Patents by Inventor Mike G. Beem

Mike G. Beem 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).

  • Modular painting apparatus
    Patent number: 7650852
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing objects includes an elevated tubular frame rail mounting a four axis robot arm with a tool such as a painting applicator. The robot is attached to a mounting base that moves along the rail permitting painting of the top and/or side of a vehicle body. Electrical power and fluid lines can be routed through the rail to the robot. Two such rails and multiple robots can be combined as a module for installation in a new or an existing painting booth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Fanuc Robotics America, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Clifford, Eric D. Buchanan, James M. Kowalski, Roy A Jerue, Paul D. Copioli, Mike G. Beem
  • Robotic apparatus for painting
    Patent number: 7399363
    Abstract: A painting robot outer arm includes a non-conductive housing mounting a color changer on the outside and a paint canister on the inside connected by an isolating paint transfer line. The paint canister is releasably attached to a piston ram and drive motor by a quick disconnect coupling. The paint supply is isolated from the applied high voltage by cleaning and drying the transfer line. The rate of filling of the canister can be controlled in response to sensed torque applied by a drive motor moving a piston in the paint canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Fanuc Robotics America, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Clifford, Paul D. Copioli, Mike G. Beem, Robert C. Foti, Stan H. McClosky, Matt Zimmerer, Brad O. Niederquell, W. Daniel Mantz