Long Beach, CA, United States of America

Eric Cotera Brooks

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Motoman, Inc.. Active years: 2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Eric Cotera Brooks. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/eric-cotera-brooks

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 35(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2002

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Eric Cotera Brooks

Introduction

Eric Cotera Brooks is an accomplished inventor based in Long Beach, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of object manipulation technology. His innovative work has led to the development of a unique patent that enhances the efficiency of object handling systems.

Latest Patents

Eric holds a patent for an "Object manipulator and manipulation system." This invention includes a plurality of objects arranged in an object plane, an X-Y positioner, and an object manipulator. The X-Y positioner is designed to move within an X-Y plane that is displaced from and parallel to the object plane. The object manipulator is coupled to the X-Y positioner, allowing it to move in tandem. It features a rotary turret assembly and multiple gripper assemblies. The rotary turret assembly defines several gripper assembly stations and a gripper pick/place position. It is arranged to rotate the gripper assembly stations about a turret axis, positioning a selected one of the gripper assembly stations in the pick/place position. The gripper assemblies are organized in their respective gripper assembly stations. Additionally, the rotary turret assembly includes a gripper actuator assembly that enables a gripper assembly in the pick/place position to perform an object pick/place operation on one of the objects in the object plane. Eric has 1 patent to his name.

Career Highlights

Eric Cotera Brooks is currently employed at Motoman, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of automation and robotics. His work focuses on enhancing object manipulation systems, which are crucial for various industrial applications.

Collaborations

Eric collaborates with Antonio Manuel DaSilva, contributing to advancements in their shared field of expertise.

Conclusion

Eric Cotera Brooks is a notable inventor whose work in object manipulation systems has the potential to revolutionize automation processes. His contributions are significant in the realm of technology and innovation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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