Patents by Inventor Michael W. Parada

Michael W. Parada 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).

  • Weld guidance system and method
    Patent number: 6964364
    Abstract: A method and guidance system for accurately positioning a welding torch relative to a desired weld path. The method and system are based on ultrasonic sensing of information relating to the distance between the welding torch and surfaces on one or more components being welded, and then using this information to move the welding torch to a specific point in space relative to the desired weld path. The method and system maintain the welding torch over the weld path and at a predetermined distance from the weld path during movement of the torch along the weld path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Michael W. Parada
  • WELD GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20040256437
    Abstract: A method and guidance system for accurately positioning a welding torch relative to a desired weld path. The method and system are based on ultrasonic sensing of information relating to the distance between the welding torch and surfaces on one or more components being welded, and then using this information to move the welding torch to a specific point in space relative to the desired weld path. The method and system maintain the welding torch over the weld path and at a predetermined distance from the weld path during movement of the torch along the weld path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Michael W. Parada