Patents by Inventor John Edward Danek
John Edward Danek 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).
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Patent number: 11363748Abstract: An assembly machine comprising a continuous circuitous track; a dispensing head system configured to at least partially assemble products, wherein the dispensing head system includes one or more dispensing heads movable around the continuous circuitous track; a product conveyance system extending between a first location of the continuous circuitous track and a second location of the continuous circuitous track and a placement module, the placement module including a first positioning system configured to move along a first axis that intersects with the product conveyance system, wherein the first positioning system is configured to receive a first of the products from the product conveyance system and move the first of the products from the product conveyance system to a first placement location; and a second positioning system configured to move along a second axis that intersects with the product conveyance system, wherein the second positioning system is configured to receive a second of the products fromType: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: Peter Joseph Dionne, John Edward Danek, Koenraad Alexander Gieskes
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Publication number: 20200205322Abstract: An assembly machine comprising a continuous circuitous track; a dispensing head system configured to at least partially assemble products, wherein the dispensing head system includes one or more dispensing heads movable around the continuous circuitous track; a product conveyance system extending between a first location of the continuous circuitous track and a second location of the continuous circuitous track and a placement module, the placement module including a first positioning system configured to move along a first axis that intersects with the product conveyance system, wherein the first positioning system is configured to receive a first of the products from the product conveyance system and move the first of the products from the product conveyance system to a first placement location; and a second positioning system configured to move along a second axis that intersects with the product conveyance system, wherein the second positioning system is configured to receive a second of the products fromType: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Peter Joseph Dionne, John Edward Danek, Koenraad Alexander Gieskes
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Patent number: 10058018Abstract: An assembly machine includes a plurality of track modules, each track module including a section of track, the plurality of track modules connectable to form a continuous circuitous track, the continuous circuitous track configured to receive a dispensing head, the dispensing head configured to rotate about the continuous circuitous track and at least partially assemble an unfinished product. The machine includes a first feeder module attached to a first length of the continuous circuitous track configured to feed a component to the dispensing head, and a first placement module attached to a second length of the continuous circuitous track configured to receive the unfinished product. The dispensing head is configured to place the component on the unfinished product. The assembly machine is reconfigurable by attaching or removing one or more of the plurality of track modules, the first feeder module and the first placement module.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, Charles Andrew Coots, John Edward Danek
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Patent number: 9986670Abstract: A dispensing head is disclosed including a control system located in the dispensing head, an encoder read head located in the dispensing head, and a light-capture sensor located in the dispensing head configured to detect a light flash of a stationary camera when the light flash illuminates a component on the dispensing head or an element of the dispensing head. The control system is configured to determine a precise encoder position with the encoder read head at a moment of the light flash. The dispensing head is configured to at least partially assemble an unfinished product. An assembly machine having the dispensing head and a method of at least partially assembling an unfinished product with the dispensing head is further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: UNIVERAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, John Edward Danek
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Patent number: 9955618Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dispensing head that includes a motor, an air pump operably connected to and powered by the motor, and a first spindle connected to the air pump. The air pump is configured to create airflow in the first spindle. Further disclosed is a method of creating airflow in a dispensing head, and an assembly machine system having a dispensing head.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: John Edward Danek, Koenraad Alexander Gieskes
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Patent number: 9814170Abstract: An assembly machine includes a plurality of track modules, each track module including a section of track, the plurality of track modules connectable to form a continuous circuitous track, the continuous circuitous track configured to receive a dispensing head, the dispensing head configured to rotate about the continuous circuitous track and at least partially assemble an unfinished product. The machine includes a first feeder module attached to a first length of the continuous circuitous track configured to feed a component to the dispensing head, and a first placement module attached to a second length of the continuous circuitous track configured to receive the unfinished product. The dispensing head is configured to place the component on the unfinished product. The assembly machine is reconfigurable by attaching or removing one or more of the plurality of track modules, the first feeder module and the first placement module.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, John Edward Danek
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Publication number: 20150230369Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dispensing head that includes a motor, an air pump operably connected to and powered by the motor, and a first spindle connected to the air pump. The air pump is configured to create airflow in the first spindle. Further disclosed is a method of creating airflow in a dispensing head, and an assembly machine system having a dispensing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: JOHN EDWARD DANEK, KOENRAAD ALEXANDER GIESKES
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Publication number: 20150181720Abstract: An assembly machine includes a plurality of track modules, each track module including a section of track, the plurality of track modules connectable to form a continuous circuitous track, the continuous circuitous track configured to receive a dispensing head, the dispensing head configured to rotate about the continuous circuitous track and at least partially assemble an unfinished product. The machine includes a first feeder module attached to a first length of the continuous circuitous track configured to feed a component to the dispensing head, and a first placement module attached to a second length of the continuous circuitous track configured to receive the unfinished product. The dispensing head is configured to place the component on the unfinished product. The assembly machine is reconfigurable by attaching or removing one or more of the plurality of track modules, the first feeder module and the first placement module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: KOENRAAD ALEXANDER GIESKES, JOHN EDWARD DANEK
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Publication number: 20150181779Abstract: An assembly machine includes a plurality of track modules, each track module including a section of track, the plurality of track modules connectable to form a continuous circuitous track, the continuous circuitous track configured to receive a dispensing head, the dispensing head configured to rotate about the continuous circuitous track and at least partially assemble an unfinished product. The machine includes a first feeder module attached to a first length of the continuous circuitous track configured to feed a component to the dispensing head, and a first placement module attached to a second length of the continuous circuitous track configured to receive the unfinished product. The dispensing head is configured to place the component on the unfinished product. The assembly machine is reconfigurable by attaching or removing one or more of the plurality of track modules, the first feeder module and the first placement module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: KOENRAAD ALEXANDER GIESKES, JOHN EDWARD DANEK
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Publication number: 20150173204Abstract: An assembly machine includes a plurality of track modules, each track module including a section of track, the plurality of track modules connectable to form a continuous circuitous track, the continuous circuitous track configured to receive a dispensing head, the dispensing head configured to rotate about the continuous circuitous track and at least partially assemble an unfinished product. The machine includes a first feeder module attached to a first length of the continuous circuitous track configured to feed a component to the dispensing head, and a first placement module attached to a second length of the continuous circuitous track configured to receive the unfinished product. The dispensing head is configured to place the component on the unfinished product. The assembly machine is reconfigurable by attaching or removing one or more of the plurality of track modules, the first feeder module and the first placement module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, Charles Andrew Coots, John Edward Danek
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Publication number: 20150173260Abstract: An assembly machine includes a plurality of track modules, each track module including a section of track, the plurality of track modules connectable to form a continuous circuitous track, the continuous circuitous track configured to receive a dispensing head, the dispensing head configured to rotate about the continuous circuitous track and at least partially assemble an unfinished product. The machine includes a first feeder module attached to a first length of the continuous circuitous track configured to feed a component to the dispensing head, and a first placement module attached to a second length of the continuous circuitous track configured to receive the unfinished product. The dispensing head is configured to place the component on the unfinished product. The assembly machine is reconfigurable by attaching or removing one or more of the plurality of track modules, the first feeder module and the first placement module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: KOENRAAD ALEXANDER GIESKES, JOHN EDWARD DANEK
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Patent number: 7836582Abstract: Provided is a PCB assembly machine including a board handling system configured to transport a PCB through the PCB assembly machine, wherein the PCB assembly machine further includes a pick and place system configured to pick and place electrical components onto the PCB. The PCB assembly machine also includes a feeder system configured to supply the electrical components, wherein the board handling system mounts directly to the feeder system.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Universal Instruments CorporationInventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, John Edward Danek
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Publication number: 20080134498Abstract: Provided is a PCB assembly machine including a board handling system configured to transport a PCB through the PCB assembly machine, wherein the PCB assembly machine further includes a pick and place system configured to pick and place electrical components onto the PCB. The PCB assembly machine also includes a feeder system configured to supply the electrical components, wherein the board handling system mounts directly to the feeder system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: Koenraad Alexander Gieskes, John Edward Danek