Patents by Inventor Philip Datseris

Philip Datseris 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).

  • Apparatus and method for finishing chain assembly
    Patent number: 5058252
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for opening the bolt of a fastener, inserting an end cap D-ring, or quality tag. The method and apparatus comprises using a first clamp configured to receive therein a fasteners, a second clamp being configured to engage a latch or bolt of the fasteners, a robot gripper and control means to effect the opening of the fastener, the insertion of an end of a chain into the fastener and the closing of the fastener. The movement of the latch or bolt knob is coordinated with the movement of the fastener such that the forces acting on the bolt knob are substantially parallel to the direction of travel of the bolt in the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventors: Albert F. Wiesner, III, Philip Datseris
  • Robotic apparatus for automatically assembling chains
    Patent number: 4769884
    Abstract: A robotic chain assembly which uses two clamps, a robot gripper and a computer with auxiliary stations. The assembly both measures and cuts the chain, secures fasteners to the ends of the chain and secures the fasteners one to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Inventors: Philip Datseris, Albert F. Wiesner, III