Patents by Inventor Doug F Taylor

Doug F Taylor 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).

  • Railcar unloading system
    Patent number: 8379927
    Abstract: A system for unloading a railcar includes an imaging system for generating a model of features of the railcar as the railcar enters an unloading station, and an actuation device in communication with the imaging system for identifying a capstan using model information and engaging the capstans to cause the discharge of material from the railcar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Concept Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Doug F Taylor
  • RAILCAR UNLOADING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100251924
    Abstract: A system for unloading a railcar includes an imaging system for generating a model of features of the railcar as the railcar enters an unloading station, and an actuation device in communication with the imaging system for identifying a capstan using model information and engaging the capstans to cause the discharge of material from the railcar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Concept Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Doug F. Taylor