Patents by Inventor Eddy K. Schopp

Eddy K. Schopp has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Articulated grasping apparatus
    Patent number: 6170895
    Abstract: A grasping apparatus (10) has multiple fingers (64) joined within slots (56) in the face of a moving piston (50) within a fluid cylinder (20). As the piston (50) moves, cams (62) joined to the fingers (64) are rotated so as to close or open the fingers (64) which are radially mounted. Once actuated the piston (50) is returned to its relaxed position by a spring (70) when fluid pressure is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventors: Edgar Schopp, Eddy K. Schopp