Patents by Inventor Ludwig K. Hepp

Ludwig K. Hepp 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).

  • Air clutch with tool changer
    Patent number: 4842114
    Abstract: The present invention provides and apparatus and method of utilization thereof of an air clutch for a robot or like having simple rugged construction. A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an air clutch for a robot which does not require a bladder and has a quick connection type coupling action allowing for rapid changeover of various end of arm tools (EOAT) for the robot or like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: GM of Canada Limited
    Inventor: Ludwig K. Hepp