Patents by Inventor Jacob D. Wieneke
Jacob D. Wieneke 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).
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Publication number: 20230001573Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and systems for dynamically retrieving objects are disclosed herein. In one example, a retrieval apparatus is provided. The example retrieval apparatus comprises: at least one moveable arm mechanism configured to engage a surface of at least one of a plurality of objects; at least one sensing element configured to obtain sensor data describing locations and characteristics of the plurality of objects as the retrieval apparatus traverses an environment associated with the plurality of objects; and a controller component in electronic communication with the at least one arm mechanism and the at least one sensing element, wherein the controller component is configured to modify operational data based at least in part on the sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Anthony Turco, Adam Stutz, Jacob D. Wieneke
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Patent number: 11242208Abstract: A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: William M. Saurber, III, Eric Roth, Jacob D. Wieneke, Justin J. Zimmer, John Williams Rugh
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Patent number: 11161696Abstract: An object redirection mechanism for a conveying system is provided. The object redirection mechanism is configured to redirect an object moved by the conveying system from a first direction to a second direction. The object redirection mechanism includes an arm tunnel positioned proximate an end of a conveyor configured for moving an object in the first direction. The arm tunnel includes an object stop having an object stopping portion defining at least a first side of the arm tunnel at least substantially parallel with the second direction and configured to engage an object moving in the first direction. The object stopping portion defines at least one finger aperture to enable at least one of the rotationally-retractable fingers to, when aligned with the at least one finger aperture, rotate between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A corresponding object conveying system and method of assembling an object stop are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Jarl Nicholas Sebastian, Anthony J. Turco, Jacob D. Wieneke
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Publication number: 20210245964Abstract: A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: William M. Saurber III, Eric Roth, Jacob D. Wieneke, Justin J. Zimmer, John Williams Rugh
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Publication number: 20210229933Abstract: An object redirection mechanism for a conveying system is provided. The object redirection mechanism is configured to redirect an object moved by the conveying system from a first direction to a second direction. The object redirection mechanism includes an arm tunnel positioned proximate an end of a conveyor configured for moving an object in the first direction. The arm tunnel includes an object stop having an object stopping portion defining at least a first side of the arm tunnel at least substantially parallel with the second direction and configured to engage an object moving in the first direction. The object stopping portion defines at least one finger aperture to enable at least one of the rotationally-retractable fingers to, when aligned with the at least one finger aperture, rotate between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A corresponding object conveying system and method of assembling an object stop are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: Jarl Nicholas SEBASTIAN, Anthony J. TURCO, Jacob D. WIENEKE
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Patent number: 11008178Abstract: A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: William M. Saurber, III, Eric Roth, Jacob D. Wieneke, Justin J. Zimmer, John Williams Rugh
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Patent number: 10265732Abstract: A sortation conveyor has an endless apron supported for longitudinal movement on an elongate frame that includes a pair of lateral side frames. An induction conveyor deposits articles on an offset lateral portion of a top conveying run of the apron. A pin guide assembly is coupled between the pair of lateral side frames and is upwardly presented to selectively receive the pin of pushers that laterally move across the apron. An upstream pre-sort section thereof positions articles from the offset lateral portion to an opposite lateral portion of the top conveying run. A downstream divert section of the pin guide assembly selectively diverts the articles to a divert target on the corresponding lateral side to the selected one of offset lateral position and the opposite lateral position.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: Justin J. Zimmer, Jacob D. Wieneke, Anthony J. Turco, William M. Saurber, III, Aaron K. Hunter, John Williams Rugh, Timothy A. Koeninger, Matthew Ryan Otto, Jarl Nicholas Sebastian
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Patent number: 10150627Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Publication number: 20180118473Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Publication number: 20180057277Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Patent number: 9902567Abstract: A material handling system includes a belted conveyor that longitudinally transports low profile articles. An actuating mechanism selectively positions a counter rotating cylindrical roller brush diagonal across the conveyor surface to divert the low profile articles to a lateral destination off a side of the belted conveyor and can position the cylindrical roller brush away the belted conveyor to allow the low profile articles to transport to a longitudinal destination at a terminal end of the belted conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Justin J. Zimmer, David E. Franklin, Jacob D. Wieneke, William M. Saurber, III
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Publication number: 20170368578Abstract: A sortation conveyor has an endless apron supported for longitudinal movement on an elongate frame. An induction conveyor deposits articles on an offset lateral portion of a top conveying run of the apron. A pin guide assembly is coupled between the elongate frames and is upwardly presented to selectively receive the pin of pushers that laterally move across the apron. An upstream pre-sort section thereof positions articles from the offset lateral portion to an opposite lateral portion of the top conveying run. A downstream divert section of the pin guide assembly selectively diverts the articles to a divert target on the corresponding lateral side to the selected one of offset lateral position and the opposite lateral position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Justin J. Zimmer, Jacob D. Wieneke, Anthony J. Turco, William M. Saurber, III, Aaron K. Hunter, John Williams Rugh, Timothy A. Koeninger, Matthew Ryan Otto, Jarl Nicholas Sabastian
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Patent number: 9795995Abstract: A sortation conveyor has an endless apron supported for longitudinal movement on an elongate frame. An induction conveyor deposits articles on an offset lateral portion of a top conveying run of the apron. A pin guide assembly is coupled between the elongate frames and is upwardly presented to selectively receive the pin of pushers that laterally move across the apron. An upstream pre-sort section thereof positions articles from the offset lateral portion to an opposite lateral portion of the top conveying run. A downstream divert section of the pin guide assembly selectively diverts the articles to a divert target on the corresponding lateral side to the selected one of offset lateral position and the opposite lateral position.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Inventors: Justin J. Zimmer, Jacob D. Wieneke, Anthony J. Turco, William M. Saurber, III, Aaron K. Hunter, John Williams Rugh, Timothy A. Koeninger, Matthew Ryan Otto, Jarl Nicholas Sebastian
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Publication number: 20160325315Abstract: A sortation conveyor has an endless apron supported for longitudinal movement on an elongate frame. An induction conveyor deposits articles on an offset lateral portion of a top conveying run of the apron. A pin guide assembly is coupled between the elongate frames and is upwardly presented to selectively receive the pin of pushers that laterally move across the apron. An upstream pre-sort section thereof positions articles from the offset lateral portion to an opposite lateral portion of the top conveying run. A downstream divert section of the pin guide assembly selectively diverts the articles to a divert target on the corresponding lateral side to the selected one of offset lateral position and the opposite lateral position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Justin J. Zimmer, Jacob D. Wieneke, Anthony J. Turco, William M. Saurber, III, Aaron K. Hunter, John Williams Rugh, Timothy A. Koeninger, Matthew Ryan Otto, Jarl Nicholas Sebastian