Patents by Inventor Eric Meeks

Eric Meeks 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).

  • Patent number: 12194615
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated tool adapted to remove coatings and surfaces from a substrate. The tool may comprise a robotic machine that includes a surface removal tool, a manipulator arm, and a rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may position the surface removal tool to a location along the substrate. The rotation assembly may adjust an angular position of the surface removal tool. A first end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the surface removal tool, and a second end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may be hydraulically extended and retracted. The rotation assembly may comprise a spindle, and may be attached to a hinge pin and an air bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the U.S. Navy
    Inventors: Logan Harris, Eric Meeks, Alexander Read
  • Publication number: 20240375290
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated tool adapted to remove coatings and surfaces from a substrate. The tool may comprise a robotic machine that includes a surface removal tool, a manipulator arm, and a rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may position the surface removal tool to a location along the substrate. The rotation assembly may adjust an angular position of the surface removal tool. A first end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the surface removal tool, and a second end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may be hydraulically extended and retracted. The rotation assembly may comprise a spindle, and may be attached to a hinge pin and an air bladder. The rotation assembly may comprise a worm drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Logan Harris, Eric Meeks, Alexander Read
  • Publication number: 20240316783
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated tool adapted to remove coatings and surfaces from a substrate. The tool may comprise a robotic machine that includes a surface removal tool, a manipulator arm, and a rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may position the surface removal tool to a location along the substrate. The rotation assembly may adjust an angular position of the surface removal tool. A first end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the surface removal tool, and a second end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may be hydraulically extended and retracted. The rotation assembly may comprise a spindle, and may be attached to a hinge pin and an air bladder. The rotation assembly may comprise a worm drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Logan Harris, Eric Meeks, Alexander Read
  • Publication number: 20240316785
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated tool adapted to remove coatings and surfaces from a substrate. The tool may comprise a robotic machine that includes a surface removal tool, a manipulator arm, and a rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may position the surface removal tool to a location along the substrate. The rotation assembly may adjust an angular position of the surface removal tool. A first end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the surface removal tool, and a second end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may be hydraulically extended and retracted. The rotation assembly may comprise a spindle, and may be attached to a hinge pin and an air bladder. The rotation assembly may comprise a worm drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Logan Harris, Eric Meeks, Alexander Read
  • Publication number: 20240316784
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated tool adapted to remove coatings and surfaces from a substrate. The tool may comprise a robotic machine that includes a surface removal tool, a manipulator arm, and a rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may position the surface removal tool to a location along the substrate. The rotation assembly may adjust an angular position of the surface removal tool. A first end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the surface removal tool, and a second end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may be hydraulically extended and retracted. The rotation assembly may comprise a spindle, and may be attached to a hinge pin and an air bladder. The rotation assembly may comprise a worm drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Logan Harris, Eric Meeks, Alexander Read
  • Publication number: 20240316786
    Abstract: A hydraulically operated tool adapted to remove coatings and surfaces from a substrate. The tool may comprise a robotic machine that includes a surface removal tool, a manipulator arm, and a rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may position the surface removal tool to a location along the substrate. The rotation assembly may adjust an angular position of the surface removal tool. A first end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the surface removal tool, and a second end of the manipulator arm may be coupled to the rotation assembly. The manipulator arm may be hydraulically extended and retracted. The rotation assembly may comprise a spindle, and may be attached to a hinge pin and an air bladder. The rotation assembly may comprise a worm drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Logan Harris, Eric Meeks, Alexander Read
  • Publication number: 20070027785
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for presenting a reason for the rejection of a credit application from an applicant is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a factor from a credit bureau identified as a factor that influences the FICO score assigned to the application by the credit bureau. The factor identified by the credit bureau is mapped to an internal rejection code. A rejection reason is provided that corresponds to the internal rejection code to the applicant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Jeremy Lent, Mary Lent, Eric Meeks, Yinzi Cai, Timothy Coltrell, David Dowhan, Dermot Gately