Patents by Inventor Edward D. Dreyfus

Edward D. Dreyfus 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).

  • Multifunctional end effectors
    Patent number: 5360249
    Abstract: A multifunctional end effector includes a quick release finger locking mechanism disposed in each of the pair of fingers which maintains system accuracy and integrity by providing a positive pressure force between the end effector finger and the mating locking plates provided on the tools adapted to cooperate with the end effector. In one embodiment the mating locking plate intrudes into the fingers of the end effector and an alternative embodiment the end effector finger engaging mechanisms grasp and lock on ledges provided on the cooperating mating locking plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Refac Technology Development, Corporation
    Inventors: Mathew L. Monforte, Edward D. Dreyfus