Patents Assigned to Swivel-Link, LLC
  • Patent number: 11524415
    Abstract: A boom arm assembly includes an anchoring portion for attachment to an anchoring surface, and a mounting portion for attachment to an auxiliary electrical device. A telescoping link includes an elongate outer member and an elongate inner member. The outer member has a first distal defining a ball joint which is connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion, and the inner member has a second distal end defining a ball joint connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion. The inner member telescopes within the internal through bore of the outer member. An internal through bore of the inner member and an internal through bore of the outer member align with each other to allow passage of the flexible elongate supply link from the anchoring portion to the mounting portion. A locking mechanism connects locking relative movement between the inner member and the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Chad A. Sprow, Roger W. Sanders, Travis G. Hughes
  • Patent number: 11293589
    Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket assembly including a first member having a body with a first end defining a ball arrangement and a second end defining an elongated section and a bracket pivotally connected to the elongated section of the first member at a pivot point. The bracket includes a locking member located adjacent to the pivot point. The locking member is configured for selectively preventing a movement of the bracket relative to the first member. The bracket further includes at least one mounting point. Each mounting point is configured for mounting a sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
  • Patent number: 11137727
    Abstract: A validation device for a machinery safety system including a housing, an electrical processing circuit, at least one switch connected to the housing, at least one indicator, and a quick-connect interface for connecting in series to the machinery safety system. The electrical processing circuit is configured for inducing at least one fault in the machinery safety system, diagnosing the at least one fault, and indicating by the at least one indicator a status of the machinery safety system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan E. Clingan
  • Publication number: 20210018141
    Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket assembly including a first member having a body with a first end defining a ball arrangement and a second end defining an elongated section and a bracket pivotally connected to the elongated section of the first member at a pivot point. The bracket includes a locking member located adjacent to the pivot point. The locking member is configured for selectively preventing a movement of the bracket relative to the first member. The bracket further includes at least one mounting point. Each mounting point is configured for mounting a sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
  • Patent number: 10801664
    Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket having a generally cylindrical member with a first end and a second end. The cylindrical member having a longitudinally extending through bore defining a longitudinal axis. The first end defines a ball arrangement and the second end defines a mounting surface. The mounting surface is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A bracket has a first leg and a second leg with the first leg disposed generally perpendicular to the second leg. The first leg includes a mounting hole and an arcuate slot extending partially around the mounting hole. The second leg includes a sensor mounting hole. A first fastener is disposed within the mounting hole and is coupled with the mounting surface. A second fastener is disposed within the arcuate slot and is coupled with the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
  • Publication number: 20200316792
    Abstract: A boom arm assembly includes an anchoring portion for attachment to an anchoring surface, and a mounting portion for attachment to an auxiliary electrical device. A telescoping link includes an elongate outer member and an elongate inner member. The outer member has a first distal defining a ball joint which is connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion, and the inner member has a second distal end defining a ball joint connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion. The inner member telescopes within the internal through bore of the outer member. An internal through bore of the inner member and an internal through bore of the outer member align with each other to allow passage of the flexible elongate supply link from the anchoring portion to the mounting portion. A locking mechanism connects locking relative movement between the inner member and the outer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Chad A. Sprow, Roger W. Sanders, Travis G. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20200319606
    Abstract: A validation device for a machinery safety system including a housing, an electrical processing circuit, at least one switch connected to the housing, at least one indicator, and a quick-connect interface for connecting in series to the machinery safety system. The electrical processing circuit is configured for inducing at least one fault in the machinery safety system, diagnosing the at least one fault, and indicating by the at least one indicator a status of the machinery safety system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan E. Clingan
  • Publication number: 20200318786
    Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket having a generally cylindrical member with a first end and a second end. The cylindrical member having a longitudinally extending through bore defining a longitudinal axis. The first end defines a ball arrangement and the second end defines a mounting surface. The mounting surface is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A bracket has a first leg and a second leg with the first leg disposed generally perpendicular to the second leg. The first leg includes a mounting hole and an arcuate slot extending partially around the mounting hole. The second leg includes a sensor mounting hole. A first fastener is disposed within the mounting hole and is coupled with the mounting surface. A second fastener is disposed within the arcuate slot and is coupled with the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
  • Patent number: 9415520
    Abstract: A robotic end of arm tooling system including a robotic arm having an end, and at least one swivel link assembly attached to the robotic arm. The swivel link assembly includes a flexible ball base connected to the end of the robotic arm, and a knuckle joint defining at least one adjustable axis. The flexible ball base is able to swivel relative to the adjustable axis. An adapter has a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end connected to the flexible ball base, and an end-effector connected to the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Roger W. Sanders, Anthony R. Nighswander
  • Publication number: 20160039098
    Abstract: A robotic end of arm tooling system including a robotic arm having an end, and at least one swivel link assembly attached to the robotic arm. The swivel link assembly includes a flexible ball base connected to the end of the robotic arm, and a knuckle joint defining at least one adjustable axis. The flexible ball base is able to swivel relative to the adjustable axis. An adapter has a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end connected to the flexible ball base, and an end-effector connected to the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Roger W. Sanders, Anthony R. Nighswander
  • Patent number: D904169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Chad A. Sprow
  • Patent number: D904862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Chad A. Sprow, Roger W. Sanders, Travis G. Hughes
  • Patent number: D904912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow