Patents by Inventor Theodore J. Jones
Theodore J. Jones 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: 11978718Abstract: A ribbon bonding tool including a body portion is provided. The body portion includes a tip portion. The tip portion including a working surface, the tip portion including two side wall portions on either side of the working surface wherein a ribbon path is defined between the side wall portions.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc,.Inventors: Mark A. Delsman, Theodore J. Copperthite, Garrett W. Jones, Todd J. Walker, Tick-Kwang Loh, Jay C. McCandless
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Patent number: 11484961Abstract: Embodiments are directed to methods, systems, and apparatuses, for providing fittings capable of being orbitally welded. A system may include measuring components configured to measure a tubing thickness and measure a fitting thickness. The system may also include a processor configured to determine a difference in thickness between the measured tubing thickness and the measured fitting thickness and, based on the determined difference in thickness, determine an amount of fitting that is to be removed to reach a set, specified thickness that allows the fitting to be orbitally welded. The system may also include a facing tool configured to bevel and shape an end portion of the fitting according to the determined amount of fitting that is to be removed to reach the specified thickness and may include an orbital welder configured to orbitally weld the beveled end of the fitting to the tubing in a fusion socket weld.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Critical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Theodore J Jones, Ralph Vorraro, Joshua Gene-Phillip Belke, Nicholas Lee Bramon
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Publication number: 20220219255Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an orbital welding system, including customized orbital weld head fixtures, and computer-controlled programs for performing homogeneous orbital welds. In one scenario, an orbital welding system includes a controller, a shield gas supply system that supplies gases to an orbital welding tool, an electrical supply system that supplies an electrical current to the orbital welding tool, and the orbital welding tool, which includes a welding electrode that is configured to weld two or more items together using the supplied electrical current and the gases supplied by the gas supply system. The controller generates control signals that direct the orbital welding tool, the electrical supply system, and the gas supply system to homogeneously orbital weld the at least two items together, so that the at least two items are homogeneously welded together without using a filler material. Various other methods, systems, and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: Critical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Theodore J. Jones, Ralph Vorraro, III, Richard Danner, II
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Publication number: 20210278943Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to methods, systems, apparatuses, and user interfaces for remotely monitoring and controlling objects identified in images. In one scenario, a system is provided that includes an image sensing device configured to capture images, a transceiver, and an interactive interface that allows a user to select objects identified in at least one of the images captured by the image sensing device. Selecting an identified object within the images creates a corresponding node that provides data related to the identified object. The system also includes a data collection hub configured to receive and aggregate data received from the nodes created by the user through the interactive interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Critical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Theodore J. Jones, James A. Pasker, Douglas Todd Kaltenecker, Morgan Whitworth, Michael Troy Reese
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Publication number: 20210053135Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an orbital welding system, including customized orbital weld head fixtures, and computer-controlled programs for performing homogeneous orbital welds. In one scenario, an orbital welding system includes a controller, a shield gas supply system that supplies gases to an orbital welding tool, an electrical supply system that supplies an electrical current to the orbital welding tool, and the orbital welding tool, which includes a welding electrode that is configured to weld two or more items together using the supplied electrical current and the gases supplied by the gas supply system. The controller generates control signals that direct the orbital welding tool, the electrical supply system, and the gas supply system to homogeneously orbital weld the at least two items together, so that the at least two items are homogeneously welded together without using a filler material. Various other methods, systems, and apparatuses are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Theodore J Jones, Ralph Vorraro, III, Richard Danner, II
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Publication number: 20190339673Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a redundant control system that includes a high availability computing cluster configured to communicate with various devices. The high availability computing cluster includes a first computing system that controls the devices. The first computing system has an assigned network address and hosts a web server via a shared network address. The cluster also includes a second computing system that backs up the first computing system. The first and second computing systems are interchangeable with each other, such that if the first computing systems fails, the second computing system assumes control of the devices and takes over hosting the web server via the shared network address. The cluster also includes a software application configured to run independently on either computing system. The application may be configured to operate the device. The high availability computing cluster also includes a redundant hardware interface that communicates commands to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventor: Theodore J Jones
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Patent number: 10394256Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a gas supply system, a gas panel monitoring system and to a gas distribution platform controlled via a high availability computing cluster. In one case, a gas supply system is provided which includes a gas panel defining an enclosure that includes a gas dispensing manifold. Gas flow through the gas dispensing manifold is regulated using solenoids. The gas supply system also includes a redundant control system that is electrically connected to the solenoids. The redundant control system is configured to send actuation signals to the solenoids to allow or prevent gas from flowing through the gas dispensing manifold. The gas supply system further includes a communications module that allows the redundant control system to monitor multiple gas panels. The monitoring includes receiving feedback from gas cabinet components regarding component operational status, and also transmitting actuation signals from the redundant control system to the gas panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: CRITICAL SYSTEMS, INCInventor: Theodore J. Jones
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Publication number: 20170147009Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a gas supply system, a gas panel monitoring system and to a gas distribution platform controlled via a high availability computing cluster. In one case, a gas supply system is provided which includes a gas panel defining an enclosure that includes a gas dispensing manifold. Gas flow through the gas dispensing manifold is regulated using solenoids. The gas supply system also includes a redundant control system that is electrically connected to the solenoids. The redundant control system is configured to send actuation signals to the solenoids to allow or prevent gas from flowing through the gas dispensing manifold. The gas supply system further includes a communications module that allows the redundant control system to monitor multiple gas panels. The monitoring includes receiving feedback from gas cabinet components regarding component operational status, and also transmitting actuation signals from the redundant control system to the gas panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventor: Theodore J. Jones