Patents by Inventor Rodney E. Bereznicki

Rodney E. Bereznicki 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).

  • Flexible Conveyance System
    Publication number: 20140262680
    Abstract: A conveyance system includes a plurality of feed-forward track segments each having an upwardly facing channel and a friction drive member disposed in the channel. At least one carrier is supported for movement along the feed-forward track segments by frictional engagement between the carrier and the friction drive member. The conveyance system may further include a plurality of return track segments disposed above the feed-forward track segments. A catwalk may be positioned between the feed-forward track segments and the return track segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: KUKA SYSTEMS CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA
    Inventors: Kevin J. Laurence, William R. Cremont, Walter J. Jakubiec, Michael Carter, Rodney E. Bereznicki
  • Multi-tool positioner for flexible manufacturing of fixture joining components
    Patent number: 8360408
    Abstract: A tooling fixture positioning system for securing automotive body part components to create an automotive body. The tooling fixture positioning system comprises a plurality of pivot joint assemblies and link arms coupled together to facilitate supporting tooling fixtures in desired positions and orientations. Each pivot joint assembly includes a brake that selectively engages and disengages the pivot joint assembly for rotation about a respective axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: KUKA Systems Corporation North America
    Inventors: Rodney E. Bereznicki, Scott M. Alore, James L. Pacyga, Alfred E. Ruppel, Kenneth W. Taylor, Leonard A. Zanger
  • Multi-Tool Positioner For Flexible Manufacturing Of Fixture Joining Components
    Publication number: 20100065999
    Abstract: A tooling fixture positioning system for securing automotive body part components to create an automotive body. The tooling fixture positioning system comprises a plurality of pivot joint assemblies and link arms coupled together to facilitate supporting tooling fixtures in desired positions and orientations. Each pivot joint assembly includes a brake that selectively engages and disengages the pivot joint assembly for rotation about a respective axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: KUKA SYSTEMS CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA
    Inventors: Rodney E. Bereznicki, Scott M. Alore, James L. Pacyga, Alfred E. Ruppel, Kenneth W. Taylor, Leonard A. Zanger