Patents by Inventor Paul W. Gress
Paul W. Gress 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: 10668548Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends. The device and system utilize a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
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Publication number: 20190143430Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
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Patent number: 10239140Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
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Patent number: 9610676Abstract: A shank spacer member and its attachment to a pipe wrench is described. The shank spacer member prevents contact between a pipe or other work piece and a shank portion of a movable jaw when the pipe is positioned in the wrench. Upon application of torque to the wrench, the member and its placement on the wrench provides increased gripping force by the wrench upon the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier, Paul W. Gress
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Publication number: 20150343543Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
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Publication number: 20150302238Abstract: Methods are provided for conducting surveys of regions of interest, points of interest, and objects of interest. The methods typically involve using a survey instrument with programmed logic. The programmed logic may include one or more base of knowledge in an electronically accessible format, and may include statistical analysis software. The survey instrument generally includes a display and one or more sensors. The sensors may include a visible image or an infrared image sensor. The program logic may be used to guide an operator through a survey.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Raymond E. Garvey, III, Jay P. Gatz, Paul W. Gress
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Patent number: 9138818Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Richard Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
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Patent number: 8902302Abstract: Methods are provided for conducting surveys of regions of interest, points of interest, and objects of interest. The methods typically involve using a survey instrument with programmed logic. The programmed logic may include one or more base of knowledge in an electronically accessible format, and may include statistical analysis software. The survey instrument generally includes a display and one or more sensors. The sensors may include a visible image or an infrared image sensor. The program logic may be used to guide an operator through a survey.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Raymond E. Garvey, III, Jay P. Gatz, Paul W. Gress
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Patent number: 8826483Abstract: A hand operated drain cleaner includes a manually operated rotatable drum and an elongated flexible cable at least partially held in the drum. A portion of the cable extending from the drum has a cable axis, and rotation of the drum rotates the cable portion about the cable axis. A handle is adapted to rotatably support the drum. The handle includes a barrel portion and a handle portion. A feed control device includes a housing having a feed passage axially therethrough for receiving the cable and a trigger for moving the feed control device between a non-actuating position and an actuating position. In the actuating position, a feed control device is pivoted relative to the handle such that the driving mechanism engages the cable thereby inducing axial movement of the cable via rotation of the drum. A locking mechanism is opera operably associated with the feed control device.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Michael J. Rutkowski, Paul W. Gress, Jon R. Dunkin
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Publication number: 20140083260Abstract: A shank spacer member and its attachment to a pipe wrench is described. The shank spacer member prevents contact between a pipe or other work piece and a shank portion of a movable jaw when the pipe is positioned in the wrench. Upon application of torque to the wrench, the member and its placement on the wrench provides increased gripping force by the wrench upon the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier, Paul W. Gress
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Publication number: 20140036771Abstract: A networked video bridge device includes a data input module that receives at least one raw image data stream from a plurality of data sources. The device further includes a storage module that records the raw image data and temporarily stores the raw image data. A display screen displays the raw image data. The device also includes a user interface module that receives user input data from a user of the networked video bridge device. The device also includes a control module that selectively augments the raw image data based on the user input data. The control module also communicates the augmented image data to a remote image data storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Jay Gatz, Paul W. Gress, Justin Daw
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Patent number: 8613642Abstract: Various systems, tools, and methods are described for rendering regions of coated pipe suitable for receiving press fittings. The systems, tools, and methods may also be applicable for transforming regions of pipe, coated or uncoated, and which are otherwise unsuitable for sealingly engaging press fittings, so that reliable and leak-proof seals can be made between the pipe and press fittings.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Richard R. Bowles, Paul W. Gress, Brian A. Mitchell, Robert M. Baracskai
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Patent number: 8413347Abstract: A drain cleaning machine with an electronic cable monitoring system is disclosed which comprises a frame supporting a rotatable drum which is driven by a motor through an endless belt. The drum contains a flexible drain cleaning cable which is rotatable with the drum and axially displaceable into and out from the drum, and the frame supports a cable feeding device through which the cable extends and by which the cable is displaced into and out of the drum. An electronic cable monitoring system is configured to assess an amount of cable payed out from and retracted into the drum. A process determines an amount and direction of relative movement between a rotatable drum and a cable follower member and generates a signal representative of an amount of cable payed out or retracted into the drum.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Paul W. Gress, Michael J. Rutkowski, Philip Eisermann, Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Jeffrey A. Prsha
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Publication number: 20130070068Abstract: Methods are provided for conducting surveys of regions of interest, points of interest, and objects of interest. The methods typically involve using a survey instrument with programmed logic. The programmed logic may include one or more base of knowledge in an electronically accessible format, and may include statistical analysis software. The survey instrument generally includes a display and one or more sensors. The sensors may include a visible image or an infrared image sensor. The program logic may be used to guide an operator through a survey.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Raymond E. Garvey, III, Jay P. Gatz, Paul W. Gress
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Publication number: 20120203501Abstract: A drain cleaning machine with an electronic cable monitoring system is disclosed which comprises a frame supporting a rotatable drum which is driven by a motor through an endless belt. The drum contains a flexible drain cleaning cable which is rotatable with the drum and axially displaceable into and out from the drum, and the frame supports a cable feeding device through which the cable extends and by which the cable is displaced into and out of the drum. An electronic cable monitoring system is configured to assess an amount of cable payed out from and retracted into the drum. A process determines an amount and direction of relative movement between a rotatable drum and a cable follower member and generates a signal representative of an amount of cable payed out or retracted into the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Paul W. Gress, Michael J. Rutkowski, Philip Eisermann, Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Jeffrey A. Prsha
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Patent number: 8176593Abstract: A drain cleaning machine with an electronic cable monitoring system is disclosed which comprises a frame supporting a rotatable drum which is driven by a motor through an endless belt. The drum contains a flexible drain cleaning cable which is rotatable with the drum and axially displaceable into and out from the drum, and the frame supports a cable feeding device through which the cable extends and by which the cable is displaced into and out of the drum. An electronic cable monitoring system is configured to assess an amount of cable payed out from and retracted into the drum. A process determines an amount and direction of relative movement between a rotatable drum and a cable follower member and generates a signal representative of an amount of cable payed out or retracted into the drum.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Paul W. Gress, Michael J. Rutkowski, Philip Eisermann, Mark S. Olsson, Ray Merewether, Jeffrey A. Prsha
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Publication number: 20120039679Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Richard Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
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Publication number: 20110045746Abstract: Various systems, tools, and methods are described for rendering regions of coated pipe suitable for receiving press fittings. The systems, tools, and methods may also be applicable for transforming regions of pipe, coated or uncoated, and which are otherwise unsuitable for sealingly engaging press fittings, so that reliable and leak-proof seals can be made between the pipe and press fittings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Richard R. Bowles, Paul W. Gress, Brian A. Mitchell, Robert M. Baracskai
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Patent number: D645327Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: Paul W. Gress
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Patent number: D657213Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Emerson Electic Co.Inventors: Frederick D. Pond, Paul W. Gress, David L. Machovina