Michael E Bodner

Title: Michael E. Bodner: Inventor in Kinematic Analysis and Design Optimization.

Introduction

Michael E. Bodner is an inventor associated with Southfield, Michigan, and Schlumberger Technologies, Inc. His patent work addresses methods for analyzing and optimizing the design of mechanical linkages.

Latest Patents

The available information identifies one patent associated with Bodner: “Method and Apparatus for Design and Optimization for Simulation of” (title as provided). The invention describes a method and apparatus for performing kinematic analysis of linkages using generalized mechanisms selected from a catalog. The method selects the mechanism that most closely matches a desired behavior and then applies an optimization procedure. It may also use qualitative kinematic analysis before catalog selection or in place of it. The patent further describes an improved optimization technique and a closed-form method for kinematic analysis. Bodner is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Bodner’s documented invention focuses on applying kinematic analysis and optimization to linkage design. The approach combines mechanism selection with analytical methods to help identify designs that meet specified behavior.

Collaborations

Bodner’s listed coworkers include Harry G. Barrow and Patrick R. Turner. The available information associates him with Schlumberger Technologies, Inc.

Conclusion

Michael E. Bodner’s patent reflects work on systematic linkage analysis and design optimization, combining catalog-based mechanism selection with qualitative and closed-form kinematic techniques.