Patents by Inventor Allen FOSHA

Allen FOSHA 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).

  • Apparatus for automated monitoring and managing of inventory
    Patent number: 10395211
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring inventory on a shelf. The invention describes an apparatus for determining the number of packages on a shelf or hanger. The number of packages on a shelf or hanger is determined by detecting the presence of a package on the shelf and adding all detections together to determine the number of product on a shelf. In another embodiment, the product is identified by an identifying device such as an SKU reader. Thus, the quantity and type of product located on a shelf or hanger is known. Such information allows a store to know the type and quantity of packages needed to restock a specific shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Allison, Kuntesh R. Chokshi, Allen Fosha
  • Apparatus for Automated Monitoring and Managing of Inventory
    Publication number: 20160314433
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring inventory on a shelf. The invention describes an apparatus for determining the number of packages on a shelf or hanger. The number of packages on a shelf or hanger is determined by detecting the presence of a package on the shelf and adding all detections together to determine the number of product on a shelf. In another embodiment, the product is identified by an identifying device such as an SKU reader. Thus, the quantity and type of product located on a shelf or hanger is known. Such information allows a store to know the type and quantity of packages needed to restock a specific shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Chris ALLISON, Kuntesh R. CHOKSHI, Allen FOSHA
  • Methods and systems for automated monitoring and managing of inventory
    Patent number: 9406041
    Abstract: A method for monitoring inventory on a shelf and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes a method for determining the number of packages on a shelf or hanger. The number of packages on a shelf or hanger are determined by detecting the presence of a package on the shelf and adding all detections together to determine the number of product on a shelf. In another embodiment, the product is identified by an identifying device such as an SKU reader. Thus, the quantity and type of product located on a shelf or hanger is known. Such information allows a store to know the type and quantity of packages needed to restock a specific shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Allison, Kuntesh R. Chokshi, Allen Fosha
  • Method and apparatus for monitoring inventory
    Patent number: 8473374
    Abstract: A method for monitoring inventory on a self-adjusting shelf and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes a method for determining the number of packages on a shelf or hanger of a self-adjusting shelf. The number of packages on a shelf or hanger are determined by measuring the distance from the back end of a shelf to the package closest to the shelf with a sensor, ascertaining the thickness of the product, and by calculating the amount of space occupied on a shelf or hanger and consequently the number of packages on a shelf. In another embodiment, the product is identified by a product identifying means such as an SKU reader. Thus, the quantity and type of product located on a shelf or hanger is known. Such information allows a store to know the type and quantity of packages needed to restock a specific hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Allison, Kuntesh R. Chokshi, Allen Fosha
  • Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Inventory
    Publication number: 20100169189
    Abstract: A method for monitoring inventory on a self-adjusting shelf and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes a method for determining the number of packages on a shelf or hanger of a self-adjusting shelf. The number of packages on a shelf or hanger are determined by measuring the distance from the back end of a shelf to the package closest to the shelf with a sensor, ascertaining the thickness of the product, and by calculating the amount of space occupied on a shelf or hanger and consequently the number of packages on a shelf. In another embodiment, the product is identified by a product identifying means such as an SKU reader. Thus, the quantity and type of product located on a shelf or hanger is known. Such information allows a store to know the type and quantity of packages needed to restock a specific hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Chris ALLISON, Kuntesh R. CHOKSHI, Allen FOSHA
  • Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Inventory
    Publication number: 20100169190
    Abstract: A method for monitoring inventory on a shelf and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes a method for determining the number of packages on a shelf or hanger. The number of packages on a shelf or hanger are determined by detecting the presence of a package on the shelf and adding all detections together to determine the number of product on a shelf. In another embodiment, the product is identified by an identifying device such as an SKU reader. Thus, the quantity and type of product located on a shelf or hanger is known. Such information allows a store to know the type and quantity of packages needed to restock a specific shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Chris ALLISON, Kuntesh R. CHOKSHI, Allen FOSHA