Patents by Inventor Peter V. Brahan
Peter V. Brahan 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: 10722974Abstract: A system and method for processing parts from a workpiece is provided. The method may include identifying characteristics of a workpiece to be processed, nesting, by a computer controller, a first nest pattern of a local first part to be cut out of the workpiece, identifying, by a computer controller, an unused portion of the workpiece not occupied by the first nest pattern, querying, by a computer controller, a remote database to identify a remote second part to be cut, wherein the second part comprises material characteristics corresponding to the characteristics of the workpiece and is nestable in the unused portion of the workpiece, and nesting the local first part and the remote second part on the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Chahe Bakmazjian, Peter V. Brahan
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Publication number: 20180207747Abstract: A system and method for processing parts from a workpiece is provided. The method may include identifying characteristics of a workpiece to be processed, nesting, by a computer controller, a first nest pattern of a local first part to be cut out of the workpiece, identifying, by a computer controller, an unused portion of the workpiece not occupied by the first nest pattern, querying, by a computer controller, a remote database to identify a remote second part to be cut, wherein the second part comprises material characteristics corresponding to the characteristics of the workpiece and is nestable in the unused portion of the workpiece, and nesting the local first part and the remote second part on the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Chahe Bakmazjian, Peter V. Brahan
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Patent number: 8710395Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8541711Abstract: A method for cutting an internal feature in a workpiece using a plasma cutting system can include cutting in a first zone using at least one cutting parameter from a first cutting parameter set, which can include a first cutting current and/or a first speed. The method can include cutting in a second zone using at least one cutting parameter from a second cutting parameter set that can be different from the first cutting parameter set. The second cutting parameter set can include a second cutting current and/or a second speed. The method can also include cutting in a third zone using at least one cutting parameter from a third cutting parameter set, which can be different from the first cutting parameter set or the second cutting parameter set. The third cutting parameter set can include a third cutting current and/or a third speed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8436270Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8338739Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8204618Abstract: A method for setting up a cutting table for an automated high temperature thermal cutting system can include providing a computer-readable product to, for example, a digital signal processor (e.g., CNC). The computer-readable product can include data for at least one part to be cut from a workpiece (e.g., a part program). A user can be prompted to select values from a menu of mandatory operating parameters (e.g., using a graphical user interface) for a shape of the part to be cut from the workpiece. Mandatory operating parameters can include at least one of an operating current, a gas flow, a thickness of the workpiece, or a material of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Roger E. Young, Jr., Peter V. Brahan
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Publication number: 20120048835Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100213178Abstract: A method for cutting an internal feature in a workpiece using a plasma cutting system can include cutting in a first zone using at least one cutting parameter from a first cutting parameter set, which can include a first cutting current and/or a first speed. The method can include cutting in a second zone using at least one cutting parameter from a second cutting parameter set that can be different from the first cutting parameter set. The second cutting parameter set can include a second cutting current and/or a second speed. The method can also include cutting in a third zone using at least one cutting parameter from a third cutting parameter set, which can be different from the first cutting parameter set or the second cutting parameter set. The third cutting parameter set can include a third cutting current and/or a third speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100155377Abstract: An automated method for cutting a plurality of hole features using a plasma arc torch system can be implemented on a computer numerical controller. The automated method can include the steps of: a) cutting a lead-in for a hole feature using a lead-in command speed based on a diameter of that hole feature and b) cutting a perimeter for the hole feature using a perimeter command speed greater than the corresponding lead-in command speed for the hole feature. The automated method can also include the step c) of repeating steps a) and b) for each additional hole feature having a same diameter or a different diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Jon W. Lindsay, Guy T. Best, Peter V. Brahan, Gregory S. Wilson
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Publication number: 20090240368Abstract: A method for setting up a cutting table for an automated high temperature thermal cutting system can include providing a computer-readable product to, for example, a digital signal processor (e.g., CNC). The computer-readable product can include data for at least one part to be cut from a workpiece (e.g., a part program). A user can be prompted to select values from a menu of mandatory operating parameters (e.g., using a graphical user interface) for a shape of the part to be cut from the workpiece. Mandatory operating parameters can include at least one of an operating current, a gas flow, a thickness of the workpiece, or a material of the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Roger E. Young, JR., Peter V. Brahan
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Patent number: D809027Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Peter V. Brahan, Matthew Harris, John Sobr