Patents by Inventor Paul Mittmann

Paul Mittmann 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).

  • Vacuum Traction Device System and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20080188982
    Abstract: A system is described for performing work or maintenance on a structure having an inclined working surface that includes a support robot for positioning at a high point on the structure and a payload robot attached to the support robot by an umbilical or tension cord for maneuvering along the working surface. The support robot and payload robot include traction devices having a continuous traction belt provided on a pair of opposing rollers. The traction belt includes openings such that a vacuum may be applied through the traction belt causing the traction device to cling to a working surface. A method for using the support robot and payload robot to perform work or maintenance on an inclined surface of a structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Mobile Robot Integration, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Imus, Marc S. Imus, Paul A. Mittmann, John L. Mittmann
  • Vacuum traction device
    Patent number: 7404464
    Abstract: A traction device includes a continuous traction belt provided on a pair of opposing rollers. The traction belt includes openings such that a vacuum may be applied through the traction belt causing the traction device to cling to a working surface. A motor may be provided to drive one of the rollers and thereby drive the belt. A plurality of such traction devices may be coupled with a control mechanism to form a robot. A system is described for performing work or maintenance on a structure having an inclined working surface that includes a support robot for positioning at a high point on the structure and a payload robot attached to the support robot by an umbilical or tension cord for maneuvering along the working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Mobile Robot Integration, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Imus, Marc S. Imus, Paul A. Mittmann, John L. Mittmann
  • Vacuum traction device
    Publication number: 20070163827
    Abstract: A traction device includes a continuous traction belt provided on a pair of opposing rollers. The traction belt includes openings such that a vacuum may be applied through the traction belt causing the traction device to cling to a working surface. A motor may be provided to drive one of the rollers and thereby drive the belt. A plurality of such traction devices may be coupled with a control mechanism to form a robot. A system is described for performing work or maintenance on a structure having an inclined working surface that includes a support robot for positioning at a high point on the structure and a payload robot attached to the support robot by an umbilical or tension cord for maneuvering along the working surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Mobile Robot Integration, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Imus, Marc Imus, Paul Mittmann, John Mittmann