THE ROBOSAURUS TEAM
Numerous people enthusiastically contributed their expertise and time to help create the world's first real CAR-nivorous monster.

The Essential Team!

ROBOSAURUS FABRICATION TEAM (From L to R)

Robert M. Kubinski - Co-inventor, structural design and mechanism engineering, fabrication, shop supervision
Mark Deweese - Welding fabrication specialist
Bob Correll - Co-pilot, pneumatics, general shop
Lee Wadell - Artist and fascia sheet metal fabricator
Russell Loud - Electrical technician

Not pictured:
Larry Morris - Hydraulics, hoses and fitting specialist
Mike Ryder- Pilot

OTHER CONTRIBUTORS AND SPONSORS

Parker Hannifin Corporation - Hydraulics
Ken Buda - VP Sales and Marketing, Fluid Power
Dale Thompson - Applications Consultant
Susan Highland - Regional Mgr., Bertea Aerospace
Jim F. Smith - Plant Manager, Cylinder Division
Chip Knothe - Systems Application Mgr., HPI Hydraulic Valve Division
Ken Paine - OEM Specialist, Fluid Connectors Div.
Ted Schurdell - Schurdell Communications, Adv.
Jim Sharpe - Artist

Pacific Western Systems - Hydraulics l
Phil Emmons - President

P/Q Controls Inc. - Computer Controls
Douglas Schumann - President

Cummins Engine Company, Inc. - Diesel Engines
Jim Andrews - VP Marketing
Bob Kanno - Account Mgr., OC Power

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. - Truck and Mining Tires
Tim Good - Regional Mgr., Commercial Tire Sales

Los Angeles Great Dane - Rear Trailer Assembly
John Vyn - General Manager

Roy and Dot's - Truck Painting and Body Shop
Jess Mclure - Owner

Gilderfluke & Co. - Animation Control & Digital Sounds
Doug Mobley - President

Macinnovations - Macintosh Graphics and Publications
John Salow- Owner

Cerwin Vega - Sound System
Tim Clark - Development Engineering Mgr.

Hambros - Cable and Fittings
Bob Bailey - Owner

American Honda - Generator and ATV's
Dix Erickson - Manager, Special Projects

Jim Potts - The Spark for This Entire Madness

Larry Wood - Concept Drawing and Story Board Art

David Ross - Photography

Frank Baker- Publications Editor

Interstate Batteries - Truck and Monster Batteries

Motorola - Communication Radios

T&M Distributors - Automatic Halogen Fire Extinguishers

Macneal Schwendler Corp. - Finite Element Software
Vicki Blaskewicz- Marketing, Macintosh Products

LAPCAD Engrng. - Finite Element Processing Software
Gert Lundgren - Founder/Owner

Minton, Minton and Rand - Attorneys at Law
Carl Minton
David Rand

Doug's Official Robosaurus LicensePlate!

MANY THANKS TO ALL!

It is important to mention that Robert Kubinski, Phil Emmons and Doug Schumann made such significant original technical contributions that they were also named as co-inventors on the utility patent.

FURTHER ROBOSAURUS INFORMATION SOURCES:

(1) Frank Yaeple, ROBOSAURUS. Show BIZ' Fluid Power, Design News, p. 52-63, February 26,1990.

(2) USA Utility Patent #5,052,680, Dated October 1,1991, "TRAILERABLE ROBOT FOR CRUSHING VEHICLES", Douglas J. Malewicki, Phillip C. Emmons, Robert M. Kubinski, Douglas D. Schumann.

(3) USA Design Patent #DES 318,500, Dated July 23,1991, "MONSTER TOY ROBOT", Douglas J. Malewicki, Robert M. Kubinski.


 

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