Patents by Inventor Andrew S. Courier

Andrew S. Courier 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).

  • Item handler for sorting and packing
    Patent number: 6625953
    Abstract: An item handling system that sorts and packs items in a storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically designed to handle items such as sub-primal cuts of beef or pork or items of like size and weight. The system is adapted to sort items based on product type or based on system capacity. The packing mechanism is adapted to properly orient the item prior to placing the item in the storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: IBP, inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Smith, Jr., Larry W. Fallin, Andrew S. Courier, Stephen N. Forti, William G. Leary
  • Item handler for sorting and packing
    Patent number: 6591965
    Abstract: An item handling system that sorts and packs items in a storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically designed to handle items such as sub-primal cuts of beef or pork or items of like size and weight. The system is adapted to sort items based on product type or based on system capacity. The packing mechanism is adapted to properly orient the item prior to placing the item in the storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: IBP, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Smith, Jr., Larry W. Fallin, Andrew S. Courier, Stephen N. Forti, William G. Leary
  • Item handler for sorting and packing
    Patent number: 6578700
    Abstract: An item handling system that sorts and packs items in a storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically designed to handle items such as sub-primal cuts of beef or pork or items of like size and weight. The system is adapted to sort items based on product type or based on system capacity. The packing mechanism is adapted to properly orient the item prior to placing the item in the storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: IBP, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Smith, Jr., Larry W. Fallin, Andrew S. Courier, Stephen N. Forti, William G. Leary
  • Method of automation for flow through storage
    Patent number: 6520735
    Abstract: An autonomous remote controlled vehicle for use in the automation of an existing refrigerated flow through storage facility food processing application. The remote vehicle is specifically designed to operate within a network of centrally controlled remote vehicles that are adapted to receive selectable items from production and temporarily store them for later retrieval. The system is adapted to minimize travel time for the remote vehicle and optimize cycle time. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes containing meat products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: IBP, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Fallin, Barbara J. Scalia, Ronald D. Smith, James F. Dill, Timothy J. Mason, Edward M. Kolvek, Stephen N. Forti, Roland H. Estey, III, James R. Downer, Carl Brian Candiloro, Andrew S. Courier
  • Item handler for sorting and packing
    Publication number: 20020174625
    Abstract: An item handling system that sorts and packs items in a storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically designed to handle items such as sub-primal cuts of beef or pork or items of like size and weight. The system is adapted to sort items based on product type or based on system capacity. The packing mechanism is adapted to properly orient the item prior to placing the item in the storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Smith, Larry W. Fallin, Andrew S. Courier, Stephen N. Forti, William G. Leary
  • Skid handling system for flow through storage
    Patent number: 6474924
    Abstract: An autonomous remote controlled vehicle for use in the automation of an existing refrigerated flow through storage facility food processing application. The remote vehicle is specifically designed to operate within a network of centrally controlled remote vehicles that are adapted to receive selectable items from production and temporarily store them for later retrieval. The system is adapted to minimize travel time for the remote vehicle and optimize cycle time. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes containing meat products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: IBP, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Fallin, Barbara J. Scalia, Ronald D. Smith, James F. Dill, Timothy J. Mason, Edward M. Kolvek, Stephen N. Forti, Roland H. Estey, III, James R. Downer, Carl Brian Candiloro, Andrew S. Courier
  • Item handler for sorting and packing
    Publication number: 20020157926
    Abstract: An item handling system that sorts and packs items in a storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically designed to handle items such as sub-primal cuts of beef or pork or items of like size and weight. The system is adapted to sort items based on product type or based on system capacity. The packing mechanism is adapted to properly orient the item prior to placing the item in the storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Smith, Larry W. Fallin, Andrew S. Courier, Stephen N. Forti, William G. Leary
  • Item handler and method for flow through storage
    Patent number: 6409451
    Abstract: An autonomous remote controlled vehicle for use in the automation of an existing refrigerated flow through storage facility food processing application. The remote vehicle is specifically designed to operate within a network of centrally controlled remote vehicles that are adapted to receive selectable items from production and temporarily store them for later retrieval. The system is adapted to minimize travel time for the remote vehicle and optimize cycle time. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes containing meat products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: IBP, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Fallin, Barbara J. Scalia, Ronald D. Smith, James F. Dill, Timothy J. Mason, Edward M. Kolvek, Stephen N. Forti, Roland H. Estey, III, James R. Downer, Carl Brian Candiloro, Andrew S. Courier
  • Method of automation for flow through storage
    Publication number: 20020076307
    Abstract: An autonomous remote controlled vehicle for use in the automation of an existing refrigerated flow through storage facility food processing application. The remote vehicle is specifically designed to operate within a network of centrally controlled remote vehicles that are adapted to receive selectable items from production and temporarily store them for later retrieval. The system is adapted to minimize travel time for the remote vehicle and optimize cycle time. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes containing meat products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: IBP, inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Fallin, Barbara J. Scalia, Ronald D. Smith, James F. Dill, Timothy J. Mason, Edward M. Kolvek, Stephen N. Forti, Roland H. Estey, James R. Downer, Carl Brian Candiloro, Andrew S. Courier
  • Skid handling system for flow through storage
    Publication number: 20020071747
    Abstract: An autonomous remote controlled vehicle for use in the automation of an existing refrigerated flow through storage facility food processing application. The remote vehicle is specifically designed to operate within a network of centrally controlled remote vehicles that are adapted to receive selectable items from production and temporarily store them for later retrieval. The system is adapted to minimize travel time for the remote vehicle and optimize cycle time. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes containing meat products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: IBP, inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Fallin, Barbara J. Scalia, Ronald D. Smith, James F. Dill, Timothy J. Mason, Edward M. Kolvek, Stephen N. Forti, Roland H. Estey, James R. Downer, Carl Brian Candiloro, Andrew S. Courier