Kevin J Urness from Florissant, CO, age 64

System For Non-Destructively Examining Degradation Of An Interior Of A Device
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US Patent:

8280145, Oct 2, 2012
Filed:

Sep 19, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/236301
Inventors:

James J. Kovarik - Bartlett IL, US
Brent D. Burns - Elgin IL, US
Kevin J. Urness - Saint Charles IL, US
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
US Classification:

382141
Abstract:

A system and method for monitoring degradation of a device having a metal layer and a composite layer, such as a vehicle-mounted boom arm. The system can include a collar mounted on an outer surface of the device, a radiography device movably coupled to the collar, and a monitor. The radiography device can include a source of radiography signals positioned to direct radiography signals through at least a portion of the device and a detector to detect radiography signals that have passed through the device. The monitor can be connected to the detector to display an image of the device generated from the detected radiography signals. Anomalies in the device image can represent degradation in the device.

System And Method For Non-Destructively Examining Degradation Of An Interior Of A Device
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US Patent:

20130028377, Jan 31, 2013
Filed:

Oct 2, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/633546
Inventors:

James J. Kovarik - Bartlett IL, US
Brent D. Burns - Elgin IL, US
Kevin J. Urness - Saint Charles IL, US
International Classification:

G01N 23/02
US Classification:

378 59
Abstract:

A system and method for monitoring degradation of a device having a metal layer and a composite layer, such as a vehicle-mounted boom arm. The system can include a collar mounted on an outer surface of the device, a radiography device movably coupled to the collar, and a monitor. The radiography device can include a source of radiography signals positioned to direct radiography signals through at least a portion of the device and a detector to detect radiography signals that have passed through the device. The monitor can be connected to the detector to display an image of the device generated from the detected radiography signals. Anomalies in the device image can represent degradation in the device.

Radiography Test System And Method
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US Patent:

20130208858, Aug 15, 2013
Filed:

Nov 6, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/669625
Inventors:

Glenn Martin - Palm Beach Gardens FL, US
James J. Kovarik - Bartlett IL, US
Kevin J. Urness - Saint Charles IL, US
Brent D. Burns - Elgin IL, US
Assignee:

Florida Power & Light Company - Juno Beach FL
International Classification:

G01N 23/04
US Classification:

378 62
Abstract:

A system and method for monitoring degradation of a device having a metal layer and a composite layer, such as a vehicle-mounted boom arm. The system can include a collar mounted on an outer surface of the device, a radiography device movably coupled to the collar, and a monitor. The radiography device can include a source of radiography signals positioned to direct radiography signals through at least a portion of the device and a detector to detect radiography signals that have passed through the device. The monitor can be connected to the detector to display an image of the device generated from the detected radiography signals. Anomalies in the device image can represent degradation in the device.

Pitch Transition Wire Guide Apparatus
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US Patent:

47666684, Aug 30, 1988
Filed:

Feb 24, 1987
Appl. No.:

7/017651
Inventors:

Kevin Urness - Elmhurst IL
Leonard J. Lickus - Plainfield IL
Douglas Heisner - Downers Grove IL
Peter Ingwersen - Cary IL
Eric Stenstrom - Des Plaines IL
Assignee:

Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL
International Classification:

H01R 4301
US Classification:

29749
Abstract:

A pitch transition wire guide apparatus for use in wire harness fabrication machines includes a plate member having a wire engaging edge and a corresponding number of open-ended wire guide channels, each extending inwardly from the edge to a closed end. The closed ends of said channels are spaced apart by a centerline spacing different from the centerline spacing of the open ends in said edge. The plate is reciprocably moveable between a first position wherein the open ends are in surrounding engagement with the wires adjacent the edge and a second wire-receiving position wherein said wires are disposed at the closed ends. The guide includes actuation means for moving the plate member between said first and second positions. Actuation of the wire guide causes movement of the wires within their respective channels to alter the centerline spacing thereof. The wire guide is useful for making smooth continuous transitions between production runs of different pitch wire harnesses.