Patents by Inventor Aaron PHIPPS

Aaron PHIPPS 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).

  • Publication number: 20140286742
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for automated vertical placement of a small rod at a predetermined location, where the apparatus includes a parallel pneumatic gripper having a driver mechanism and a double-v shaped interlocking jaw assembly configured to receive, secure, and release a small rod in a substantially vertical position in response to corresponding signals generated by the driver mechanism. The present invention also provides a robotic system for automated gross retrieval and precise placement of a small rod. The present invention further provides a process for automated gross retrieval of at least one small rod and subsequent precise and substantially vertical placement thereof into a platform at a predetermined location and at a predetermined depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: MPI INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Keith HEDRICK, Aaron PHIPPS, Matthew DINA, Daniel SAPIO