Patents by Inventor Bob Dodge

Bob Dodge 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).

  • Articulating cabinet support assembly for moving conveyor system
    Patent number: 6745889
    Abstract: An articulating cabinet support assembly for a moving conveyor system includes a base assembly, fixed to the conveyor, and a movable support arm. A cabinet traveling down an assembly line is arranged on the support arm as the cabinet proceeds through various assembly stations. The support arm can articulate relative to the base assembly from a home, normally horizontal position to a position angled with respect to the direction of travel in order to enhance assembly procedures. An adjustable arm assembly including a cam roller and roller guide structure are provided to establish the home position and to counterbalance the weight of the cabinet. A tilt stop mechanism is employ to enable adjustments in the degree of pivoting of the support arm and provisions are made to automatically reposition the cabinet in the home position following various assembly stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: David Beversdorf, Dale L. Brooks, Bob Dodge, Donald D. Dowell, Jr., Dennis Easley, David Fawer, Wayne Glisan, Michael E. Groff, Edwin C. Hunter, William H. Mast, Richard J. Miller, Deborah A. Morse, Frances Piester, James E. Rounds, Joe R. Torrance
  • Articulating cabinet support assembly for moving conveyor system
    Publication number: 20030057056
    Abstract: An articulating cabinet support assembly for a moving conveyor system includes a base assembly, fixed to the conveyor, and a movable support arm. A cabinet traveling down an assembly line is arranged on the support arm as the cabinet proceeds through various assembly stations. The support arm can articulate relative to the base assembly from a home, normally horizontal position to a position angled with respect to the direction of travel in order to enhance assembly procedures. An adjustable arm assembly including a cam roller and roller guide structure are provided to establish the home position and to counterbalance the weight of the cabinet. A tilt stop mechanism is employ to enable adjustments in the degree of pivoting of the support arm and provisions are made to automatically reposition the cabinet in the home position following various assembly stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: David Beversdorf, Dale L. Brooks, Bob Dodge, Donald D. Dowell, Dennis Easley, David Fawer, Wayne Glisan, Michael E. Groff, Edwin C. Hunter, William H. Mast, Richard J. Miller, Deborah A. Morse, Frances Piester, James E. Rounds, Joe R. Torrance