Patents by Inventor James V. Schaefer

James V. Schaefer 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).

  • Method and system for packing materials for shipment
    Patent number: 6715267
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for packing an order of parts. An operator is prompted to select an indicated part. The part is read by the system to verify the selection of the part. An array of indicators directs the operator to where the part should be placed in a shipping tote. An array of sensors confirms the packing of the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Schneider Automation Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Schaefer, Robert J. Bell
  • Method and system for packing materials for shipment
    Publication number: 20030024212
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for packing an order of parts. An operator is prompted to select an indicated part. The part is read by the system to verify the selection of the part. An array of indicators directs the operator to where the part should be placed in a shipping tote. An array of sensors confirms the packing of the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Schneider Automation Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Schaefer, Robert J. Bell