Patents by Inventor Conrad Waldorf

Conrad Waldorf 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).

  • Gripper having sensor for detecting displacement
    Patent number: 8104810
    Abstract: A gripper assembly includes at least one movable gripper jaw and a sensor member coupled for movement with the at least one gripper jaw. The sensor member includes a slot. A sensor is located at least partially within the slot and includes at least one inductor for inductively detecting a proximity of the sensor member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Norgren Automotive Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Holcomb, Conrad Waldorf, John Charlton
  • GRIPPER HAVING SENSOR FOR DETECTING DISPLACEMENT
    Publication number: 20080101895
    Abstract: A gripper assembly includes at least one movable gripper jaw and a sensor member coupled for movement with the at least one gripper jaw. The sensor member includes a slot. A sensor is located at least partially within the slot and includes at least one inductor for inductively detecting a proximity of the sensor member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Holcomb, Conrad Waldorf, John Charlton
  • Sensor for detecting displacement
    Publication number: 20060238189
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a moveable member and an inductor coil. A flexible inductor member moves relative to the inductor coil in response to movement of the moveable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Holcomb, John Charlton, Conrad Waldorf