Patents by Inventor Steven J. Skerlos

Steven J. Skerlos 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).

  • Publication number: 20250058418
    Abstract: Machining systems, fluid distribution systems, and methods are provided by the present disclosure. Certain aspects relate to fluid distribution using manifolds comprising one or more nozzles for fluid distribution. Some such manifolds may moved between an extended and retracted configuration to place a machining tool of a machining system in an interior opening of the manifold for delivery of a machining fluid to the machining tool and/or an associated machining interface from the manifold. Some aspects relate to adaptive control of fluid distribution systems and machining systems in order to improve machining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Virgil Patton
  • Publication number: 20230256526
    Abstract: Improvements in tooling for machining systems that utilize machining fluids comprising a supercritical fluid are disclosed. In some embodiments a tool may include a plurality of orifices configured to direct a supercritical machining fluid towards a cutting interface of the tool. In other embodiments, a tool holder may include one or more outlets configured to direct a supercritical machining fluid towards a cutting interface. Moreover, some embodiments, may relate to machining systems including one or more venting channels configured to provide pressure relief for a cavity located behind a tool holder. Embodiments related to machine tools including upstream fluid restrictions for controlling a flow of supercritical machining fluid through a tool are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Hurtubise, Scott Jones, Steven J. Skerlos
  • Publication number: 20230182254
    Abstract: Improvements in machining systems that utilize machining fluids comprising a supercritical fluid are described. Some systems may provide centralized distribution of a supercritical machining fluid and/or a lubricant to a plurality of machining tools in a machining facility. Other systems may allow for selective delivery of multiple machining fluids to a machine tool. For example, a supercritical machining fluid and a non-supercritical machining fluid may be selectively delivered to a machining tool as desired for a particular machining process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Matthew Spriggs
  • Patent number: 11642731
    Abstract: Improvements in tooling for machining systems that utilize machining fluids comprising a supercritical fluid are disclosed. In some embodiments a tool may include a plurality of orifices configured to direct a supercritical machining fluid towards a cutting interface of the tool. In other embodiments, a tool holder may include one or more outlets configured to direct a supercritical machining fluid towards a cutting interface. Moreover, some embodiments, may relate to machining systems including one or more venting channels configured to provide pressure relief for a cavity located behind a tool holder. Embodiments related to machine tools including upstream fluid restrictions for controlling a flow of supercritical machining fluid through a tool are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Hurtubise, Scott Jones, Steven J. Skerlos
  • Patent number: 11602815
    Abstract: Improvements in machining systems that utilize machining fluids comprising a supercritical fluid are described. Some systems may provide centralized distribution of a supercritical machining fluid and/or a lubricant to a plurality of machining tools in a machining facility. Other systems may allow for selective delivery of multiple machining fluids to a machine tool. For example, a supercritical machining fluid and a non-supercritical machining fluid may be selectively delivered to a machining tool as desired for a particular machining process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Matthew Spriggs
  • Publication number: 20200353545
    Abstract: Improvements in tooling for machining systems that utilize machining fluids comprising a supercritical fluid are disclosed. In some embodiments a tool may include a plurality of orifices configured to direct a supercritical machining fluid towards a cutting interface of the tool. In other embodiments, a tool holder may include one or more outlets configured to direct a supercritical machining fluid towards a cutting interface. Moreover, some embodiments, may relate to machining systems including one or more venting channels configured to provide pressure relief for a cavity located behind a tool holder. Embodiments related to machine tools including upstream fluid restrictions for controlling a flow of supercritical machining fluid through a tool are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Hurtubise, Scott Jones, Steven J. Skerlos
  • Publication number: 20200246928
    Abstract: Improvements in machining systems that utilize machining fluids comprising a supercritical fluid are described. Some systems may provide centralized distribution of a supercritical machining fluid and/or a lubricant to a plurality of machining tools in a machining facility. Other systems may allow for selective delivery of multiple machining fluids to a machine tool. For example, a supercritical machining fluid and a non-supercritical machining fluid may be selectively delivered to a machining tool as desired for a particular machining process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Matthew Spriggs
  • Patent number: 8167092
    Abstract: A method for lubricating a metal workpiece during a metalworking process includes delivering supercritical carbon dioxide to the workpiece during the metalworking process. The supercritical carbon dioxide acts as a lubricant, coolant, chip evacuator, and/or carrier for another lubricant or corrosion inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Kim F. Hayes, Andres F. Clarens
  • Publication number: 20080293599
    Abstract: A method for lubricating a metal workpiece during a metalworking process includes delivering supercritical carbon dioxide to the workpiece during the metalworking process. The supercritical carbon dioxide acts as a lubricant, coolant, chip evacuator, and/or carrier for another lubricant or corrosion inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Kim F. Hayes, Andres F. Clarens
  • Patent number: 7414015
    Abstract: A method for lubricating a metal workpiece during a metalworking process includes delivering supercritical carbon dioxide to the workpiece during the metalworking process. The supercritical carbon dioxide acts as a lubricant, coolant, chip evacuator, and/or carrier for another lubricant or corrosion inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Kim F. Hayes, Andres F. Clarens
  • Patent number: 7381565
    Abstract: Gas focusing flow cytometers are fabricatable employing simple and inexpensive manufacturing techniques. When such cytometers or conventional cytometers are combined with fiber optical light paths and laser diode and semiconductor photodetectors, light weight and handheld, optionally disposable devices which maintain high performance are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Katsuo Kurabayashi, Shuichi Takayama, Steven J. Skerlos, Dongeun Huh, James B. Grotberg, Yi-Chung Tung
  • Patent number: 7105355
    Abstract: Gas focusing flow cytometers are fabricatable employing simple and inexpensive manufacturing techniques. When such cytometers or conventional cytometers are combined with fiber optical light paths and laser diode and semiconductor photodetectors, light weight and handheld, optionally disposable devices which maintain high performance are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Katsuo Kurabayashi, Shuichi Takayama, Steven J. Skerlos, Dongeun Huh, James B. Grotberg, Yi-Chung Tung
  • Publication number: 20030054558
    Abstract: Gas focusing flow cytometers are fabricatable employing simple and inexpensive manufacturing techniques. When such cytometers or conventional cytometers are combined with fiber optical light paths and laser diode and semiconductor photodetectors, light weight and handheld, optionally disposable devices which maintain high performance are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Katsuo Kurabayashi, Shuichi Takayama, Steven J. Skerlos, Dongeun Huh, James B. Grotberg, Yi-Chung Tung