Patents by Inventor Michael C. Hogan

Michael C. Hogan 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).

  • Chain monitoring systems and methods
    Patent number: 11976999
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chain monitoring systems and methods. In particular, the chain monitoring system is configured to mount onto a portion of a chain and measure one or more parameters associated with one or more characteristics of the chain. The measured parameters are processed by the chain monitoring system and/or transmitted to a remote system for analysis. The analysis may be used to determine a characteristic and/or change in the characteristic of the chain. In some examples, the characteristic is an elongation value associated with the chain, which can be transmitted to a networked system for analysis, display, and/or control. In some examples, a sensor can be employed to measure one or more characteristics of the chain. The sensor may include, but is not limited to, a strain gauge, an accelerometer, an optical, a sonic, and/or a magnetic sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: U.S. Tsubaki Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Monty, Brian Leduc, Paul Gorman, Robert J. Hogan, Michael C. Hogan, Daniel Harris, Joseph Audette
  • CHAIN MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220003636
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to chain monitoring systems and methods. In particular, the chain monitoring system is configured to mount onto a portion of a chain and measure one or more parameters associated with one or more characteristics of the chain. The measured parameters are processed by the chain monitoring system and/or transmitted to a remote system for analysis. The analysis may be used to determine a characteristic and/or change in the characteristic of the chain. In some examples, the characteristic is an elongation value associated with the chain, which can be transmitted to a networked system for analysis, display, and/or control. In some examples, a sensor can be employed to measure one or more characteristics of the chain. The sensor may include, but is not limited to, a strain gauge, an accelerometer, an optical, a sonic, and/or a magnetic sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Charles R. Monty, Brian Leduc, Paul Gorman, Robert J. Hogan, Michael C. Hogan, Daniel Harris, Joseph Audette
  • STAINLESS STEEL ROLLER CHAIN WITH INCREASED DURABILITY
    Publication number: 20190338832
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved stainless steel roller chain and methods for manufacturing the stainless steel roller chain, such that the improved stainless steel roller chain maintains the corrosion resistant properties of stainless steel while exhibiting the strength and durability of carbon steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Charles R. Monty, Michael C. Hogan, Robert J. Hogan