Patents by Inventor Tony Misovski
Tony Misovski 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: 20230080514Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing including an outlet, a sensor including a sensor window, and a flap rotatably coupled to the housing at the outlet. The sensor window is fixed to the housing. The outlet is aimed across the sensor window. The flap is rotatable between an open position angled away from the outlet and a closed position extending across the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Venkatesh Krishnan, Michael Robertson, JR., Tony Misovski, Rashaun Phinisee, Segundo Baldovino, Vahan Kazandjian
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Publication number: 20220063566Abstract: A sensor system includes a sensor including a sensor window, a pump, a liquid nozzle aimed at the sensor window, a valve positioned and operable to control fluid flow from the pump to the liquid nozzle, and a computer communicatively coupled to the valve. The computer is programmed to, in response to detecting an obstruction on the sensor window, continuously activate the pump for a first time period; and during the first time period, operate the valve according to a preset sequence. The preset sequence includes opening and then closing the valve at least twice during the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ashwin Arunmozhi, Venkatesh Krishnan, Michael Robertson, JR., Segundo Baldovino, Tony Misovski, Kunal Singh
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Publication number: 20190204072Abstract: An inspection station includes a conveyor, a first scanner, a second scanner, a controller, and an interface. The conveyor is configured to continuously transport a vehicle body through the station. The first scanner is configured to detect features of the vehicle body and associated feature coordinates relative to a global coordinate system. The second scanner is configured to detect paint thicknesses on surfaces of the vehicle body and associated paint thickness coordinates relative to the global coordinate system. The controller is programmed to map corresponding pairs of the feature coordinates and paint thickness coordinates into a single set of local coordinates having a datum defined by the vehicle body such that each of the local coordinates defines a location of one of the features relative to the datum and one of the paint thicknesses at the location. The interface is configured to display the features and corresponding paint thicknesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Scott ADAMS, Marina Menendez BAKER, Mark Edward NICHOLS, Tony MISOVSKI
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Patent number: 10323932Abstract: An inspection station includes a conveyor, a first scanner, a second scanner, a controller, and an interface. The conveyor is configured to continuously transport a vehicle body through the station. The first scanner is configured to detect features of the vehicle body and associated feature coordinates relative to a global coordinate system. The second scanner is configured to detect paint thicknesses on surfaces of the vehicle body and associated paint thickness coordinates relative to the global coordinate system. The controller is programmed to map corresponding pairs of the feature coordinates and paint thickness coordinates into a single set of local coordinates having a datum defined by the vehicle body such that each of the local coordinates defines a location of one of the features relative to the datum and one of the paint thicknesses at the location. The interface is configured to display the features and corresponding paint thicknesses.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Scott Adams, Marina Menendez Baker, Mark Edward Nichols, Tony Misovski
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Patent number: 10323931Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a method for aligning a radiation head of a terahertz sensor system with a target surface. The method includes: scanning a selected area of the target surface with a terahertz radiation beam emitted by the radiation head; sensing a peak amplitude for each reflected radiation signal from a plurality of reflected radiation signals received by the radiation head during the scanning of the selected area; and identifying a normal position of the radiation head with respect to the target surface based on a maximum peak amplitude from among the peak amplitudes of the reflected radiation signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Scott Adams, Marina Baker, Mark Nichols, Tony Misovski
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Publication number: 20190128661Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a method for aligning a radiation head of a terahertz sensor system with a target surface. The method includes: scanning a selected area of the target surface with a terahertz radiation beam emitted by the radiation head; sensing a peak amplitude for each reflected radiation signal from a plurality of reflected radiation signals received by the radiation head during the scanning of the selected area; and identifying a normal position of the radiation head with respect to the target surface based on a maximum peak amplitude from among the peak amplitudes of the reflected radiation signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Scott Adams, Marina Baker, Mark Nichols, Tony Misovski
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Publication number: 20190128802Abstract: A system for measuring a coating thickness on a target surface includes a terahertz spectroscopy device and a reference image projector. The terahertz spectroscopy device includes a radiation head that is operable to project a terahertz radiation beam onto the target surface and receive a reflected beam. The reference image projector includes a visible light device and is operable to project a reference image using the visible light device onto the target surface. A visual characteristic of the reference image indicates at least one of distance, rotational alignment, and angular alignment of the radiation head relative to the target surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Scott Adams, Tony Misovski, Mark Edward Nichols, Marina Menendez Baker
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Patent number: 10254219Abstract: A system for measuring a coating thickness on a target surface includes a terahertz spectroscopy device and a reference image projector. The terahertz spectroscopy device includes a radiation head that is operable to project a terahertz radiation beam onto the target surface and receive a reflected beam. The reference image projector includes a visible light device and is operable to project a reference image using the visible light device onto the target surface. A visual characteristic of the reference image indicates at least one of distance, rotational alignment, and angular alignment of the radiation head relative to the target surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Scott Adams, Tony Misovski, Mark Edward Nichols, Marina Menendez Baker
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Patent number: 10071482Abstract: A method comprising scanning a first painted surface of a first vehicle having two or more paint layers with a robotic terahertz radiation instrument to obtain a first painted surface thickness data and map for each of the two or more paint layers, comparing the first thickness map to a control map, and adjusting one or more paint application parameters based on a comparison of the first thickness map with the control map for painting a second surface of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Edward Nichols, Tony Misovski, Scott Adams, Aaron Fiala
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Publication number: 20180229437Abstract: A method of assessing cure rate of an adhesive adhering a windshield to a flange includes, by a controller, operating a terahertz beam generator to direct a terahertz beam at a windshield-flange interface, periodically measuring the light from the beam reflected from the adhesive, and outputting a cure rate of the adhesive based on a refractive index associated with the light from the beam reflected from the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Tony Misovski, Mark Edward Nichols
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Patent number: 10026192Abstract: A system for non-contact color harmony analysis is provided. The system may include an image acquisition system and an image analysis system. One or more cameras may take images of two regions of an object (e.g., a vehicle). The images may be transferred to the image analysis system, which may compare color values from each region and determine a color value difference. The color value difference may be compared to a predetermined threshold value to identify a possible color mismatch. The system may be used to analyze color harmony of adjacent vehicle components, for example, a front fascia and a fender or a rear fascia and a quarter panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Edward Nichols, Kevin Richard John Ellwood, Christopher Michael Seubert, Tony Misovski
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Publication number: 20170050208Abstract: A method comprising scanning a first painted surface of a first vehicle having two or more paint layers with a robotic terahertz radiation instrument to obtain a first painted surface thickness data and map for each of the two or more paint layers, comparing the first thickness map to a control map, and adjusting one or more paint application parameters based on a comparison of the first thickness map with the control map for painting a second surface of a second vehicle different than the first vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Mark Edward Nichols, Tony Misovski, Scott Adams, Aaron Fiala
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Patent number: 9156298Abstract: A method is provided for printing graphic designs in-line during manufacture of a vehicle. The method utilizes an ink jet printing system to apply graphic designs over an uncured base coat of paint on the vehicle surface followed by the application of a protective clear coat over the graphic design.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Edward Nichols, Tony Misovski
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Publication number: 20150109443Abstract: A system for non-contact color harmony analysis is provided. The system may include an image acquisition system and an image analysis system. One or more cameras may take images of two regions of an object (e.g., a vehicle). The images may be transferred to the image analysis system, which may compare color values from each region and determine a color value difference. The color value difference may be compared to a predetermined threshold value to identify a possible color mismatch. The system may be used to analyze color harmony of adjacent vehicle components, for example, a front fascia and a fender or a rear fascia and a quarter panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Edward NICHOLS, Kevin Richard John ELLWOOD, Christopher Michael SEUBERT, Tony MISOVSKI
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Publication number: 20140272337Abstract: A method is provided for printing graphic designs in-line during manufacture of a vehicle. The method utilizes an ink jet printing system to apply graphic designs over an uncured base coat of paint on the vehicle surface followed by the application of a protective clear coat over the graphic design.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mark Edward Nichols, Tony Misovski
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Publication number: 20040079416Abstract: An assembly 10 for metering fluid, including an intensifier 12 which selectively receives fluid from a supply 74. The intensifier 12 includes a reciprocally moving plunger 24 which selectively pushes the fluid through the intensifier 12 at a desired flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Craig Linne, George Steve Saloka, Tony Misovski