Patents by Inventor Kerry S. Moniz

Kerry S. Moniz 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).

  • Handling device attachment tool
    Patent number: 9452519
    Abstract: A tool includes a handle that defines an axis, a stabilizer mounted along a length of the handle and a hook mounted to the handle, the hook angled with respect to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry S. Moniz, Curtis V. Cushing
  • Panel unload table
    Patent number: 9174336
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for unloading panels. One example method includes receiving the panel on a table top. The panel is positioned on the table top to allow a worker to make an external surface inspection. The method further includes rotating a table flap extending from the table top from a first position to a second position to allow a worker access to a panel fixture in a stowed position. The method further includes moving the panel fixture from the stowed position to a load position and receiving the panel on the panel fixture. The panel is positioned on the panel fixture to engage a load sensor. In response to the load sensor sensing the panel on the panel fixture, the method further includes rotating the panel fixture from the load position to an unload position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabe N. Daranyi, Kerry S. Moniz
  • HANDLING DEVICE ATTACHMENT TOOL
    Publication number: 20150209957
    Abstract: A tool includes a handle that defines an axis, a stabilizer mounted along a length of the handle and a hook mounted to the handle, the hook angled with respect to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry S. Moniz, Curtis V. Cushing