Patents by Inventor Randy McNurlin

Randy McNurlin 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).

  • Patent number: 10130983
    Abstract: A power bender may be provided. The power bender may comprise a cart, a bender mechanism, and a scissor mechanism. The cart may have a zero turn radius. The bender mechanism may be configured to bend conduit. The scissor mechanism may be disposed between the cart and the bender mechanism. The scissor mechanism may be configured adjust a working height of the bender mechanism above the cart. The bender mechanism may be configured to rotate about a pivot point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Randy McNurlin, Timmothy Bardin
  • Publication number: 20170095850
    Abstract: A power bender may be provided. The power bender may comprise a cart, a bender mechanism, and a scissor mechanism. The cart may have a zero turn radius. The bender mechanism may be configured to bend conduit. The scissor mechanism may be disposed between the cart and the bender mechanism. The scissor mechanism may be configured adjust a working height of the bender mechanism above the cart. The bender mechanism may be configured to rotate about a pivot point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Randy McNurlin, Timmothy Bardin
  • Patent number: 6979034
    Abstract: A two sided wafer handling end-effector provides for the efficient loading and unloading of wafers into and out of a wafer processing apparatus. Each side of the end-effector includes spaced apart rotatable catch mechanisms between which a wafer is firmly grasped. When the end-effector is positioned beneath the wafer processing apparatus the catch mechanisms are rotated to an open position and a lifting surface on the catch mechanisms lifts the wafer into the wafer processing apparatus. When the catch mechanisms are in the open position the wafer is centered on the end-effector by rotatable rocker assemblies that contact the edge of the wafer. As the end-effector is raised into contact with the processing apparatus, the rocker assemblies rotate to a lowered position in the end-effector while arcuate surfaces on the assemblies maintain contact with the wafer edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: SpeedFam IPEC Corporation
    Inventors: Randy McNurlin, Mark Maggio, Michael Smigel, Ann Wilkey, James L. Farmer, Shawn Robertson
  • Publication number: 20040174029
    Abstract: A two sided wafer handling end-effector provides for the efficient loading and unloading of wafers into and out of a wafer processing apparatus. Each side of the end-effector includes spaced apart rotatable catch mechanisms between which a wafer is firmly grasped. When the end-effector is positioned beneath the wafer processing apparatus the catch mechanisms are rotated to an open position and a lifting surface on the catch mechanisms lifts the wafer into the wafer processing apparatus. When the catch mechanisms are in the open position the wafer is centered on the end-effector by rotatable rocker assemblies that contact the edge of the wafer. As the end-effector is raised into contact with the processing apparatus, the rocker assemblies rotate to a lowered position in the end-effector while arcuate surfaces on the assemblies maintain contact with the wafer edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Randy McNurlin, Mark Maggio, Michael Smigel, Ann Wilkey, James L. Farmer, Shawn Robertson
  • Patent number: 6752442
    Abstract: A two sided wafer handling end-effector provides for the efficient loading and unloading of wafers into and out of a wafer processing apparatus. Each side of the end-effector includes spaced apart rotatable catch mechanisms between which a wafer is firmly grasped. When the end-effector is positioned beneath the wafer processing apparatus, the catch mechanisms are rotated to an open position and a lifting surface on the catch mechanisms lifts the wafer into the wafer processing apparatus. When the catch mechanisms are in the open position, the wafer is centered on the end-effector by rotatable rocker assemblies that contact the edge of the wafer. As the end-effector is raised into contact with the processing apparatus, the rocker assemblies rotate to a lowered position in the end-effector while arcuate surfaces on the assemblies maintain contact with the wafer edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: SpeedFam-IPEC Corporation
    Inventors: Randy McNurlin, Mark Maggio, Michael Smigel, Ann Wilkey, James L. Farmer, Shawn Robertson
  • Publication number: 20030092358
    Abstract: A two sided wafer handling end-effector provides for the efficient loading and unloading of wafers into and out of a wafer processing apparatus. Each side of the end-effector includes spaced apart rotatable catch mechanisms between which a wafer is firmly grasped. When the end-effector is positioned beneath the wafer processing apparatus the catch mechanisms are rotated to an open position and a lifting surface on the catch mechanisms lifts the wafer into the wafer processing apparatus. When the catch mechanisms are in the open position the wafer is centered on the end-effector by rotatable rocker assemblies that contact the edge of the wafer. As the end-effector is raised into contact with the processing apparatus, the rocker assemblies rotate to a lowered position in the end-effector while arcuate surfaces on the assemblies maintain contact with the wafer edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Randy McNurlin, Mark Maggio, Michael Smigel, Ann Wilkey, James L. Farmer, Shawn Robertson