Patents Assigned to Automated Solutions, LLC
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Patent number: 12023905Abstract: Tear and heat resistant foams used in packaging, protective packaging bags and related methods are provided. The tear and heat resistant foam can include a nonwoven substrate, a polyethylene film, and a base layer of polyethylene foam joined together by applying at least one of heat or heat and pressure to the top nonwoven substrate, the polyethylene film and the polyethylene foam to heat the first surface of the top nonwoven substrate to a temperature that is above the melting point of polyethylene film but below the melting point of top nonwoven substrate. The temperature of the polyethylene film rises causing the polyethylene film to melt and bind the top nonwoven substrate to the polyethylene foam to form the heat and tear resistant packaging foam.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Automated Solutions, LLCInventors: Anthony R. Smith, Sara C. Robinson
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Patent number: 11878410Abstract: An automated transforming tooling system apparatus and method for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation. The system includes a workstation for complementarily engaging and securing the workpiece, and at least one holder removably secures at least on end effector tool to the workstation. At least one transfer bar is movably positioned with respect to the workstation. At least one automated transforming tooling assembly is connected to the transfer bar and has a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the automated transforming tooling assembly. An automated tool changer is connected to the automated transforming tooling assembly and releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Michael A. Filipiak, Richard Hamann, Daniel Kersey, Vincent C. Rabaut, III, Edwin E. Marttinen
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Patent number: 11845623Abstract: Winding apparatuses for winding sheet material and related methods are disclosed herein. The winding apparatuses can include a set of winding drive rollers. Each drive roller of the winding drive rollers can have drive wheels spaced apart along the respective drive roller with a winding zone between the winding drive rollers. The winding apparatus can also include a feed system positioned before the set of the winding drive rollers for moving sheet material along a travel path in a machine direction into the winding zone.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Automated Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell, Jr.
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Patent number: 11661957Abstract: A dual direction vacuum apparatus for creating vacuum and purging obstructions from a vacuum port of the apparatus. The apparatus provides a housing having an air passageway, wherein the air passageway has a first end and a second end. A vacuum pressure inlet is formed in the housing and is adaptable to receive pressurized air from a pressurized air source to create vacuum in the vacuum port and establish a vacuum mode. A purge pressure inlet is formed in the housing and adaptable to receive pressurized air from a pressurized air source to direct pressurized air toward the vacuum port to establish a purge mode and dislodge any obstructions from the vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Brandon Schmutzler
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Patent number: 11584025Abstract: An automated transforming tooling system apparatus and method for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation. The system includes a workstation for complementarily engaging and securing the workpiece, and at least one holder removably secures at least on end effector tool to the workstation. At least one transfer bar is movably positioned with respect to the workstation. At least one automated transforming tooling assembly is connected to the transfer bar and has a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the automated transforming tooling assembly. An automated tool changer is connected to the automated transforming tooling assembly and releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Michael A. Filipiak, Richard Hamann, Daniel Kersey, Vincent C. Rabaut, III, Edwin E. Marttinen
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Patent number: 11492156Abstract: Adjustable tables for use in packaging forming systems and related methods are provided. An adjustable table for use in a packaging forming system can include outer side panels and moveable inner side panels moveably connected to the outer side panels with the outer side panels held stationary relative to the moveable inner side panels. The adjustable table can also include a table top secured to the moveable inner side panels. The table top and the inner side panels are configured to move upwardly or downwardly relative to the outer side panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Automated Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell
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Publication number: 20220325725Abstract: A dual direction vacuum apparatus for creating vacuum and purging obstructions from a vacuum port of the apparatus. The apparatus provides a housing having an air passageway, wherein the air passageway has a first end and a second end. A vacuum pressure inlet is formed in the housing and is adaptable to receive pressurized air from a pressurized air source to create vacuum in the vacuum port and establish a vacuum mode. A purge pressure inlet is formed in the housing and adaptable to receive pressurized air from a pressurized air source to direct pressurized air toward the vacuum port to establish a purge mode and dislodge any obstructions from the vacuum port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventor: Brandon Schmutzler
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Publication number: 20220106142Abstract: Winding apparatuses for winding sheet material and related methods are disclosed herein. The winding apparatuses can include a set of winding drive rollers. Each drive roller of the winding drive rollers can have drive wheels spaced apart along the respective drive roller with a winding zone between the winding drive rollers. The winding apparatus can also include a feed system positioned before the set of the winding drive rollers for moving sheet material along a travel path in a machine direction into the winding zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: Automated Solutions. LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell
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Patent number: 11286069Abstract: Cross Seal Devices and related methods are provided. A cross seal device for forming ends of packages being formed in a packaging forming system can include an anvil configured to extend transverse to a product pathway of a packaging forming system along which top and bottom sheet materials travel. The cross seal device can also include a track positioned above the anvil transverse to the product pathway. Further, the cross seal device can include a carriage configured to operate along the track. The carriage can include one or more rollers configured to engage the anvil to form a pressure contact between the anvil and the roller so that the top and bottom sheet materials are joined together.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Automated Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell
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Patent number: 11185955Abstract: A manufacturing includes a template support and a plurality of template members. The template support comprises a structural member, a first rail, and a second rail. The first rail is coupled to the structural member, and is positioned outward of the first side of the structural member and extends parallel with the structural member. The second rail is movably coupled to the structural member and is normally biased outward to an outward position in which second rail is parallel with the structural member. Each template member is coupled to the template support when the first rail is positioned in a first recess thereof and the second rail is in the outward position in a second recess thereof, and is removable from the template support when the second rail is in an inward position and out of the second recess.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Corey Chappus, Vincent C. Rabaut, III, Dale Lesh, Scott Rollo, Donovan Brown
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Patent number: 11154796Abstract: Sand separation systems and methods according to which one or more energy sensors are adapted to detect a response to energy imparted to a sand separator of a known type. One or more computers are adapted to communicate with the one or more energy sensors. The one or more computers and/or the one or more energy sensors are pre-tuned. The one or more computers are configured to determine the unknown sand level in the sand separator of the known type based on: the response detected by the one or more energy sensors, and the pre-tuning of the one or more energy sensors and/or the one or more computers.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Infinite Automated Solutions LLCInventors: Barton Hickie, Billy Christian Rowell, Johnny Thomas Gaulf
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Patent number: 11059168Abstract: An automatically positionable joint for a modular tooling assembly includes a first joint member; a second joint member that is rotatably connected to the first joint member; a motor for causing rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member; and a first clutch that is movable between an engaged position in which the first clutch restrains rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member and a disengaged position in which the first clutch permits rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Edwin E. Marttinen, Steven D. Koski, Stephen E. Wikstrom, Vincent C. Rabaut, III, Dale Lesh, John David Begin
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Publication number: 20210171226Abstract: Packaging forming system and related methods are provided. A packaging forming system can include a controller and nip rollers in communication with the controller. The nip rollers are positioned on either side of a product pathway on which products being packaged travel. The packaging forming system can include a top sheet material guide system that is configured to feed a top sheet material and a bottom sheet material guide system that is configured to feed a bottom sheet material to the nip rollers to form sides of packages around one or more products traveling along the pathway. The packaging forming system can include an adjustable table in communication with the controller and positioned along the pathway to provide support to the product being packaged such that the height of the table is movable to adjust a height position of each individual product to be packaged relative to the nip rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Automated Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell
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Publication number: 20210009291Abstract: Cross Seal Devices and related methods are provided. A cross seal device for forming ends of packages being formed in a packaging forming system can include an anvil configured to extend transverse to a product pathway of a packaging forming system along which top and bottom sheet materials travel. The cross seal device can also include a track positioned above the anvil transverse to the product pathway. Further, the cross seal device can include a carriage configured to operate along the track. The carriage can include one or more rollers configured to engage the anvil to form a pressure contact between the anvil and the roller so that the top and bottom sheet materials are joined together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Automated Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell
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Publication number: 20200385154Abstract: Adjustable tables for use in packaging forming systems and related methods are provided. An adjustable table for use in a packaging forming system can include outer side panels and moveable inner side panels moveably connected to the outer side panels with the outer side panels held stationary relative to the moveable inner side panels. The adjustable table can also include a table top secured to the moveable inner side panels. The table top and the inner side panels are configured to move upwardly or downwardly relative to the outer side panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Automated Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell
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Patent number: 10850877Abstract: Packaging forming system and related methods are provided. A packaging forming system can include a controller and nip rollers in communication with the controller. The nip rollers are positioned on either side of a product pathway on which products being packaged travel. The packaging forming system can include a top sheet material guide system that is configured to feed a top sheet material and a bottom sheet material guide system that is configured to feed a bottom sheet material to the nip rollers to form sides of packages around one or more products traveling along the pathway. The packaging forming system can include an adjustable table in communication with the controller and positioned along the pathway to provide support to the product being packaged such that the height of the table is movable to adjust a height position of each individual product to be packaged relative to the nip rollers.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Automated Solutions, LLCInventor: Robert L. Campbell
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Patent number: 10836050Abstract: A modular tooling receiver that includes a wall having a port that extends through it, an engaging member that is movably disposed in the port, and a lock actuator that is disposed on a first side of the wall. The lock actuator is moveable between a first position in which the lock actuator urges the engaging member in a first direction defined from the first side of the wall to a second side of the wall and a second position wherein the lock actuator permits the engaging member to move in a second direction defined from the second side of the wall to the first side of the wall. A first biasing element biases the lock actuator toward the first position. A damper controls a rate of motion of the lock actuator from the second position toward the first position.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: James R. Kalb, Michael Thomas Charlton
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Patent number: 10823235Abstract: An assembly comprising a first member, a second member, and a clutch plate. The second member is maintained in a spaced apart relationship from the first member. The clutch plate has radially extending engagement structures and is disposed between the first member and the second member. The clutch plate has a first half and a second half that are slidably rotatable with respect to one another. The first half and the second half of the clutch plate rotate in opposite directions when axial pressure is applied to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: James R. Kalb, Edwin E. Marttinen
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Patent number: 10740346Abstract: In one embodiment, a technique is provided for automating handover information from project (construction & design) to operation/maintenance. A schema-less repository is defined for holding handover asset objects and governing transformation automation. An information stitching method is defined for multiple-sourced project data integration and incorporating owners' requirement into the repository. A 2-step script-based transformation process is provided to encapsulate information modeling knowledge from a transformation definition.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Agile Handover and Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: Hong Gao, Sen Zhang, Jeff Nolan
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Patent number: D898879Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Norgren Automation Solutions, LLCInventors: James R. Kalb, Michael Thomas Charlton