Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S254000, C700S260000, C700S261000, C700S262000, C901S014000, C901S015000, C901S016000, C901S023000, C901S041000, C901S042000, C414S696000, C414S733000, C414S751100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06889119
ABSTRACT:
A robotic device for moving at least one object between locations, including a servo motor system having a single servo axis for effecting motion in at least two directions of motion. The robotic device includes a link arm rotationally coupled to said servo motor system for lifting and placing said at least one object, a head assembly having gripper arms for gripping and releasing said at least one object at said locations. The head assembly includes a leveling mechanism for maintaining said at least one object in a desired orientation, and a split ring sensing mechanism, disposed between said gripper arms, for determining the presence of said at least one object.
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Hatherley Thomas Ian
Riff Michael Paul
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Thermo CRS Ltd.
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