30 patents
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Waveform Acquisition Optimization
9 Feb 23
A computer-implemented process determines, based on bearing fault frequencies, optimum values for the maximum frequency (Fmax) and the number of lines of resolution (Nlines) to be used in collecting machine vibration data so as to adequately distinguish between spectral peaks for identifying faults in machine bearings.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Jim W. Walker
Filed: 12 Oct 22
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Determination of RPM Based on Vibration Spectral Plots and Speed Range
26 Jan 23
An apparatus is described that determines an estimated rotational speed of a rotating component of a machine in the absence of a reliable tachometer signal to indicate an actual rotational speed.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Stewart V. Bowers, III
Filed: 12 Sep 22
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Determination of RPM Based on Scanning Vibration Spectral Plot
5 Jan 23
A vibration analyzer for use in determining a rotational speed.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Stewart V. Bowers, III
Filed: 9 Sep 22
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Graphical Display of Discontinuous Waveform Data
29 Dec 22
A vibration data collection device monitors vibration of a machine, generates original machine vibration waveform data based on the monitored vibration, and removes portions of the original machine vibration waveform data that do not indicate an occurrence of a vibration event related to a potential fault in the machine.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Christopher G. Hilemon, John W. Willis
Filed: 12 Jul 22
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Machine Spectral Data Compression
18 Nov 21
A data compression process reduces the amount of machine spectral data transmitted over a network while maintaining the details of spectral peaks used for machine health analysis.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Stewart V. Bowers, III
Filed: 13 May 20
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Removal of Effects of Asymptotically Decaying DC Bias from Vibration Waveform
30 Sep 21
A computer implemented method processes time waveform machine vibration data that are indicative of operational characteristics of a machine.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Stewart V. Bowers, III
Filed: 3 Jun 21
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System for Separating Periodic Frequency of Interest Peaks from Non-periodic Peaks In Machine Vibration Data
29 Jul 21
A statistical method is used to separate periodic from non-periodic vibration peaks in machine vibration spectra.
Stewart V. Bowers, III
Filed: 10 Apr 21
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Determination of Machine Rotational Speed based on Vibration Spectral Plots
1 Jul 21
An apparatus is described that determines an estimated rotational speed of a rotating component of a machine in the absence of a reliable tachometer signal to indicate an actual rotational speed.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Stewart V. Bowers, III
Filed: 11 Mar 21
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Graphical Indicator With History
3 Jun 21
A method of presenting data, by receiving data from a data source, and storing the data on a non-transient, computer-readable storage medium.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Christopher G. Hilemon
Filed: 3 Dec 19
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Vibration Sensor Mounting Structure
6 May 21
A vibration sensor mounting structure improves the stability and repeatability of a measured signal generated by a machine vibration sensor.
Bradley D. Pardue
Filed: 5 Feb 20
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Method and Apparatus for Machine Monitoring with Continuous Improvement of a Predictive Maintenance Database
29 Apr 21
An apparatus continually monitors predictive maintenance information and analyzes incoming measurements resulting in recommendations for improving setup information, such as machine information and measurement configurations.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Christopher G. Hilemon
Filed: 25 Oct 19
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Trend Plot with Multiple Acquisitions
1 Apr 21
A computerized apparatus for presenting vibration data that is read under different conditions as a single trend line on a chart.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Christopher G. Hilemon
Filed: 1 Oct 19
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Prediction of Machine Failure Based on Vibration Trend Information
25 Feb 21
A method for detecting defects in a rotational element of a machine based on changes in measured vibration energy includes: (a) collecting vibration data over an extended period of time using vibration sensors attached to the machine; (b) processing the vibration data to generate a time waveform comprising processed vibration values sampled during sequential sampling time intervals within the extended period of time; (c) detecting multiple time blocks within the extended period of time during which the processed vibration values exhibit sustained increases at progressively increasing rates; and (d) generating alerts based on detection of the multiple time blocks during which the processed vibration values exhibit sustained increases at progressively increasing rates.
John S. Turner, Robert D. Skeirik
Filed: 21 Aug 19
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Graphical Differentiation of Spectral Frequency Families
11 Feb 21
Spectral machine condition energy peaks are graphically represented in a spectral plot using color coding, different line types, and/or filtering.
Stewart V. Bowers, III, Anthony J. Hayzen, Christopher G. Hilemon
Filed: 6 Aug 19
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Vibration Spectra Window Enhancement
11 Feb 21
While monitoring the condition of a machine, vibration data is often collected for analysis by an experienced analyst.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Stewart V. Bowers, III, Christopher G. Hilemon, John W. Willis
Filed: 5 Aug 19
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Vibration Waveform DC Disturbance Removal
4 Feb 21
A method for removing the DC disturbance of a vibration waveform, by receiving the vibration waveform and detecting and removing a DC component of the vibration waveform, leaving substantially only an AC component of the vibration waveform, which is stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
Anthony J. Hayzen, John W. Willis
Filed: 29 Jul 19
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Waveform Gap Filling
28 Oct 20
A method for filling a gap of missing vibration data in a set of vibration data.
Anthony J. Hayzen
Filed: 22 Apr 19
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Waveform Acquisition Optimization
16 Sep 20
A computer-implemented process determines, based on bearing fault frequencies, optimum values for the maximum frequency (Fmax) and the number of lines of resolution (Nlines) to be used in collecting machine vibration data so as to adequately distinguish between spectral peaks for identifying faults in machine bearings.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Jim W. Walker
Filed: 14 Mar 19
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Thinning of Scalar Vibration Data
12 Aug 20
A process for thinning scalar machine vibration data can reduce the amount of data storage required to store the data by several orders of magnitude, without losing any important machine diagnostic vibration information.
Anthony J. Hayzen, Christopher G. Hilemon
Filed: 11 Feb 19
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Waveform Data Thinning
15 Jul 20
A method for producing a thinned representation of vibration waveform data.
Anthony J. Hayzen
Filed: 13 Jan 19