Patents by Inventor Paul Edward Sherman

Paul Edward Sherman 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: 12076932
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic object may include a robotic arm configured to dispense thermoplastic material, a support apparatus, a computing device and an imaging system. The imaging system may scan thermoplastic material dispensed by the first robotic arm and create a three-dimensional scan model. The model may be compared to a computer model profile to determine if the dispensed material requires adjustment. If the dispensed material requires adjustment, the computing device may adjust the robotic arm or the support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Jason Jones, Paul Edward Sherman, John Angely Geriguis
  • Publication number: 20230311422
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic object may include a robotic arm configured to dispense thermoplastic material, a support apparatus, a computing device and an imaging system. The imaging system may scan thermoplastic material dispensed by the first robotic arm and create a three-dimensional scan model. The model may be compared to a computer model profile to determine if the dispensed material requires adjustment. If the dispensed material requires adjustment, the computing device may adjust the robotic arm or the support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Adam Jason Jones, Paul Edward Sherman, John Angely Geriguis
  • Patent number: 11691345
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic object may include a robotic arm configured to dispense thermoplastic material, a support apparatus, a computing device and an imaging system. The imaging system may scan thermoplastic material dispensed by the first robotic arm and create a three-dimensional scan model. The model may be compared to a computer model profile to determine if the dispensed material requires adjustment. If the dispensed material requires adjustment, the computing device may adjust the robotic arm or the support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Jason Jones, Paul Edward Sherman, John Angely Geriguis
  • Publication number: 20210206117
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic object may include a robotic arm configured to dispense thermoplastic material, a support apparatus, a computing device and an imaging system. The imaging system may scan thermoplastic material dispensed by the first robotic arm and create a three-dimensional scan model. The model may be compared to a computer model profile to determine if the dispensed material requires adjustment. If the dispensed material requires adjustment, the computing device may adjust the robotic arm or the support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Jason Jones, Paul Edward Sherman, John Angely Geriguis
  • Patent number: 10987871
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic object may include a robotic arm configured to dispense thermoplastic material, a support apparatus, a computing device and an imaging system. The imaging system may scan thermoplastic material dispensed by the first robotic arm and create a three-dimensional scan model. The model may be compared to a computer model profile to determine if the dispensed material requires adjustment. If the dispensed material requires adjustment, the computing device may adjust the robotic arm or the support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Jason Jones, Paul Edward Sherman, John Angely Geriguis
  • Publication number: 20180257305
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing a thermoplastic object may include a robotic arm configured to dispense thermoplastic material, a support apparatus, a computing device and an imaging system. The imaging system may scan thermoplastic material dispensed by the first robotic arm and create a three-dimensional scan model. The model may be compared to a computer model profile to determine if the dispensed material requires adjustment. If the dispensed material requires adjustment, the computing device may adjust the robotic arm or the support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: ADAM JASON JONES, PAUL EDWARD SHERMAN, JOHN ANGELY GERIGUIS
  • Publication number: 20150251749
    Abstract: The Primary Plane Orientation Device may be orientated such that the lifting surface, and or propulsion group of the aerial vehicle rotates about an axis through the Primary Plane. The Primary Plane, then, may be orientated at any chosen angular offset from the vehicle axis such that the lifting surfaces can produce thrust at said angle to the vehicle axis. The orientation of the Primary plane may then smoothly transform to other desired angles such that the aerial vehicle remains unstalled during conversion between VTOL-rotary and fixed wing flight. The lifting surface, and/or propulsion groups may then be fixed in any orientation to the axis of the vehicle to produce fixed wing lift, or propulsion in line with the fuselage or at various offsets from the fuselage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Edward Sherman
  • Publication number: 20060225560
    Abstract: The system of the preferred embodiments includes a fastener adapted to removably attach to a musical instrument, a blind coupled to the fastener and adapted to obstruct a user's view of the finger portion of the musical instrument, and a joint to couple the fastener to the blind. The system of the preferred embodiment has been specifically designed to obstruct a user's view of the finger portion of the musical instrument. If used properly, the system will train a user of the musical instrument to play without looking at the finger portion of the musical instrument thus aiding in muscle memory and helping the sense of sound by minimizing the use of sight. Furthermore, the blind portion of the instrument can be used as a visual output/input screen for use as electronic sheet music, notes, and communication device to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Edward Sherman