Patents by Inventor Lester L. Knight, Jr.

Lester L. Knight, Jr. 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).

  • Robotic carrier mechanism for aircraft maintenance
    Patent number: 5248341
    Abstract: Disclosed is a robotic paint system for aircraft consisting of a robotic wash/rinse gantry, a robotic cart carrying a robotic painting system, and a control system.The paint system includes a robotically controlled wash/rinse gantry movable along the entire extent of the aircraft being maintained. A robotically controlled cart is provided which is carried by a plurality of wheel assemblies on a curved track. A robotically controlled platform is provided for carrying the robotic painting system, and a mechanism is also provided for adjusting the platform up and down as well as towards and away from the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Engineering Incorporated
    Inventors: Henry K. Berry, Jr., Lester L. Knight, Jr.