Patents by Inventor Andrew Prout

Andrew Prout 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: 10407243
    Abstract: A support apparatus or sled for receiving an operations device operated in connection with an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is presented herein. The apparatus includes a body with two parallel receiving channels for receiving forks or prongs of an ASRS lift module. The apparatus further includes a receiving area defined on a top surface of the body that is structured to receive and at least partially support a robotic operations device therein. The operations device of at least one embodiment may be configured to perform one or more various tasks or functions in connection with the ASRS. One or more ports or connections may be included as part of the support apparatus in order to directly or indirectly connect the operations device to a main controller, computer, or to provide power to the operations device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Andrew Prout