Patents by Inventor Joshua J. Hicks

Joshua J. Hicks 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).

  • Publication number: 20120205175
    Abstract: A chassis front assembly, a chassis rear assembly and a chassis intermediate assembly are disclosed. The chassis front assembly and the chassis rear assembly are connected to the chassis intermediate assembly for forming a chassis. A kit is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Android Industries LLC
    Inventors: Keith Masserang, Joshua J. Hicks, Lawrence J. Lawson, Barry A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20110132491
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing an un-inflated tire-wheel assembly for forming an inflated tire-wheel assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a first robotic arm and a second robotic arm forming a pair of robotic arms; an assembling end effecter attached to the first robotic arm; and an inflating end effecter attached to the second robotic arm, wherein the assembling end effecter is indirectly interfaceable with the inflating end effecter by way of the un-inflated tire-wheel assembly. One or more methods are also disclosed. One or more components are also disclosed. One or more systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Android Industries LLC
    Inventors: John Donnay, Gregory J. Masserang, James Thomas-Charles Krom, Patrick W. Zoller, Joshua J. Hicks, David H. Larson
  • Publication number: 20100163189
    Abstract: A system for mounting a tire and a wheel is disclosed. The system includes a robotic arm pivotably-connected to an end effector. The system also includes a tire-supporting portion including a support surface and a pair of wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portions disposed upon the support surface. The pair of wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portions includes a first wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portion fixedly-disposed relative the support surface and a second wheel-engaging and tire-manipulating portion movably-disposed relative the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Android Industries LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Lawson, Robert Reece, Joshua J. Hicks