Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Toke

Ronald J. Toke 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).

  • Numerical control system with downloading capability
    Patent number: 4138718
    Abstract: A numerical control system which employs a programmed numerical control processor to perform the numerical control functions is coupled to a bulk storage device by a host computer. The bulk storage device stores a download library which includes not only part programs, but also system software programs and diagnostic programs which may be downloaded to the numerical control system upon request. By downloading a system software program the numerical control capabilities of the system can be completely reconfigured to, in essence, provide a new machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Assignee: Allen-Bradley Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Toke, William A. Donze