Patents by Inventor Jim Faull

Jim Faull 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).

  • Buffer storage system
    Patent number: 6379096
    Abstract: A storage system is disclosed which utilizes an array of at least three storage columns, each including a plurality of storage spaces. A primary automation system, which includes a robotic end effector for engaging objects to be stored, carrying objects into and removing objects from the storage spaces. A secondary automation system moves at least one of the storage columns as needed to create a travel space for the robotic end effector, thereby permitting ready access to all of the storage locations in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: SCP Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Beutler, Jim Faull