JAMES C DOBBINS
Engineers in Idaho Falls, ID
License number
Pennsylvania PE022594E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
2
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Manipulator Mounted Transfer Platform
US Patent:
4895488, Jan 23, 1990
Filed:
Oct 12, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/256431
Inventors:
James C. Dobbins - Idaho Falls ID
Mark A. Hoover - Idaho Falls ID
Kay W. May - Idaho Falls ID
Maurice J. Ross - Pocatello ID
Mark A. Hoover - Idaho Falls ID
Kay W. May - Idaho Falls ID
Maurice J. Ross - Pocatello ID
Assignee:
United States Department of Energy - Washington DC
International Classification:
B65G 6300
US Classification:
414749
Abstract:
A transfer platform for the conveyance of objects by a manipulator includes a bed frame and saddle clamp secured along an edge of the bed frame and adapted so as to secure the bed frame to a horizontal crosspiece of the manipulator. The platform may thus move with the manipulator in a reciprocal linear path defined by a guide rail. A bed insert may be provided for the support of conveyed objects and a lifting bail may be provided to permit the manipulator arm to install the bed frame upon the crosspiece under remote control.
Quick-Connect Coupler For Remote Manipulation
US Patent:
H844, Aug 7, 1990
Filed:
Jul 27, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/385519
Inventors:
James C. Dobbins - Idaho Falls ID
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States
Department of Energy - Washington DC
Department of Energy - Washington DC
International Classification:
F16L 3702
US Classification:
285345
Abstract:
An adaptor for a single-point attachment, push-to-connect/pull-to-disconnect, quick-connect fluid coupler which enables the coupler to be remotely manipulated.