Patents by Inventor Todd Zeilinger

Todd Zeilinger 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: 8193903
    Abstract: A method of associating a transmitter and a receiver in a supplemental remote control system for materials handling vehicles includes initiating a power on sequence to enable a vehicle for operation, the vehicle having a receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted travel commands, and pairing and synchronizing the receiver and a corresponding vehicle controller to a select one of a plurality of wireless remote control devices. Pairing mode confidence signals are received at the vehicle receiver, wherein each pairing mode confidence signal provides a transmitter identification that uniquely identifies a corresponding wireless remote control device within range of the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: James V. Kraimer, Jay G. Pollack, Timothy A. Wellman, Eric Jensen, Monty Crabill, Kurt Dykema, Paul Duckworth, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Publication number: 20120038455
    Abstract: A method of associating a transmitter and a receiver in a supplemental remote control system for materials handling vehicles includes initiating a power on sequence to enable a vehicle for operation, the vehicle having a receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted travel commands, and pairing and synchronizing the receiver and a corresponding vehicle controller to a select one of a plurality of wireless remote control devices. Pairing mode confidence signals are received at the vehicle receiver, wherein each pairing mode confidence signal provides a transmitter identification that uniquely identifies a corresponding wireless remote control device within range of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: James V. Kraimer, Jay G. Pollack, Timothy A. Wellman, Eric Jensen, Monty Crabill, Kurt Dykema, Paul Duckworth, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: 8072309
    Abstract: A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: James V. Kraimer, Jay G. Pollack, Timothy A. Wellman, Eric Jensen, Monty Crabill, Kurt Dykema, Paul Duckworth, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Publication number: 20100295435
    Abstract: An elongated spine extends vertically within a refrigerated cabinet, freezer cabinet, or doors and includes ductwork for the transmission of fluids within the spine as well as operating power and/or electrical control or data signals. The spine includes a mounting channel having inwardly extending edges. Modules mate with the spine for the physical mounting of the modules at any desired location within the continuously extending channel and are provided with a flange which fits within the spine and mounts the module in a cantilevered fashion to the refrigerator. Such construction facilitates the distribution of fluids, such as hot or cold air within the refrigerator, and the manufacturing of a refrigerator by providing a readily attached spine and allowing modular construction of a refrigerator with infinite adjustability for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: JAMES W. KENDALL, TODD A. ZEILINGER
  • Publication number: 20080129445
    Abstract: A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: James V. Kraimer, Jay G. Pollack, Timothy A. Wellman, Eric Jensen, Monty Crabill, Kurt Dykema, Paul Duckworth, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Publication number: 20050226677
    Abstract: A fillable container and applicator for storing and then later applying liquids such as paints, dyes, and varnishes to a surface the container including a resilient bottle adapted to hold a liquid including a open end, a pin that fits over the bottle open end that includes a opening complementary to the bottle open end, a cap that fits over the pin that includes an opening complementary to the bottle open end, an applicator holder and a liquid applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Zwaert, Todd Zeilinger, Juli Bohm, Jordan Rotheiser, David Hidding
  • Patent number: 6905274
    Abstract: A fillable container and applicator for storing and then later applying liquids such as paints, dyes, and varnishes to a surface, the container including a resilient bottle adapted to hold a liquid including a open end, a pin that fits over the bottle open end that includes a opening complementary to the bottle open end, a cap that fits over the pin that includes an opening complementary to the bottle open end, an applicator holder and a liquid applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Rust-Oleum Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin J. Zwaert, Todd A. Zeilinger, Juli A. Bohm, Jordan I. Rotheiser, David Hidding
  • Patent number: D501728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D502002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Douglas A. Soller, Todd A. Zeilinger, Anne C. Moser, Tianzhu Wang, John W. Van Akkeren
  • Patent number: D502324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Douglas A. Soller, Todd A. Zeilinger, Anne C. Moser, Tianzhu Wang, John W. Van Akkeren
  • Patent number: D507730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Allen M. Oles, Michael E. Landt, Walter M. Bernardi, John Van Akkeren, Todd Zeilinger, Bryan E. Rolfs
  • Patent number: D532312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Kristopher W. Gerulski, Daniel Perez, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D548086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon M. Conway, Kristopher W. Gerulski, Daniel Perez, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D476249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Martijn van de Wiel, Todd A. Zeilinger, James Montagnino, Anson Wong, Jan Biang
  • Patent number: D478783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Thermos L.L.C.
    Inventor: Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D565714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: Scott S. Wolff, Darin Galka, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D483614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Thermos L.L.C.
    Inventors: Martijn Jan van de Wiel, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D483636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Oblak, Allen Oles, Todd A. Zeilinger, David Iverson, John Van Akkeren
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    Patent number: D485123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Thermos L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark S. K. Gullickson, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: D491031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Josh Davis, Marla Morehead, Todd A. Zeilinger, Bryan E. Rolfs