Patents by Inventor Rick C. Edwards

Rick C. Edwards 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).

  • Adapter with modular components for a robot end-of-arm interchangeable tooling system
    Patent number: 4676142
    Abstract: An improved adapter is provided for an interchangeable robot end-of-arm tooling system. The quick change adapter is made from modular components including a body, an interface package, and a robot adapter plate with locator system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignee: EOA Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter E. McCormick, Rick C. Edwards, Walter D. Autry, Jr., Timothy D. Culbertson, Jerome F. Goch, Marc S. Linder
  • Interchangeable robot end-of-arm tooling system
    Patent number: 4611377
    Abstract: An interchangeable robot end-of-arm tooling system is provided for performing multiple tasks using interchangeable tools within a work cell. The system includes a computer control for the system attached to the robot controller, a quick change adapter, and at least two tools adapted for attachment to the quick change adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Assignee: EOA Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter E. McCormick, Rick C. Edwards, Keith R. Crawford
  • Adapter with modular components for a robot end-of-arm interchangeable tooling system
    Patent number: RE32854
    Abstract: An improved adapter is provided for an interchangeable robot end-of-arm tooling system. The quick change adapter is made from modular components including a body, an interface package, and a robot adapter plate with locator system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1989
    Assignee: EOA Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter E. McCormick, Rick C. Edwards, Walter D. Autry, Jr., Timothy D. Culbertson, Jerome F. Goch, Marc S. Linder