Patents by Inventor Samuel J. Neumeier
Samuel J. Neumeier 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: 10589427Abstract: An apparatus is configured to process a work piece and includes a robotic arm, a sealant discharger, and a plasma discharger. The robotic arm includes a distal end that is rotatable with respect to an axis of the robotic arm. The sealant discharger includes a sealant outlet configured to discharge sealant while the sealant outlet is at a first point. The sealant discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the first point is located on the axis. The plasma discharger includes a plasma outlet configured to discharge plasma while the plasma outlet is at a second point that is located a distance apart from the axis. The plasma discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the second point is rotatable around the axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTDInventor: Samuel J. Neumeier
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Patent number: 10286503Abstract: A fastener delivery system includes an escapement mechanism configured to control dispensing of associated fasteners located in a column one associated fastener at a time and a rotate and present apparatus operable with the escapement mechanism. The apparatus is configured to rotate between a fastener receiving position and a fastener loading position. In the fastener receiving position the apparatus is adapted to receive each associated fastener released from the escapement mechanism, and in the fastener loading position the apparatus is configured to present each associated fastener to an associated fastener installation device. The escapement mechanism is adjustable in a height direction relative to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, George Alexander Hollis, Samuel Thompson, Kaleb T. Allen, John Michael Scelsi
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Publication number: 20180369973Abstract: A fastener delivery system includes an escapement mechanism configured to control dispensing of associated fasteners located in a column one associated fastener at a time and a rotate and present apparatus operable with the escapement mechanism. The apparatus is configured to rotate between a fastener receiving position and a fastener loading position. In the fastener receiving position the apparatus is adapted to receive each associated fastener released from the escapement mechanism, and in the fastener loading position the apparatus is configured to present each associated fastener to an associated fastener installation device. The escapement mechanism is adjustable in a height direction relative to the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, George Alexander Hollis, Samuel Thompson, Kaleb T. Allen, John Michael Scelsi
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Patent number: 10065279Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers
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Publication number: 20170157772Abstract: An apparatus is configured to process a work piece and includes a robotic arm, a sealant discharger, and a plasma discharger. The robotic arm includes a distal end that is rotatable with respect to an axis of the robotic arm. The sealant discharger includes a sealant outlet configured to discharge sealant while the sealant outlet is at a first point. The sealant discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the first point is located on the axis. The plasma discharger includes a plasma outlet configured to discharge plasma while the plasma outlet is at a second point that is located a distance apart from the axis. The plasma discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the second point is rotatable around the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Samuel J. NEUMEIER
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Patent number: 9616574Abstract: An apparatus is configured to process a work piece and includes a robotic arm, a sealant discharger, and a plasma discharger. The robotic arm includes a distal end that is rotatable with respect to an axis of the robotic arm. The sealant discharger includes a sealant outlet configured to discharge sealant while the sealant outlet is at a first point. The sealant discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the first point is located on the axis. The plasma discharger includes a plasma outlet configured to discharge plasma while the plasma outlet is at a second point that is located a distance apart from the axis. The plasma discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the second point is rotatable around the axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Samuel J. Neumeier
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Patent number: 9616532Abstract: A system and method for implementing a search and feel function on a robot for installing parts on a workpiece. An air switch feature is provided on a gripper of the robot to determine the presence and proper placement of a part in a desired receptor location on the workpiece. The air switch feature is used to detect whether or not a particular part, such as a bolt or other part being inserted by the robot, has been properly gripped by the gripper, and whether the part has been properly placed in the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Samuel J. Neumeier
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Publication number: 20160144469Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Samuel J. NEUMEIER, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers
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Patent number: 9299209Abstract: A method of dispensing bolts includes a step of forming a column of bolts on top of one another. The column includes an upper end and a lower end. A shank portion of each of the bolts is oriented toward the lower end. The method further includes steps of moving the column of bolts and dispensing a bolt at a time from the lower end. A bolt dispensing system is provided and includes a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing section is located near an end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense bolts one at a time from the end.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann
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Patent number: 9278798Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers
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Publication number: 20150306716Abstract: A system and method for implementing a search and feel function on a robot for installing parts on a workpiece. An air switch feature is provided on a gripper of the robot to determine the presence and proper placement of a part in a desired receptor location on the workpiece. The air switch feature is used to detect whether or not a particular part, such as a bolt or other part being inserted by the robot, has been properly gripped by the gripper, and whether the part has been properly placed in the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Samuel J. Neumeier
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Publication number: 20150053343Abstract: An apparatus is configured to process a work piece and includes a robotic arm, a sealant discharger, and a plasma discharger. The robotic arm includes a distal end that is rotatable with respect to an axis of the robotic arm. The sealant discharger includes a sealant outlet configured to discharge sealant while the sealant outlet is at a first point. The sealant discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the first point is located on the axis. The plasma discharger includes a plasma outlet configured to discharge plasma while the plasma outlet is at a second point that is located a distance apart from the axis. The plasma discharger is mounted on the distal end such that the second point is rotatable around the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Samuel J. Neumeier
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Publication number: 20140263386Abstract: A method of dispensing bolts includes a step of forming a column of bolts on top of one another. The column includes an upper end and a lower end. A shank portion of each of the bolts is oriented toward the lower end. The method further includes steps of moving the column of bolts and dispensing a bolt at a time from the lower end. A bolt dispensing system is provided and includes a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing section is located near an end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense bolts one at a time from the end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann
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Publication number: 20140076913Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers