Patents by Inventor William C. Welder

William C. Welder 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).

  • Transfer mechanism
    Patent number: 4658947
    Abstract: A device for removing or sending an article from a conveyor of a transport system to and from work stations located therealong comprising platforms capable of being raised or lowered so that an article being carried by the conveyor can be taken out of physical contact with the conveyor at various work station locations. Once the article has been raised out of contact with the central conveyor, a closed loop belt driven by a fluid actuated cylinder causes the article to be conveyed onto or away from the central conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Assignee: Raymond Production Systems
    Inventor: William C. Welder
  • Robot assembly station
    Patent number: 4527685
    Abstract: A robot assembly station is provided for use with a programmable distribution system which includes a moving belt for transferring articles between various locations. The assembly station comprises various functional elements which engage and further position articles being received from the moving belt securing the articles in a final work position in a relatively rigid, accurately aligned configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1985
    Assignee: Raymond Production Systems Corporation
    Inventor: William C. Welder