Patents by Inventor Sean Mannell

Sean Mannell 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).

  • Chain-driven robotic arm
    Publication number: 20060280587
    Abstract: A robotic arm for transporting products in a product storage and dispensing system is disclosed. The robotic arm broadly includes a base operable to couple the arm to the dispensing system; a sprocket coupled with the base; an extendible arm segment coupled with the base; and a chain coupled with the sprocket and the extendible arm segment such that rotation of the sprocket causes movement of the chain and extension of the extendible arm segment. The robotic arm provides a compact and effective retrieval tool that is compatible with closely spaced and densely packed product shelves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Lawrence Guerra, Sean Mannell, Steven Walton