Inventor
Robert Wolff
Inventor
5446 Engeln, DE
Overview
Patents· 39 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
Y10Tprimary
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification14%
G06TImage data processing or generation, in general11%
B25HWorkshop equipment, e.g. for marking-out work9%
G01BMeasuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions6%
B23BTurning5%
B24BMachines, devices, or processes for grinding or polishing5%
B27FDovetailed work5%
G05BControl or regulating systems in general5%
G06KGraphical data reading5%
H04NPictorial communication, e.g. television5%
PatentTitleYear
10,791,277Methods and apparatus for optimizing image acquisition of objects subject to illumination patterns202010,775,160System and method for efficient surface measurement using a laser displacement sensor202010,438,036System and method for reading and decoding ID codes on a curved, sloped and/or annular object201910,041,786System and method for efficient surface measurement using a laser displacement sensor20189,605,950'System and method for efficient surface measurement using a laser displacement sensor'20178,687,060'System and method for providing distance-based pulses relative to motion of a surface scanned by a vision system'20147,167,575'Video safety detector with projected pattern'20076,913,156'Organizing system for drawers and cabinets'20056,469,734'Video safety detector with shadow elimination'20025,793,899'Vision coprocessing'19985,657,403'Vision coprocessing'19975,526,050'Methods and apparatus for concurrently acquiring video data from multiple video data sources'19965,398,824'Paper towel holder'1995D0331585'Grinding instrument'1992D0322324'Corner fitting'19915,069,350'Backsplash system'1991D0321804'Combined cooling rack and cookbook holder'19915,067,535'Worktable'19915,056,268'Accessory device for angle grinder'1991D0317845'Utensil holder'1991D0317385'Paper towel holder'19914,972,359'Digital image processing system'19904,909,680'Device for milling grooves or rabbet joints'19904,733,704'Workbench'19884,725,270'Fluid channeling pad'19884,648,433'Milling device'19874,582,105'Work stand for electrically powered machines'19864,572,715'Drilling and milling guide for accommodating interchangeable power tools'19864,566,227'Auxiliary device for re-grinding of spiral drills'19864,526,165'Apparatus for constraining a human limb'19854,415,930'Adjustable potentiometer assembly for tuning multi-band television receivers'19834,284,373'Working stand for neckless electrical home worker machines'19814,251,120'Screw fastened clamping neck attachment for an electrical hand operated drill'19814,220,311'Clamping block for electrical hand drill'19804,176,989'Auxiliary device for boring of dowel holes in boards'19794,164,100'Device for grinding spiral drills'19794,141,542'Clamping apparatus for workpieces'19794,074,736'Milling gauge'19784,002,328'Vise'1977Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1977–1991Based in 5446 Engeln, DE· patent location history
1978–1992Patents assigned to WOLFF ROBERT (14)· patent assignee history
1985–1988Patents assigned to AMERICAN STERILIZER CO (2)· patent assignee history
1985–1988Based in Erie, PA, US· patent location history
1990–2020Patents assigned to COGNEX CORP (12)· patent assignee history
1991Patents assigned to WOOD MODE INCORPORATED (4)· patent assignee history
1991–2005Patents assigned to WOOD MODE INC (2)· patent assignee history
1991–1995Based in Middleburg, PA, US· patent location history
1996–2020Based in Sherborn, MA, US· patent location history
1997–1998Based in Millis, MA, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| WOLFF ROBERTself | 14 | 1978–1992 |
| COGNEX CORP | 12 | 1990–2020 |
| WOOD MODE INCORPORATED | 4 | 1991 |
| AMERICAN STERILIZER CO | 2 | 1985–1988 |
| WOOD MODE INC | 2 | 1991–2005 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| 5446 Engeln, DE | 16 | 1977–1991 |
| Sherborn, Massachusetts, US | 9 | 1996–2020 |
| Middleburg, Pennsylvania, US | 6 | 1991–1995 |
| Millis, Massachusetts, US | 2 | 1997–1998 |
| Erie, Pennsylvania, US | 2 | 1985–1988 |