Patents by Inventor James Prill

James Prill 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).

  • Detachable flight for pocket size adjustment
    Patent number: 6854591
    Abstract: In collating packaging equipment and the like, a novel flight that comprises a flight body including at least one spring loaded arm that engages the conveyor drive chain to allow rapid and simplified interchangeability of flight arrangements, i.e. pitch or pocket size, without the need for disassembly and re-assembly of the entire flight drive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Bakery Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Roland Lomerson, Jr., Geoffrey James Parnell, James Prill
  • Cartesian robot
    Patent number: 6626630
    Abstract: A two axis, two drive mechanism, two belt design Cartesian robot wherein each axis is independently controlled and all applied forces are along the centerline of the robot structure. This unique design allows for the use of a low cost control system since a so-called “multi-axis motion controller” is not required. Co-location of the drive systems allows support of the robot from one end. Centering of forces acting on a carriage assembly allows for the reduction of the weight of the robot for a given payload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Bakery Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Roland Lomerson, Jr., Geoffrey James Parnel, Richard Douglas Dye, James Prill