Patents by Inventor Mark E. Stuemky

Mark E. Stuemky 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).

  • Enhanced analysis for image-based serpentine belt wear evaluation
    Patent number: 9098914
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the improvement of an image of a device under test, such as a belt. The image of device under test is made more optimal by determining if the object is rotated away from a preferred axis of the image frame. If so, the image is rotated an opposing angle such that the object is parallel to the preferred axis of the image frame. The rotated image is then made available for analysis of the object. Rib width analysis is performed along the entire length of the detected rib by either de-rotating the image or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Gates Corporation
    Inventors: Flloyd M. Sobczak, James H. Sealey, Douglas R. Sedlacek, Mark E. Stuemky, Justin Aschenbrenner, James Christian Bourque
  • ENHANCED ANALYSIS FOR IMAGE-BASED SERPENTINE BELT WEAR EVALUATION
    Publication number: 20140254862
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the improvement of an image of a device under test, such as a belt. The image of device under test is made more optimal by determining if the object is rotated away from a preferred axis of the image frame. If so, the image is rotated an opposing angle such that the object is parallel to the preferred axis of the image frame. The rotated image is then made available for analysis of the object. Rib width analysis is performed along the entire length of the detected rib by either de-rotating the image or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Flloyd M. Sobczak, James H. Sealey, Douglas R. Sedlacek, Mark E. Stuemky, Justin Aschenbrenner, James Christian Bourque
  • Measurement of belt wear through edge detection of a raster image
    Patent number: 8755589
    Abstract: Tools for determining belt wear are provided. Specifically, non-contact based systems and processes are described which enable a quick and accurate measurement of belt wear. Based on the measurements of belt wear, a wear condition for the belt can be determined. Information regarding the wear condition can then be used to determine an appropriate remedial measure for responding to the determined wear condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: The Gates Corporation
    Inventors: Flloyd M. Sobczak, James H. Sealey, Douglas R. Sedlacek, Mark E. Stuemky, Justin L. Aschenbrenner
  • MEASUREMENT OF BELT WEAR THROUGH EDGE DETECTION OF A RASTER IMAGE
    Publication number: 20130058560
    Abstract: Tools for determining belt wear are provided. Specifically, non-contact based systems and processes are described which enable a quick and accurate measurement of belt wear. Based on the measurements of belt wear, a wear condition for the belt can be determined. Information regarding the wear condition can then be used to determine an appropriate remedial measure for responding to the determined wear condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Flloyd M. Sobczak, James H. Sealey, Douglas R. Sedlacek, Mark E. Stuemky, Justin L. Aschenbrenner