Patents by Inventor Brian E. Connolly

Brian E. Connolly 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).

  • Vision Guided Robotic Grommet Installation
    Publication number: 20110209320
    Abstract: A system and method installs grommets into vehicle grommet holes using vision a six axis robot with a grommet tool and a vision system. The robot arm moves to the general area of a grommet hole and then the vision system determines the exact hole location. Thereafter, the robot moves the grommet tool to the hole to install the grommet. Installation is then confirmed by the vision system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: ABB INC.
    Inventor: Brian E. Connolly