Core drilling methods and devices

    公开(公告)号:US10815744B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-27

    申请号:US16058041

    申请日:2018-08-08

    申请人: Mauerspecht GmbH

    发明人: Volker Galinsky

    摘要: Methods and devices for the execution of core drillings in a material by a drilling unit, which makes use of a drill bit, and such drill bits that are made up of a hollow cylindrical core barrel, which has an end plate at its rear end and abrasion elements, which serve the abrasion of material, at the front end as well as at least two high-pressure jet nozzles, which can be connected with a high-pressure source of a blasting medium. The high-pressure jet nozzles are arranged on the inner surface of the core barrel and/or its end plate and are oriented into the inside of the core barrel. As a result of a combined forward motion and rotation of the drill bit, a drilling core is formed from which an abrasion takes place by means of the blasting medium, whereby overburden is removed from the drill bit.

    Systems and methods for communicating orthodontic treatment information

    公开(公告)号:US10803146B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-13

    申请号:US15152320

    申请日:2016-05-11

    申请人: Iamthinking LLC

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00

    摘要: Systems and methods for communicating orthodontic treatment information are disclosed herein. The methods may include methods of delivering an informational resource corresponding to an orthodontic treatment instruction to a patient of an orthodontist, and optionally to a caretaker of the patient and a dentist of the patient. The methods may further include delivering receipt information to the orthodontist and/or the caretaker, wherein the receipt information is indicative of an interaction between the patient and the informational resource. The systems may include electronic devices and interfaces associated with the orthodontist, the patient, the caretaker, and the dentist that may facilitate the communication methods.

    Modular electrical signal supply assemblies, vehicles, and related methods

    公开(公告)号:US10800533B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-13

    申请号:US15726242

    申请日:2017-10-05

    发明人: Andrew J. Spence

    IPC分类号: B64D11/06 B64D11/00 B64F5/10

    摘要: A modular electrical signal supply assembly includes a floor panel and at least one power/data strip (PDS) panel insert configured to provide an electrical signal to an electrical device. A vehicle includes an interior cabin with an electrical signal distribution system that includes a plurality of modular electrical signal supply assemblies and a plurality of electrical devices. Each modular electrical signal supply assembly includes a floor panel and at least one PDS panel insert. Each PDS panel insert is configured to provide an electrical signal to an electrical device and is electrically coupled to at least one other PDS panel insert. A method of assembling an interior cabin includes providing at least two modular electrical signal supply assemblies, each of which includes a floor panel and a PDS panel insert, positioning the floor panels in the interior cabin, and electrically coupling each PDS panel insert to at least one other PDS panel insert.

    Laser ultrasound scanning for visualizing damage or irregularities

    公开(公告)号:US10732149B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-04

    申请号:US16689910

    申请日:2019-11-20

    摘要: Methods and systems may be configured to integrate data from fixed nondestructive inspection sensors positioned on a test specimen and data from laser ultrasound scans of the test specimen, in order to monitor and track damage and stress indications in the test specimen in real-time during mechanical stress testing of the test specimen. Data from the laser ultrasound scans may identify emergent areas of interest within the test specimen that were not predicted by stress analysis, and further allow for reconfiguration of the test plan in view of the emergent areas of interest, without having the stop the test. Laser ultrasound scans may be performed on the entire test specimen, with high-resolution scans being performed on emergent areas of interest. Thus, stress indications, or stress effects, in the test specimen may be measured, identified, and tracked in real-time (e.g., as growth is propagating) in a test specimen undergoing structural tests.

    Fastener alignment tools and methods of utilizing the same

    公开(公告)号:US10717177B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-21

    申请号:US15725615

    申请日:2017-10-05

    发明人: David M. Dembeck

    IPC分类号: B25B31/00 B64F5/10 B25B23/00

    摘要: Fastener alignment tools and methods of utilizing the same are disclosed herein. The fastener alignment tools are configured to operatively engage a plurality of fasteners with a corresponding plurality of fastening locations and include a gripping region and an alignment tool body. The alignment tool body defines a plurality of fastener-receiving regions. Each fastener-receiving region includes a fastener receptacle, which is configured to receive a corresponding fastener in a received orientation relative to the alignment tool body, and a fastener retention structure, which is configured to retain the corresponding fastener within the fastener-receiving region at a retained orientation relative to the alignment tool body. The methods include positioning each fastener of the plurality of fasteners within a corresponding fastener-receiving region, retaining each fastener within the corresponding fastener-receiving region, orienting the fastener alignment tool relative to the plurality of fastening locations, and simultaneously releasing each fastener.

    Hybrid feature selection for performance prediction of fluid control valves

    公开(公告)号:US10706361B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-07

    申请号:US14966931

    申请日:2015-12-11

    摘要: Hybrid feature selection methods include methods of creating a predictive model for valve performance in a fleet of aircraft. Methods include qualifying a qualification dataset of valve-related parameters calculated from data collected during a first series of flights at least before and after a non-performance event of a valve. Methods include receiving a qualified selection of the valve-related parameters and verifying a verification dataset of the qualified selection of the valve-related parameters calculated from data collected during a second series of flights. Methods include receiving a set of verified and qualified valve-related parameters and building a predictive model for valve non-performance with a training dataset of the verified and qualified valve-related parameters calculated from data collected during additional flights of the fleet.

    Pressure testing systems with safety interlock

    公开(公告)号:US10663371B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-26

    申请号:US15850727

    申请日:2017-12-21

    摘要: Pressure testing systems comprise a clamp assembly for clamping a device for testing with a test fluid, and a control assembly for controlling application of a clamp pressure to the device. The control assembly comprises a clamp control structure with an activated configuration and an inactivated configuration. In the activated configuration, the clamp control structure permits the clamp pressure to be applied to the device. In the inactivated configuration, the clamp control structure permits the clamp pressure to be released from the device. The control assembly also comprises a safety structure that is actuated by the test fluid between an interlocked configuration and a disengaged configuration. In the interlocked configuration, the safety structure physically prevents the clamp control structure from reconfiguring from the activated configuration to the inactivated configuration. In the disengaged configuration, the safety structure permits the clamp control structure to be reconfigured from the activated configuration to the inactivated configuration.

    Moving machinery safety
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10662689B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-26

    申请号:US15672098

    申请日:2017-08-08

    发明人: Paul Niles

    摘要: Apparatus and method for providing a safety barrier proximate to a hazardous region such as open support truss work of an escalator, comprising an extendable barrier member such as a chainmail panel, slidable on at least one support element securable to a support framework proximate to the hazardous region; wherein the extendable barrier member is movable between a closed and an open position allowing access to the hazardous region to allow for maintenance, and a closed position in which the barrier member provides a barrier over an opening of the support framework.

    Machine vision and robotic installation systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10657419B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-19

    申请号:US15939127

    申请日:2018-03-28

    摘要: Machine vision methods and systems determine if an object within a work field has one or more predetermined features. Methods comprise capturing image data of the work field, applying a filter to the image data, in which the filter comprises an aspect corresponding to a specific feature, and based at least in part on the applying, determining if the object has the specific feature. Systems comprise a camera system configured to capture image data of the work field, and a controller communicatively coupled to the camera system and comprising non-transitory computer readable media having computer-readable instructions that, when executed, cause the controller to apply a filter to the image data, and based at least in part on applying the filter, determine if the object has the specific feature. Robotic installation methods and systems that utilize machine vision methods and systems also are disclosed.

    Method for identifying safe and traversable paths

    公开(公告)号:US10578447B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-03

    申请号:US15361041

    申请日:2016-11-24

    IPC分类号: G01C21/34 G06K9/00 G01C21/32

    摘要: A method for manually or semi-manually mapping an urban environment to locate a safe, traversable path within the environment is provided herein. An area is mapped by an entity that traverses sidewalks, ramps, driveways, crosswalks, and other terrain in the area to create a memory of usable paths to reach addressed destinations. A human operator, possibly assisted by a computer-executed mathematical algorithm, approves routes that are considered safe. When a route is approved, it enters the memory as a safe, traversable route. If a route is not approved, it is marked as unsafe and the entity finds an alternate route to get to the same location such as by going around the block or in another direction.