Michael J Michalski

Address:

5305 W Rose St, Milwaukee, WI 53223

VIN:

1FTPW14V38FA75504

Make:

FORD

Model:

F-150

Year:

2008

US Patent:

6731991, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Jul 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/619686

Inventors:

Michael Michalski - Greenfield WI
Christopher J. Stuart - Greendale WI
Dennis D. Holpfer - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Laser Force, Inc. - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

G05B 1918

US Classification:

700 59, 700 58, 700 62, 700 64, 700195, 382276, 382277, 382282, 353 18, 353 27 R, 353 27 A, 359 22, 359 28, 359 32, 359 34

Abstract:

A method and system of projecting light on a planar surface to produce an image for tracing is disclosed. The system includes a projector that has a light source and a signal conditioner that is operably connected to the projector. A computer is operably connected to the signal conditioner. A scanner is connected to the projector. A test pattern from the computer is projected from the projector through the scanners to visually align an image to a sector on a work surface. A grid is operably aligned with the work surface. A geometric pattern from the computer is then projected by the projector on the planar work surface for tracing. The method comprises the steps of creating a pattern, tracing lines along the pattern on the planar work surface, cutting the pattern along the traced lines, discarding pieces of the planar surface outside the pattern, and placing edging along an outer edge of the pattern.