Patents by Inventor Ronald D. Gilliam

Ronald D. Gilliam 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).

  • Threaded fastener inspection method
    Patent number: 6762426
    Abstract: An optical inspection system is disclosed to detect any cross threading or improper insertion of a threaded fastener after being affixed to a workpiece. A plurality of laser devices is used for said inspection with the projected laser beams becoming partially blocked by the engaged fastener member. Gap spaces are formed in the projected light beam patterns by such obstruction for a subsequent comparison in automated analysis equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Ronald D. Gilliam
  • Measurement system to monitor printing contact pressure
    Patent number: 6543350
    Abstract: A measurement system is disclosed enabling the operator of a rotary printing press to continuously discern the contact pressure being exerted during the printing of a visual image. The measurement system requires the pressure sensing components being employed to cooperate with further sensing components detecting angular position of the printing plates when the pressure measurements are being carried out to produce a continuous visual display for the press operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Intelligent Sensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Gilliam, Paul C. Skala
  • Measurement system to monitor printing contact pressure
    Publication number: 20020189469
    Abstract: A measurement system is disclosed enabling the operator of a rotary printing press to continuously discern the contact pressure being exerted during the printing of a visual image. The measurement system requires the pressure sensing components being employed to cooperate with further sensing components detecting angular position of the printing plates when the pressure measurements are being carried out to produce a continuous visual display for the press operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald D. Gilliam, Paul C. Skala