Patents by Inventor Roger W. Sanders
Roger W. Sanders 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: 11524415Abstract: A boom arm assembly includes an anchoring portion for attachment to an anchoring surface, and a mounting portion for attachment to an auxiliary electrical device. A telescoping link includes an elongate outer member and an elongate inner member. The outer member has a first distal defining a ball joint which is connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion, and the inner member has a second distal end defining a ball joint connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion. The inner member telescopes within the internal through bore of the outer member. An internal through bore of the inner member and an internal through bore of the outer member align with each other to allow passage of the flexible elongate supply link from the anchoring portion to the mounting portion. A locking mechanism connects locking relative movement between the inner member and the outer member.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Chad A. Sprow, Roger W. Sanders, Travis G. Hughes
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Patent number: 11293589Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket assembly including a first member having a body with a first end defining a ball arrangement and a second end defining an elongated section and a bracket pivotally connected to the elongated section of the first member at a pivot point. The bracket includes a locking member located adjacent to the pivot point. The locking member is configured for selectively preventing a movement of the bracket relative to the first member. The bracket further includes at least one mounting point. Each mounting point is configured for mounting a sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
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Publication number: 20210018141Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket assembly including a first member having a body with a first end defining a ball arrangement and a second end defining an elongated section and a bracket pivotally connected to the elongated section of the first member at a pivot point. The bracket includes a locking member located adjacent to the pivot point. The locking member is configured for selectively preventing a movement of the bracket relative to the first member. The bracket further includes at least one mounting point. Each mounting point is configured for mounting a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
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Patent number: 10801664Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket having a generally cylindrical member with a first end and a second end. The cylindrical member having a longitudinally extending through bore defining a longitudinal axis. The first end defines a ball arrangement and the second end defines a mounting surface. The mounting surface is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A bracket has a first leg and a second leg with the first leg disposed generally perpendicular to the second leg. The first leg includes a mounting hole and an arcuate slot extending partially around the mounting hole. The second leg includes a sensor mounting hole. A first fastener is disposed within the mounting hole and is coupled with the mounting surface. A second fastener is disposed within the arcuate slot and is coupled with the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
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Publication number: 20200316792Abstract: A boom arm assembly includes an anchoring portion for attachment to an anchoring surface, and a mounting portion for attachment to an auxiliary electrical device. A telescoping link includes an elongate outer member and an elongate inner member. The outer member has a first distal defining a ball joint which is connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion, and the inner member has a second distal end defining a ball joint connected to the anchoring portion or the mounting portion. The inner member telescopes within the internal through bore of the outer member. An internal through bore of the inner member and an internal through bore of the outer member align with each other to allow passage of the flexible elongate supply link from the anchoring portion to the mounting portion. A locking mechanism connects locking relative movement between the inner member and the outer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Chad A. Sprow, Roger W. Sanders, Travis G. Hughes
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Publication number: 20200318786Abstract: An articulating sensor bracket having a generally cylindrical member with a first end and a second end. The cylindrical member having a longitudinally extending through bore defining a longitudinal axis. The first end defines a ball arrangement and the second end defines a mounting surface. The mounting surface is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. A bracket has a first leg and a second leg with the first leg disposed generally perpendicular to the second leg. The first leg includes a mounting hole and an arcuate slot extending partially around the mounting hole. The second leg includes a sensor mounting hole. A first fastener is disposed within the mounting hole and is coupled with the mounting surface. A second fastener is disposed within the arcuate slot and is coupled with the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow
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Patent number: 9415520Abstract: A robotic end of arm tooling system including a robotic arm having an end, and at least one swivel link assembly attached to the robotic arm. The swivel link assembly includes a flexible ball base connected to the end of the robotic arm, and a knuckle joint defining at least one adjustable axis. The flexible ball base is able to swivel relative to the adjustable axis. An adapter has a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end connected to the flexible ball base, and an end-effector connected to the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Roger W. Sanders, Anthony R. Nighswander
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Publication number: 20160039098Abstract: A robotic end of arm tooling system including a robotic arm having an end, and at least one swivel link assembly attached to the robotic arm. The swivel link assembly includes a flexible ball base connected to the end of the robotic arm, and a knuckle joint defining at least one adjustable axis. The flexible ball base is able to swivel relative to the adjustable axis. An adapter has a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end connected to the flexible ball base, and an end-effector connected to the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Roger W. Sanders, Anthony R. Nighswander
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Patent number: D904862Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Chad A. Sprow, Roger W. Sanders, Travis G. Hughes
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Patent number: D904912Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Swivel-Link, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Nighswander, Roger W. Sanders, Chad A. Sprow