Patents by Inventor Ralph H. Silvers, Jr.

Ralph H. Silvers, 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).

  • Tool changer for manipulator arm
    Patent number: 4604787
    Abstract: A tool changer for use with the manipulator arm of a robot or the like. A tool changer in which the manipulator arm is engaged with the end effector carrying the tool by a simple linear motion, and disengaged by a linear motion in the opposite direction, without requiring any separate control functions such as switch actuation or the like. A tool changer which also provides for transmitting mechanical, electrical or fluid power and/or control between the manipulator arm and the end effector, and one which can be utilized with any type of tool, sensor, transducer, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: Transamerica Delaval Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph H. Silvers, Jr.