Patents by Inventor Kirk W. Roys

Kirk W. Roys 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).

  • Break away barrier and method for using same
    Patent number: 6708956
    Abstract: A break away barrier utilizes first and second spaced apart upstanding posts positioned a predetermined safe distance away from the outer movement limit of a robot. A pair of barrier assemblies are hinged to the first and second spaced apart upstanding posts and are hinged for movement from a closed position inside the safe distance to an open position outside the safe distance. A break away latch permits the opening and separation of the first and second barriers in response to a predetermined force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Genesis Systems Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jan C. Mangelsen, Kirk W. Roys, Michael P. Skahill, Timothy A Scherer