Patents by Inventor Mark E. Cargill

Mark E. Cargill 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).

  • Positioning device and method for operation
    Patent number: 6876897
    Abstract: A positioning device precisely positions a work piece at a workstation. Precise positioning is accomplished through the use of a tool controller, a programmed mechanism, and a minimal pneumatic circuit. Pre-programming of the tool controller results in initially locating the work piece, precisely positioning the workpiece at the workstation, and then locking-in the position of the workpiece at the workstation time-after-time. A method for operating the positioning device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Pilkington North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Gillen, Douglas G. Burwell, George Bukovinszky, Mark E. Cargill
  • Positioning device and method for operation
    Publication number: 20040044430
    Abstract: A positioning device precisely positions a work piece at a workstation. Precise positioning is accomplished through the use of a tool controller, a programmed mechanism, precision locating tools, and a minimal pneumatic circuit. Pre-programming of the tool controller results in initially locating the work piece, precisely positioning the workpiece at the workstation, and then locking-in the position of the workpiece at the workstation time-aftertime. A method for operating the positioning device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: John H. Gillen, Douglas G. Burwell, George Bukovinszky, Mark E. Cargill