of rollers of a cart to orthogonally contact the upper and lower rails, respectively, to provide vertical and horizontal control of the cart while in motion along the track. The shape of the rails and arrangement of the rollers, orthogonal with respect to the rails in vertical and horizontal planes, provides an efficient support system allowing high speed. movement of carts, including through turns, with only two rails and with symmetric weight distribution of the cart. Flexible members provided with respect to each roller also provide resiliency to allow the rollers to adapt to variations in the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ilya Gurevich, Paul J. Grosskreuz, Juan A. Fernandez, Rui Zhou
  • Patent number: 11512739
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes bearing assemblies for a mover of a linear motor system. The bearing assemblies may include a plurality of bearings, a housing that retains the bearings, a plurality of springs biasing at least one of the plurality of bearings towards a track of the linear motor system, and at least one dampening element dampening movement of one or more of the plurality of springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Gardner, Juan A. Fernandez, Alexander Tsantes, Alex Mummert
  • Publication number: 20220356902
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes bearing assemblies for a mover of a linear motor system. The bearing assemblies may include a plurality of bearings, a housing that retains the bearings, a plurality of springs biasing at least one of the plurality of bearings towards a track of the linear motor system, and at least one dampening element dampening movement of one or more of the plurality of springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Gardner, Juan A. Fernandez, Alexander Tsantes, Alex Mummert
  • Publication number: 20220337179
    Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the alignment and location of a magnet. A first actuator exerts a first applied force to urge the magnet in a first axial direction and a first biasing device exerts a first opposing force. The first applied force and opposing forces are modulated relative to each other to position the magnet at a lateral location. A second actuator exerts a second applied force to urge the magnet in a first angular direction about a pivot axis and a second biasing device exerts a second opposing force. The second applied and opposing forces are modulated relative to each other to position the magnet at a select angular orientation relative to the magnet holder. The magnet is secured to the magnet holder after positioning. The magnet can also be rotated about its geometric centerline to position its magnetic axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Figie, Juan A. Fernandez
  • Patent number: 11381181
    Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the alignment and location of a magnet. A first actuator exerts a first applied force to urge the magnet in a first axial direction and a first biasing device exerts a first opposing force. The first applied force and opposing forces are modulated relative to each other to position the magnet at a lateral location. A second actuator exerts a second applied force to urge the magnet in a first angular direction about a pivot axis and a second biasing device exerts a second opposing force. The second applied and opposing forces are modulated relative to each other to position the magnet at a select angular orientation relative to the magnet holder. The magnet is secured to the magnet holder after positioning. The magnet can also be rotated about its geometric centerline to position its magnetic axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Figie, Juan A. Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20220085700
    Abstract: A linear motor system may include a plurality of track sections that may enable a mover to traverse a track formed by the plurality of track sections. The system may also include a plurality of connection modules, such that each connection module of the plurality of connection modules may physically couple two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track sections and communicatively couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section. Each connection module may also electrically couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Paul J. Grosskreuz, Shankernarayan Ramanarayanan, Rui Zhou, Juan A. Fernandez, Oliver C. Haya
  • Publication number: 20220069745
    Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the alignment and location of a magnet. A first actuator exerts a first applied force to urge the magnet in a first axial direction and a first biasing device exerts a first opposing force. The first applied force and opposing forces are modulated relative to each other to position the magnet at a lateral location. A second actuator exerts a second applied force to urge the magnet in a first angular direction about a pivot axis and a second biasing device exerts a second opposing force. The second applied and opposing forces are modulated relative to each other to position the magnet at a select angular orientation relative to the magnet holder. The magnet is secured to the magnet holder after positioning. The magnet can also be rotated about its geometric centerline to position its magnetic axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Figie, Juan A. Fernandez
  • Patent number: 11190086
    Abstract: A linear motor system may include a plurality of track sections that may enable a mover to traverse a track formed by the plurality of track sections. The system may also include a plurality of connection modules, such that each connection module of the plurality of connection modules may physically couple two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track sections and communicatively couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section. Each connection module may also electrically couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Grosskreuz, Shankernarayan Ramanarayanan, Rui Zhou, Juan A. Fernandez, Oliver C. Haya
  • Publication number: 20200317062
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dual rail track system for independently moveable carts in an industrial control environment in which upper and lower rails of a track are substantially “L” shaped to allow upper and lower groups of rollers of a cart to orthogonally contact the upper and lower rails, respectively, to provide vertical and horizontal control of the cart while in motion along the track. The shape of the rails and arrangement of the rollers, orthogonal with respect to the rails in vertical and horizontal planes, provides an efficient support system allowing high speed. movement of carts, including through turns, with only two rails and with symmetric weight distribution of the cart. Flexible members provided with respect to each roller also provide resiliency to allow the rollers to adapt to variations in the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Ilya Gurevich, Paul J. Grosskreuz, Juan A. Fernandez, Rui Zhou
  • Patent number: 10723232
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dual rail track system for independently moveable carts in an industrial control environment in which upper and lower rails of a track are substantially “L” shaped to allow upper and lower groups of rollers of a cart to orthogonally contact the upper and lower rails, respectively, to provide vertical and horizontal control of the cart while in motion along the track. The shape of the rails and arrangement of the rollers, orthogonal with respect to the rails in vertical and horizontal planes, provides an efficient support system allowing high speed movement of carts, including through turns, with only two rails and with symmetric weight distribution of the cart. Flexible members provided with respect to each roller also provide resiliency to allow the rollers to adapt to variations in the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ilya Gurevich, Paul J. Grosskreuz, Juan A. Fernandez, Rui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200153315
    Abstract: A linear motor system may include a plurality of track sections that may enable a mover to traverse a track formed by the plurality of track sections. The system may also include a plurality of connection modules, such that each connection module of the plurality of connection modules may physically couple two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track sections and communicatively couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section. Each connection module may also electrically couple the two respective adjacent track sections of the plurality of track section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Paul J. Grosskreuz, Shankernarayan Ramanarayanan, Rui Zhou, Juan A. Fernandez, Oliver C. Haya
  • Publication number: 20190241074
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dual rail track system for independently moveable carts in an industrial control environment in which upper and lower rails of a track are substantially “L” shaped to allow upper and lower groups of rollers of a cart to orthogonally contact the upper and lower rails, respectively, to provide vertical and horizontal control of the cart while in motion along the track. The shape of the rails and arrangement of the rollers, orthogonal with respect to the rails in vertical and horizontal planes, provides an efficient support system allowing high speed movement of carts, including through turns, with only two rails and with symmetric weight distribution of the cart. Flexible members provided with respect to each roller also provide resiliency to allow the rollers to adapt to variations in the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Ilya Gurevich, Paul J. Grosskreuz, Juan A. Fernandez, Rui Zhou
  • Patent number: 10029855
    Abstract: A mover system that provides spatially separated rails of the track interacting with pairs of closely spaced opposed wheels of the mover constraining movement of the mover on the track is provided. Each pair of wheels includes standard cylindrical or crowned wheels contacting the opposed parallel sides of standard rectangular rails, retaining the movers on the track in both horizontal and vertical directions normal to a transport direction along the track. The wheels bear loads in a radial direction with respect to axial motion consistent with its naturally positioned strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Grosskreuz, Ilya Gurevich, John C. Lamouree, Juan A. Fernandez, Jeffrey W. Dujmovic
  • Publication number: 20180086565
    Abstract: A mover system that provides spatially separated rails of the track interacting with pairs of closely spaced opposed wheels of the mover constraining movement of the mover on the track is provided. Each pair of wheels includes standard cylindrical or crowned wheels contacting the opposed parallel sides of standard rectangular rails, retaining the movers on the track in both horizontal and vertical directions normal to a transport direction along the track. The wheels bear loads in a radial direction with respect to axial motion consistent with its naturally positioned strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Paul J. Grosskreuz, Ilya Gurevich, John C. Lamouree, Juan A. Fernandez, Jeffrey W. Dujmovic
  • Publication number: 20130310820
    Abstract: A method/device are disclosed for performing procedures in body lumens using a local energy source, with quantitative information to determine treatment parameters, to accomplish efficient, safe body lumen treatment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a special optical fiber connected to a laser device capable of emitting laser radiation, receiving reflected laser radiation and processing signals as fiber is inserted into body lumen. Quantitative measurements are carried out, while advancing the optical fiber along the lumen. In another embodiment, lumen diameter and tissue reflectivity are measured along lumen's length. The system uses accumulated data to calculate/set optimal treatment parameters, such as radiation parameters and withdrawal speed, employing physical-mathematical models relating lumen characteristics to the energy/length required to efficiently treat the lumen. Once optical fiber reaches start position, lumen characteristics have been mapped along its complete length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Juan A. Fernandez, Ramiro Pozzo
  • Patent number: 7669444
    Abstract: A steering lock assembly that does not require tools for fixing a lock bolt cover relative to a housing to cover a cavity formed in the housing includes a housing having a cavity formed therein with a lock bolt received in the cavity. A lock bolt cover covering the cavity has an opening through which the lock bolt extends. A snap belt is fixed to one of the lock bolt cover and the housing and engages the other of the lock bolt cover and the housing to fix the lock bolt cover relative to the housing. In one embodiment, crush ribs formed on the snap belt minimizes contact between the cover and housing to minimize rattle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Huf North America Automotive Parts Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Juan A. Fernández, Donald J. Balazs
  • Patent number: 7536886
    Abstract: A steering lock assembly an assembly housing includes a non-linear passage that receives a cam shaft and/or cam pin. The non-linear passage provides a steering lock assembly that is shorter than steering lock assemblies having an assembly housing with a linear passage for receiving the cam shaft and cam pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Huf North America Automotive Parts Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: Juan A. Fernández
  • Patent number: 7475576
    Abstract: A steering lock assembly an assembly housing includes a non-linear passage that receives a cam shaft and/or cam pin. The non-linear passage provides a steering lock assembly that is shorter than steering lock assemblies having an assembly housing with a linear passage for receiving the cam shaft and cam pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Juan A. Fernández
  • Publication number: 20080302147
    Abstract: A steering lock assembly an assembly housing includes a non-linear passage that receives a cam shaft and/or cam pin. The non-linear passage provides a steering lock assembly that is shorter than steering lock assemblies having an assembly housing with a linear passage for receiving the cam shaft and cam pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Juan A. Fernandez