Patents by Inventor Michael A. Carbaugh

Michael A. Carbaugh 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).

  • Patent number: 9121167
    Abstract: An adjustable frame connector comprising at least two fixed tubular legs and an adjustable tubular leg. The fixed legs have inner ends that are joined together, and have longitudinal axes that intersect each other at right angles. The adjustable leg has an inner end that is pivotally attached to the fixed legs at their juncture so that the adjustable leg can be moved from a first position wherein its longitudinal axis is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of a first one of the fixed tubular legs to a second position wherein its longitudinal axis is at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the first one of the fixed tubular legs. Releasable locking means allows the adjustable leg to be releasably locked into position relative to the first one of the fixed tubular legs at any selected location along the ninety degree arc between its first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Carbaugh, Alroy C. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20150136191
    Abstract: An adjustable frame connector comprising at least two fixed tubular legs and an adjustable tubular leg. The fixed legs have inner ends that are joined together, and have longitudinal axes that intersect each other at right angles. The adjustable leg has an inner end that is pivotally attached to the fixed legs at their juncture so that the adjustable leg can be moved from a first position wherein its longitudinal axis is coaxial with the longitudinal axis of a first one of the fixed tubular legs to a second position wherein its longitudinal axis is at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the first one of the fixed tubular legs. Releasable locking means allows the adjustable leg to be releasably locked into position relative to the first one of the fixed tubular legs at any selected location along the ninety degree arc between its first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Carbaugh, Alroy C. Stevens
  • Publication number: 20060083419
    Abstract: A part isolation system of one embodiment includes an identification surface, a loader assembly having a drop point located above the identification surface and a vision system. The loader assembly may be configured to release a plurality of parts from the drop point onto the stationary identification surface for separation of the parts and recognition by the vision system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Carbaugh, Masayuki Ono