Patents by Inventor Robert E. Ewing

Robert E. Ewing 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).

  • Programmable networked variable atomizer (PNVA) system
    Patent number: 11766689
    Abstract: A programmable networked variable atomizer (PNVA) assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the PNVA assembly includes an atomizing portion. The atomizing portion includes multiple miniature fluid control valves and an air assisted atomizing outlet. The PNVA assembly also includes a PNVA electronic module. The PNVA electronic module includes a microcontroller, at least one pulse width modulation driver, a wireless radio, a differential pressure sensor, and a laser targeting LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Toby L. Baumgartner, Jason A. Hoffman, Tyler J. Viers, Matthew P. Shockley, Robert E. Ewing
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MELTING METALS PRIOR TO A CASTING PROCESS
    Publication number: 20220111435
    Abstract: A system for melting metals for casting includes one or more arc welding power supplies configured to provide one or more arc welding outputs, and one or more electrodes operatively connected to the one or more arc welding outputs. A solid metal holder is configured to hold a solid metal to be melted by one or more arcs formed between the one or more electrodes and the solid metal to generate a molten metal. A container is positioned proximate the solid metal holder to receive the molten metal. A robot is proximate both the container and a mold and/or a die cast machine. The robot has an arm configured to manipulate the container containing the molten metal and pour the molten metal from the container into the mold and/or the die cast machine for casting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Robert E. Ewing, Samuel P. Crescenze
  • PROGRAMMABLE NETWORKED VARIABLE ATOMIZER (PNVA) SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210394215
    Abstract: A programmable networked variable atomizer (PNVA) assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the PNVA assembly includes an atomizing portion. The atomizing portion includes multiple miniature fluid control valves and an air assisted atomizing outlet. The PNVA assembly also includes a PNVA electronic module. The PNVA electronic module includes a microcontroller, at least one pulse width modulation driver, a wireless radio, a differential pressure sensor, and a laser targeting LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Toby L. Baumgartner, Jason A. Hoffman, Tyler J. Viers, Matthew P. Shockley, Robert E. Ewing
  • PROGRAMMABLE NETWORKED VARIABLE ATOMIZER (PNVA) SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210121906
    Abstract: A programmable networked variable atomizer (PNVA) assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the PNVA assembly includes an atomizing portion. The atomizing portion includes multiple miniature fluid control valves and an air assisted atomizing outlet. The PNVA assembly also includes a PNVA electronic module. The PNVA electronic module includes a microcontroller, at least one pulse width modulation driver, a wireless radio, a differential pressure sensor, and a laser targeting LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Toby L. Baumgartner, Jason A. Hoffman, Tyler J. Viers, Matthew P. Shockley, Robert E. Ewing