Patents by Inventor Todd Rio
Todd Rio 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: 10358076Abstract: A semitrailer is configured as a mobile presentation enclosure where the semitrailer rests on the ground when detached from a truck which enables individuals to easily access a floor top surface in an interior of the semitrailer by taking one step up onto the floor top surface in the interior of the semitrailer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Craftsmen Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Joseph Helmsing, Brian Orf, John E. Szyhowski, Todd Rio, Eric Held, Mark D. Steele
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Publication number: 20190126806Abstract: A semitrailer is configured as a mobile presentation enclosure where the semitrailer rests on the ground when detached from a truck which enables individuals to easily access a floor top surface in an interior of the semitrailer by taking one step up onto the floor top surface in the interior of the semitrailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Craftsmen Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Joseph Helmsing, Brian Orf, John E. Szyhowski, Todd Rio, Eric Held, Mark D. Steele
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Patent number: 9309016Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of automatic container orientation systems. Also disclosed are methods for automatically orienting containers. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for automatically orienting containers generally includes one or more cameras, a controller, and an orientation unit. The one or more cameras are configured to obtain data relating to an orientation of at least one container to be included in a package. The controller is in communication with the one or more cameras for receiving the data and is configured to use the data to determine an amount of rotation needed for the at least one container to orient the at least one container in a desired final orientation. The orientation unit is configured to rotate the at least one container by the determined amount of rotation to thereby orient the at least one container in the desired final orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Stork Fabricators, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Stork, Todd Rio
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Publication number: 20150094849Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of automatic container orientation systems. Also disclosed are methods for automatically orienting containers. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for automatically orienting containers generally includes one or more cameras, a controller, and an orientation unit. The one or more cameras are configured to obtain data relating to an orientation of at least one container to be included in a package. The controller is in communication with the one or more cameras for receiving the data and is configured to use the data to determine an amount of rotation needed for the at least one container to orient the at least one container in a desired final orientation. The orientation unit is configured to rotate the at least one container by the determined amount of rotation to thereby orient the at least one container in the desired final orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Brian R. Stork, Todd Rio
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Patent number: 8903540Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of automatic container orientation systems. Also disclosed are methods for automatically orienting containers. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for automatically orienting containers generally includes one or more cameras, a controller, and an orientation unit. The one or more cameras are configured to obtain data relating to an orientation of at least one container to be included in a package. The controller is in communication with the one or more cameras for receiving the data and is configured to use the data to determine an amount of rotation needed for the at least one container to orient the at least one container in a desired final orientation. The orientation unit is configured to rotate the at least one container by the determined amount of rotation to thereby orient the at least one container in the desired final orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Stork Fabricators, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Stork, Todd Rio
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Publication number: 20140156060Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of automatic container orientation systems. Also disclosed are methods for automatically orienting containers. In an exemplary embodiment, a system for automatically orienting containers generally includes one or more cameras, a controller, and an orientation unit. The one or more cameras are configured to obtain data relating to an orientation of at least one container to be included in a package. The controller is in communication with the one or more cameras for receiving the data and is configured to use the data to determine an amount of rotation needed for the at least one container to orient the at least one container in a desired final orientation. The orientation unit is configured to rotate the at least one container by the determined amount of rotation to thereby orient the at least one container in the desired final orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Stork Fabricators, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Stork, Todd Rio
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Patent number: 7690416Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Efficient Manufacturing Systems, LLCInventors: Dave L Graves, Gerard M Hellebusch, Patrick Robert Meyer, John A Yegge, Sr., Todd Rio
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Patent number: 7559354Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Efficient Manufacturing Systems, LLCInventors: Dave L Graves, Gerard M Hellebusch, Patrick Robert Meyer, John A Yegge, Sr., Todd Rio
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Patent number: 7416015Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Efficient Manufacturing Systems, LLCInventors: Dave L Graves, Gerard M Hellebusch, Patrick Robert Meyer, John A Yegge, Sr., Todd Rio
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Patent number: 7373966Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Efficient Manufacturing Systems LLCInventors: Dave L Graves, Gerard M Hellebusch, Patrick Robert Meyer, John A Yegge, Sr., Todd Rio
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Publication number: 20070204971Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Dave Graves, Gerard Hellebusch, Patrick Meyer, John Yegge, Todd Rio
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Publication number: 20070187063Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Dave Graves, Gerard Hellebusch, Patrick Meyer, John Yegge, Todd Rio
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Publication number: 20070187062Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Dave Graves, Gerard Hellebusch, Patrick Meyer, John Yegge, Todd Rio
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Publication number: 20070187064Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Dave Graves, Gerard Hellebusch, Patrick Meyer, John Yegge, Todd Rio
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Patent number: 7216692Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a die casting apparatus and method evidencing increased apparatus output including the ability of using multiple die tools. The invention includes an indexing assembly removably engaged with at least one die block assembly for transporting between four stations, including an injection station, a cooling station, an ejection station, and a recovery station. The injection station includes a frame, a clamp assembly attached to the frame for clamping and releasing the die block assembly, a shot sleeve assembly engaged with the die block assembly for receiving molten material, such as metal, from a furnace means and injecting the molten material into the die block assembly, and a shot cylinder releasably coupled with the shot sleeve assembly for controlling the injection of molten material.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Efficient Manufacturing Systems, LLCInventors: Dave L. Graves, Gerard M. Hellebusch, Patrick Robert Meyer, John A. Yegge, Sr., Todd Rio