Patents by Inventor Eric D. Buchanan

Eric D. Buchanan 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).

  • Modular painting apparatus
    Patent number: 7650852
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing objects includes an elevated tubular frame rail mounting a four axis robot arm with a tool such as a painting applicator. The robot is attached to a mounting base that moves along the rail permitting painting of the top and/or side of a vehicle body. Electrical power and fluid lines can be routed through the rail to the robot. Two such rails and multiple robots can be combined as a module for installation in a new or an existing painting booth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Fanuc Robotics America, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Clifford, Eric D. Buchanan, James M. Kowalski, Roy A Jerue, Paul D. Copioli, Mike G. Beem
  • MODULAR PAINTING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090151628
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing objects includes an elevated tubular frame rail mounting a four axis robot arm with a tool such as a painting applicator. The robot is attached to a mounting base that moves along the rail permitting painting of the top and/or side of a vehicle body. Electrical power and fluid lines can be routed through the rail to the robot. Two such rails and multiple robots can be combined as a module for installation in a new or an existing painting booth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Scott J. Clifford, Eric D. Buchanan, James M. Kowalski, Roy A. Jerue, Paul D. Copioli, Michael G. Beem
  • Modular Painting apparatus
    Publication number: 20040107900
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing objects includes an elevated tubular frame rail mounting a four axis robot arm with a tool such as a painting applicator. The robot is attached to a mounting base that moves along the rail permitting painting of the top and/or side of a vehicle body. Electrical power and fluid lines can be routed through the rail to the robot. Two such rails and multiple robots can be combined as a module for installation in a new or an existing painting booth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Scott J. Clifford, Eric D. Buchanan, James M. Kowalski, Roy A. Jerue, Paul D. Copioli, Michael G. Beem