Patents by Inventor Thomas Felis
Thomas Felis 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: 11597634Abstract: A method of planning a platform lift, in particular a stairlift, at a stair, the platform lift including a rail, a platform, in particular a chair, a drive unit for driving the platform along the rail, wherein the platform is attached to the drive unit. The method includes acquiring 3D stair data of a stair on which the platform lift is to be installed; calculating based on the acquired 3D stair data a path of travel of the rail, and by retrieving manufacturing constraints, in particular from a database, calculating a feasible path of travel under consideration of the retrieved manufacturing constraints.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: T.K. HOME SOLUTIONS B.V.Inventors: Thomas Felis, Pieter-Bas De Kleer, Simon Feismann, Isaak Modaser Saba
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Patent number: 11593537Abstract: A method of planning a platform lift. The platform lift includes a rail, platform, chair, and a drive unit attached to the platform to drive the platform along the rail. The method includes acquiring 3D-data of a stair on which the platform lift is to be installed utilizing an augmented reality device. Calculating a travel path of the rail is based on acquired 3D-data and predetermined clearance information. Visualizing part or all of the platform lift is based on the calculated path of travel via the augmented reality device. Acquiring the 3D-data includes observing the stair with the augmented reality device; marking several locations and confirming the locations via a user input; extracting surface information via a computer based analysis of the markings and optical information taken by the augmented reality device. Based on the optical information and predetermined clearance information the path of travel is calculated.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: TK Elevator Innovation And Operations GmbHInventors: Andreas Schierenbeck, Thomas Felis, Francisco Javier Sesma Sanchez, Jie Xu, Pieter-Bas De Kleer, Jonatan Hernandez Alvarez, Ana Belén Quiroga Sánchez, Marcos Pérez Pérez
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Patent number: 11198590Abstract: A hoisting member for an elevator system includes a core having strength components embedded in a matrix material. A coating can surround the core to protect the core and control the coefficient of friction of the outer surface based on a range of desired friction properties to prevent or inhibit slippage of the hoisting member when used in a traction elevator system. The strength components may be made from carbon nanotube material with the matrix material made from a polymer material. The hoisting member may also include other conductive material or fiber optic material. The hoisting member may also serve as the trailing cable in an elevator system. In doing so the hosting member transmits power and data between the elevator car and the elevator controller thereby eliminating the need for a traditional trailing cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: TK Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbHInventors: Christian Breite, Michael Bray, Thomas Felis
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Patent number: 11066244Abstract: A container sorting system can receive a container on a conveyance surface and convey the container in a conveyance direction. A linear induction motor positioned relative to the conveyance surface (e.g., below) can generate a magnetic field that causes movement of a shoe coupled to the conveyance surface. The shoe can move relative to the conveyance surface and engage the container to change the movement direction of the container. The movement direction of the container can be changed to move the container off of the conveyance surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William Scott Kalm, Kevin W Keck, Thomas Felis, Kevin Senh Ly
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Patent number: 10933445Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for automated gates to secure mobile carrier unit payloads. In one embodiment, an example system for a mobile carrier unit of a sortation system may include an automated gate configured to block an open end of the mobile carrier unit in a first position, and to unblock the open end of the mobile carrier unit in a second position, and a controller configured to control operation of the gate. The controller may be configured to determine that the conveyor belt is activated, cause the automated gate to move to the second position, determine that the item is off the conveyor belt, and cause the automated gate to move to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Emily R. Parrish, Akshay Rajendra Tilekar, Larry Robb, Jon S. Battles, Kevin W. Keck, Jacqueline T. Underberg, Justin Stone, Thomas Felis
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Publication number: 20200307959Abstract: A method of planning a platform lift, in particular a stairlift, at a stair, the platform lift including a rail, a platform, in particular a chair, a drive unit for driving the platform along the rail, wherein the platform is attached to the drive unit. The method includes acquiring 3D stair data of a stair on which the platform lift is to be installed; calculating based on the acquired 3D stair data a path of travel of the rail, and by retrieving manufacturing constraints, in particular from a database, calculating a feasible path of travel under consideration of the retrieved manufacturing constraints.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicants: thyssenkrupp Stairlifts B.V., thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Thomas FELIS, Pieter-Bas DE KLEER, Simon FEISMANN, Isaak Modaser SABA
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Publication number: 20200242284Abstract: A method of planning a platform lift. The platform lift includes a rail, platform, chair, and a drive unit attached to the platform to drive the platform along the rail. The method includes acquiring 3D-data of a stair on which the platform lift is to be installed utilizing an augmented reality device. Calculating a travel path of the rail is based on acquired 3D-data and predetermined clearance information. Visualizing part or all of the platform lift is based on the calculated path of travel via the augmented reality device. Acquiring the 3D-data includes observing the stair with the augmented reality device; marking several locations and confirming the locations via a user input; extracting surface information via a computer based analysis of the markings and optical information taken by the augmented reality device. Based on the optical information and predetermined clearance information the path of travel is calculated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicants: thyssenkrupp Elevator AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Andreas SCHIERENBECK, Thomas FELIS, Francisco Javier SESMA SANCHEZ, Jie XU, Pieter-Bas DE KLEER, Jonatan HERNANDEZ ALVAREZ, Ana Belén QUIROGA SÁNCHEZ, Marcos PÉREZ PÉREZ
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Patent number: 9315362Abstract: An elevator lantern apparatus uses a snap-fit assembly and disassembly configuration where the lantern apparatus includes components such as a tray, a lens, and a control board having one or more illuminating features. These components are configured to assemble through an opening in a surface such as a wall. In some versions, assembly and disassembly is done without the use of tools. In some versions, disassembly of the lantern apparatus is done from the front side of the lantern apparatus by removing the lens to access other components.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas Felis, Anthony C. Douell, Stephen A. Anderson
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Publication number: 20150307321Abstract: A hoisting member for an elevator system includes a core having strength components embedded in a matrix material. A coating can surround the core to protect the core and control the coefficient of friction of the outer surface based on a range of desired friction properties to prevent or inhibit slippage of the hoisting member when used in a traction elevator system. The strength components may be made from carbon nanotube material with the matrix material made from a polymer material. The hoisting member may also include other conductive material or fiber optic material. The hoisting member may also serve as the trailing cable in an elevator system. In doing so the hosting member transmits power and data between the elevator car and the elevator controller thereby eliminating the need for a traditional trailing cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Christian Breite, Michael Bray, Thomas Felis
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Publication number: 20150284214Abstract: A software tool configured on a mobile device can be executed while ascending in an elevator car, causing the device to utilize one or more sensor capabilities, such as an accelerometer or microphone, to capture data relating to the ascent. Captured data can be filtered, manipulated, and combined to generate scores relating to one or more aspects of the elevator car's performance. Scores and captured data can be saved, reviewed and shared via the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Shawn Park, Lindsey Warren, Thomas Felis
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Publication number: 20140209416Abstract: An elevator lantern apparatus uses a snap-fit assembly and disassembly configuration where the lantern apparatus includes components such as a tray, a lens, and a control board having one or more illuminating features. These components are configured to assemble through an opening in a surface such as a wall. In some versions, assembly and disassembly is done without the use of tools. In some versions, disassembly of the lantern apparatus is done from the front side of the lantern apparatus by removing the lens to access other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: ThyssenKrupp Elevator CorporationInventors: Thomas Felis, Anthony C. Douell, Stephen A. Anderson