Patents by Inventor Steven K. Frendle

Steven K. Frendle 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).

  • Systems and methods for a robotic tape applicator
    Patent number: 7093642
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for automatically applying a tape, such as an adhesive, to a work-piece. According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a system and method for a robotic tape applicator that includes a computer apparatus, a tape applicator apparatus, and an apparatus for holding a work-piece in registration with the tape applicator apparatus for tape application in response to programming data from the computer apparatus. Other components, such as a tape cutting apparatus, a splicing apparatus, adhesion promoter apparatus, and/or optical system can be added to assist and enhance the tape application process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Terrance M. Sharp, Steven K. Frendle, Dan B. Jordan, Kevin M. Campbell, Robert J. Orscheln, Ted McMillin