Patents by Inventor John Fairlie

John Fairlie 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).

  • Patent number: 5854747
    Abstract: A jig system is disclosed which includes an assembly table which has a plurality of slots which extend across the width of the table. Pucks are arranged for movement along the openings on carriages which are mounted for sliding movement on rails. The carriages are connected to endless belts which travel around pulleys under the control of a motor for in turn moving the carriages to position the pucks. The motor is controlled by a computer and controller. The carriage has springs which support a plate so that the plate is biased upwardly above the table. Connectors may be located beneath a workpiece supported on the support surface so that when a force is applied to the plates, the plates and workpiece move downwardly against the bias of the springs so that the connector is forced into the workpiece. Cylinders and arms are provided for clamping the workpiece against the pucks. The pucks, cylinders and arms are provided on the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Mitek Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: John Fairlie