Patents by Inventor Michael P. Riff

Michael P. Riff 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).

  • Automated object mover
    Patent number: 7918639
    Abstract: An automation apparatus and method includes a first unit rotationally moving objects from one area to another, and a second unit connected to the first unit and holding the objects, moving through or offset from the body of the first unit from a first side of the first unit to the other side the first unit in a direction other than the rotational movement by the first unit. Moreover, the apparatus and method provides moving the objects through a vertical axis of the body of the first unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Thermo CRS Ltd.
    Inventors: John Fink, Jonathan David Wittchen, Michael P. Riff, Gary Darnel
  • Automated object mover
    Publication number: 20080286086
    Abstract: An automation apparatus and method includes a first unit rotationally moving objects from one area to another, and a second unit connected to the first unit and holding the objects, moving through or offset from the body of the first unit from a first side of the first unit to the other side the first unit in a direction other than the rotational movement by the first unit. Moreover, the apparatus and method provides moving the objects through a vertical axis of the body of the first unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Thermo CRS LTD
    Inventors: John Fink, Jonathan David Wittchen, Michael P. Riff, Gary Darnel
  • Robotic device
    Patent number: D484154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Thermos CRS Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon Treadwell, James Cheung, Roger B. Hertz, Thomas I. Hatherley, Michael P. Riff