Patents by Inventor Daniel Blank

Daniel Blank 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: 20230081213
    Abstract: A rebar cage assembly system, a modular jig system and method for forming a rebar cage are disclosed. The rebar cage assembly system includes a modular jig for forming a rebar cage. The modular jig includes a fixture base, and a plurality of jig subcomponents. The jig subcomponents each having a jig attachment feature and a rebar retention feature. The rebar retention feature is configured to detachably receive rebar segments. The plurality of jig subcomponents are customizably arrangeable on the fixture base to form a modular jig to cooperatively position rebar segments in the rebar retention features. The rebar cage assembly system further includes a robotic system having a first robot and second robot and a plurality of rebar segments. The first robot is arranged and disposed to independently retrieve and position jig subcomponents and rebar segments. The second robot is arranged and disposed to join rebar segments to form a rebar cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel BLANK, Ian M. COHEN, Tanaya BHAVE, Michael HELLMANN
  • Patent number: 10314354
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method used to ergonomically remove and manage perspiration on the human body during exercise, manual labor, or any activity that requires the removal of perspiration. The apparatus is constructed from moisture absorbing, wicking and elastic materials fashioned as a sleeve or wrap and positioned on the body at locations that the wearer would remove sweat through natural body movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventors: Pedro P. Mata, Daniel Blank
  • Publication number: 20160242480
    Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method used to ergonomically remove and manage perspiration on the human body during exercise, manual labor, or any activity that requires the removal of perspiration. The apparatus is constructed from moisture absorbing, wicking and elastic materials fashioned as a sleeve or wrap and positioned on the body at locations that the wearer would remove sweat through natural body movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Pedro P. Mata, Daniel Blank