Patents by Inventor Robert P. Donker
Robert P. Donker 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).
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Patent number: 11060863Abstract: A housing for a leveling system including one or more light bars, with each of the one or more light bars comprising a plurality of lights including a center light, the one or more light bars configured to act as a real-time level status indicator for the housing parallel to an axis Z by lit lights of the one or more light bars including an indication of where the level status for the housing parallel to the axis Z changes.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Patent number: 10596675Abstract: One embodiment includes display device configured to wirelessly receive a first position status from a positioning device; display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first position status; receive cut parameters; receive a cut-start indication; determine a first work-tool position status difference based on cut parameters and a second position status; present a position status correction indicator; determine that a third position status is within cut parameters; send a cut-start signal to the positioning device operable to actuate the first work-tool; determine a work-tool cut completion; and send a cut-end signal to the positioning device operable to de-actuate the first work-tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: OTL Dynamics LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20200064132Abstract: A housing for a leveling system including one or more light bars, with each of the one or more light bars comprising a plurality of lights including a center light, the one or more light bars configured to act as a real-time level status indicator for the housing parallel to an axis Z by lit lights of the one or more light bars including an indication of where the level status for the housing parallel to the axis Z changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Patent number: 10502565Abstract: A level housing that includes a level housing body that extends along an axis X and includes an axis of symmetry about an axis Y that is perpendicular to the axis X; a first and second flange and a web that extends between the flanges, the first flange comprising a pair of first arms that extend from the web and the first arms defining a coupling slot that includes coupling faces and a channel, the first flange and first arms and second flange being symmetrical about axis Y, the second flange including a pair of second arms; and a plurality of coupling sockets defined by a portion of the web and flanges, the coupling sockets including a respective cavity that extends between the flanges.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Patent number: 10480940Abstract: A leveling device coupler assembly that includes a coupling head and a joint assembly coupled to the coupling head. The joint assembly can include a first and second rotatable coupling. The leveling device coupler assembly can also include a base coupler coupled to the joint assembly, with the base coupler and coupling head being coupled on opposing ends of the joint assembly. The leveling device coupler assembly can also include an electronic coupler assembly leveling device configured to at least detect a configuration status of the leveling device coupler assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20190041206Abstract: A level housing that includes a level housing body that extends along an axis X and includes an axis of symmetry about an axis Y that is perpendicular to the axis X; a first and second flange and a web that extends between the flanges, the first flange comprising a pair of first arms that extend from the web and the first arms defining a coupling slot that includes coupling faces and a channel, the first flange and first arms and second flange being symmetrical about axis Y, the second flange including a pair of second arms; and a plurality of coupling sockets defined by a portion of the web and flanges, the coupling sockets including a respective cavity that extends between the flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20180180414Abstract: A leveling device coupler assembly that includes a coupling head and a joint assembly coupled to the coupling head. The joint assembly can include a first and second rotatable coupling. The leveling device coupler assembly can also include a base coupler coupled to the joint assembly, with the base coupler and coupling head being coupled on opposing ends of the joint assembly. The leveling device coupler assembly can also include an electronic coupler assembly leveling device configured to at least detect a configuration status of the leveling device coupler assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Patent number: 9909867Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote leveling and positioning. An embodiment includes a leveling device assembly having an electronic leveling device and a housing with an elongated housing body. The housing can include an elongated cavity body that defines a cavity with the electronic leveling device disposed within the cavity; a tip disposed at a first end of the cavity body; and a first and second arm that extend from a second end of the cavity body that each include a base portion coupled to the second end of the cavity body that defines a channel at the second end that opens into a coupling slot defined by respective arm shafts of the arms that extend from the base portions of the arm, the arms each extending to an arm head at a distal portion of the arms.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20170266774Abstract: One embodiment includes display device configured to wirelessly receive a first position status from a positioning device; display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first position status; receive cut parameters; receive a cut-start indication; determine a first work-tool position status difference based on cut parameters and a second position status; present a position status correction indicator; determine that a third position status is within cut parameters; send a cut-start signal to the positioning device operable to actuate the first work-tool; determine a work-tool cut completion; and send a cut-end signal to the positioning device operable to de-actuate the first work-tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Patent number: 9676073Abstract: One embodiment includes display device configured to wirelessly receive a first position status from a positioning device; display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first position status; receive cut parameters; receive a cut-start indication; determine a first work-tool position status difference based on cut parameters and a second position status; present a position status correction indicator; determine that a third position status is within cut parameters; send a cut-start signal to the positioning device operable to actuate the first work-tool; determine a work-tool cut completion; and send a cut-end signal to the positioning device operable to de-actuate the first work-tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20160377428Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote leveling and positioning. An embodiment includes a leveling device assembly having an electronic leveling device and a housing with an elongated housing body. The housing can include an elongated cavity body that defines a cavity with the electronic leveling device disposed within the cavity; a tip disposed at a first end of the cavity body; and a first and second arm that extend from a second end of the cavity body that each include a base portion coupled to the second end of the cavity body that defines a channel at the second end that opens into a coupling slot defined by respective arm shafts of the arms that extend from the base portions of the arm, the arms each extending to an arm head at a distal portion of the arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Patent number: 9464895Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote leveling and positioning. An embodiment includes a leveling device assembly. Another embodiment provides a system including a leveling device assembly and a plurality of audio devices. Further embodiments provide for systems having a plurality of leveling device assemblies and appliances that are configured to couple with the leveling device assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20150014004Abstract: One embodiment includes display device configured to wirelessly receive a first position status from a positioning device; display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first position status; receive cut parameters; receive a cut-start indication; determine a first work-tool position status difference based on cut parameters and a second position status; present a position status correction indicator; determine that a third position status is within cut parameters; send a cut-start signal to the positioning device operable to actuate the first work-tool; determine a work-tool cut completion; and send a cut-end signal to the positioning device operable to de-actuate the first work-tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Patent number: 8869412Abstract: One embodiment includes a positioning device configured to couple with a first work-tool device coupling portion, receive an indication of coupling with a first work-tool, detect a first leveling status of the positioning device, wirelessly communicate the detected first leveling status of the positioning device, couple with a second work-tool device coupling portion, receive an indication of coupling with a second work-tool, detect a second leveling status of the positioning device and wirelessly communicate the detected second leveling status of the device. An embodiment may further include a display device configured to wirelessly receive a first leveling status from the positioning device, display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first leveling status, wirelessly receive a second leveling status from the positioning device, and display a second work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the second leveling status.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: OTL Dynamics LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20140237833Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote leveling and positioning. An embodiment includes a leveling device assembly. Another embodiment provides a system including a leveling device assembly and a plurality of audio devices. Further embodiments provide for systems having a plurality of leveling device assemblies and appliances that are configured to couple with the leveling device assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker
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Publication number: 20140075768Abstract: One embodiment includes a positioning device configured to couple with a first work-tool device coupling portion, receive an indication of coupling with a first work-tool, detect a first leveling status of the positioning device, wirelessly communicate the detected first leveling status of the positioning device, couple with a second work-tool device coupling portion, receive an indication of coupling with a second work-tool, detect a second leveling status of the positioning device and wirelessly communicate the detected second leveling status of the device. An embodiment may further include a display device configured to wirelessly receive a first leveling status from the positioning device, display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first leveling status, wirelessly receive a second leveling status from the positioning device, and display a second work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the second leveling status.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: OTL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Richard S. Schubert, Robert P. Donker