Patents by Inventor Ronald K. Worth
Ronald K. Worth 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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Patent number: 11883895Abstract: A plasma cutting system for measuring or monitoring the voltage between a plasma torch and the material being cut to determine a voltage or voltage signature and comparing that measurement against predetermined values to indicate that an initial pierce of the material is complete, and based on the measurement, moving the torch or the material to a different location for additional cutting. The system further provides a Fix Drawing Tool, which will automatically detect and fix gaps or overlaps in a drawing that are very difficult to find visually. These gaps and overlaps become a problem when trying to make a proper toolpath because a CAM program requires a clean, closed shape. The system also provides a Dynamic Corner Looping system, which automatically adjusts with the feed-rate and accelerations of the toolpath and plasma machine, eliminates unwanted dross, sharpens corners and minimizes material loss. A pendant tethering system is also disclosed for managing control of a CNC machine remotely.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: WORTH-PFAFF INNOVATIONS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
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Publication number: 20220040780Abstract: A plasma cutting system for measuring or monitoring the voltage between a plasma torch and the material being cut to determine a voltage or voltage signature and comparing that measurement against predetermined values to indicate that an initial pierce of the material is complete, and based on the measurement, moving the torch or the material to a different location for additional cutting. The system further provides a Fix Drawing Tool, which will automatically detect and fix gaps or overlaps in a drawing that are very difficult to find visually. These gaps and overlaps become a problem when trying to make a proper toolpath because a CAM program requires a clean, closed shape. The system also provides a Dynamic Corner Looping system, which automatically adjusts with the feed-rate and accelerations of the toolpath and plasma machine, eliminates unwanted dross, sharpens corners and minimizes material loss. A pendant tethering system is also disclosed for managing control of a CNC machine remotely.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Worth-Pfaff Innovations, IncorporatedInventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
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Patent number: 11084117Abstract: A plasma cutting system for measuring or monitoring the voltage between a plasma torch and the material being cut to determine a voltage or voltage signature and comparing that measurement against predetermined values to indicate that an initial pierce of the material is complete, and based on the measurement, moving the torch or the material to a different location for additional cutting. The system further provides a Fix Drawing Tool, which will automatically detect and fix gaps or overlaps in a drawing that are very difficult to find visually. These gaps and overlaps become a problem when trying to make a proper toolpath because a CAM program requires a clean, closed shape. The system also provides a Dynamic Corner Looping system, which automatically adjusts with the feed-rate and accelerations of the toolpath and plasma machine, eliminates unwanted dross, sharpens corners and minimizes material loss. A pendant tethering system is also disclosed for managing control of a CNC machine remotely.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
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Publication number: 20190360568Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed for retrofitting a manual benchtop milling machine utilizing servo controls and/or stepper motors. The present disclosure provides a retrofit kit for the modification of a milling machine by incorporating ball screws and ball nuts without removing or replacing the original acme nuts, which inherently have been properly configured and aligned to the machine on which they were originally installed. The retrofit kit of the present disclosure allows for the modification using the alignment of the original acme nuts in their proper location and alignment obviating the need for custom machining or alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
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Patent number: 10259070Abstract: A plasma cutting system for measuring or monitoring the voltage between a plasma torch and the material being cut to determine a voltage or voltage signature and comparing that measurement against predetermined values to indicate that an initial pierce of the material is complete, and based on the measurement, moving the torch or the material to a different location for additional cutting. The system further provides a Fix Drawing Tool, which will automatically detect and fix gaps or overlaps in a drawing that are very difficult to find visually. These gaps and overlaps become a problem when trying to make a proper toolpath because a CAM program requires a clean, closed shape. The system also provides a Dynamic Corner Looping system, which automatically adjusts with the feed-rate and accelerations of the toolpath and plasma machine, eliminates unwanted dross, sharpens corners and minimizes material loss. A pendant tethering system is also disclosed for managing control of a CNC machine remotely.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: WORTH-PFAFF INNOVATIONS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
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Publication number: 20160333994Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed for retrofitting a manual benchtop milling machine utilizing servo controls and/or stepper motors. The present disclosure provides a retrofit kit for the modification of a milling machine by incorporating ball screws and ball nuts without removing or replacing the original acme nuts, which inherently have been properly configured and aligned to the machine on which they were originally installed. The retrofit kit of the present disclosure allows for the modification using the alignment of the original acme nuts in their proper location and alignment obviating the need for custom machining or alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
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Patent number: 9339895Abstract: A system and method for retrofitting a manual benchtop milling machine utilizing servo controls and/or stepper motors, in which a retrofit kit and method for the modification of a milling machine incorporates ball screws and ball nuts, without removing or replacing the original acme nuts, which have been properly configured and aligned to the machine on which they were originally installed. The retrofit kit and method allow for the modification using the alignment of the original acme nuts in their proper location and alignment obviating the need for custom machining or alignment.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
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Patent number: 9321120Abstract: A plasma cutting system for measuring or monitoring the voltage between a plasma torch and the material being cut to determine a voltage or voltage signature and comparing that measurement against predetermined values to indicate that an initial pierce of the material is complete, and based on the measurement, moving the torch or the material to a different location for additional cutting.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventors: Daniel L. Wood, Ronald K. Worth
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Publication number: 20130340550Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed for retrofitting a manual benchtop milling machine utilizing servo controls and/or stepper motors. The present disclosure provides a retrofit kit for the modification of a milling machine by incorporating ball screws and ball nuts without removing or replacing the original acme nuts, which inherently have been properly configured and aligned to the machine on which they were originally installed. The retrofit kit of the present disclosure allows for the modification using the alignment of the original acme nuts in their proper location and alignment obviating the need for custom machining or alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
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Publication number: 20130319978Abstract: A plasma cutting system for measuring or monitoring the voltage between a plasma torch and the material being cut to determine a voltage or voltage signature and comparing that measurement against predetermined values to indicate that an initial pierce of the material is complete, and based on the measurement, moving the torch or the material to a different location for additional cutting.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Daniel L. Wood, Ronald K. Worth
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Patent number: 7464957Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
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Patent number: 6802514Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
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Publication number: 20020017769Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Applicant: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
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Patent number: 6302412Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
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Patent number: 6189914Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1995Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
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Patent number: 5499831Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various child's car seats is easily collapsible by actuating the locking hinge using one hand. The collapsible stroller includes a lever whereby the child's car seat can be easily removed from the stroller by activating the lever with one hand and lifting the child's car seat with the other. The stroller is adaptable to receive a multitude of existing child's car seats.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1993Date of Patent: March 19, 1996Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
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Patent number: D305244Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1986Date of Patent: December 26, 1989Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Douglas E. Goodner, David V. Iorio, Thomas E. Pangburn, Roy D. Stoyer, Ronald K. Worth