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).
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Publication number: 20240092677Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
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Publication number: 20230357068Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
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Publication number: 20220380245Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: CHARLES E. ASH, ROBERT J. BOISSELLE
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Patent number: 11434161Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Charles E. Ash, Robert J. Boisselle
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Publication number: 20210253467Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK, ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, KATHRYN LEWIS
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Patent number: 11087266Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas B. Adams, Robert J. Boisselle, Jr., Tony Patrick Ferris, Wayne L. Parent
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Publication number: 20210087097Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: CHARLES E. ASH, ROBERT J. BOISSELLE
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Publication number: 20200189952Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
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Publication number: 20200079676Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2017Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: ROBERT J. BOISSELLE, JOHN STEPHAN TOMIK
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Publication number: 20180158006Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Douglas B. Adams, Robert J. Boisselle, JR., Tony Patrick Ferris, Wayne L. Parent
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Patent number: 9881267Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas B. Adams, Robert J. Boisselle, Jr., Tony Patrick Ferris, Wayne L. Parent
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Patent number: 8925352Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Daniel P. Lubelski
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Patent number: 8752403Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Efrain Serrano, John Tomik
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Patent number: 8713973Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Robert J. Boisselle, John Tomik
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Publication number: 20120198890Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Daniel P. Lubelski
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Publication number: 20120073327Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: PILLINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Robert J. Boisselle, John Tomik
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Publication number: 20110277509Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Efrain Serrano, John Tomik
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Patent number: 7975509Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Pilkington North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Thomas G. Kleman, Daniel P. Lubelski
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Patent number: 7866187Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignees: Pilkington North America, Inc., Pilkington Automotive Deutschland GmbHInventors: Robert J. Boisselle, Dieter Funk, Joachim Pilz, Andreas Gorges
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Publication number: 20090173106Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventor: Robert J. Boisselle