Patents by Inventor Gino De-Gol
Gino De-Gol 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).
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Patent number: 11612824Abstract: The present invention relates to automated guided vehicles, hereinafter referred to as AGVs, and specifically to AGVs used for entertainment purposes. More specifically, the present invention relates to using in a passenger carrying AGV a capacitor or a plurality of capacitors as a power source.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: ROBOCOASTER LIMITEDInventors: Gino De-Gol, Rene Masey, Bruno Bolsens
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Publication number: 20200241535Abstract: A method for determining the position of one or more automated guided vehicles in an environment, the method comprising: receiving from a first automated guided vehicle information comprising an initial estimate of the position of the automated guided vehicle, said initial estimate based on a vehicle position measurement system associated with the vehicle; receiving from the first automated guided vehicle safety scanner information form a contactless safety scanner associated with the vehicle, said safety scanner information comprising information regarding the presence of one or more objects within a zone outside of the vehicle monitored by the scanner; identifying, from the safety scanner information, the presence of one or more navigational markers having a predetermined size, shape, and location; and determining an updated location of the automated guided vehicle based on the received initially determined location information and the location of the one or more detected navigational markers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Gino De-Gol, Bruno Bolsens
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Publication number: 20200230508Abstract: The present invention relates to automated guided vehicles, hereinafter referred to as AGVs, and specifically to AGVs used for entertainment purposes. More specifically, the present invention relates to using in a passenger carrying AGV a capacitor or a plurality of capacitors as a power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Gino De-Gol, Rene Masey, Bruno Bolsens
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Patent number: 10220526Abstract: A multi-axis manipulator in the form of a robotic arm includes a safety disc (41) and safety collar (42) at one or more of the pivoting joints (14, 17, 19, 21, 23) thereof. The disc and collar define a small running clearance in normal use, but make contact in the event of excessive wear or failure of the rotary bearing at the respective joint. An inspection window (48) permits the running clearance to be checked, and the collar may comprise a caliper brake.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: ROBOCOASTER LIMITEDInventor: Gino De-Gol
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Publication number: 20180043548Abstract: A multi-axis manipulator in the form of a robotic arm includes a safety disc (41) and safety collar (42) at one or more of the pivoting joints (14, 17, 19, 21, 23) thereof. The disc and collar define a small running clearance in normal use, but make contact in the event of excessive wear or failure of the rotary bearing at the respective joint. An inspection window (48) permits the running clearance to be checked, and the collar may comprise a caliper brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: RoboCoasrer LimitedInventor: Gino De-Gol
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Patent number: 9833718Abstract: A movable screen apparatus suitable for use in a themed entertainment environment. The movable screen apparatus includes a screen and a base configured for movement over surface. The movable screen apparatus includes a guidance arrangement and a drive arrangement, wherein said guidance and drive arrangements are operable, in use, to move the screen apparatus along a pre-defined looped path. The looped path is defined by a physical track which is contactable by the guidance arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: ROBOCOASTER LIMITEDInventor: Gino De-Gol
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Patent number: 9468857Abstract: A combined multi-axial manipulator and guided vehicle (10). The combination (10) comprises a trackless guided vehicle (12), a multi axial manipulator (14) and a carrier (16) which may be configured as a passenger module.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: RoboCoaster LimitedInventor: Gino De-Gol
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Publication number: 20160271503Abstract: A movable screen apparatus suitable for use in a themed entertainment environment. The movable screen apparatus includes a screen and a base configured for movement over surface. The movable screen apparatus includes a guidance arrangement and a drive arrangement, wherein said guidance and drive arrangements are operable, in use, to move the screen apparatus along a pre-defined looped path. The looped path is defined by a physical track which is contactable by the guidance arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventor: Gino De-Gol
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Publication number: 20150246290Abstract: A combined multi-axial manipulator and guided vehicle (10). The combination (10) comprises a trackless guided vehicle (12), a multi axial manipulator (14) and a carrier (16) which may be configured as a passenger module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventor: Gino De-Gol
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Patent number: 8920251Abstract: An amusement ride has a retaining structure and at least one platform that is connected in an articulated manner to retaining elements which hold the at least one platform on the retaining structure. The retaining elements are cables which are under tensile stress during operation of the amusement ride. The cables have an effective length and the effective length of the cables is variable. Cable winches disposed on the retaining structure are provided that wind the cables.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventors: Thomas Dietz, Andreas Pott, Gino De-Gol, Alexander Verf
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Publication number: 20130079169Abstract: An amusement ride has a retaining structure and at least one platform that is connected in an articulated manner to retaining elements which hold the at least one platform on the retaining structure. The retaining elements are cables which are under tensile stress during operation of the amusement ride. The cables have an effective length and the effective length of the cables is variable. Cable winches disposed on the retaining structure are provided that wind the cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol
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Patent number: 7971537Abstract: The carnival ride has a travel path for cars with seats and at least one screen arranged adjacent to the travel path. In order to design the carnival ride in such a way that the passengers in the car have an optimal gaming experience, the screen follows the car at least along a section of its travel distance. In this way, the passengers in the car have a very long-lasting visual contact with the screen or with the movie shown on the screen.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol
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Patent number: 7922594Abstract: An amusement ride has guides and at least one carriage movable along the guides. At least three first arms each having a first end and a second end are provided, wherein the first ends are connected pivotably to the at least one carriage. First drives are provided that each are movable along one of the guides, respectively, independently from one another. The at least three first arms are pivotably connected with the second ends to the first drives so that the at least one carriage and the first drives are pivotably connected to one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol, Niko Croon
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Patent number: 7681468Abstract: A testing device for roller coaster tracks has a carriage adapted to move along tracks of a roller coaster and at least one multi-axis robot mounted on the carriage. The robot has at least one testing element. The at least one robot has at least six axes and is rotatably supported on the carriage on an axis that is transverse to a plane of the tracks.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol
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Publication number: 20090181781Abstract: An amusement ride has guides and at least one carriage movable along the guides. At least three first arms each having a first end and a second end are provided, wherein the first ends are connected pivotably to the at least one carriage. First drives are provided that each are movable along one of the guides, respectively, independently from one another. The at least three first arms are pivotably connected with the second ends to the first drives so that the at least one carriage and the first drives are pivotably connected to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol, Niko Croon
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Publication number: 20090084285Abstract: The carnival ride has a travel path for cars with seats and at least one screen arranged adjacent to the travel path. In order to design the carnival ride in such a way that the passengers in the car have an optimal gaming experience, the screen follows the car at least along a section of its travel distance. In this way, the passengers in the car have a very long-lasting visual contact with the screen or with the movie shown on the screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol
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Publication number: 20070227274Abstract: A testing device for roller coaster tracks has a carriage adapted to move along tracks of a roller coaster and at least one multi-axis robot mounted on the carriage. The robot has at least one testing element. The at least one robot has at least six axes and is rotatably supported on the carriage on an axis that is transverse to a plane of the tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Alexander Verl, Gino De-Gol
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Patent number: 6871596Abstract: The invention relates to a propelling device, particularly for amusement parks, fairs, etc., which has at least one robot provided with a passenger carrier. In order to ensure greater use variability, a propelling device is proposed in which there is a closed movement track for the robot or robots.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignees: Kuka Roboter GmbH, Robocoaster LimitedInventor: Gino De-Gol
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Publication number: 20030172834Abstract: The invention relates to a propelling means, particularly for amusement parks, fairs, etc., which has at least one robot provided with a passenger carrier. In order to ensure greater use variability, a propelling means is proposed in which there is a closed movement track for the robot or robots.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventor: Gino De-Gol