Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Richmond

Ronald L. Richmond 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).

  • Floor shifter linkage for robotic control of vehicle
    Patent number: 5991674
    Abstract: An adapter engages a floor-mounted shift lever of a vehicle. The adapter holds the locking detent of the shift lever down so that the lever can be moved. A robotic actuator is coupled to the adapter via a ball joint to selectively move the shift lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Froelich, Ronald L. Richmond
  • Pedal linkage for robotic control of vehicle
    Patent number: 5913945
    Abstract: A robotic device for operating a control pedal of a vehicle having a body and a pedal actuator mounted on the body. A telescoping connecting rod is coupled to the pedal actuator through a bell crank assembly, and further coupled to the control pedal for reciprocating motion thereto. The robotic device causes the pedal to be depressed and released when the pedal actuator reciprocates the telescoping connecting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Froelich, Ronald L. Richmond, Jeffrey P. Zyburt
  • Carrier for a recycling bin
    Patent number: 5816586
    Abstract: A carrier for a recycling bin is provided. The carrier will include a frame whose dimensions are chosen to hold the bin within the frame, a handle connected to the frame at one end by a pivotal handle connection, at least two wheels located at the middle of the frame or at the end of the frame opposite the pivotal handle connection, and a frame rest extending downward from the frame at the end where the handle is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: Ronald L. Richmond