Patents Assigned to Innovative Logistics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20230081129Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
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Patent number: 11513943Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
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Publication number: 20220374346Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
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Patent number: 11433801Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable shoring beam having a hook assembly configured to mate with E-track mating features. The adjustable shoring beam can be adjusted over a predetermined length range by adjusting the tube assembly and the rod assembly. In some embodiments, the extension length is fixed using a fixing clamp coupled to the tube assembly and the rod assembly. A connecting clamp and bracket may be used to couple a first adjustable shoring beam to a second adjustable shoring beam.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Dylan Henderson, David Albers, Mark Belin
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Publication number: 20220253804Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cross-dock management system comprises: a plurality of movable platforms configured to hold one or more pallets or parcels; at least one barcode or RFID tag positioned on each of said movable platforms, pallets, or parcels, wherein the barcode readers are configured to read the barcodes and RFID readers are configured to read the RFID tags. The data scanned by the barcode readers and RFID readers is stored in a local warehouse database and is used to determine an optimized placement and load for each movable platform in the warehouse.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.Inventors: Gary Shannon LIVELY, Mark BRADLEY, Patrick SULLIVAN
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Patent number: 11354605Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automated cross-dock management system configured to optimize moves on a cross-dock. The automated cross-dock management system uses inbound manifest data to calculate ordered move instructions for all inbound movable platforms, inbound modular decks, and inbound freight. The ordered move instructions can be assigned to be carried out by manual conveyance vehicles or by automated guided vehicles based upon a plurality of criteria. The automated cross-dock management system is also able to detect damaged freight on the cross-dock using a combination of streams from video cameras.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Patrick Sullivan, Jefferson Maldonado, Shannon Lively, Kerry Jenkins, Jonathan McCormack, Jeremy Sloan
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Patent number: 11348063Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cross-dock management system comprises: a plurality of movable platforms configured to hold one or more pallets or parcels; at least one barcode or RFID tag positioned on each of said movable platforms, pallets, or parcels, wherein the barcode readers are configured to read the barcodes and RFID readers are configured to read the RFID tags. The data scanned by the barcode readers and RFID readers is stored in a local warehouse database and is used to determine an optimized placement and load for each movable platform in the warehouse.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Gary Shannon Lively, Mark Bradley, Patrick Sullivan
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Patent number: 11214402Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular deck system that utilizes a combination of a movable platform having a plurality of vertical posts with engagement members. Decks, filled with freight, can be placed onto the vertical posts at various heights at different sections of the movable platform using a conveyance vehicle. Further, the height of the vertical posts can be extended using an extension post for securing tall cargo. The decks can also be locked to the vertical posts to prevent dislodgement of the deck during transport of the movable platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Mark Bradley, Patrick Sullivan, Shannon Lively, Seth Galewyrick, Stonie Hopkins, Dylan Henderson, Brad Blackstone
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Publication number: 20210200666Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
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Patent number: 10934094Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical lift brake assembly that can be utilized to deploy a plurality of mechanical lift brakes preventing further movement of the MP. A MP forklift attachment that can be used to convey the MP and to engage or disengage the mechanical lift brake assembly. The MP forklift attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built into an automated guided vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Seth Galewyrick, Patrick Sullivan, Mark Bradley
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Publication number: 20200270019Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
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Publication number: 20200234239Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cross-dock management system comprises: a plurality of movable platforms configured to hold one or more pallets or parcels; at least one barcode or RFID tag positioned on each of said movable platforms, pallets, or parcels, wherein the barcode readers are configured to read the barcodes and RFID readers are configured to read the RFID tags. The data scanned by the barcode readers and RFID readers is stored in a local warehouse database and is used to determine an optimized placement and load for each movable platform in the warehouse.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.Inventors: Gary Shannon LIVELY, Mark BRADLEY, Patrick SULLIVAN
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Patent number: 10654616Abstract: Disclosed herein is a data connector assembly for a movable platform. The data connector assembly comprises a female data connector assembly having a recess with a data connector port at a center of the recess. A face plate is used to couple the female data connector assembly to the movable platform. A spring connector movable couples the housing of the female data connector assembly to the face plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
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Patent number: 10618753Abstract: The present invention provides a movable platform (MP) having a simple construction that is capable of being conveyed by a hydraulically actuated skate system (HASS). The MP is able to accommodate freight placed upon its surface and can be used to fully load a trailer in a single cross-dock move. The HASS can be used to move the MP during cross-dock operations. The HASS comprises a plurality of tines which are received in corresponding support channels in the MP. The tines are used to lift the MP off the ground and rollers on the tines can be used to move the MP. A conveyance vehicle is used to move the HASS and the MP after the tines have been actuated.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Stonie Hopkins, Mark Bradley, Jos den Teuling
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Patent number: 10614411Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cross-dock management system comprises: a plurality of movable platforms configured to hold one or more pallets or parcels; at least one barcode or RFID tag positioned on each of said movable platforms, pallets, or parcels, wherein the barcode readers are configured to read the barcodes and RFID readers are configured to read the RFID tags. The data scanned by the barcode readers and RFID readers is stored in a local warehouse database and is used to determine an optimized placement and load for each movable platform in the warehouse.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Gary Shannon Lively, Mark Bradley, Patrick Sullivan
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Patent number: 10370191Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical lift brake assembly that can be utilized to deploy a plurality of mechanical lift brakes preventing further movement of the MP. AMP forklift attachment that can be used to convey the MP and to engage or disengage the mechanical lift brake assembly. The MP forklift attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built into an automated guided vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Seth Galewyrick, Patrick Sullivan, Mark Bradley
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Patent number: 10279955Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular deck system that utilizes a combination of a movable platform having a plurality of vertical posts with engagement members. Decks, filled with freight, can be placed onto the vertical posts at various heights at different sections of the movable platform using a conveyance vehicle. Further, the height of the vertical posts can be extended using an extension post for securing tall cargo. The decks can also be locked to the vertical posts to prevent dislodgement of the deck during transport of the movable platform.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Mark Bradley, Patrick Sullivan, Shannon Lively, Seth Galewyrick, Stonie Hopkins, Dylan Henderson, Brad Blackstone
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Patent number: 10147059Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automated cross-dock management system configured to optimize moves on a cross-dock. The automated cross-dock management system uses inbound manifest data to calculate ordered move instructions for all inbound movable platforms, inbound modular decks, and inbound freight. The ordered move instructions can be assigned to be carried out by manual conveyance vehicles or by automated guided vehicles based upon a plurality of criteria. The automated cross-dock management system is also able to detect damaged freight on the cross-dock using a combination of streams from video cameras.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Patrick Sullivan, Jefferson Maldonado, Shannon Lively, Kerry Jenkins, Jonathan McCormack, Jeremy Sloan
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Patent number: 10124927Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
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Patent number: 9367827Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cross-dock management system comprises: a plurality of movable platforms configured to hold one or more pallets or parcels; at least one barcode or RFID tag positioned on each of said movable platforms, pallets, or parcels, wherein the barcode readers are configured to read the barcodes and RFID readers are configured to read the RFID tags. The data scanned by the barcode readers and RFID readers is stored in a local warehouse database and is used to determine an optimized placement and load for each movable platform in the warehouse.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Innovative Logistics, Inc.Inventors: Gary Shannon Lively, Mark Bradley, Patrick Sullivan