THE ROBOSAURUS TEAM
Numerous people enthusiastically contributed their expertise and
time to help create the world's first real CAR-nivorous monster.
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 technicianNot pictured:
Larry Morris - Hydraulics, hoses and fitting specialist
Mike Ryder- PilotOTHER 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 - ArtistPacific Western Systems - Hydraulics l
Phil Emmons - PresidentP/Q Controls Inc. - Computer Controls
Douglas Schumann - PresidentCummins Engine Company, Inc. - Diesel Engines
Jim Andrews - VP Marketing
Bob Kanno - Account Mgr., OC PowerGoodyear Tire & Rubber Co. - Truck and Mining Tires
Tim Good - Regional Mgr., Commercial Tire SalesLos Angeles Great Dane - Rear Trailer Assembly
John Vyn - General ManagerRoy and Dot's - Truck Painting and Body Shop
Jess Mclure - OwnerGilderfluke & Co. - Animation Control & Digital Sounds
Doug Mobley - PresidentMacinnovations - Macintosh Graphics and Publications
John Salow- OwnerCerwin Vega - Sound System
Tim Clark - Development Engineering Mgr.Hambros - Cable and Fittings
Bob Bailey - OwnerAmerican Honda - Generator and ATV's
Dix Erickson - Manager, Special ProjectsJim 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 ProductsLAPCAD Engrng. - Finite Element Processing Software
Gert Lundgren - Founder/OwnerMinton, Minton and Rand - Attorneys at Law
Carl Minton
David Rand
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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