Patents by Inventor Robb Ripley

Robb Ripley 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).

  • FASTENER WELDING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20240116143
    Abstract: A fastener welding apparatus having a frame assembly, a welding assembly, a coupling assembly and a locating assembly. The welding assembly has a welder frame and a welding electrode assembly coupled thereto. The coupling assembly has a suspension frame, a frame axle and a welding axle. The frame axle is fixedly engaged to the frame assembly and the welding axle is fixedly engaged to the welding assembly. The suspension frame is pivotably coupled to each of the frame axle and the welding axle. The locating assembly is structurally configured to selectively allow the suspension frame to pivot relative to the frame axle and the welding axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Seth Reenders, Heath Lynnes, Robb Ripley
  • CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY SUITABLE FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ASSEMBLING OF COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20230356960
    Abstract: A conveyor assembly comprising a frame, a first conveyor subassembly, a second conveyor subassembly, a transverse conveyor adjustment assembly and a position adjustment assembly. The first and second conveyor subassemblies are configured so as to be transversely moved relative to each other so as to be closer together or further apart. The position adjustment assembly facilitates the adjustment of a part on the conveyor relative to the conveyor as the part proceeds from the first end to the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Dave TerHaar, Robb Ripley, Matt Pawlowski, Scott Beute, Eugene Peyerk, Dan Baumann
  • Fastener welding apparatus
    Patent number: 11654517
    Abstract: A fastener welding apparatus having a frame assembly, a welding assembly, a coupling assembly and a locating assembly. The welding assembly has a welder frame and a welding electrode assembly coupled thereto. The coupling assembly has a suspension frame, a frame axle and a welding axle. The frame axle is fixedly engaged to the frame assembly and the welding axle is fixedly engaged to the welding assembly. The suspension frame is pivotably coupled to each of the frame axle and the welding axle. The locating assembly is structurally configured to selectively allow the suspension frame to pivot relative to the frame axle and the welding axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: JR Automation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Seth Reenders, Heath Lynnes, Robb Ripley
  • CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY SUITABLE FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ASSEMBLING OF COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20210309462
    Abstract: A conveyor assembly comprising a frame, a first conveyor subassembly, a second conveyor subassembly, a transverse conveyor adjustment assembly and a position adjustment assembly. The first and second conveyor subassemblies are configured so as to be transversely moved relative to each other so as to be closer together or further apart. The position adjustment assembly facilitates the adjustment of a part on the conveyor relative to the conveyor as the part proceeds from the first end to the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Dave TerHaar, Robb Ripley, Matt Pawlowski, Scott Beute, Eugene Peyerk, Dan Baumann
  • Fastener Welding Apparatus
    Publication number: 20200230751
    Abstract: A fastener welding apparatus having a frame assembly, a welding assembly, a coupling assembly and a locating assembly. The welding assembly has a welder frame and a welding electrode assembly coupled thereto. The coupling assembly has a suspension frame, a frame axle and a welding axle. The frame axle is fixedly engaged to the frame assembly and the welding axle is fixedly engaged to the welding assembly. The suspension frame is pivotably coupled to each of the frame axle and the welding axle. The locating assembly is structurally configured to selectively allow the suspension frame to pivot relative to the frame axle and the welding axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Seth Reenders, Heath Lynnes, Robb Ripley