Patents by Inventor Mark J. Rouillard

Mark J. Rouillard 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).

  • Inter-system transport mechanism for use with robotic data cartridge handling systems
    Patent number: 5429470
    Abstract: An inter-system transport mechanism for moving data cartridges between robotic data cartridge handling systems in an automated fashion is disclosed. Each data cartridge handling system includes a carousel-type storage mechanism for storing a plurality of data cartridges. A gripper mechanism comprising a gripper assembly, an extension axis assembly, and a vertical rail assembly is provided to transport the data cartridges to the storage mechanism and the inter-system transport mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Odetics, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Nicol, Mark J. Rouillard