Patents by Inventor Dean Wenger

Dean Wenger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11507991
    Abstract: This application relates to systems and methods for scaling and assembling framed images, and to offering the framed images for purchase. In some embodiments, a computing device is configured to receive a first customer selection of a frame style and a frame size, where the frame size indicates dimensions of a frame window. The computing device is also configured to receive a second customer selection of a mat style. Further, the computing device is configured to determine, based at least on the dimensions of the frame window and the mat style, a mat size, where the mat size includes dimensions of a mat window. The computing device is also configured to determine, based at least on the dimensions of the mat window, an image size for an image. For example, the computing device may execute a rule-based model, or a machine learning model, to determine the image size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kingsbury Larson, Warren Lee Shoff, Steven Matthew Farmer, Brett Raymond Stone, Robert Dean Wenger, Timothy Wayne Stevens
  • Publication number: 20210383449
    Abstract: This application relates to systems and methods for scaling and assembling framed images, and to offering the framed images for purchase. In some embodiments, a computing device is configured to receive a first customer selection of a frame style and a frame size, where the frame size indicates dimensions of a frame window. The computing device is also configured to receive a second customer selection of a mat style. Further, the computing device is configured to determine, based at least on the dimensions of the frame window and the mat style, a mat size, where the mat size includes dimensions of a mat window. The computing device is also configured to determine, based at least on the dimensions of the mat window, an image size for an image. For example, the computing device may execute a rule-based model, or a machine learning model, to determine the image size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Kingsbury Larson, Warren Lee Shoff, Steven Matthew Farmer, Brett Raymond Stone, Robert Dean Wenger, Timothy Wayne Stevens
  • Patent number: 10583998
    Abstract: An automatic egg tray stacking apparatus turns alternate egg trays through the operation of movable guides at the junction with a loading conveyor before conveying the egg trays toward a stacking mechanism that first stops the egg tray and then lowers the stack on top of the egg tray before re-elevating the partially formed stack to permit the entrance of a new egg tray into the stacking mechanism. Once the stack of egg trays is completed, the stack is allowed to move onto a stack conveyor and is moved forwardly for shipment. The stacking mechanism is operated by a single actuator having dual pneumatic cylinders that provide a three position operation of the lifting function with the stacking mechanism having lifter members engaging all four sides of the lowermost egg tray of the elevated stack. A control mechanism operates the apparatus with input from appropriately positioned sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Inventors: Dean A. Wenger, Darwin H. Metzler
  • Publication number: 20180251320
    Abstract: An automatic egg tray stacking apparatus turns alternate egg trays through the operation of movable guides at the junction with a loading conveyor before conveying the egg trays toward a stacking mechanism that first stops the egg tray and then lowers the stack on top of the egg tray before re-elevating the partially formed stack to permit the entrance of a new egg tray into the stacking mechanism. Once the stack of egg trays is completed, the stack is allowed to move onto a stack conveyor and is moved forwardly for shipment. The stacking mechanism is operated by a single actuator having dual pneumatic cylinders that provide a three position operation of the lifting function with the stacking mechanism having lifter members engaging all four sides of the lowermost egg tray of the elevated stack. A control mechanism operates the apparatus with input from appropriately positioned sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Dean A. Wenger, Darwin H. Metzler
  • Publication number: 20150166297
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Noel C. Smith, John Zitkus, John Ferguson, Dean Wenger, Lloyd Glick, Brian F. Forde
  • Publication number: 20140056674
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Reelstrong, LLC
    Inventors: Noel C. Smith, John Zitkus, John Ferguson, Dean Wenger, Lloyd Glick, Brian F. Forde
  • Publication number: 20110116902
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: REELSTRONG, LLC
    Inventors: Noel C. Smith, John Zitkus, John Ferguson, Dean Wenger, Lloyd Glick, Brian F. Forde
  • Publication number: 20090196723
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a trailer for lifting and transporting cable reels. The trailer has a base, a pair of substantially perpendicular cantilevers, and a latch assembly. The cantilevers lift a cable reel off of the ground, and the latch assembly transfers at least a portion of the weight of the reel from the cantilevers to the base. The base is mounted on wheels and can be pulled or pushed by a vehicle connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: REELSTRONG, LLC
    Inventors: Noel C. Smith, John Zitkus, John Ferguson, Dean Wenger, Lloyd Glick, Brian F. Forde