Patents by Inventor Mike Skahill

Mike Skahill 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).

  • Modular robotic workpiece holder and method for using same
    Patent number: 8146901
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular positioning robotic system and method of use of the positioning system. In general, the modular positioning robotic system is comprised of a controller module, a positioning module and a base that can be either a stationary base or drive module. The positioning module also allows for additional flexibility by allowing for designs with multiple allowable adjustments that can be changed for a change in turn diameter, length, width and weight of a fixture and part combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Genesis Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jan Christian Mangelsen, Mike Stoecker, Terry O'Connell, Terry Daggett, Mike Skahill, Dean Anderson
  • MODULAR ROBOTIC WORKPIECE HOLDER AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
    Publication number: 20080046120
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular positioning robotic system and method of use of the positioning system. In general, the modular positioning robotic system is comprised of a controller module, a positioning module and a base that can be either a stationary base or drive module. The positioning module also allows for additional flexibility by allowing for designs with multiple allowable adjustments that can be changed for a change in turn diameter, length, width and weight of a fixture and part combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Jan Christian Mangelsen, Mike Stoecker, Terry O'Connell, Terry Daggett, Mike Skahill, Dean Anderson
  • Safety barrier
    Patent number: 7171737
    Abstract: A rollup barrier is provided for a robotic station. The barrier includes a track having a tapered portion at its lower end. A switch is mounted at the extreme lower end of the track. The switch prevents actuation of the robotic equipment unless the barrier is moved to its extreme lowermost position. Extensible cylinders are used for connection to a chain trained around a sprocket in order to roll the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: GSG, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew R. Sidlinger, Jan C. Mangelsen, John P. Christen, Harlon Neumann, Mike Skahill, Greg Judge
  • Safety barrier and method for using same
    Publication number: 20050057890
    Abstract: A rollup barrier is provided for a robotic station. The barrier includes a track having a tapered portion at its lower end. A switch is mounted at the extreme lower end of the track. The switch prevents actuation of the robotic equipment unless the barrier is moved to its extreme lowermost position. Extensible cylinders are used for connection to a chain trained around a sprocket in order to roll the roller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Genesis Systems Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Sidlinger, Jan Mangelsen, John Christen, Harlon Neumann, Mike Skahill, Greg Judge