Patents by Inventor Jan Mangelsen

Jan Mangelsen 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).

  • Work station safety barrier
    Publication number: 20070113991
    Abstract: A barrier for a robotic work station is provided and includes a pair of upright posts, and rigid panels which are movable between a lower open position and a raised closed position. The panels are simultaneously moved between the raised and lower positions by a pneumatic cylinder and a pulley system. The movable panels are cantilevered from one of the posts, and include rollers for movement within a channel in the post. A fixed panel is provided at the bottom of the posts and extends approximately to the top of the work station table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: GENESIS SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Jan Mangelsen, Terry Daggett, Michael Skahill
  • Safety barrier and method for using same
    Publication number: 20050057890
    Abstract: A rollup barrier is provided for a robotic station. The barrier includes a track having a tapered portion at its lower end. A switch is mounted at the extreme lower end of the track. The switch prevents actuation of the robotic equipment unless the barrier is moved to its extreme lowermost position. Extensible cylinders are used for connection to a chain trained around a sprocket in order to roll the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Genesis Systems Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Sidlinger, Jan Mangelsen, John Christen, Harlon Neumann, Mike Skahill, Greg Judge