Patents by Inventor Michael John Topping

Michael John Topping 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 device wich moves by alternately connecting each of its ends to docking stations
    Publication number: 20040050247
    Abstract: A robotic arm comprises a plurality of interconnected segments which are flexible relative to each other to permit the arm to be bent. A connection part is provided at each end of the arm for electrical connection with a selected docking station. The robotic arm can be moved between a first and a second docking station by bending the arm such that the second end of the arm is connecting to the second docking station and then disconnecting the first end of the arm from the first docking station. In this way the robotic arm can be moved around a network of docking stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Michael John Topping