Patents by Inventor Tarner Houser

Tarner Houser 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).

  • Robotic end effector tool with one piece fixed frame system
    Patent number: 9802325
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tool arrangement having a one piece frame. The one piece frame that is solid and non-adjustable and includes a back side, front side and one or more extension walls extending away from the front side of the one piece frame. An attachment portion is located on said back side of the one piece frame for connecting the tool arrangement to a robotic arm. The one piece frame has at least three mounting locations formed at predetermine locations on said one piece frame. The at least three mounting locations are predetermined and non-adjustable locations on the one piece frame. The tool arrangement includes a stationary gripper connected to one of the three mounting locations and at least one four point gripper connected to another one of the three mounting locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Tarner A. Houser, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Robert R. Perez, Ryan M. Dwornik
  • ROBOTIC END EFFECTOR TOOL WITH ONE PIECE FIXED FRAME SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160082602
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tool arrangement having a one piece frame. The one piece frame that is solid and non-adjustable and includes a back side, front side and one or more extension walls extending away from the front side of the one piece frame. An attachment portion is located on said back side of the one piece frame for connecting the tool arrangement to a robotic arm. The one piece frame has at least three mounting locations formed at predetermine locations on said one piece frame. The at least three mounting locations are predetermined and non-adjustable locations on the one piece frame. The tool arrangement includes a stationary gripper connected to one of the three mounting locations and at least one four point gripper connected to another one of the three mounting locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Tarner A. Houser, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Robert R. Perez, Ryan M. Dwornik
  • Light Emitting Diode Retrofit Conversion Kit for a Fluorescent Light Fixture
    Publication number: 20120113628
    Abstract: A light emitting diode retrofit conversion kit adapted for use in a fluorescent light fixture comprises a housing adapted to be secured to a troffer; a power supply carried by the housing; and a plurality of light emitting diodes carried by the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: SMASHRAY, LTD.
    Inventors: Grahame K. Burrow, Tarner Houser