Patents by Inventor Mark Neil HOWDYSHELL
Mark Neil HOWDYSHELL 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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Patent number: 11702790Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus including a plurality of swivel casters. Two of the swivel casters are braked swivel casters. One of the swivel casters other than the braked swivel casters is a vertically adjustable swivel caster. The braked swivel casters restrain translational movement of the laundry treatment apparatus across a floor. The vertically adjustable swivel caster can help fix the position of the laundry treatment apparatus so as to restrain rocking and twisting of the laundry treatment apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Scott Eugene Mizer, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Patent number: 11505410Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Patent number: 11479415Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Publication number: 20220162793Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus including a plurality of swivel casters. Two of the swivel casters are braked swivel casters. One of the swivel casters other than the braked swivel casters is a vertically adjustable swivel caster. The braked swivel casters restrain translational movement of the laundry treatment apparatus across a floor. The vertically adjustable swivel caster can help fix the position of the laundry treatment apparatus so as to restrain rocking and twisting of the laundry treatment apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Clifford Theodore PAPSDORF, Scott Eugene MIZER, Mark Neil HOWDYSHELL
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Patent number: 10919705Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Publication number: 20200290816Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Publication number: 20200290815Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Patent number: 10717606Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Patent number: 10696488Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Publication number: 20190367291Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Publication number: 20190367288Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Publication number: 20190367290Abstract: A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Jason Lee DeBruler, Stephen Douglas Congleton, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Patent number: 9580253Abstract: An adjustable carriage for receiving and moving articles on a manufacturing line is provided that includes a first base portion and a second base. A first support member is connected with and extends substantially orthogonal to the first base portion and a second support member is connected with and extending substantially orthogonal to the second base portion. The first and second support members and the base combine to define an article receiving compartment having a compartment width. The base is positionable in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a first length. In the second configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a second length that is different from the second length.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Mark Neil Howdyshell, Chris Albert Blair
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Patent number: 9540127Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame defining a machine direction. The apparatus includes first and second transport members operatively engaged with the frame. The apparatus includes first carriage and second carriage drive mechanisms each having a carriage drive belt, a drive shaft, and a sprocket drive belt operatively engaged with the drive shaft. The carriage drive belts are operatively engaged with the carriage drive mechanisms and operatively connected with the respective transport member such that the carriage drive belt moves the transport member in the machine direction about an endless loop. The sprocket drive belts engage the drive mechanism in a position of the drive mechanism not connected with the carriage drive belt.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Clifford Theodore Papsdorf, Chris Albert Blair, Mark Neil Howdyshell
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Publication number: 20160362255Abstract: An adjustable carriage for receiving and moving articles on a manufacturing line is provided that includes a first base portion and a second base. A first support member is connected with and extends substantially orthogonal to the first base portion and a second support member is connected with and extending substantially orthogonal to the second base portion. The first and second support members and the base combine to define an article receiving compartment having a compartment width. The base is positionable in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a first length. In the second configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a second length that is different from the second length.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Clifford Theodore PAPSDORF, Mark Neil HOWDYSHELL, Chris Albert BLAIR
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Publication number: 20160362208Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame defining a machine direction. The apparatus includes first and second transport members operatively engaged with the frame. The apparatus includes first carriage and second carriage drive mechanisms each having a carriage drive belt, a drive shaft, and a sprocket drive belt operatively engaged with the drive shaft. The carriage drive belts are operatively engaged with the carriage drive mechanisms and operatively connected with the respective transport member such that the carriage drive belt moves the transport member in the machine direction about an endless loop. The sprocket drive belts engage the drive mechanism in a position of the drive mechanism not connected with the carriage drive belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Clifford Theodore PAPSDORF, Chris Albert BLAIR, Mark Neil HOWDYSHELL