Patents Assigned to Robotzone, LLC
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Patent number: 11821506Abstract: A motor gearbox system includes a motor. The system further includes a mount configured to couple to the motor. The system also includes a housing configured to couple to the mount, and a coupler configured to couple to the housing, the coupler having at least one mounting feature configured to couple to a component. The system further includes a gear system operably coupled to the motor and configured to be disposed, at least in part, within a gearbox formed by the coupled mount, housing and coupler. The system includes an output shaft operably coupled to the gear system.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventors: Kyle Ray Lewis, Brian Thomas Pettey, Kevin Michael Meyer, Jason John Jaeger
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Patent number: 11552529Abstract: A hobby servo block system for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a hobby servo motor is provided. The system includes aa servo plate configured to receive a hobby servo motor. The system also includes a hub plate configured to couple to the servo plate such that the hub plate and the servo plate are substantially perpendicular. The system further includes a ball bearing plate configured to couple to the hub plate such that the ball bearing plate and the servo plate are substantially parallel.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: RobotZone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: 11149767Abstract: A clamping hub includes a body and an aperture, defined by the body, configured to receive a shaft. The clamping hub also includes a clamp configured to secure the shaft in the aperture. the clamp includes a first deformable component that defines a first portion of the aperture and configured to, when deformed, change a size of the aperture and a second deformable component that defines a second portion of the aperture opposite from the first portion of the aperture and configured to, when deformed, change the size of the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventors: Brian T. Pettey, Kyle Lewis, Jason Jaeger
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Patent number: 11141765Abstract: An extrusion profile comprises a center aperture. The extrusion profile also comprises a peripheral aperture. The profile also comprises a first set of drill guides corresponding to a vertical center of the center aperture and a second set of drill guides corresponding to a horizontal center of the center aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventors: Brian T. Pettey, Kyle R. Lewis, Jason J. Jaeger
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Patent number: 11009053Abstract: Embodiments of clamping hub are disclosed. In one embodiment, the clamping hub includes a non-circular aperture with a portion of the non-circular aperture being formed so as to be substantially flat. The clamping hub also includes a shaft securer aperture that is formed in a substantially flat wall that contributes to the substantially flat portion of the non-circular aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: 11011957Abstract: A coupler for coupling an output shaft of a servo to an auxiliary shaft, comprises an coupler body having a longitudinal axis extending from a first end to a second end. The coupler body comprises a first bore, configured to accept a portion of the auxiliary shaft, centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the first end a first distance. The coupler also comprises a second bore centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the second end a second distance. The coupler also comprises a first fastener disposed proximate the first end, wherein adjusting the first fastener deforms a cross sectional dimension of the first bore. The coupler also comprises a second fastener disposed proximate the second end, wherein adjusting the second fastener deforms a cross sectional dimension of the second bore. An inner surface of the second bore has a female spline configuration to accept and engage a portion of the output shaft of the servo.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: 10710501Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: 10710500Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Publication number: 20200144890Abstract: A hobby servo block system for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a hobby servo motor is provided. The system includes aa servo plate configured to receive a hobby servo motor. The system also includes a hub plate configured to couple to the servo plate such that the hub plate and the servo plate are substantially perpendicular. The system further includes a ball bearing plate configured to couple to the hub plate such that the ball bearing plate and the servo plate are substantially parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: ROBOTZONE, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: 10457205Abstract: A trailer alignment system is provided. The system comprises a sensor disposed within a housing. The system also comprises a processor configured to determine a location of a vehicle on a trailer based on data received from the sensor and in response to the vehicle location determination, the processor generates a notification. The system further comprises a notification element configured to display the generated notification to a driver of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: 10274060Abstract: A linear actuator system is provided. The linear actuator system comprises a motor with an output shaft. The output shaft comprises splined features. The linear actuator system also comprises a lead nut with a threaded inner surface. The attachment mechanism has an inner surface configured to functionally engage the splined features. The attachment mechanism also has an outer surface comprising a first and second textured surface. The first textured surface is different from the second textured surface. The lead nut is configured to engage with one of the first and second textured surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Publication number: 20180138778Abstract: A coupler for coupling an output shaft of a servo to an auxiliary shaft, comprises an coupler body having a longitudinal axis extending from a first end to a second end. The coupler body comprises a first bore, configured to accept a portion of the auxiliary shaft, centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the first end a first distance. The coupler also comprises a second bore centered on the longitudinal axis and extending into the second end a second distance. The coupler also comprises a first fastener disposed proximate the first end, wherein adjusting the first fastener deforms a cross sectional dimension of the first bore. The coupler also comprises a second fastener disposed proximate the second end, wherein adjusting the second fastener deforms a cross sectional dimension of the second bore. An inner surface of the second bore has a female spline configuration to accept and engage a portion of the output shaft of the servo.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: ROBOTZONE, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Publication number: 20180112691Abstract: A clamping hub comprising a body. The clamping hub further comprising an accessory mount configured to mount an accessory to the clamping hub. The clamping hub also comprising an aperture, within the body, configured to receive a shaft. The clamping hub also comprising a clamp configured to secure the shaft in the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: RobotZone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Publication number: 20180041095Abstract: A hobby servo block system for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a hobby servo motor is provided. The system includes a servo plate configured to receive a hobby servo motor. The system also includes a hub plate configured to couple to the servo plate such that the hub plate and the servo plate are substantially perpendicular. The system further includes a ball bearing plate configured to couple to the hub plate such that the ball bearing plate and the servo plate are substantially parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: ROBOTZONE, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Publication number: 20180039400Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer executable instructions that, when executed, cause a computing device to execute operations comprising transitioning a displayed user interface presented on a display of the computing device from a first control mode for controlling a moveable device, to a second control mode for controlling the moveable device is presented. The user interface comprises a control mode selector and a functionality limitation setting mechanism. The control mode selector is configured to display a plurality of control mode selector icons, each corresponding to one of a plurality of control modes. The plurality of control mode selector icons includes a first control mode selector icon, corresponding to the first control mode, and a second control mode selector icon, corresponding to the second control mode. The control mode selector is configured to receive a user input selection of the second control mode selector icon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: ROBOTZONE, LLCInventors: Brian T. Pettey, Christopher L. Holt
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Patent number: 9825506Abstract: Hobby servo blocks are provided. In certain circumstances, servo blocks may increase a servo's load-bearing capabilities by helping to isolate the lateral load from the servo spline and case. The extreme versatility of servo blocks allow users to create complex, extremely rigid, structures with ease using standard servos. The robust framework acts as a servo exoskeleton, greatly enhancing the mechanical loads the servo can withstand. Additionally, servo blocks may include a hub pattern that is repeated throughout the framework to allow endless attachment options.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: ROBOTZONE, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: D827573Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: D902695Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventors: Brian T. Pettey, Kyle Lewis, Jason Jaeger
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Patent number: D931380Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey
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Patent number: D937936Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian T. Pettey