Patents by Inventor Valerie Sue Markuson

Valerie Sue Markuson 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).

  • Selectively positioning a workpiece
    Patent number: 8235367
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method are provided for positioning a workpiece. A workpiece positioner has a fixed base, and a support member is connected to the base by a joint that permits selectively articulating the support member with respect to the base. A plate defines a feature sized for operably supporting the workpiece. A connector is used to connect the plate to the support member. The connector fixes the plate in articulation with the support member so that a selected articulation of the support member with respect to the base defines a corresponding plane in which the plate is disposed. The connector also permits sliding movement of the plate in any direction within the corresponding plane to orient the workpiece in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Valerie Sue Markuson, Kevin Lambert Mayer
  • Selectively Positioning A Workpiece
    Publication number: 20100314815
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method are provided for positioning a workpiece. A workpiece positioner has a fixed base., and a support member is connected to the base by a joint that permits selectively articulating the support member with respect to the base. A plate defines a feature sized for operably supporting the workpiece. A connector is used to connect the plate to the support member. The connector fixes the plate in articulation with the support member so that a selected articulation of the support member with respect to the base defines a corresponding plane in which the plate is disposed. The connector also permits sliding movement of the plate in any direction within the corresponding plane to orient the workpiece in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Valerie Sue Markuson, Kevin Lambert Mayer