Patents by Inventor John A. Bodjack

John A. Bodjack 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).

  • Adjustable counterbalance mechanism for a coordinate measurement machine
    Patent number: 6298569
    Abstract: A counterbalance mechanism for use with a multijoint manually positionable measuring arm of a three dimensional coordinate measurement system provides a reversible and adjustable counterbalancing force to offset the weight of the arm and facilitate its movement. The counterbalance mechanism of the present invention acts within the plane of the joint minimizing the moment arm created by the joint and allowing for low overhung loads transmitted from the arm to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, John A. Bodjack
  • Adjustable counterbalance mechanism for a coordinate measurement machine
    Patent number: 6253458
    Abstract: A counterbalance mechanism for use with a multi-joint manually positionable measuring arm of a three dimensional coordinate measurement system provides a reversible and adjustable counterbalancing force to offset the weight of the arm and facilitate its movement. The counterbalance mechanism of the present invention acts within the plane of the joint minimizing the moment arm created by the joint and allowing for low overhung loads transmitted from the arm to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, John A. Bodjack
  • Adjustable handgrip
    Patent number: D441632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Faro Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Ali Seyed Sajedi, John A. Bodjack
  • Articulated arm
    Patent number: D423534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Faro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Raab, Ali Seyed Sajedi, John A. Bodjack