Patents by Inventor Terry D. Gromes, Jr.

Terry D. Gromes, Jr. 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: 20190353437
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer, and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, JR., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20190346866
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, JR., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 10408552
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Terydon, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, Sr., Terry D. Gromes, Jr., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, Jr., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 10401878
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Terydon, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, Sr., Terry D. Gromes, Jr., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, Jr., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20190163207
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer, and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, Sr., Terry D. Gromes, Jr., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, Jr., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 10265834
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device via a control unit which is removably connected to the operating device. The control unit and the computing device communicate wirelessly allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling operating device. Control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Terydon, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, Sr., Terry D. Gromes, Jr., Jon M. Shockey, Jr., William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20190041877
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer, and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, JR., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Patent number: 10040169
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device. The interface includes a switch for use as a deadman switch, whereby releasing the switch will cease the operation of the operating device. The user may remotely control the operating device via the computing device while the switch is actuated. Upon releasing the switch, the computer device wirelessly halts the operating device for safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Terydon, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, Sr., Terry D. Gromes, Jr., Jon M. Shockey, Jr., William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170364096
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, JR., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170356702
    Abstract: A system and method for cleaning of heat exchanger tubes including an assembly, an indexer and a communication device provided with specialized software and programming. The indexer includes orthogonally arranged first and second arms. A trolley and sensors are provided on the indexer arms. One or more lances are provided on the trolley to deliver water jets into the openings. Sensors measure displacement as the trolley is moved relative to the heat exchanger's face plate. An operator controls the system from a distance away using the communication device. During setup, the pattern of the face plate is learned and mapped utilizing information from the sensors as one of the inputs. This information is utilized to help navigate the face plate during a subsequent cleaning operation. A kit for retrofitting existing X-Y indexers is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, Sr., Terry D. Gromes, Jr., Kristen E. Gromes, Jon M. Shockey, Jr., Gordon W. East, William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20160129552
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling a water jet machine by way of a wireless connection between the water jet machine and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device either directly to the water jet machine or via a control unit which is removably connected to the water jet machine. The water jet machine or control unit communicates wirelessly with the computing device, allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling the water jet machine. The control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Jon M. Shockey, JR., William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20140336827
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device via a control unit which is removably connected to the operating device. The control unit and the computing device communicate wirelessly allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling operating device. Control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: TERYDON, INC.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Jon M. Shockey, JR., William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20140336793
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device. The interface includes a switch for use as a deadman switch, whereby releasing the switch will cease the operation of the operating device. The user may remotely control the operating device via the computing device while the switch is actuated. Upon releasing the switch, the computer device wirelessly halts the operating device for safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Terydon, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Jon M. Shockey, JR., William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20140333525
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface via an application for controlling the operating device. The interface includes a deadman switch which halts the operation of the operating device when released. The application and interface are downloadable and installable as a package on various computing devices for use in providing a deadman switch feature for the operating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: TERYDON, INC.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, Sr., Terry D. Gromes, Jr., Jon M. Shockey, Jr., William C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20140336828
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling a water jet machine by way of a wireless connection between the water jet machine and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device either directly to the water jet machine or via a control unit which is removably connected to the water jet machine. The water jet machine or control unit communicates wirelessly with the computing device, allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling the water jet machine. The control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: TERYDON, INC.
    Inventors: Terry D. Gromes, SR., Terry D. Gromes, JR., Jon M. Shockey, JR., William C. Jackson