Patents by Inventor Roy G. Space

Roy G. Space 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).

  • VCD tooling for DIP components of different widths
    Patent number: 4727647
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for gripping DIP components automatically without the need for shutting down the machine to change the tooling assembly when handling components which differ in width. Two sets of fingers are provided, with one set inside the other, such that engagement of the inner pair with a wide component causes automatic retraction of them sufficiently for gripping of the component by the outer pair. In the absence of a component, the inner pair of fingers is automatically extended for subsequent component handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Assignee: Universal Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Crawford A. Matson, Roy G. Space