Patents by Inventor Rick Hurst

Rick Hurst 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: 9151442
    Abstract: A tool mounting system having at least one support tool structure with at least one tool connected to each of the at least one tool support. A first and second mounting portion is connected to each of the at least one tool support structure and is connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively. At least one of the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion has a particular mounting characteristic such that the first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to the first and second mounts of the base to ensure the proper position of the at least one tool support structure relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
  • Publication number: 20140070062
    Abstract: A tool mounting system having at least one support tool structure with at least one tool connected to each of the at least one tool support. A first and second mounting portion is connected to each of the at least one tool support structure and is connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively. At least one of the first mounting portion or the second mounting portion has a particular mounting characteristic such that the first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to the first and second mounts of the base to ensure the proper position of the at least one tool support structure relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
  • Patent number: 8607441
    Abstract: A tool mounting system having at least one support tool structure with at least one tool connected to each of the at least one tool support. A first and second mounting portion is connected to each of the at least one tool support structure and is connectable to a first and second mount on a base, respectively. The first and second mounting portions have particular mounting characteristics for each of the at least one support tool structure such that the first and second mounting portions are only correspondable to the first and second mounts of the base to ensure the proper position of the at least one tool support structure relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
  • Patent number: 8122581
    Abstract: A method for mounting a plurality of tool rails of a tool mounting system according to a desired orientation. The method includes mounting a plurality of tool rail supports to a base, wherein each of the plurality of tool rail support has a releasable mount and a lug mount. Each of the plurality of tool rails is assembled to include a mount plug receivable within the releasable mount of the tool rail supports, and a lug receivable within the lug mount of the tool rail supports. At least one of the plurality of tool rail supports is fixed with the releasable mount spaced apart from the lug mount such that only a desired one of the plurality of tool rails can be received in a corresponding one of the tool rail supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
  • Patent number: 8024852
    Abstract: A tool mount assembly includes drop down connections to aid in mounting of a tool to a moving base and a fail-safe tool mounting system for preventing installation of a tool in an undesired or incorrect manner. A plurality of tool mount rails are received within mounts and are uniquely tailored to assure proper placement of tools such as grippers or vacuum cups at desired locations specific to the application requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
  • Patent number: 7748107
    Abstract: A tool mount assembly includes drop down connections to aid in mounting of a tool to a moving base and a fail-safe tool mounting system for preventing installation of a tool in an undesired or incorrect manner. A plurality of tool mount rails are received within mounts and are uniquely tailored to assure proper placement of tools such as grippers or vacuum cups at desired locations specific to the application requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
  • Patent number: 7343765
    Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Scott McCallum, Paul Kleine, Rick Hurst
  • Publication number: 20060191312
    Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Scott McCallum, Paul Kleine, Rick Hurst
  • Publication number: 20060179906
    Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Scott McCallum, Paul Kleine, Rick Hurst
  • Patent number: 7040128
    Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Syron Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Scott McCallum, Paul Kleine, Rick Hurst
  • Publication number: 20060078413
    Abstract: A tool mount assembly includes drop down connections to aid in mounting of a tool to a moving base and a fail-safe tool mounting system for preventing installation of a tool in an undesired or incorrect manner. A plurality of tool mount rails are received within mounts and are uniquely tailored to assure proper placement of tools such as grippers or vacuum cups at desired locations specific to the application requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Corey Chappus, Bryan Voss
  • Publication number: 20050000264
    Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Scott McCallum, Paul Kleine, Rick Hurst
  • Patent number: 6574911
    Abstract: A tackle management system and organizer that fits within inboard storage locations of a boat. The system includes two tracks and a plurality clips that define compartments for tackle or utility boxes. The clips and tracks are adapted to securely store a variety of sized tackle boxes. The system may be used in original equipment installations or as a retrofit installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Genmar IP LLC
    Inventors: Rick Hurst, Mark Zwicker