Patents by Inventor Alfred E. Ruppel

Alfred E. Ruppel 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).

  • 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