Patents by Inventor Robert E. Hintz

Robert E. Hintz 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: 6968958
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first electronic device module that comprises a structural stackable rack component that is attached to and supports an electronic device. A second electronic device module that comprises a stackable rack component that is attached to and supports an electronic device is stackable on and detachably coupled to the first electronic device module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Craig Edward Lauchner, Robert E. Hintz
  • Patent number: 5921459
    Abstract: A modular robotic welding station comprises a base skid to which is mounted robotic welding equipment. The base skid defines one or more docking stations. Satellite modules can have either stationary tables or turn tables that hold the workpieces to be welded. The satellite modules are detachably and interchangeably docked to selected base skid docking stations to thereby create customized workstations for the workpieces. The docking stations, satellite modules, and tables are designed to accurately locate the workpieces relative to the welding equipment. By detaching the satellite modules from the skid base, the satellite modules and skid base are easily transported individually from one location to another. A safety fence secured to the skid base can be arranged in different configurations to suit whether or not a satellite module is docked at a docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Heraly, Robert E. Hintz