Patents by Inventor Robert J. Boisselle

Robert J. Boisselle 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).

  • Publication number: 20240092677
    Abstract: A method of shaping a glass sheet includes providing a glass sheet. The glass sheet is heated to a temperature suitable for shaping. The glass sheet is deposited on a first bending tool. The glass sheet is disposed over a first segment of the first bending tool. The first segment at least partially defines a shaping surface of the first bending tool. The first segment of the first bending tool is moved from a first position to a second position to cause contact with a first portion of the glass sheet. The contact with the first portion of the glass sheet adjusts a position of the glass sheet relative to the shaping surface of the first bending tool. The glass sheet is shaped on the first bending tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
  • Publication number: 20230357068
    Abstract: A method of shaping a glass sheet includes providing a glass sheet. Also, a bending station is provided. The bending station includes a first bending tool. The first bending tool has a shaping surface for receiving the glass sheet. The glass sheet is conveyed on a plurality of rollers to a location above the first bending tool. At least a portion of the glass sheet is supported above the first bending tool by delivering a flow of fluid to a major surface of the glass sheet. The glass sheet is deposited on the shaping surface of the first bending tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
  • Publication number: 20220380245
    Abstract: A method of forming a glass article includes providing a first glass sheet. The first glass sheet is heated to a temperature suitable for shaping. The first glass sheet is deposited on a first bending tool. An edge portion of the first glass sheet is disposed over a shaping surface of the first bending tool. The shaping surface of the first bending tool is configured to provide in the first glass sheet a compression area and a tension area. The first glass sheet is shaped on the first bending tool and the compression area is formed in the edge portion of the first glass sheet. The compression area includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a width which is greater than a width of a second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: CHARLES E. ASH, ROBERT J. BOISSELLE
  • Patent number: 11434161
    Abstract: A method of forming a glass article includes providing a first glass sheet. The first glass sheet is heated to a temperature suitable for shaping. The first glass sheet is deposited on a first bending tool. An edge portion of the first glass sheet is disposed over a shaping surface of the first bending tool. The shaping surface of the first bending tool is configured to provide in the first glass sheet a compression area and a tension area. The first glass sheet is shaped on the first bending tool and the compression area is formed in the edge portion of the first glass sheet. The compression area includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a width which is greater than a width of a second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Charles E. Ash, Robert J. Boisselle
  • Publication number: 20210253467
    Abstract: A method of shaping glass sheets is provided. A first glass sheet is shaped after it has been deposited on a first bending tool at a first position and an edge portion of the first sheet contacted to move the first sheet to a second position relative to the first bending tool, and a second glass sheet is also shaped after it has been deposited on the first bending tool at a first position and an edge portion of the second sheet contacted to move the second sheet to a second position relative to the first bending tool. The second position of the first edge portion of the first sheet is different than the second position of the first edge portion of the second glass sheet relative to the first bending tool. The first and second glass sheets may be of different sizes, and may be laminated together after each is shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK, ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, KATHRYN LEWIS
  • Patent number: 11087266
    Abstract: A special use portable computing device and associated method and computer program product. The device includes: a global positioning system (GPS) device to obtain a geographical location of a computer related asset from a GPS; specialized hardware to manage asset data comprising an identification of a first GPS locator which provides to the GPS an incorrect identification of the geographical location of the computer related asset due to first GPS locator not positioned on the computer related asset, and wherein a second, different GPS locator is positioned on the computer related asset; and specialized hardware to manage display of a graphical user interface (GUI) and to receive via the GUI a directive to change the identification of the first GPS locator in the asset data to an identification of the second GPS locator which provides to the GPS a correct identification of the geographical location of the computer related asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Adams, Robert J. Boisselle, Jr., Tony Patrick Ferris, Wayne L. Parent
  • Publication number: 20210087097
    Abstract: A method of forming a glass article includes providing a first glass sheet. The first glass sheet is heated to a temperature suitable for shaping. The first glass sheet is deposited on a first bending tool. An edge portion of the first glass sheet is disposed over a shaping surface of the first bending tool. The shaping surface of the first bending tool is configured to provide in the first glass sheet a compression area and a tension area. The first glass sheet is shaped on the first bending tool and the compression area is formed in the edge portion of the first glass sheet. The compression area includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a width which is greater than a width of a second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: CHARLES E. ASH, ROBERT J. BOISSELLE
  • Publication number: 20200189952
    Abstract: A method of shaping a glass sheet includes providing a glass sheet. Also, a bending station is provided. The bending station includes a first bending tool. The first bending tool has a shaping surface for receiving the glass sheet. The glass sheet is conveyed on a plurality of rollers to a location above the first bending tool. At least a portion of the glass sheet is supported above the first bending tool by delivering a flow of fluid to a major surface of the glass sheet. The glass sheet is deposited on the shaping surface of the first bending tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
  • Publication number: 20200079676
    Abstract: A method of shaping a glass sheet includes providing a glass sheet. The glass sheet is heated to a temperature suitable for shaping. The glass sheet is deposited on a first bending tool. The glass sheet is disposed over a first segment of the first bending tool. The first segment at least partially defines a shaping surface of the first bending tool. The first segment of the first bending tool is moved from a first position to a second position to cause contact with a first portion of the glass sheet. The contact with the first portion of the glass sheet adjusts a position of the glass sheet relative to the shaping surface of the first bending tool. The glass sheet is shaped on the first bending tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
  • Publication number: 20180158006
    Abstract: A special use portable computing device and associated method and computer program product. The device includes: a global positioning system (GPS) device to obtain a geographical location of a computer related asset from a GPS; specialized hardware to manage asset data comprising an identification of a first GPS locator which provides to the GPS an incorrect identification of the geographical location of the computer related asset due to first GPS locator not positioned on the computer related asset, and wherein a second, different GPS locator is positioned on the computer related asset; and specialized hardware to manage display of a graphical user interface (GUI) and to receive via the GUI a directive to change the identification of the first GPS locator in the asset data to an identification of the second GPS locator which provides to the GPS a correct identification of the geographical location of the computer related asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas B. Adams, Robert J. Boisselle, JR., Tony Patrick Ferris, Wayne L. Parent
  • Patent number: 9881267
    Abstract: A tool, network and method of asset data updating is provided. The tool comprises: a portable computing device capable of wirelessly receiving a GPS location and updating of asset data including, among other things, asset condition and/or GPS location. The tool may also comprise knowledge based software capable of time tracking, work order management and billing. The knowledge based software may be provided alone or in combination with the asset updating. A network capable of wirelessly communicating with the tool is discloses as is a method of using the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Adams, Robert J. Boisselle, Jr., Tony Patrick Ferris, Wayne L. Parent
  • Patent number: 8925352
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of shaping a glass sheet in one dimension, by roll forming in a manner to selectively minimize/eliminate undesired curvature from the glass sheet. Such shaping is achieved by the selective location in first and second, shaping zones, of shaping rolls having first and second shaping configurations and, optionally, by varying the velocity of the glass sheet as it moves through the shaping zones, thus varying the time portions of the glass sheet are in contact with certain shaping rolls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Daniel P. Lubelski
  • Patent number: 8752403
    Abstract: A method is provided for shaping a glass sheet in more than one dimension, and within the one or more dimensions forming non-uniform shapes between, for example, the leading edge and the trailing edge of the same glass sheet. Such shaping is achieved by the selective location, in first and second shaping zones, of shaping rolls having first and second shaping configurations and by varying the speed of the glass sheet as it moves through the shaping zones, thus varying the length of time that selected portions of the glass sheet are in contact with certain shaping rolls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Efrain Serrano, John Tomik
  • Patent number: 8713973
    Abstract: The present invention relates to glass tempering modules of a glass tempering apparatus capable of selectively directing a tempering medium at increased velocity in designated areas of a shaped glass sheet, by the selective arrangement and utilization of quench nozzles in the glass tempering modules, at varying distances from the surface of the shaped glass sheet. A method of tempering a glass sheet utilizing the foregoing apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, John Tomik
  • Publication number: 20120198890
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of shaping a glass sheet in one dimension, by roll forming in a manner to selectively minimize/eliminate undesired curvature from the glass sheet. Such shaping is achieved by the selective location in first and second, shaping zones, of shaping rolls having first and second shaping configurations and , optionally, by varying the velocity of the glass sheet as it moves through the shaping zones, thus varying the time portions of the glass sheet are in contact with certain shaping rolls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Pilkington Group Limited
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Daniel P. Lubelski
  • Publication number: 20120073327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to glass tempering modules of a glass tempering apparatus capable of selectively directing a tempering medium at increased velocity in designated areas of a shaped glass sheet, by the selective arrangement and utilization of quench nozzles in the glass tempering modules, at varying distances from the surface of the shaped glass sheet. A method of tempering a glass sheet utilizing the foregoing apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: PILLINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, John Tomik
  • Publication number: 20110277509
    Abstract: A method is provided for shaping a glass sheet in more than one dimension, and within the one or more dimensions forming non-uniform shapes between, for example, the leading edge and the trailing edge of the same glass sheet. Such shaping is achieved by the selective location, in first and second shaping zones, of shaping rolls having first and second shaping configurations and by varying the speed of the glass sheet as it moves through the shaping zones, thus varying the length of time that selected portions of the glass sheet are in contact with certain shaping rolls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Efrain Serrano, John Tomik
  • Patent number: 7975509
    Abstract: A glass bending line for quickly shaping a complex bent glass sheet is provided that includes moving a ring-type female mold, which has a heated glass sheet placed on it, and a full face heated male mold, toward one another. Upon making shaping contact between the glass sheet and the male mold, a vacuum is applied through holes extending through the male mold, for a time sufficient to form the glass sheet to a desired shape. When the glass sheet has been shaped, the vacuum is terminated and pressurized air is connected to the holes to release the bent glass sheet from the male mold. The bent glass sheet is then quickly transported to a quenching station or an annealing station on a continuous conveying device. Hence, the complex bent glass sheet is achieved without the use of a shuttle ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Pilkington North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Thomas G. Kleman, Daniel P. Lubelski
  • Patent number: 7866187
    Abstract: A press bending station includes an annular mold (5) and a full-face mold (6). Holes (10), selectively connected to a negative pressure source, are placed in portions of the full-face mold (6) that are determined by the configuration of the annular mold when the annular mold comes into contact with a heated glass sheet (2) during the press bending process. The sheet (2) is drawn by negative pressure through the holes (10) towards the full-face mold (6) and thus acquires its shape. Positive pressure may be selectively applied to the holes (10) to release the sheet (2). According to the invention, at least some of the holes (10) are arranged in at least one groove (11) formed in the mold face of the full-face mold. The grooves (11) according to the invention accelerate considerably the removal by negative pressure of the air between the molding face of the full-face mold (6) and the glass sheet (2) to be bent and thus improve the press bending process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignees: Pilkington North America, Inc., Pilkington Automotive Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Dieter Funk, Joachim Pilz, Andreas Gorges
  • Publication number: 20090173106
    Abstract: A glass tempering apparatus is capable of selectively delivering increased volumes of tempering medium to designated areas of a moving glass sheet to create desired stresses in such designated areas by the specific arrangement of nozzles in the glass tempering apparatus. A method of tempering glass utilizing the subject apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Robert J. Boisselle