Patents by Inventor Allen M. Kennicker

Allen M. Kennicker 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: 20120325781
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for carrying out a welding process. The system includes a controllable robot having a robotic arm and a welding device coupled to the robotic arm. The welding device is configured to perform the welding process. The system also includes a housing coupled to the robotic arm adjacent the welding device and a closure member pivotably coupled to one end of the housing. The closure member is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. A camera is disposed in the housing and removably coupled thereto. The camera has a lens oriented towards the closure member. The system further includes a light source disposed in the housing and removably coupled thereto such that the light source is disposed adjacent to the camera. During the welding process, the camera and light source are enclosed by the housing and closure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan M. Gneiting, Allen M. Kennicker