Patents by Inventor Glen D. Traubenkraut

Glen D. Traubenkraut 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).

  • Multi-spindle fastening system
    Patent number: 9108281
    Abstract: A fastening system includes a housing and a plurality of spindles. The plurality of spindles are not fixedly attached to the housing. The fastening system has a first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is moveable parallel to the first axis. The fastening system also has a second axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is also moveable parallel to the second axis. A template member is configured to locate the plurality of spindles, and is not permanently fastened to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Glen D. Traubenkraut, Leslie A. Guerrero
  • MULTI-SPINDLE FASTENING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120227254
    Abstract: A fastening system includes a housing and a plurality of spindles. The plurality of spindles are not fixedly attached to the housing. The fastening system has a first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is moveable parallel to the first axis. The fastening system also has a second axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Each of the plurality of spindles is also moveable parallel to the second axis. A template member is configured to locate the plurality of spindles, and is not permanently fastened to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Glen D. Traubenkraut, Leslie A. Guerrero
  • Material handling system enclosed track arrangement
    Patent number: 7004076
    Abstract: A hanger connects an enclosed track rail to a beam such that the enclosed track rail is positioned laterally with respect to the beam. The hanger and the arrangement of the track rail with respect to the beam allows rapid conversion of a material handling system from “open roller” tracks to enclosed tracks without removal of existing tracks, without adding new structural support for the enclosed tracks, and without substantial reduction in overhead clearance. A method of retrofitting an enclosed track rail to a material handling system having an open-roller track is also provide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Glen D. Traubenkraut, Jerry L. Maxson