Patents by Inventor Rick K. Dorval

Rick K. Dorval 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).

  • Patent number: 11989016
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Symbotic LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Publication number: 20230173930
    Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous rover includes a charging interface with contacts that interface with the autonomous rover, a rover power source for the autonomous rover, and circuitry operated by the autonomous rover for controlling charging of the rover power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Predrag Puskarevic, John Matthews
  • Patent number: 11565598
    Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous rover includes a charging interface with contacts that interface with the autonomous rover, a rover power source for the autonomous rover, and circuitry operated by the autonomous rover for controlling charging of the rover power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Symbotic LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Predrag Puskarevic, John Matthews
  • Publication number: 20220342413
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Patent number: 11385634
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Symbotic LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Publication number: 20200371514
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Patent number: 10739766
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Symbiotic, LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Publication number: 20190346839
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Patent number: 10359777
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Symbotic, LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Publication number: 20190033852
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Patent number: 10088840
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Symbotic, LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Patent number: 9469208
    Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous rover includes a charging interface with contacts that interface with the autonomous rover, a rover power source for the autonomous rover, and circuitry operated by the autonomous rover for controlling charging of the rover power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Symbotic, LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Predrag Puskarevic, John Matthews
  • Publication number: 20140343717
    Abstract: A transportation system having a transportation space including destinations distributed in the transportation space, multiple independent automated vehicles configured for free roving through the transportation space to and between the destinations so that the vehicles are dynamically distributed through the transportation space, a control system communicably connected via a remote communication link to each of the vehicles and having a system controller that addresses each vehicle to different destinations, and the control system having a vehicle accountant controller separate and distinct from the system controller and configured to independently register a dynamic location of at least one of the vehicles, selected from the multiple vehicles in the transportation space, and command shutdown, via the remote communication link, to only the selected at least one vehicle at the registered location if the registered location corresponds to a predetermined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Symbotic, LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Todd Comins
  • Publication number: 20140312838
    Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous rover includes a charging interface with contacts that interface with the autonomous rover, a rover power source for the autonomous rover, and circuitry operated by the autonomous rover for controlling charging of the rover power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Symbotic, LLC
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Predrag Puskarevic, John Matthews
  • Publication number: 20140292274
    Abstract: A charging system for an autonomous rover includes a charging interface with contacts that interface with the autonomous rover, a rover power source for the autonomous rover, and circuitry operated by the autonomous rover for controlling charging of the rover power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Rick K. Dorval, Predrag Puskarevic, John Matthews
  • Patent number: 8336777
    Abstract: A weapon aiming system projects an aim point and/or an image from a weapon mounted vision system into a display coupled to a head-mounted vision system to aid in acquiring a target. The system incorporates electronic image stabilization and is capable of maintaining a reticle aligned with a point-of-impact of a weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventors: Francis P. Pantuso, Rick K. Dorval
  • Publication number: 20120140201
    Abstract: A laser range finder has a first laser oriented in a first direction and a laser range transmitter and a laser range receiver oriented in a second and opposite direction, all mounted on an optical bench. The first laser having a small divergence and used to aim the laser range transmitter and receiver at a target of interest in order to determine the distance to target. The optics and electronics being housed in a housing that can be coupled to a weapon. The housing supporting a plurality of adjustors in contact with the optical bench to align the first laser, the laser range transmitter, and laser range receiver with a scope or iron sights on a weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Richard P. Grauslys, Stewart P. Johnson, Rick K. Dorval, Dale A. Jancic
  • Patent number: 7864419
    Abstract: An image scanning assembly comprising at least two optics wherein at least one of the optics is movable relative to the other. An embodiment may be used to scan images for a 3D display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Ellis Amalgamated LLC
    Inventors: Oliver S. Cossairt, Michael Thomas, Rick K. Dorval
  • Patent number: 7283308
    Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features systems that include a spatial light modulator, a scanning optical component configured to direct light from the spatial light modulator along a plurality of different paths, a projection optical assembly including a plurality of projection lens modules corresponding to the plurality of different paths, wherein each projection lens module is configured to receive light from the spatial light modulator directed along the corresponding path and projects an image of the spatial light modulator to a common image space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Actuality Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Strider Cossairt, Michael Thomas, Rick K. Dorval, Gregg Ethan Favalora
  • Publication number: 20040212589
    Abstract: A system for fusing multiple degree of freedom (DOF) positional input data includes software configured to scale positional output data from a first positional input device and a second positional input device, using a common axis therebetween. The positional output data from the first positional input device has at least two degrees of freedom associated therewith, and the positional output data from the second positional input device has at least two degrees of freedom associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Deirdre M. Hall, Rick K. Dorval, Won Chun, Gregg E. Favalora, Joshua Napoli