Patents by Inventor James C. Dobbins

James C. Dobbins 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).

  • Manipulator mounted transfer platform
    Patent number: 4895488
    Abstract: A transfer platform for the conveyance of objects by a manipulator includes a bed frame and saddle clamp secured along an edge of the bed frame and adapted so as to secure the bed frame to a horizontal crosspiece of the manipulator. The platform may thus move with the manipulator in a reciprocal linear path defined by a guide rail. A bed insert may be provided for the support of conveyed objects and a lifting bail may be provided to permit the manipulator arm to install the bed frame upon the crosspiece under remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1990
    Assignee: United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: James C. Dobbins, Mark A. Hoover, Kay W. May, Maurice J. Ross
  • Quick-connect coupler for remote manipulation
    Patent number: H804
    Abstract: An adaptor for a single-point attachment, push-to-connect/pull-to-disconnect, quick-connect fluid coupler which enables the coupler to be remotely manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: James C. Dobbins