MICHAEL DOUGLAS ELBERSON
Pilots at Gebhardt Rd, Elm Grove, WI
License number
Wisconsin A0536433
Issued Date
Apr 2016
Expiration Date
Apr 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
15275 Gebhardt Rd, Elm Grove, WI 53122
Professional information
Compressed Air Flow Rate Controller For Air Tools
US Patent:
6516707, Feb 11, 2003
Filed:
May 7, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/772834
Inventors:
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI
Assignee:
Autoquip, Inc. - Milwaukee WI
International Classification:
F15B 1104
US Classification:
91435
Abstract:
A controller for controlling the flow rate of compressed air to a spray paint gun as well as to a comparable tool which is optimally operative dependant upon receiving a specified flow rate of air includes a flow control valve which regulates the air flow rate therethrough based on a pressure differential signal received from an air flow meter. The pressure differential signal transmitted to the air flow controller is balanced against an opposing spring biased needle in the flow controller.
Compressed Air Flow Rate Controller For Paint Sprayer System
US Patent:
6223645, May 1, 2001
Filed:
May 28, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/322425
Inventors:
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI
Assignee:
Autoquip, Inc. - Milwaukee WI
International Classification:
F15B 1304
US Classification:
91 31
Abstract:
A controller for controlling the flow rate of compressed air to a spray paint gun as well as to a comparable tool which is optimally operative dependant upon receiving a specified flow rate of air includes a flow control valve which regulates the air flow rate therethrough based on a pressure differential signal received from an air flow meter. The pressure differential signal transmitted to the air flow controller is balanced against an opposing spring biased needle in the flow controller.
Variable Flow Air Flow Controller
US Patent:
2009024, Oct 1, 2009
Filed:
Apr 1, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/060529
Inventors:
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI, US
International Classification:
B67D 5/08, F04B 49/00
US Classification:
222 1, 222 61, 417300, 1374675, 222334
Abstract:
A system for controlling the operation of pneumatic tools includes a controller for controlling the delivery of compressed air to the tool. The controller includes a first flow path that is associated with operation of the pneumatic tool at a first flow rate and a second flow path that is associated with operation of the pneumatic tool at a second flow rate. The controller is configured to automatically configure the system for operation of the pneumatic tool via a flow of air from one of the first flow path or the second flow path. In painting environments, such a system enhances control of the operation of the pump in accommodating a generally stable pump reciprocation rate as fluid viscosities change.
Method And Apparatus, With Redundancies, For Treating Substrate Plastic Parts To Accept Paint Without Using Adhesion Promoters
US Patent:
6716484, Apr 6, 2004
Filed:
Nov 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/304366
Inventors:
Russell Brynolf - Howell MI
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI
Assignee:
Patent Holding Company - Fraser MI
International Classification:
C23C 1600
US Classification:
42725525, 42725529, 4272553, 4272555, 427422, 427424, 427426, 427427, 427444
Abstract:
A method and device of treating an irregularly shaped article to prepare the article for painting is provided. The device includes a burner which can produce an adjustable flame tongue which can fit into crevices, openings and other irregular topographical features of an item to be painted or otherwise coated. The burner device further provides means to apply a grafting chemical on a freshly oxidized surface. Further, the invention provides means to colorize treated objects so that they may be recognized as having been treated. In another embodiment, the grafting chemicals may be enhanced with electrolytic solutions such that electrostatic methods of painting may be subsequently employed on the item. In an alternate embodiment, the burner is adapted to spray a powder inside of a generally enclosed flame, and is used in conjunction with chop guns to manufacture glass or carbon fiber preforms. In a preferred embodiment all of the main systems of the present invention are provided with redundancies that allow the continuous operation of the device.
Air Flow Rate Meter
US Patent:
6705173, Mar 16, 2004
Filed:
Sep 5, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/946241
Inventors:
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI
Assignee:
Autoquip, Inc. - Menomonee Falls WI
International Classification:
G01F 134
US Classification:
7386142
Abstract:
An air flow rate meter and method for monitoring the flow of air in high-pressure compressed air system includes a low pressure gauge contained within a sealed, high pressure vessel that is connected to the high pressure compressed air line. The low pressure gauge is pneumatically connected to opposite ends of a tube disposed within the meter through which the main air pressure line flows in order to detect the pressure drop across the restricted orifice defined by the tube. The measured pressure drop is then used by the gauge to determined the rate of air flowing through the line. To avoid damage to the meter, the air flow rate meter further includes a pressure regulating valve for regulating the input air flow pressure during startup of the system, and a check valve for closing the flow path through the pressure vessel during shut down.
Method And Apparatus, With Redundancies, For Treating Substrate Plastic Parts To Accept Paint Without Using Adhesion Promoters
US Patent:
6946165, Sep 20, 2005
Filed:
Oct 2, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/677421
Inventors:
Russell Brynolf - Howell MI, US
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI, US
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI, US
Assignee:
FTS, LLC - Flint MI
International Classification:
B05D001/02
US Classification:
427422, 427223, 4274273, 118323, 118 72, 431 8, 431328, 239135
Abstract:
A method and device of treating an irregularly shaped article to prepare the article for painting is provided. The device includes a burner which can produce an adjustable flame tongue which can fit into crevices, openings and other irregular topographical features of an item to be painted or otherwise coated. The burner device further provides means to apply a grafting chemical on a freshly oxidized surface. Further, the invention provides means to colorize treated objects so that they may be recognized as having been treated. In another embodiment, the grafting chemicals may be enhanced with electrolytic solutions such that electrostatic methods of painting may be subsequently employed on the item. In an alternate embodiment, the burner is adapted to spray a powder inside of a generally enclosed flame, and is used in conjunction with chop guns to manufacture glass or carbon fiber preforms. In a preferred embodiment all of the main systems of the present invention are provided with redundancies that allow the continuous operation of the device.
Method And Apparatus With Redundancies, For Treating Substrate Plastic Parts To Accept Paint Without Using Adhesion Promoters
US Patent:
2004023, Nov 25, 2004
Filed:
Jun 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/864275
Inventors:
Russell Brynolf - Howell MI, US
Michael Elberson - Elm Grove WI, US
Michael Elberson - Elm Grove WI, US
Assignee:
FTS Systems, LLC (a/k/a FTS, LLC) - Flint MI
International Classification:
B05D001/08
US Classification:
264/080000, 427/446000
Abstract:
A method and device of treating an irregularly shaped article to prepare the article for painting is provided. The device includes a burner which can produce an adjustable flame tongue which can fit into crevices, openings and other irregular topographical features of an item to be painted or otherwise coated. The burner device further provides means to apply a grafting chemical on a freshly oxidized surface. Further, the invention provides means to colorize treated objects so that they may be recognized as having been treated. In another embodiment, the grafting chemicals may be enhanced with electrolytic solutions such that electrostatic methods of painting may be subsequently employed on the item. In an alternate embodiment, the burner is adapted to spray a powder inside of a generally enclosed flame, and is used in conjunction with chop guns to manufacture glass or carbon fiber preforms. In a preferred embodiment all of the main systems of the present invention are provided with redundancies that allow the continuous operation of the device. Further, the device provides means to run and modify the process either locally or by remote communication means.
High Resolution Flowmeter With Wear Detection
US Patent:
5553493, Sep 10, 1996
Filed:
Mar 2, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/204544
Inventors:
Gary W. Box - Golden Valley MN
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI
Assignee:
Graco Inc. - Golden Valley MN
International Classification:
G01F 310
US Classification:
73261
Abstract:
An apparatus for measuring volume flow through a gear-type flowmeter, having a magnetic sensor affixed to the flowmeter to detect incremental movement of the flowmeter teeth. The sensor is connected to an analog-to-digital converter and computer processor, which receives and stores samples of the sensor signals. The samples are compared with subsequently received samples to derive relative gear positions and to calculate volume flow based on the relative gear positions. The samples may also be analyzed and compared with previous samples to detect flowmeter wear and wobble conditions.
Mixed Fluid Delivery System
US Patent:
2012026, Oct 18, 2012
Filed:
Apr 11, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/444668
Inventors:
Michael D. Elberson - Elm Grove WI, US
International Classification:
B05B 7/04, B67D 7/08, G05D 11/02, B05B 7/26
US Classification:
239 1, 239 61, 2221455, 239 71, 239335
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for operating and calibrating a paint mixture delivery system includes a positive displacement fluid cylinder and a linear transducer that monitors operation of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. A controller is connected to a servo drive whose operation manipulates the performance of the positive displacement fluid cylinder. Operation of the fluid delivery system is controlled such that the ratio of paint or resin to catalyst or hardener can be accurately controlled and calibration of the discrete fluid flow sensors can be quickly and conveniently calibrated to assure delivery of the respective fluids are the desired mixture ratio.
Fluid Regulator
US Patent:
2007005, Mar 15, 2007
Filed:
Sep 8, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/517795
Inventors:
Michael Elberson - Elm Grove WI, US
Matthew Yoss - Menomonee Falls WI, US
Matthew Yoss - Menomonee Falls WI, US
International Classification:
G05D 16/06
US Classification:
137505360
Abstract:
A fluid regulator having a body that encloses a chamber includes a gasket, a valve seat, and a valve stem. A fluid inlet and a fluid outlet are connected to the chamber and the gasket fluidly separates a portion of the chamber from a fluid path between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The valve seat is disposed in the fluid path and the valve stem extends through the gasket and directly engages the valve seat to selectively isolate an inlet side of the fluid path from an outlet side of the fluid path. Such a construction provides a fluid regulator with a reduced number of parts exposed to the regulated fluid flow.