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1.

ELECTRO-FLUIDIC DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19268085
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-14
First Publication Date 2025-11-06
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A drive system includes: a remote drive configured for being driven by an electrical motor; and an actuator spaced apart from and fluidically coupled with the remote drive and configured for being fluidically powered by the remote drive, the remote drive including a rack and pinion system and a plurality of piston assemblies coupled therewith, the rack and pinion system including a first rack, a second rack, and a pinion engaging the first rack and the second rack, the plurality of piston assemblies each including an inner piston and an outer piston which are configured for sliding relative to one another and thereby for selectively opening and closing a working medium passage therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
  • F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
  • F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump

2.

DOUBLE-ACTING MODULAR ARTICULATING GRIPPER

      
Application Number 18609616
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-19
First Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Matthew R.
  • Elder, Daniel

Abstract

A gripper for gripping a workpiece includes: a base; at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base; a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment; at least one actuator; a yoke coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to be moved in opposing directions by the at least one actuator; and at least one tendon coupled to the distal segment at two different coupling points and coupled to the yoke. The at least one middle segment and the distal segment are configured to pivot clockwise as the at least one actuator moves the yoke in a first direction and to pivot counterclockwise as the at least one actuator moves the yoke in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members

3.

ELECTRO-FLUIDIC DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03271883
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-25
Open to Public Date 2024-05-02
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor
  • F15B 21/08 - Servomotor systems incorporating electrically- operated control means

4.

Electro-fluidic remote drive

      
Application Number 18494021
Grant Number 12398737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-25
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A drive system includes: a remote drive configured for being driven by an electrical motor; and an actuator spaced apart from and fluidically coupled with the remote drive and configured for being fluidically powered by the remote drive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
  • F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
  • F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump

5.

ELECTRO-FLUIDIC DRIVE SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023035915
Publication Number 2024/091570
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-25
Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew, R.

Abstract

A drive system includes: a remote drive configured for being driven by an electrical motor; and an actuator spaced apart from and fluidically coupled with the remote drive and configured for being fluidically powered by the remote drive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 21/08 - Servomotor systems incorporating electrically- operated control means
  • F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor

6.

Articulating gripper tooling

      
Application Number 17727228
Grant Number 11685061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-22
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Gunder, Tod A.

Abstract

A gripping device for gripping a workpiece includes: at least one gripping element configured for contacting the workpiece, the at least one gripping element including a shaft; at least one articulating finger jaw; a mounting block connecting the shaft to the at least one articulating finger jaw, the mounting block including an articulation stop having a first stopping surface and a second stopping surface; and a stopping member connected to the shaft, the stopping member being configured for contacting one of the first stopping surface and the second stopping surface to limit a rotation of the shaft relative to the mounting block, the stopping member being in the form of a fastener which is inelastic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 1/00 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles
  • B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
  • B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members

7.

Autonomously encapsulating gripper tooling

      
Application Number 17683756
Grant Number 11685056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-01
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripper tooling includes: a gripper having a gripper body and an angular jaw; a rotor fixedly connected to the angular jaw; and a tooling member for gripping a workpiece, the tooling member including: a base pivotally connected to the rotor; a middle segment pivotally connected to the base; a distal segment pivotally connected to the middle segment; an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the rotor and a distal end attached to the distal segment, the rotor for rotating relative to the base and thereby for tensioning the adducting tendon; and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment such that the tooling member can autonomously grip the workpiece as the angular jaw rotates toward the workpiece and the tooling member autonomously returns to an ungripped position as the angular jaw rotates away from workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 15/02 - Gripping heads servo-actuated
  • B25J 15/10 - Gripping heads having finger members with three or more finger members

8.

Modular articulating gripper

      
Application Number 17681082
Grant Number 11648688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-25
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripper for gripping a workpiece includes: a base; at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base; a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment; at least one actuator disposed within the base; an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one actuator and a distal end attached to the distal segment, the at least one actuator being configured for linearly and nonrotationally moving the proximal end of the adducting tendon; and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment, wherein the middle segment and the distal segment are configured for gripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a first direction and ungripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements

9.

Articulating gripper tooling

      
Application Number 17074983
Grant Number 11345050
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-20
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Gunder, Tod A.

Abstract

A gripping device for gripping a workpiece. The gripping device includes at least one gripping element configured for contacting the workpiece, at least one articulating finger jaw, and a mounting block connecting the shaft of the at least one gripping element to the at least one articulating finger jaw. The mounting block includes an articulation stop having a first stopping surface and a second stopping surface. The gripping device further includes a stopping member connected to the shaft. The stopping member is configured for contacting one of the first stopping surface and the second stopping surface to limit a rotation of the shaft relative to the mounting block. The stopping member is in the form of one of a pin and a fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

10.

ARTICULATING GRIPPER TOOLING

      
Document Number 03131639
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-22
Open to Public Date 2022-04-20
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Gunder, Tod A.

Abstract

A gripping device for gripping a workpiece. The gripping device includes at least one gripping element configured for contacting the workpiece, at least one articulating finger jaw, and a mounting block connecting the shaft of the at least one gripping element to the at least one articulating finger jaw. The mounting block includes an articulation stop having a first stopping surface and a second stopping surface. The gripping device further includes a stopping member connected to the shaft. The stopping member is configured for contacting one of the first stopping surface and the second stopping surface to limit a rotation of the shaft relative to the mounting block. The stopping member is in the form of one of a pin and a fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members

11.

Modular articulating gripper

      
Application Number 17094957
Grant Number 11285617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-11
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2022-03-29
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripper including a base, at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base, a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment, at least one actuator disposed within the base, an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one actuator and a distal end attached to the distal segment, and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment. The at least one middle segment and the distal segment are configured for gripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a first direction and ungripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements

12.

MODULAR ARTICULATING GRIPPER

      
Document Number 03101900
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-07
Open to Public Date 2021-06-30
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

OF THE IMSCLOSURE A gripper including a base, at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base, a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment, at least one actuator disposed within the base, an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one actuator and a distal end attached to the distal segment, and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment. The at least one middle segment and the distal segment are configured for gripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a first direction and ungripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.21Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-07

IPC Classes  ?

13.

DYNAMIC MOUNT FOR LOCATING AND HOLDING COMPONENTS

      
Application Number US2019052657
Publication Number 2020/068797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-24
Publication Date 2020-04-02
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Nicholson, Paul

Abstract

A dynamic mount for a manufacturing apparatus, the dynamic mount including a housing, an actuation assembly and a support assembly. The housing includes a first axis along a length of the housing and a second axis along a height of the housing, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis. The actuation assembly is movable along the first axis. The support assembly having a first portion moving between a first position and a second position along the second axis as the actuation assembly moves along the first axis. The first portion of the support assembly prohibiting movement of a second portion of the support assembly when in the first position. The second portion of the support assembly having six degrees of freedom when the first portion is in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members
  • B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means

14.

AUTONOMOUSLY ENCAPSULATING GRIPPER TOOLING

      
Document Number 03100219
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-04
Open to Public Date 2019-12-12
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripper tooling including a gripper, at least one slider, and at least one tooling member configured for gripping a workpiece. Each tooling member including a base slideably mounted to the at least one slider, at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base, a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment, an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one slider and a distal end attached to the distal segment, and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment. The at least one tooling member is configured for autonomously gripping the workpiece as the at least one jaw moves toward the workpiece and the at least one tooling member autonomously returns to an ungripped position as the at least one jaw moves away from the workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

Autonomously encapsulating gripper tooling

      
Application Number 16430724
Grant Number 11312022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-04
First Publication Date 2019-12-12
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripper tooling including a gripper, at least one slider, and at least one tooling member configured for gripping a workpiece. Each tooling member including a base slideably mounted to the at least one slider, at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base, a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment, an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one slider and a distal end attached to the distal segment, and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment. The at least one tooling member is configured for autonomously gripping the workpiece as the at least one jaw moves toward the workpiece and the at least one tooling member autonomously returns to an ungripped position as the at least one jaw moves away from the workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 15/10 - Gripping heads having finger members with three or more finger members
  • B25J 15/02 - Gripping heads servo-actuated

16.

AUTONOMOUSLY ENCAPSULATING GRIPPER TOOLING

      
Application Number US2019035390
Publication Number 2019/236580
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-04
Publication Date 2019-12-12
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew, R.

Abstract

A gripper tooling including a gripper, at least one slider, and at least one tooling member configured for gripping a workpiece. Each tooling member including a base slideably mounted to the at least one slider, at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base, a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment, an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one slider and a distal end attached to the distal segment, and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment. The at least one tooling member is configured for autonomously gripping the workpiece as the at least one jaw moves toward the workpiece and the at least one tooling member autonomously returns to an ungripped position as the at least one jaw moves away from the workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

17.

Gripper

      
Application Number 29609441
Grant Number D0853811
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-30
First Publication Date 2019-07-16
Grant Date 2019-07-16
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Gunder, Tod A.

18.

Robot end effector cuff

      
Application Number 15979647
Grant Number 10780575
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-15
First Publication Date 2018-12-27
Grant Date 2020-09-22
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reese, Cale M.
  • Davis, James M.
  • Sutter, Brian M.
  • Shepherd, Scott A.

Abstract

A robotic system including a robot and an end effector cuff connected to the robot. The end effector cuff has a body and includes at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid port fluidly connected to the at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid valve fluidly connected to the at least one fluid port and housed within the body of the end effector cuff, and an electronic control unit operably coupled to the robot and housed within the body of the end effector cuff. The robotic system also includes an end effector connected to the end effector cuff.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions
  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
  • B25J 18/00 - Arms

19.

YOUR ROBOTICS GROUP

      
Serial Number 87726250
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-12-19
Registration Date 2019-10-22
Owner PHD, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

ROBOTS AND ROBOTIC ARMS FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES; FLUID POWERED END EFFECTORS IN THE NATURE OF END EFFECTOR PARTS SPECIFICALLY ADAPTED FOR ROBOTIC ARMS FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES AND FLUID POWERED HYDRAULIC LINEAR AND VALVE ACTUATORS FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES

20.

YOUR ROBOT, YOUR WAY

      
Application Number 186358000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-19
Registration Date 2020-05-21
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

(1) Robots and robotic arms for industrial purposes; fluid powered end effectors specifically adapted for use as parts of robotic arms for industrial purposes; actuators in the nature of linear actuators, pneumatic linear actuators, pneumatic valve actuators, hydraulic valve actuators, and hydraulic linear actuators, all of industrial purposes.

21.

PNEUBOT

      
Application Number 017364274
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-10-19
Registration Date 2018-03-20
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

robots and robotic arms for industrial purposes; fluid powered end effectors and actuators for industrial purposes.

22.

Actuator exhaust fluid energy harvester

      
Application Number 15470959
Grant Number 10075045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-28
First Publication Date 2017-10-05
Grant Date 2018-09-11
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Price, Nicole M.
  • Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A fluid energy harvester, including a housing having at least one port and an outlet, and the housing defining at least one fluid passageway therein. The fluid energy harvester also includes a converter disposed within the housing and configured to convert at least a portion of potential energy in an exhaust fluid, a generator operably coupled to the converter and configured to generate an electrical current from the converter, a charging controller electrically coupled to the generator, and a storage medium electrically coupled to the generator and configured to store the electrical current generated by the generator. The fluid energy harvester further includes a nozzle configured to control a flow of the exhaust fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • F01N 5/04 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using kinetic energy
  • F01B 1/01 - Reciprocating-piston machines or engines characterised by number or relative disposition of cylinders or by being built-up from separate cylinder-crankcase elements with one single cylinder
  • F01B 31/28 - Cylinders or cylinder covers
  • F03B 1/00 - Engines of impulse type, i.e. turbines with jets of high-velocity liquid impinging on bladed or like rotors, e.g. Pelton wheelsParts or details peculiar thereto
  • F03B 1/04 - NozzlesNozzle-carrying members
  • F03B 13/00 - Adaptations of machines or engines for special useCombinations of machines or engines with driving or driven apparatusPower stations or aggregates

23.

Locating pin assembly

      
Application Number 15426667
Grant Number 10836005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-07
First Publication Date 2017-08-10
Grant Date 2020-11-17
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract

A locating pin assembly including a locating pin movable between extended and retracted positions. The locating pin includes a locating pin top having a top end and a bottom end, a locating pin base receiving the bottom end of the locating pin top, and a dowel pin configured to couple the locating pin top and locating pin base together. The locating pin assembly also includes a drive rod moveable relative to the locating pin. The drive rod includes a drive rod top having a top end and a bottom end, and a drive rod base partially housing the drive rod top. The locating pin assembly also includes a finger coupled to the drive rod and movable between extended and fully retracted positions, the finger is extended by the drive rod without movement of the locating pin, and the finger is rotatable from a first position to a second position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 5/08 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using cams
  • B23Q 3/18 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for positioning only
  • B25B 5/06 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws

24.

PNEU-CONNECT

      
Serial Number 87549521
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-07-31
Registration Date 2018-08-07
Owner PHD, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Robots and robotic arms for industrial purposes; fluid powered end effectors namely, end attachments for use on robotic arms, and fluid powered linear and valve actuators for industrial purposes

25.

Mechanism with one sensor for panel present and double sheet detection for grippers

      
Application Number 15388646
Grant Number 09694500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-22
First Publication Date 2017-06-29
Grant Date 2017-07-04
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ferrier, Daniel

Abstract

A sensor or switch mechanism is connected to a gripper mechanism and uses a pivotal cam link connected to the driving mechanism of the gripper. A cam slot in the cam link is configured to convert linear reciprocal motion of the driving mechanism of the gripper to amplified rotational motion of the pivotal cam link. A target on the cam link and a stationary sensor positioned proximate to an arc described by the target on rotation of the cam link allows the sensor or switch mechanism to distinguish between the gripper properly gripping a single workpiece and the gripper improperly gripping no workpiece and/or two or more workpieces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
  • B25J 15/02 - Gripping heads servo-actuated

26.

YOUR ROBOT, YOUR WAY

      
Serial Number 87455575
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-05-18
Registration Date 2020-02-11
Owner PHD, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Robots and robotic arms for industrial purposes; fluid powered end effectors namely, end attachments for use on robotic arms, and fluid powered linear and valve actuators for industrial purposes

27.

Gripper with indexable speed reducer

      
Application Number 15266314
Grant Number 09796096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-15
First Publication Date 2017-03-23
Grant Date 2017-10-24
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripper for a robot has a gripper mechanism with a jaw motion input, and a motor speed reducer combination including a speed reducer and a motor. The speed reducer has a motion output. The gripper mechanism has a first pattern of mounting features arranged about the jaw motion input. The speed reducer has a second pattern of mounting features arranged about the motion output. The first pattern of mounting features and the second pattern of mounting features are arranged so that the motor reducer combination may be mounted to the gripper mechanism in at least four indexed positions about the motion output and the jaw motion input.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/02 - Gripping heads servo-actuated
  • B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
  • B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
  • B25J 9/08 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by modular constructions

28.

GRIPPER WITH INDEXABLE MOTOR SPEED REDUCER

      
Document Number 02942288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-15
Open to Public Date 2017-03-17
Grant Date 2020-02-18
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripper for a robot has a gripper mechanism with a jaw motion input, and a motor speed reducer combination including a speed reducer and a motor. The speed reducer has a motion output. The gripper mechanism has a first pattern of mounting features arranged about the jaw motion input. The speed reducer has a second pattern of mounting features arranged about the motion output. The first pattern of mounting features and the second pattern of mounting features are arranged so that the motor reducer combination may be mounted to the gripper mechanism in at least four indexed positions about the motion output and the jaw motion input.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

Articulating gripper tooling

      
Application Number 15178599
Grant Number 10011025
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-10
First Publication Date 2016-12-15
Grant Date 2018-07-03
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Gunder, Tod A.

Abstract

Articulating gripper tooling for gripping an object, the articulating gripper tooling comprising: an articulating finger jaw including a slot; a gripping element including a shaft and at least one finger attached to the shaft, the shaft having a longitudinal axis; and a locking pin disposed through the slot and coupling the shaft to the articulating finger jaw; wherein the gripping element is free to rotate a predetermined amount about the longitudinal axis of the shaft, limited by the locking pin contacting a surface of the articulating finger jaw and/or an adjustment element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 1/00 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles
  • B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

30.

PIN CLAMP WITH MULTI-THICKNESS CLAMPING FEATURE

      
Document Number 02922317
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-01
Open to Public Date 2016-10-17
Grant Date 2023-06-06
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.
  • Nicholson, Paul J.

Abstract

A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and a locating pin extending through the housing. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. An exterior driving linkage is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the exterior driving linkage thereby allowing axial movement of the exterior driving linkage to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the exterior driving linkage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/00 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine

31.

Pin clamp with multi-thickness clamping feature

      
Application Number 14858645
Grant Number 09902032
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-18
First Publication Date 2016-01-14
Grant Date 2018-02-27
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.
  • Nicholson, Paul J.

Abstract

A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and a locating pin extending through the housing. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. An exterior driving linkage is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the exterior driving linkage thereby allowing axial movement of the exterior driving linkage to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the exterior driving linkage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
  • B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means
  • B25B 5/08 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using cams

32.

Pin clamp with multi-thickness clamping feature

      
Application Number 14845839
Grant Number 09902048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-04
First Publication Date 2015-12-31
Grant Date 2018-02-27
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract

A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing and a locating pin extending through the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. A linear actuator is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the linear actuator in a manner allowing axial movement of the linear actuator to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the linear actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
  • B25B 5/08 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using cams

33.

Pneumatic control valve

      
Application Number 14511496
Grant Number 09822709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-10
First Publication Date 2015-04-23
Grant Date 2017-11-21
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Broman, Nelson

Abstract

A control valve for a gas turbine engine air starter. The control valve includes a spherical or ball valve element rotatable between a closed position and an open position to connect an internal flow passage to the air starter. A series of camming elements interconnecting a piston and a valve stem for the spherical valve element convert linear displacement of the piston into rotational movement of the valve for rapid opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02C 7/00 - Features, component parts, details or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups Air intakes for jet-propulsion plants
  • F02C 7/277 - Mechanical drives the starter being a turbine
  • F16K 5/06 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having spherical surfacesPackings therefor
  • F16K 31/122 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
  • F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
  • F01D 9/00 - Stators

34.

Pin clamp with multi-thickness clamping feature

      
Application Number 13653803
Grant Number 09168621
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-17
First Publication Date 2014-04-17
Grant Date 2015-10-27
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract

A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing and a locating pin extending through the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. A linear actuator is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the linear actuator in a manner allowing axial movement of the linear actuator to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the linear actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
  • B25B 5/08 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using cams

35.

Gripper with cable synchronized jaw movement

      
Application Number 14049616
Grant Number 08894118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-09
First Publication Date 2014-04-10
Grant Date 2014-11-25
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Null, Lyle A.
  • Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract

A gripping device including a main body, a first elongate actuator, a second elongate actuator, a first jaw, a second jaw, a first pin, a second pin, a pair of pulleys, and a cable. The elongate actuators are both disposed in respective actuator bores within the main body and translate opposingly to each other. The jaws are both driven by a respective elongate actuator. The pins both include respective pin bodies defining a channel and are configured to drive their respective jaw by a respective elongate actuator and are disposed through transverse holes formed in the respective elongate actuator and a respective pin slot formed in the main body. The pulleys are attached to the main body. The cable forms a closed loop around the pulleys through the channels and is affixed to the first channel to inhibit relative movement between the first channel and the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

36.

GRIPPER WITH CABLE SYNCHRONIZED JAW MOVEMENT

      
Document Number 02829879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-09
Open to Public Date 2014-04-09
Grant Date 2017-01-10
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Matthew R.
  • Null, Lyle A.

Abstract

A gripping device including a main body, a first elongate actuator, a second elongate actuator, a first jaw, a second jaw, a first pin, a second pin, a pair of pulleys, and a cable. The elongate actuators are both disposed in respective actuator bores within the main body and translate opposingly to each other. The jaws are both driven by a respective elongate actuator. The pins both include respective pin bodies defining a channel and are configured to drive their respective jaw by a respective elongate actuator and are disposed through transverse holes formed in the respective elongate actuator and a respective pin slot formed in the main body. The pulleys are attached to the main body. The cable forms a closed loop around the pulleys through the channels and is affixed to the first channel to inhibit relative movement between the first channel and the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

Gripper with force-multiplying mechanism

      
Application Number 13650238
Grant Number 08905452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-12
First Publication Date 2013-07-18
Grant Date 2014-12-09
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Matthew R.
  • Null, Lyle A.

Abstract

A gripper for gripping a workpiece includes a jaw assembly having an actuator with a housing and an elongate member axially slidably movable within the housing. A force-multiplying mechanism is interconnected between the elongate member and the housing. The force-multiplying mechanism is configured to add a mechanical force to the jaw assembly and thereby increase a gripping force on the workpiece during operation of the gripper.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

PIN CLAMP WITH MULTI-THICKNESS CLAMPING FEATURE

      
Document Number 02792952
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-18
Open to Public Date 2013-04-18
Grant Date 2017-02-21
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract

A pin clamp for clamping a workpiece includes a housing and a locating pin extending through the housing and having a longitudinal axis. The locating pin is sized to be positioned within an opening of the workpiece. A finger is positioned adjacent to the locating pin and movable in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis to retain the workpiece on the locating pin. A linear actuator is configured to move the locating pin in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis. A locking arrangement is carried by the housing. A sequence cam is connected with the linear actuator in a manner allowing axial movement of the linear actuator to be converted into transverse movement of the sequence cam. The sequence cam includes an engagement surface which engages the locking arrangement to lock the locating pin and the finger against the workpiece upon retraction of the linear actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

39.

GRIPPER WITH FORCE-MULTIPLYING MECHANISM

      
Document Number 02792645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-12
Open to Public Date 2013-04-13
Grant Date 2017-01-17
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Matthew R.
  • Null, Lyle A.

Abstract

A gripper for gripping a workpiece includes a jaw assembly having an actuator with a housing and an elongate member axially slidably movable within the housing. A force-multiplying mechanism is interconnected between the elongate member and the housing. The force-multiplying mechanism is configured to add a mechanical force to the jaw assembly and thereby increase a gripping force on the workpiece during operation of the gripper.

IPC Classes  ?

40.

FLOW CONTROL NEEDLE MICRO ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2011059273
Publication Number 2012/061677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-04
Publication Date 2012-05-10
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Morr, Glen, A.
  • Shepherd, Scott, A.
  • Keeling, Jr., Larry, E.

Abstract

A fluid cylinder actuator assembly is provided. The assembly includes a cylinder tube and a cushion control needle assembly. The cushion control needle assembly is configured to extend into the fluid cylinder actuator assembly to control fluid that exits the cylinder tube and comprises: a threaded cushion control differential screw that selectively screws into a retainer having corresponding threads; a control needle that includes a stem selectively extendable through a bore in the retainer opposite of the cushion control differential screw; wherein the stem of the control needle is engageable with a threaded bore inside the cushion control differential screw that is complimentary to the threads formed on the stem so that rotating the threaded cushion control differential screw will selectively extend or retract the control needle back and forth; and wherein threads of the threaded cushion control differential screw is different than the threads in its threaded bore.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 15/22 - Other details for accelerating or decelerating the stroke

41.

GRIPPER WITH SELF-COMPENSATING JAW GUIDES

      
Application Number US2009055884
Publication Number 2010/028145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-03
Publication Date 2010-03-11
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Matthew, R.
  • Null, Lyle, A.
  • Wenger, Matthew

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a gripper assembly which in one form includes a body, at least one jaw, a longitudinally extending wedge, and a spring. The body has a slot disposed therein and opposed longitudinally extending walls. The jaw is laterally slideable within the slot. The longitudinally extending wedge is fitted along the longitudinally extending wall. The jaw comprises a surface that is engageable with the wedge. The surface of the jaw is slideable along the wedge. And a spring biases the wedge toward the jaw to reduce the running clearance between the two structures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 7/00 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock

42.

Gripper with self-compensating jaw guides

      
Application Number 12553528
Grant Number 08152214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-03
First Publication Date 2010-03-04
Grant Date 2012-04-10
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Matthew R.
  • Null, Lyle A.
  • Wenger, Matthew

Abstract

A gripper assembly which in one form includes a body, at least one jaw, a longitudinally extending wedge, and a spring. The body has a slot disposed therein and opposed longitudinally extending walls. The jaw is laterally slideable within the slot. The longitudinally extending wedge is fitted along the longitudinally extending wall. The jaw comprises a surface that is engageable with the wedge. The surface of the jaw is slideable along the wedge. And a spring biases the wedge toward the jaw to reduce the running clearance between the two structures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members

43.

Strip off pin clamp

      
Application Number 12485172
Grant Number 08376336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-16
First Publication Date 2009-12-24
Grant Date 2013-02-19
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract

A pin clamp assembly is provided that includes a housing, a locating pin, and a finger. The locating pin is movable with respect to the housing. The locating pin can also selectively entirely retract inside the housing. A finger is supported by the locating pin and retractable and extendable into and out of the locating pin. The finger is also extendable out of the locating pin when at least a portion of the locating pin supporting the finger is exterior of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

44.

STRIP OFF PIN CLAMP

      
Application Number US2009047451
Publication Number 2009/155261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-16
Publication Date 2009-12-23
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce, D.

Abstract

A pin clamp assembly is provided that includes a housing, a locating pin, and a finger. The locating pin is movable with respect to the housing. The locating pin can also selectively entirely retract inside the housing. A finger is supported by the locating pin and retractable and extendable into and out of the locating pin. The finger is also extendable out of the locating pin when at least a portion of the locating pin supporting the finger is exterior of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/02 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part

45.

Pin clamp assembly

      
Application Number 12267788
Grant Number 08561974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-11-10
First Publication Date 2009-04-16
Grant Date 2013-10-22
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Steele, Kenneth A.
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.
  • Moilanen, Steven M.
  • Davenport, William E.
  • Givens, William D.
  • Patwardhan, Parag

Abstract

A pin clamp assembly having a housing, locating pin, at least one finger, a drive rod and an actuator is provided. At least a portion of the locating pin may be extendable exterior of the housing. The finger is located adjacent the locating pin and movable relative thereto. The drive rod is movable and is engagable with the finger to move the finger between clamped and unclamped positions. The actuator drives the locating pin and the drive rod. Movement of the locating pin and drive rod is linear only and no rotational movement of the locating pin and drive rod is employed to move the finger between clamped and unclamped positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

46.

Pin clamp assembly

      
Application Number 12142211
Grant Number 08413970
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-19
First Publication Date 2008-12-25
Grant Date 2013-04-09
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract

A pin clamp assembly having a body, a locating pin, an actuator, a drive rod, a cam, and a finger is provided. The locating pin is coupled to the body and movable between extended and retracted positions. The drive rod is movable relative to the locating pin. The cam is movable relative to the locating pin and the drive rod. The finger is coupled to the drive rod and movable between extended and retracted positions. Actuation of the actuator causes the drive rod to move which extends the finger without moving the locating pin. Also, continued retraction of the drive rod after the finger has extended causes the cam to move out from the slot in the body to allow the locating pin to retract.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

47.

Pin locating assembly

      
Application Number 12142431
Grant Number 08366085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-19
First Publication Date 2008-12-25
Grant Date 2013-02-05
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Alexander, Clinton L.
  • Patwardhan, Parag
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract

A locating pin assembly is provided. The assembly includes a body and a cylinder assembly for moving a ram in a reciprocally linear manner. A bearing is coupled to the ram and configured to engage a bearing wedge to reduce “play” between the ram and the assembly. Illustratively, the bearing and bearing wedge reduce or substantially eliminate this “play” to prevent axial rotation of the ram.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated

48.

PIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 02690801
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-19
Open to Public Date 2008-12-24
Grant Date 2015-05-26
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce D.

Abstract



A pin clamp assembly having a body, a locating
pin, an actuator, a drive rod, a cam, and a finger is
provided. The locating pin is coupled to the body and movable
between extended and retracted positions. The drive rod
is movable relative to the locating pin. The cam is movable
relative to the locating, pin and the drive rod. The finger is
coupled to the drive rod and movable between extended and
retracted positions. Actuation of the actuator causes the drive
rod to move which extends the finger without moving the locating
pin. Also, continued retraction of the drive rod after
the finger has extended causes the cam to move out from the
slot in the body to allow the locating pin to retract.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means
  • B23Q 16/08 - Indexing equipment having means for clamping the relatively movable parts together in the indexed position

49.

PIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2008067509
Publication Number 2008/157698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-19
Publication Date 2008-12-24
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor Mcintosh, Bruce, D.

Abstract

A pin clamp assembly having a body, a locating pin, an actuator, a drive rod, a cam, and a finger is provided. The locating pin is coupled to the body and movable between extended and retracted positions. The drive rod is movable relative to the locating pin. The cam is movable relative to the locating pin and the drive rod. The finger is coupled to the drive rod and movable between extended and retracted positions. Actuation of the actuator causes the drive rod to move which extends the finger without moving the locating pin. Also, continued retraction of the drive rod after the finger has extended causes the cam to move out from the slot in the body to allow the locating pin to retract.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 1/00 - Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members

50.

Armover clamp assembly

      
Application Number 12013563
Grant Number 08136803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-14
First Publication Date 2008-07-31
Grant Date 2012-03-20
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.
  • Alexander, Clinton L.
  • Patwardhan, Parag

Abstract

An armover clamp assembly is provided that includes a housing, an actuator, a cam, a first link, a pivot pin, a driver, a rotating pin, and an arm. The cam includes a cam slot disposed therethrough and is attached to the actuator for linear movement inside the housing. The cam slot has a cam path that includes a locking portion and an extended travel portion. The first link is movably coupled to the cam slot via a cam pin coupled to the link. The cam pin is disposed in and configured to follow the cam path. The pivot pin is coupled to the first link at a position spaced apart from where the cam pin is coupled to the link. The driver is pivotally attached to the pivot pin. The rotating pin extends exterior of the housing and is attached to the driver inside the housing at a location spaced apart from the pivot pin. The arm is attached to the rotating pin exterior of the housing and is rotatable when the actuator linearly moves the cam which causes the cam pin to follow the cam path moving the first link which moves the driver via the pivot pin to rotate the rotating pin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
  • B25B 1/02 - Vices with sliding jaws
  • B25B 5/08 - Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using cams
  • F16D 1/00 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements

51.

ARMOVER CLAMP ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2008051005
Publication Number 2008/089145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-14
Publication Date 2008-07-24
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcintosh, Bruce, D.
  • Alexander, Clinton, L.
  • Patwardhan, Parag

Abstract

An armover clamp assembly having a housing, an actuator, a cam, a first link, a pivot pin, a driver, a rotating pin, and an arm is disclosed. The cam having a cam slot attaches to the actuator for linear movement inside the housing. A cam path of the cam slot has locking and extended portions. A cam pin that follows the cam path couples the first link to the cam slot. The pivot pin having pivotally attached driver is coupled to the first link away from where the cam pin and link are coupled. The rotating pin, which attaches to the arm exterior of the housing, attaches to the driver inside the housing away from the pivot pin. Upon actuator linear movement the cam causes the cam pin to travel along the cam path to move the first link and the driver via the pivot pin causing rotating pin rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated

52.

LOCK MECHANISM FOR PIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 02664555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-09-25
Open to Public Date 2008-04-03
Grant Date 2012-05-01
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.
  • Patwardhan, Parag
  • Steele, Kenneth A.

Abstract

A pin clamp assembly is provided. The assembly includes a housing, a locating pin, a body, and first and second locks. The locating pin extends from the housing. The body extends from the locating pin. At least a portion of the body is located interior of the housing. The body and locating pin are movable with respect to the housing. The first lock is located on the body and the second lock is configured to selectively couple with the first lock. Selective coupling of the locks prevent the body from moving.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated

53.

phd Unlimited UNIQUE SOLUTIONS

      
Application Number 006643886
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-02-05
Registration Date 2009-08-19
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Production of fluid powered devices and adaption of existing fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation; consulting relating to the foregoing. Custom design of fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation; consulting relating to the foregoing.

54.

PHD UNLIMITED UNIQUE SOLUTIONS

      
Application Number 006642011
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-02-05
Registration Date 2009-07-29
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Production of fluid powered devices and adaption of existing fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation; consulting related to the foregoing. Custom design of fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation; consulting related to the foregoing.

55.

PHD UNLIMITED UNIQUE SOLUTIONS

      
Serial Number 77255608
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-08-15
Registration Date 2008-09-02
Owner PHD, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Custom manufacturing of fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation Custom design of fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation

56.

UNIQUE SOLUTIONS

      
Serial Number 77254600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-08-14
Registration Date 2008-09-02
Owner PHD, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Custom manufacturing of fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation Custom design of fluid powered devices for use in the fields of engineering and industrial automation

57.

Lock mechanism for pin clamp assembly

      
Application Number 11528304
Grant Number 07815176
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-09-27
First Publication Date 2007-03-29
Grant Date 2010-10-19
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.
  • Patwardhan, Parag
  • Steele, Kenneth A.

Abstract

A pin clamp assembly is provided. The assembly includes a housing, a locating pin, a body, and first and second locks. The locating pin extends from the housing. The body extends from the locating pin. At least a portion of the body is located interior of the housing. The body and locating pin are movable with respect to the housing. The first lock is located on the body and the second lock is configured to selectively couple with the first lock. Selective coupling of the locks prevent the body from moving.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated

58.

DESIGNER'S RESOURCE

      
Serial Number 78973490
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-09-13
Registration Date 2007-11-20
Owner PHD, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

COMPUTER SOFTWARE NAMELY, SOFTWARE TOOLS USED FOR PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELECTING, SIZING, AND DESIGNING PRODUCTS TO SUPPORT SALES AND MARKETING EFFORTS FOR USE IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

59.

PIN CLAMP ASSEMBLY

      
Document Number 02588886
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-12-15
Open to Public Date 2006-06-22
Grant Date 2011-09-20
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Steele, Kenneth A.
  • Mcintosh, Bruce D.
  • Moilanen, Steven M.
  • Davenport, William E.
  • Givens, William D.
  • Patwardhan, Parag

Abstract


A pin clamp assembly having a housing, locating pin, at least one finger, a
drive rod and an actuator is provided. At least a portion of the locating pin
may be extendable exterior of the housing. The finger is located adjacent the
locating pin and movable relative thereto. The drive rod is movable and is
engagable with the finger to move the finger between clamped and unclamped
positions. The actuator drives the locating pin and the drive rod. Movement of
the locating pin and drive rod is linear only and no rotational movement of
the locating pin and drive rod is employed to move the finger between clamped
and unclamped positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated

60.

LONG TRAVEL GRIPPER

      
Document Number 02579104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-09-20
Open to Public Date 2006-03-30
Grant Date 2014-05-13
Owner PHD, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Null, Lyle A.
  • Williams, Matthew R.

Abstract


A long travel gripper is provided which has first and second end caps, first,
second and third guide rails, first and second jaws, and first and second
piston assemblies. The first, second and third guide rails extend between the
first and second end caps. The first and second jaws, each receive, and move
rectilinearly along, the first, second and third guide rails. The first and
second piston assemblies each include first and second piston rods and
pistons, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 3/06 - Work-clamping means
  • B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders

61.

GUARDIAN GRIPPER

      
Serial Number 76626503
Status Registered
Filing Date 2004-12-30
Registration Date 2007-05-01
Owner PHD, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Fluid powered devices, namely, grippers used for automating the grasping and transfer of parts and materials in the industrial automation field

62.

PHD

      
Application Number 003330611
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-08-27
Registration Date 2005-06-01
Owner PHD, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); fluid power devices in particular power cylinders; actuators, in particular rotary actuators and multi-motion actuators; mechanical escapements; powered slides; powered grippers; powered clamps; transition plates and stanchions; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods. Hand tools and implements; grippers; clamps; and parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods. Measuring, signalling, checking apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; switches, in particular proximity switches; sensors, in particular proximity sensors; data processing equipment and computers; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods.

63.

PHD

      
Serial Number 72365929
Status Registered
Filing Date 1970-07-22
Registration Date 1975-06-24
Owner PHD, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

FLUID POWER-ACTUATING DEVICES, ROTARY ACTUATORS, SELF-ALIGNING COUPLINGS FOR PISTON RODS, CONTROL VALVES, AND THE LIKE

64.

TOM THUMB

      
Serial Number 72043478
Status Registered
Filing Date 1958-01-06
Registration Date 1959-01-27
Owner PHD, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 08 - Hand tools and implements
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment

Goods & Services

AIR AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS