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Sensor responsive cybernetics machine
Assignee: American Associated Cybernetics Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A machine for locating, engaging and moving an article located on a work surface. The machine includes a head movable in vertical, lateral and thrust axes, sensors along each such axis and programmer means for selectively sensitizing selected sensors to stop said head at selected positions along each such axis. In some embodiments the selected positions are manually predetermined while in other embodiments the selected positions are determined by sensors which locate the desired article.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Dukette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:12
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25J; B25J19/00; B25J19/02; B25J19/021; B25J15/00; B25J15/02; B25J15/0253
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
In an automatic article manipulator which includes an article engaging head movably mounted on a frame and an article responsive sensor mounted on said head, the method of searching for and locating a randomly positioned article which comprises the steps of: a. moving said article engaging head; b. sensing for the presence and location of an article while said head is moving; and c. stopping the movement of said head when the presence and location of an article is detected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
In an automatic article manipulator which includes an article engaging head movably mounted on a frame and an article responsive sensor mounted on said head, the method of searching for and locating a randomly positioned article which comprises the steps of: a. moving said article engaging head; b. sensing for the presence and location of an article while said head is moving; and c. stopping the movement of said head when the presence and location of an article is detected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said sensing step comprises sensing for light reflected from said article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 2 wherein movement of said head is stopped when reflected light of a particular frequency is detected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 2 which further includes the step of determining the intensity of the light reflected from said article.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 2 which further includes the step of passing said reflected light through a color filter whereby articles to be engaged may be distinguished by their color.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 2 wherein articles to be engaged are distinguished by distinguishing between their light reflective characteristics.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |