Patents by Inventor James B. Springborn

James B. Springborn 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).

  • Robot-based dispensing station
    Patent number: 6196787
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is disclosed which includes a support assembly for defining at least one dispensing location. A storage container is secured to the support assembly for holding a plurality of stackable objects. These stackable objects may include shims, washers, gaskets and seals. An escapement is operably associated with the support assembly. The escapement is operable for moving between a first position and a second position for transporting at least one of the stackable objects from the storage container to an external access location. The escapement may also be designed to be easily operated by a robot or robot actuated apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: ABB Flex Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Manuszak, Peter J. Deir, James B. Springborn
  • Robot-based dispensing station
    Patent number: 6106221
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is disclosed which includes a support assembly for defining at least one dispensing location. A storage container is secured to the support assembly for holding a plurality of stackable objects. These stackable objects may include shims, washers, gaskets and seals. An escapement is operably associated with the support assembly. The escapement is operable for moving between a first position and a second position for transporting at least one of the stackable objects from the storage container to an external access location. The escapement may also be designed to be easily operated by a robot or robot actuated apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: ABB Flexible Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Manuszak, Peter J. Deir, James B. Springborn, deceased, by Angela D. Burgess, heiress, by Cris C. Potts, legal representative