Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Olson
Jeffrey C. Olson 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: 20160070870Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inventory management system that offers significant improvement over existing systems by automating requests to restock inventory. The present disclosure details an inventory management system that provides real time visibility to stock levels and streamlines materials management activities, while addressing the issues of human resource misallocations, inaccurate inventory data management and related out of stock conditions. Moreover, the system of the present disclosure promotes a high level of confidence in inventory data that enables on-hand inventory levels to be reduced, thereby reducing costs and waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon
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Publication number: 20160019367Abstract: A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey C. OLSON, Scott Curtis MILLER, James Leo KILGALLON, Tobin H. WILLIAMS, Paul PRICKETT, Karl HAIDEN, Scott HARSHBARGER, Adam TROUP, Patrick SWEENEY
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Publication number: 20160006992Abstract: A mobile computer workstation includes a base assembly including a plurality of wheels, an adjustable column assembly mounted to the base assembly and adapted to support a computer monitor, and a camera configured to communicate a video signal, the camera being mounted on the workstation such that a line of sight of the camera is directed rearward from the computer monitor. The workstation further includes a computing device stored within the workstation operatively coupled to the camera and the computer monitor. The computing device is configured to determine whether the workstation is moving based on a comparison of a sensed motion of the workstation and a predetermined motion threshold and, in response to the comparison, initiate the camera, receive the video signal from the camera, and display the video signal on the computer monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Carey ROBERTS, Jeffrey C. OLSON, Robert SOBIE
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Patent number: 9208468Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inventory management system that offers significant improvement over existing systems by automating requests to restock inventory. The present disclosure details an inventory management system that provides real time visibility to stock levels and streamlines materials management activities, while addressing the issues of human resource misallocations, inaccurate inventory data management and related out of stock conditions. Moreover, the system of the present disclosure promotes a high level of confidence in inventory data that enables on-hand inventory levels to be reduced, thereby reducing costs and waste.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: InterMetro Industries CorporationInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Al Bowers, Bruce Quayle, Mark Douglas Donaldson, Chris Stygar
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Publication number: 20150317456Abstract: A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, Scott Curtis Miller, James Leo Kilgallon, Tobin H. Williams, Paul Prickett, Karl Haiden, Scott Harshbarger, Adam Troup, Patrick Sweeney
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Patent number: 9081887Abstract: A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: InterMetro Industries CorporationInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, Scott Curtis Miller, James Leo Kilgallon, Tobin H. Williams, Paul Prickett, Karl Haiden, Scott Harshbarger, Adam Troup, Patrick Sweeney
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Publication number: 20150042217Abstract: A storage device having discrete drawers includes a housing having a frame assembly. A drawer assembly is movably received in the housing. A cover is fixedly mounted atop the drawer assembly preventing access to the contents of the drawer assembly. The drawer assembly is further divided into at least two discrete compartments. An actuator is connected to the frame assembly, the actuator operating to move the drawer assembly along a drawer slide slidably outward from the housing. At least two second actuators are connected to said drawer assembly, each actuator operating to move one of the at least two discrete compartments outward from the drawer assembly such that the cover does not move along with the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventor: Jeffrey C. Olson
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Publication number: 20140277709Abstract: A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, Scott Curtis Miller, James Leo Kilgallon, Tobin H. Williams, Paul Prickett, Karl Haiden, Scott Harshbarger, Adam Troup, Patrick Sweeney
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Patent number: 8730041Abstract: A utility cart includes a sensor or plurality of sensors to determine the state of a cart and secure cart contents. A sensor may be used to determine whether the contents of the cart have been accessed. When the sensor determines that the cart has been accessed, an alarm sequence that sounds an alarm or activates a visual indicator will be initiated. The alarm sequence may be terminated by a kill switch or by using an input device to deactivate the alarm. After the cart is used, the cart is re-stocked and the alarm controller is re-armed to return the cart's alarm system to an access sensing state.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Carey A Roberts, John H. Welsch, David A. Reppert, Jeffrey C. Olson, David J. Salus
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Publication number: 20130310967Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inventory management system that offers significant improvement over existing systems by automating requests to restock inventory. The present disclosure details an inventory management system that provides real time visibility to stock levels and streamlines materials management activities, while addressing the issues of human resource misallocations, inaccurate inventory data management and related out of stock conditions. Moreover, the system of the present disclosure promotes a high level of confidence in inventory data that enables on-hand inventory levels to be reduced, thereby reducing costs and waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Al Bowers, Bruce Quayle, Joshua Space, Mark Douglas Donaldson, Chris Stygar
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Publication number: 20120199568Abstract: A mobile heated cabinet and method of mitigating stratification of temperature within the interior of the mobile heated cabinet are disclosed, wherein the mobile heated cabinet can be used to both (a) store food at a stationary location and (b) store and transport food when moved from the stationary location. The disclosed mobile heated cabinet and method mitigate stratification of temperature by providing a heating device, an air circulating device, an external power source, and a self-contained power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: METRO INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Willard SICKLES, Jeffrey C. OLSON, James KILGALLON
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Patent number: 8113604Abstract: A modular insulation panel provides insulation to a cabinet having lateral side walls, a back wall and a top wall. A main panel assembly insulates a lateral side wall, wherein the main panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the lateral side wall. An auxiliary panel assembly insulates the back wall, wherein the auxiliary panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the back wall. A hinge hingedly attaches the frame of the main panel assembly to the frame of the auxiliary panel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Metro Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James L. Kilgallon, Willard J. Sickles, David A. Reppert
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Publication number: 20120013464Abstract: A utility cart includes a sensor or plurality of sensors to determine the state of a cart and secure cart contents. A sensor may be used to determine whether the contents of the cart have been accessed. When the sensor determines that the cart has been accessed, an alarm sequence that sounds an alarm or activates a visual indicator will be initiated. The alarm sequence may be terminated by a kill switch or by using an input device to deactivate the alarm. After the cart is used, the cart is re-stocked and the alarm controller is re-armed to return the cart's alarm system to an access sensing state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: METRO INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Carey A. Roberts, John H. Welsch, David A. Reppert, Jeffrey C. Olson, David J. Salus
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Patent number: 8002292Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Patent number: 7866678Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Publication number: 20100019631Abstract: A storage system having mobile storage units and lock means for securing a plurality of the storage units. A storage system having mobile storage units, door means, and lock means for securing a plurality of the storage units. A method for securing a storage system having mobile storage units and lock means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Metro Industries Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Olson
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Publication number: 20080284302Abstract: A modular insulation panel provides insulation to a cabinet having lateral side walls, a back wall and a top wall. A main panel assembly insulates a lateral side wall, wherein the main panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the lateral side wall. An auxiliary panel assembly insulates the back wall, wherein the auxiliary panel assembly includes a framed double wall structure with a space therebetween for providing insulation to the back wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: METRO INDUSTRIES INCORPORATEDInventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James L. Kilgallon, Willard J. Sickles, David A. Reppert
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Publication number: 20080284297Abstract: A banquet cart including a cabinet, a plurality of chimneys, an information center, and releasably lockable swivel casters. The plurality of chimneys are positioned inside the cabinet at different corners of the cabinet. The information center includes at least two of (a) a thermometer display indicating the temperature inside of the cabinet; (b) a display indicating time information from a programmable timer; and (c) an information board for displaying text. The releasably locking swivel casters are unlocked to allow swivel action of the casters when a user actuates a foot-operable lever at the front of the cabinet, and are locked when the user releases the lever and the casters are rotated to a predetermined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Metro Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, James Leo Kilgallon, Wayne B. Killian, Willard J. Sickles
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Patent number: D647751Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Olson
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Patent number: D701888Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Metro Industries Inc.Inventors: Kyle Schumaker, Jeffrey C. Olson