Patents Assigned to Great Lakes Intellectual Property Ltd.
  • Patent number: 6301763
    Abstract: Methods for assembling, handling, and fabricating are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assembling process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Great Lakes Intellectual Property Ltd.
    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor