Patents by Inventor Charles H. Dunlap

Charles H. Dunlap 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).

  • Multiple index tape feeder and method
    Patent number: 6368045
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tape feeder for use with electronic assembly machines. The feeder simultaneously presents multiple electronic components in a pick up zone for access by a pick up head having a plurality of pick up spindles. The effective feed rate for the electronic components is increased and waiting time for the pick up head is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Damon Scott Ashman, Charles Andrew Coots, Mark Jonathan Erickson, Stanislaw Wladyslaw Janisiewicz, Charles H. Dunlap, John I. Burgin, Jr.