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).
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Publication number: 20250058418Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2024Publication date: February 20, 2025Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Virgil Patton
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Publication number: 20230256526Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Hurtubise, Scott Jones, Steven J. Skerlos
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Publication number: 20230182254Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Matthew Spriggs
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Patent number: 11642731Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Hurtubise, Scott Jones, Steven J. Skerlos
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Patent number: 11602815Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Matthew Spriggs
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Publication number: 20200353545Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Hurtubise, Scott Jones, Steven J. Skerlos
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Publication number: 20200246928Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Scott Jones, Matthew Spriggs
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Patent number: 8167092Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: The Regents of The University of MichiganInventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Kim F. Hayes, Andres F. Clarens
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Publication number: 20080293599Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Kim F. Hayes, Andres F. Clarens
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Patent number: 7414015Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: The Regents of The University of MichiganInventors: Steven J. Skerlos, Kim F. Hayes, Andres F. Clarens
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Patent number: 7381565Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Katsuo Kurabayashi, Shuichi Takayama, Steven J. Skerlos, Dongeun Huh, James B. Grotberg, Yi-Chung Tung
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Patent number: 7105355Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Katsuo Kurabayashi, Shuichi Takayama, Steven J. Skerlos, Dongeun Huh, James B. Grotberg, Yi-Chung Tung
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Publication number: 20030054558Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Katsuo Kurabayashi, Shuichi Takayama, Steven J. Skerlos, Dongeun Huh, James B. Grotberg, Yi-Chung Tung