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).

  • Patent number: 11883895
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: WORTH-PFAFF INNOVATIONS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
  • Publication number: 20220040780
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Worth-Pfaff Innovations, Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
  • Patent number: 11084117
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
  • Publication number: 20190360568
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
  • Patent number: 10259070
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: WORTH-PFAFF INNOVATIONS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Eric Pfaff, Ronald K. Worth
  • Publication number: 20160333994
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
  • Patent number: 9339895
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
  • Patent number: 9321120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel L. Wood, Ronald K. Worth
  • Publication number: 20130340550
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Anne E. Neale, Zachary P. Scott, Ronald K. Worth
  • Publication number: 20130319978
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel L. Wood, Ronald K. Worth
  • Patent number: 7464957
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
  • Patent number: 6802514
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
  • Publication number: 20020017769
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
  • Patent number: 6302412
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
  • Patent number: 6189914
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
  • Patent number: 5499831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Worth Pfaff Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald K. Worth, Eric G. Pfaff
  • Patent number: D305244
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1989
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas E. Goodner, David V. Iorio, Thomas E. Pangburn, Roy D. Stoyer, Ronald K. Worth