STEVEN ERNEST WHEELER
Pilots at 313 St, Waterford, MN
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Method And Apparatus For Calibrating A Vision System To A Parts Handling Device
US Patent:
7065892, Jun 27, 2006
Filed:
Mar 19, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/102515
Inventors:
Timothy J. Fleming - Apple Valley MN, US
Jeffrey J. Hohn - Carver MN, US
Christopher R. Holloman - Eden Prairie MN, US
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Charles N. Miller - Apple Valley MN, US
Jeffrey J. Hohn - Carver MN, US
Christopher R. Holloman - Eden Prairie MN, US
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Charles N. Miller - Apple Valley MN, US
Assignee:
Veeco Instruments Inc. - Woodbury NY
International Classification:
G01B 21/04
US Classification:
33502, 73 179
Abstract:
A calibration method for calibrating a parts-handling device with respect to a computer vision camera includes the steps of moving a parts-handling device into contact with a touch-off block, and storing a value indicative of the position of the parts-handling device when it is in contact with the touch-off block. In addition, there may be two orthogonal surface on the touch-off block. By touching the parts-handling device against both surfaces, the parts-handling device can be calibrated for position offset in two orthogonal directions. For parts-handling devices that are rotatable, the parts-handling device may be rotated to a succession of predetermined angular positions and brought into contact with the touch-off block in each position. By combining the measured positions of the parts-handling device in each rotational position, the system can be calibrated to compensate for the offset from the camera to the parts-handling device as a function of rotational position as well.
Solderless Electrical Connection For Testing Head Gimbal Assemblies
US Patent:
7509224, Mar 24, 2009
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700274
Inventors:
Justin Lee Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Mujahid Akbar Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Andrew Michael Blair - New Market MN, US
Brett Robert Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Steven Ernest Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Mujahid Akbar Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Andrew Michael Blair - New Market MN, US
Brett Robert Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Steven Ernest Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G01D 3/00, G01M 19/00, G01P 21/00
US Classification:
702108
Abstract:
A method for making an electrical connection between a head gimbal assembly and a tester. The method includes providing a solderless connector including a housing with bores extending from a first side of the housing to a second opposed side of the housing, and conductors within the bores of the housing. The conductors have a first end protruding from the first side of the housing and a second end protruding from the second side of the housing. The solderless connector is positioned so the first end of the conductor engages the conductive pad of the tester, and a clamp is applied to the first side of the electrical contact on the head gimbal assembly to urge the second side of the electrical contact against the second end of the conductor on the solderless connector.
Illumination Agnostic Solar Panel
US Patent:
8563847, Oct 22, 2013
Filed:
Jun 15, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/815913
Inventors:
Dallas W. Meyer - Prior Lake MN, US
Lowell J. Berg - Eden Prairie MN, US
Forrest C. Meyer - Eden Prairie MN, US
Raymond W. Knight - Chanhassen MN, US
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
John P. Novotny - Eden Prairie MN, US
Lowell J. Berg - Eden Prairie MN, US
Forrest C. Meyer - Eden Prairie MN, US
Raymond W. Knight - Chanhassen MN, US
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
John P. Novotny - Eden Prairie MN, US
Assignee:
Tenksolar, Inc - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
H01L 31/042
US Classification:
136244
Abstract:
In one example, a photovoltaic module includes a plurality of discrete photovoltaic cells arranged in a plurality of cell rows, and a substantially electrically conductive and continuous area backsheet. The photovoltaic cells in each cell row are electrically connected in parallel to each other. The cell rows are electrically connected in series to each other and include a first row and a last row. The backsheet forms a current return path between the first and last rows. The photovoltaic cells are configured such that, in operation, current flows substantially uni-directionally through the plurality of photovoltaic cells between the first row and the last row.
Electrical Connection For Testing Head Gimbal Assemblies
US Patent:
2007014, Jun 21, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700316
Inventors:
Ronald Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00, G11B 5/48, G01D 3/00
US Classification:
702108000, 360245800
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
Shroud For Head Gimbal Assembly Testing
US Patent:
7920347, Apr 5, 2011
Filed:
Jun 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/165218
Inventors:
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Timothy J. Fleming - Apple Valley MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Timothy J. Fleming - Apple Valley MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G11B 27/36, G11B 5/54
US Classification:
360 31, 360 75, 3602453, 360254
Abstract:
In one implementation, an assembly for testing a head gimbal assembly comprises a rotatable test disc, a mounting surface configured to mount the head gimbal assembly, and a shroud covering the head gimbal assembly. The mounting surface is located in proximity to the test disc to facilitate loading the head gimbal assembly on the test disc. The shroud is configured to shield the head gimbal assembly from airflow produced when the test disc rotates.
Method And Apparatus For Head Gimbal Assembly Testing
US Patent:
7529635, May 5, 2009
Filed:
Feb 11, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/056337
Inventors:
Ronald Eldon Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Michael Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Allen Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Ray Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Robert Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Lee Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Louis Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Akbar Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Ivars Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Steven Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Allen Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael John Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Ernest Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Andrew Michael Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Allen Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Ray Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Robert Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Lee Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Louis Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Akbar Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Ivars Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Steven Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Allen Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael John Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Ernest Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology, LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G01M 19/00
US Classification:
702108, 702 94, 702150
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
Alignment Of Unmounted Head Gimbal Assemblies For Testing
US Patent:
2007013, Jun 14, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700635
Inventors:
Ronald Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702115000
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
End Effector For Head Gimbal Assembly Testing
US Patent:
2007013, Jun 14, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700352
Inventors:
Ronald Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
702108000
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
Goniometer
US Patent:
6983547, Jan 10, 2006
Filed:
Mar 19, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/102242
Inventors:
Timothy J. Fleming - Apple Valley MN, US
Jeffrey J. Hohn - Carver MN, US
Christopher R. Holloman - Eden Prairie MN, US
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Charles N. Miller - Apple Valley MN, US
Jeffrey J. Hohn - Carver MN, US
Christopher R. Holloman - Eden Prairie MN, US
Steven E. Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Charles N. Miller - Apple Valley MN, US
Assignee:
Veeco Instruments Inc. - Woodbury NY
International Classification:
B23Q 3/00, G01B 7/30
US Classification:
33503, 33 1 M, 33568
Abstract:
A goniometer includes a base, a compound member supported by the base, a light-directing element operably mounted on the compound member, optically connected to a coherent light source, and disposed toward an optical filter, a first actuator disposed along a first axis and operably coupled to the base for translating the light-directing element along a first arcuate path disposed in a first plane; and a second actuator disposed along a second axis and operably coupled to the compound member for translating the light-directing element along a second arcuate path disposed in a second plane, wherein the first plane is orthogonal to the second plane, and wherein the first and second axes are co-planar, for directing coherent light at an angle that is normal to the optical filter.
Fastener
US Patent:
2007014, Jun 21, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/700294
Inventors:
Ronald Anderson - Lakeville MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairic MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Andrew Blair - New Market MN, US
Dale Blomgren - Eden Prairic MN, US
Kermit Harmon - Richfield MN, US
Brett Herdendorf - Mound MN, US
Justin Holwell - Sterling MA, US
Philip Johnson - Shoreview MN, US
Mujahid Khan - Eden Prairie MN, US
Klaus Obergfell - Minneapolis MN, US
Steven Palks - Excelsior MN, US
Michael Quam - Morgan Hill CA, US
David Reints - Apple Valley MN, US
Michael Roe - Becker MN, US
Steven Wheeler - Northfield MN, US
Assignee:
Seagate Technology LLC - Scotts Valley CA
International Classification:
G06F 19/00, G11B 5/48
US Classification:
702108000, 360240000
Abstract:
A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.