Richard Trigg

Title: Richard Trigg and Robotic Transfer Mechanism Alignment

Introduction

Richard Trigg is an inventor associated with St. Charles, Missouri, and bioMérieux, Inc. His patent work addresses the alignment and reliable operation of robotic transfer mechanisms used to handle specimen containers.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists one patent for Trigg: “System and Method for Establishing and/or Maintaining Proper Alignment of a Robotic Transfer Mechanism.” The invention describes an alignment system and method that may use a laser alignment device to provide precise positioning coordinates, an alignment tool to position the laser relative to the robotic transfer mechanism, lead-in ramps to guide specimen containers into holding wells, and a belt-tensioning device to maintain timing-belt tension. The record provided does not specify the patent’s filing or grant date. Trigg is credited with 1 patent in the supplied data.

Career Highlights

Trigg’s listed invention focuses on practical alignment and handling challenges in automated specimen-transfer equipment. Its described features aim to support accurate positioning, guide containers into holding wells, and maintain the tension of timing belts. The supplied information associates him with bioMérieux, Inc.

Collaborations

The provided data names Mark S. Wilson and Walter J. Clynes as Trigg’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or establish that they were co-inventors.

Conclusion

Richard Trigg’s listed patent combines alignment, container-guidance, and belt-tensioning features for robotic transfer mechanisms, reflecting an engineering focus on reliable specimen handling.