Patents Assigned to STRATOM, INC.
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Patent number: 9944213Abstract: A robotic cargo system provides an ability to move cargo without requiring the use of additional material handling equipment such as forklifts and K-loaders. The robotic cargo system may operate as a vehicle during drive maneuvering, and may operate to lockdown on an aircraft as a pallet during flight. The system may navigate over rough terrain while carrying heavy loads through the use of a track-based propulsion system. The system may provide a cargo loading system, ramp ascent and descent algorithms, and autonomous navigation.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Stratom, Inc.Inventors: Dan Ambrosio, Jonathan Harrach-Salazar, Mark Gordon, Mark Rosenblum, Martin Sotola, Ryan Delgizzi, Peter James
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Patent number: 9272423Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting and using various different accessories on a robotic system such as a unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). A tool library may include interchangeable modules, each module having a number of tool holders. Electronic components may be mounted to each of the modules adjacent to each of the of tool holders that identify the module and tool that is associated with the tool holder. The UGV may have a reader that is capable of reading the electronic components to determine the module and tools that are available for use on the UGV.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Stratom, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Gordon, Jeffrey P. Davies, Christopher M. White, William H. Vermeer, Timothy J. Kelly, Michael J. Vega, Matthew A. Whitlock
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Patent number: 9075412Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure provide a robotic pallet system that provides the ability to move palletized cargo without requiring the use of additional material handling equipment such as forklifts and K-loaders, for example. In some aspects, an integrated system may be used to interact with and control a number of robotic pallets. Such an integrated system may be used to deliver palletized cargo without additional equipment through self-propelled pallets, thereby reducing the number of personnel required to load palletized cargo by reducing the size of the team required to position the pallet inside of the aircraft and removing the need for a k-loader operator.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Stratom, Inc.Inventors: Cory Dixon, Dan Ambrosio, Kevin Van Liere
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Publication number: 20140309809Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure provide a robotic pallet system that provides the ability to move palletized cargo without requiring the use of additional material handling equipment such as forklifts and K-loaders, for example. In some aspects, an integrated system may be used to interact with and control a number of robotic pallets. Such an integrated system may be used to deliver palletized cargo without additional equipment through self-propelled pallets, thereby reducing the number of personnel required to load palletized cargo by reducing the size of the team required to position the pallet inside of the aircraft and removing the need for a k-loader operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: STRATOM, INC.Inventors: CORY DIXON, DAN AMBROSIO, KEVIN VAN LIERE
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Patent number: 8851541Abstract: A system is provided in which a robot may be used having a robotic arm with a camera and gripper assembly, that enables the use of tools while also allowing use of a gripper assembly located at the end of the robotic arm. Mounting rails may be secured to the gripper assembly to provide a system that is easily adaptable to allow the relatively fast exchange of different tools. Tools may be secured to the mounting rails to allow for both the use of the tools and the existing gripper assembly on the robotic arm. The accessories may be configured to allow enhanced viewing of the accessory through a camera mounted to the robotic arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Stratom, Inc.Inventor: Christopher M. White
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Publication number: 20120298706Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting and using various different accessories on a robotic system such as a unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). A tool library may include interchangeable modules, each module having a number of tool holders. Electronic components may be mounted to each of the modules adjacent to each of the of tool holders that identify the module and tool that is associated with the tool holder. The UGV may have a reader that is capable of reading the electronic components to determine the module and tools that are available for use on the UGV.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: STRATOM, INC.Inventors: Mark D. Gordon, Jeffrey P. Davies, Christopher M. White, William H. Vermeer, Timothy J. Kelly, Michael J. Vega, Matthew A. Whitlock
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Publication number: 20120299322Abstract: A system is provided in which a robot may be used having a robotic arm with a camera and gripper assembly, that enables the use of tools while also allowing use of a gripper assembly located at the end of the robotic arm. Mounting rails may be secured to the gripper assembly to provide a system that is easily adaptable to allow the relatively fast exchange of different tools. Tools may be secured to the mounting rails to allow for both the use of the tools and the existing gripper assembly on the robotic arm. The accessories may be configured to allow enhanced viewing of the accessory through a camera mounted to the robotic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: STRATOM, INC.Inventor: Christopher M. White