Patents by Inventor John E. Lehman

John E. Lehman 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).

  • Publication number: 20240139964
    Abstract: A system comprises a docking station and a robot. The docking station includes a first dock and a second dock. The first dock is configured to removably-receive a first plate. The first plate is configured to removably-receive a first plurality of parts. The second dock is configured to removably-receive a second plate. The second plate is configured to removably-receive a second plurality of parts. The robot includes an end effector configured to engage the first plate and the second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua J. Hicks, Kerry A. Verran, Anthony W. Pierce, John M. Lehman, John E. Donnay, Christopher M. Bulliner
  • Patent number: 5433030
    Abstract: A portable self-supporting greenhouse comprising: a plurality of transparent inflatable tubular rings forming a cylindrical shaped structure, the tubular rings having a first inlet for inflating the transparent tubular rings and interconnecting passageways which allow the transparent rings to be inflated via the first inlet, at least one opaque inflatable tubular ring attached to the transparent inflatable rings forming a base for the structure, the opaque ring having a second inlet for inflating the opaque ring with a dense medium. A transparent cover is provided which comprises a plurality of transparent inflatable radial segments defining an annular top which is in communication with the transparent rings, the annular top having an opening and an inflatable transparent hatch positioned over the opening and removably secured to the annular top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventor: John E. Lehman