Patents by Inventor Michael A. Gessner
Michael A. Gessner 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: 11285711Abstract: Methods for adhering a substrate onto a surface of a ceramic component are provided. The method may include applying a first bond coating onto an attachment surface of the substrate, applying a first alumina coating onto the first bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a second bond coating onto an outer surface of the ceramic component, applying a second alumina coating onto the second bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a cement onto at least one of the first alumina coating and the second alumina coating, and adhering the attachment surface of the substrate onto the outer surface of the ceramic component. Connections between a metal substrate and a ceramic matrix composite component are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel James Aug, Joshua Daniel Brown, Aaron Michael Dziech, Joseph Herbert Fields, Kenneth Michael Gessner
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Publication number: 20220088912Abstract: Methods for adhering a substrate onto a surface of a ceramic component are provided. The method may include applying a first bond coating onto an attachment surface of the substrate, applying a first alumina coating onto the first bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a second bond coating onto an outer surface of the ceramic component, applying a second alumina coating onto the second bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a cement onto at least one of the first alumina coating and the second alumina coating, and adhering the attachment surface of the substrate onto the outer surface of the ceramic component. Connections between a metal substrate and a ceramic matrix composite component are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Daniel James Aug, Joshua Daniel Brown, Aaron Michael Dziech, Joseph Herbert Fields, Kenneth Michael Gessner
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Publication number: 20180297346Abstract: Methods for adhering a substrate onto a surface of a ceramic component are provided. The method may include applying a first bond coating onto an attachment surface of the substrate, applying a first alumina coating onto the first bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a second bond coating onto an outer surface of the ceramic component, applying a second alumina coating onto the second bond coating on the attachment surface of the substrate, applying a cement onto at least one of the first alumina coating and the second alumina coating, and adhering the attachment surface of the substrate onto the outer surface of the ceramic component. Connections between a metal substrate and a ceramic matrix composite component are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Daniel James Aug, Joshua Daniel Brown, Aaron Michael Dziech, Joseph Herbert Fields, Kenneth Michael Gessner
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Patent number: 9613467Abstract: A software and method for updating a scan tool with limited memory are provided. An available diagnostic software database is located remotely from the scan tool. The diagnostic software database is vastly larger than the available memory on the scan tool. The technician can access the database and download the software modules he needs based on the vehicle or vehicles he is servicing and the available scan tool memory.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Robert Roberts, Michael Gessner, Thomas Bertosa, Phillip Freshour
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Patent number: 9297721Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner
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Patent number: 9292977Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein a faulty part and its part number is determined based on a retrieved DTC for a specific vehicle. The part number may include the original manufacturer's number and a generic equivalent manufacturer's number (if available). The diagnostic tool can search a parts database of various parts suppliers for their pricing and location. The diagnostic tool can also provide suggested fixes to the user based on the retrieved DTC.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Patent number: 9262254Abstract: A system and method for managing information between a diagnostic tool and a networked computing device are provided. The system made up of a diagnostic tool for retrieving information from a vehicle under test, a networked computing device for providing information concerning the vehicle under test, and an information management device for assisting communication between the diagnostic tool and the networked computing device. Information is gathered by the diagnostic tool and sent to the information management device which determines how to process the information, which may then be sent to the networked computing device for processing and returning relevant data to the information management device, and potentially to the diagnostic tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Patent number: 9208627Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein the diagnostic tool includes a global positioning system. The diagnostic tool can provide diagnostic data, global position and altitude to the user. The diagnostic tool can alert the user or the owner if the tool determines that it has been removed from a predefined area. The tool retrieves data from the determined altitude so that the vehicle can be serviced for optimal operations at that altitude.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Patent number: 9008897Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided that allows a technician to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and remove any duplicates. The diagnostic tool can retrieve DTCs from the various diagnostic systems in the vehicle, remove any duplicates and display a unique list of DTCs. The diagnostic tool can also erase all DTCs including any duplicates from the vehicle after repairs have been completed. The tool can retrieve the DTCs without the user selecting the system to retrieve from.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Patent number: 8996237Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Alfred L. Lancki
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Patent number: 8958943Abstract: An apparatus and method for tracking, scheduling, and reminding about maintenance status are provided. The apparatus connects to a vehicle and retrieves state information from the vehicle. The apparatus analyzes at least the state information to determine a maintenance status of the system, and creates an alert based on at least the maintenance status of the vehicle. The alert is provided to a user, and the user can instruct the apparatus to respond to the maintenance status through selection of options provided by the alert. Through the options, the apparatus may provide the user with options for maintenance service, schedule the service, and remind the user of the scheduled service.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Bob Roberts
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Patent number: 8954227Abstract: A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input device for inputting information, a processor controlling a software according to the input information from the input device and communication with the vehicle from the signal translator, the processor controlling a reception of diagnostic data of the vehicle through the signal translator, the processor receiving a selected information of a user and configuration of the diagnostic tool through the input device and correlating the configuration information with the user information, the processor processing the received diagnostic data according to the selected configuration information corresponding to the selected user by the input unit, a memory storing a software controlled by the processor, the memory storing the configuration information according to the corresponding user information, and a display unit receiving and displaying diagnostic information according to the selectedType: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Patent number: 8886391Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of off-board tools (OBTs) may be used in vehicle inspection maintenance programs are provided. The OBT may include a processor, vehicle communication circuitry for linking to a vehicle diagnostic system, host interface circuitry for communicating with a host computer, and voltage determination circuitry for measuring a voltage through the vehicle diagnostic system. The OBT may include logic for storing a communications protocol used to link with a vehicle diagnostic system that is preferably used for re-establishing dropped communications links. In addition, the OBT may contain logic for testing at least one component of a starting and/or charging system of a vehicle. Still other embodiments may include logic for sending unsolicited messages to a host computer. Additional embodiments may include logic for determining the minimum number of messages that must be received by an OBT.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas J. Bertosa, Robert A. Roberts, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20140277915Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Alfred L. Lancki
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Publication number: 20140279230Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Publication number: 20140277909Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner
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Patent number: 8788137Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein an indicator is indicated on a display if additional information is available for the retrieved DTC for a specific vehicle. The indicator can be shown on a screen showing a DTC in a freeze frame menu and freeze frame data list modes. With a press of a key or automatically, the diagnostic tool can access its database or a remote database to retrieve the additional information.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Bob Roberts, Michael Gessner, Alfred L. Lancki
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Publication number: 20140088818Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein a faulty part and its part number is determined based on a retrieved DTC for a specific vehicle. The part number may include the original manufacturer's number and a generic equivalent manufacturer's number (if available). The diagnostic tool can search a parts database of various parts suppliers for their pricing and location. The diagnostic tool can also provide suggested fixes to the user based on the retrieved DTC.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Publication number: 20140081511Abstract: A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input device for inputting information, a processor controlling a software according to the input information from the input device and communication with the vehicle from the signal translator, the processor controlling a reception of diagnostic data of the vehicle through the signal translator, the processor receiving a selected information of a user and configuration of the diagnostic tool through the input device and correlating the configuration information with the user information, the processor processing the received diagnostic data according to the selected configuration information corresponding to the selected user by the input unit, a memory storing a software controlled by the processor, the memory storing the configuration information according to the corresponding user information, and a display unit receiving and displaying diagnostic information according to the selectedType: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20130332023Abstract: An apparatus and method for tracking, scheduling, and reminding about maintenance status are provided. The apparatus connects to a vehicle and retrieves state information from the vehicle. The apparatus analyzes at least the state information to determine a maintenance status of the system, and creates an alert based on at least the maintenance status of the vehicle. The alert is provided to a user, and the user can instruct the apparatus to respond to the maintenance status through selection of options provided by the alert. Through the options, the apparatus may provide the user with options for maintenance service, schedule the service, and remind the user of the scheduled service.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Bob Roberts