Richard J Weniger

7444742, Nov 4, 2008

Jun 17, 2004

10/870333

Wesley J. Rieckenberg - Forest Lake MN, US
Richard J. Weniger - Blaine MN, US

Par Systems, Inc. - Shoreview MN

B23P 21/00
B23Q 3/00

29712, 269289 R

The present invention relates to an aligning fixture having a support with a reference surface, an aligning member and an actuator. The actuator is mounted to the support and operably coupled to the aligning member. The actuator moves the aligning member selectively to a first position wherein the element to be aligned is spaced apart from the reference surface and to a second position where the element can engage the reference surface.

50380389, Aug 6, 1991

May 9, 1989

7/349684

Richard J. Weniger - San Antonio TX
Ernest A. Franke - San Antonio TX
Glynn R. Bartlett - Leon Valley TX

Southwest Research Institute - San Antonio TX

G01N 2101

250339

An optical sensor which can be used in conjunction with an automatic stripping apparatus. A plurality of sensing elements are placed in a predetermined geometrical relationship with respect to a plurality of nozzles which deliver paint stripping material. Each of the sensing elements comprises a lens system which optimizes inspection of the desired field of view while minimizing the effects of light from outside the desired field of view. The sensing elements produce optical signals which are converted into electrical signals by a plurality of optical detectors. The signal output of the plurality of detectors is analyzed using a programmable digital computer which is used to control a robotic positioning system.