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US 6,543,307 B2Granted
Robotic system
AssigneeMetrica, Inc.
InventorRobert O. Ambrose
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Abstract
A robot having a plurality of interconnected sections is disclosed. Each of the sections includes components which are moveable relative to components of an adjacent section. A plurality of electric motors are operably connected to at least two of said relatively moveable components to effect relative movement. A fitted, removable protective covering surrounds the sections to protect the robot.
Claims8
A robot comprising:
- a) a body including a plurality of relatively moveable sections;
- b) prime movers each operably connected to at least two of the sections for selectively effecting relative movement of the connected sections;
- c) a plurality of rings carried by the body;
- d) two of the rings being positioned in spaced relationship respectively near opposite ends of the body;
- e) a flexible covering surrounding at least a portion of the body and connected to the two rings respectively near the opposite ends of the body;
- and,
- f) the covering being fitted to the body intermediate the ends and the covering includes an internal chamber.
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A process of covering a robot having a plurality of relatively moveable sections comprising:
- a) substantially surrounding outer surfaces of the robot by covering the robot with a flexible cover tailored to fit the robot;
- b) securing the cover to the robot at least near spaced ends of the robot whereby the robot is substantially covered by the cover;
- and,
- c) inflating a chamber formed in the cover.
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A process of covering a robot having a plurality of relatively moveable sections comprising:
- a) substantially surrounding outer surfaces of the robot by covering the robot with a flexible cover tailored to fit the robot;
- b) securing the cover to the robot at least near spaced ends of the robot whereby the robot is substantially covered by the cover;
- and,
- c) evacuating a chamber formed in the cover.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.