Patents by Inventor Edward John Russell

Edward John Russell 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).

  • Adaptive tooling system
    Patent number: 11389914
    Abstract: An example adaptive tooling system is provided that includes an adaptive base plate assembly and a tool base assembly selectively engageable with each other. The adaptive base plate assembly includes a base plate with holes formed therein, and location pins attached to the base plate via the holes. The tool base assembly includes a central support member, first and second lock plates, and a latch pivotably disposed relative to the central support member. The first and second lock plates include an opening formed therein. The opening of the lock plates is configured to at least partially receive first and second location pins of the location pins of the adaptive base plate assembly. The latch is configured to releasably engage with a third location pin of the location pins of the adaptive base plate assembly to releasably engage the tool base assembly with the adaptive base plate assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: LEIDOS SECURITY DETECTION & AUTOMATION U.K. LTD
    Inventors: Edward John Russell, Ben Donald Henry Auty, Benjamin Edward Howard
  • ADAPTIVE TOOLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210107099
    Abstract: An example adaptive tooling system is provided that includes an adaptive base plate assembly and a tool base assembly selectively engageable with each other. The adaptive base plate assembly includes a base plate with holes formed therein, and location pins attached to the base plate via the holes. The tool base assembly includes a central support member, first and second lock plates, and a latch pivotably disposed relative to the central support member. The first and second lock plates include an opening formed therein. The opening of the lock plates is configured to at least partially receive first and second location pins of the location pins of the adaptive base plate assembly. The latch is configured to releasably engage with a third location pin of the location pins of the adaptive base plate assembly to releasably engage the tool base assembly with the adaptive base plate assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Edward John Russell, Ben Donald Henry Auty, Benjamin Edward Howard