Patents by Inventor Christopher Alexander

Christopher Alexander 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: 12639655
    Abstract: A control system is for a container terminal with containers. The control system includes a server, and a terminal tractor operable within the container terminal. The terminal tractor comprises onboard tractor sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least some of the containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the terminal tractor, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard tractor sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the terminal tractor to the server. The server is in communication with the terminal tractor and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container type value, a container logo image, and a vehicle classification value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: All Terminal Services, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Mills, Artem Davtyan, Matthew Michael McDermott, Jorge A. Perez Rincon, Christopher Alexander
  • Publication number: 20250376327
    Abstract: A control system is provided for inventory management facility with a plurality of containers. The control system includes a server, and a container handler operable within the inventory management facility. The container handler tractor comprises onboard sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least one container of the plurality of containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the at least one container, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the at least one container to the server. The server is in communication with the container handler and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container logo image and the geolocation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Inventors: Mark D. Mills, Christopher Alexander, Artem Igorevich Davtyan, Charles-Alexandre Kodjo Diop, Adonis Alfredo Fernandez Reyes, Matthew Michael McDermott, Jorge A. Perez Rincon, Jeffery Thompson, JR.
  • Publication number: 20250292190
    Abstract: A control system is for a container terminal with containers. The control system includes a server, and a terminal tractor operable within the container terminal. The terminal tractor comprises onboard tractor sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least some of the containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the terminal tractor, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard tractor sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the terminal tractor to the server. The server is in communication with the terminal tractor and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container type value, a container logo image, and a vehicle classification value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Mark D. Mills, Artem Davtyan, Matthew Michael McDermott, Jorge A. Perez Rincon, Christopher Alexander
  • Patent number: 12391478
    Abstract: A control system is provided for inventory management facility with a plurality of containers. The control system includes a server, and a container handler operable within the inventory management facility. The container handler tractor comprises onboard sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least one container of the plurality of containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the at least one container, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the at least one container to the server. The server is in communication with the container handler and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container logo image and the geolocation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: All Terminal Services, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Mills, Christopher Alexander, Artem Igorevich Davtyan, Charles-Alexandre Kodjo Diop, Adonis Alfredo Fernandez Reyes, Matthew Michael McDermott, Jorge A. Perez Rincon, Jeffery Thompson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20250187834
    Abstract: A control system is provided for inventory management facility with a plurality of containers. The control system includes a server, and a container handler operable within the inventory management facility. The container handler tractor comprises onboard sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least one container of the plurality of containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the at least one container, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the at least one container to the server. The server is in communication with the container handler and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container logo image and the geolocation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Mark D. Mills, Christopher Alexander, Artem Igorevich Davtyan, Charles-Alexandre Kodjo Diop, Adonis Alfredo Fernandez Reyes, Matthew Michael McDermott, Jorge A. Perez Rincon, Jeffery Thompson, JR.
  • Patent number: 12254439
    Abstract: A control system is for a container terminal with containers. The control system includes a server, and a terminal tractor operable within the container terminal. The terminal tractor comprises onboard tractor sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least some of the containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the terminal tractor, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard tractor sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the terminal tractor to the server. The server is in communication with the terminal tractor and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container type value, a container logo image, and a vehicle classification value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: All Terminal Services, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Mills, Artem Igorevich Davtyan, Matthew Michael McDermott, Jorge A. Perez Rincon, Christopher Alexander
  • Publication number: 20240354690
    Abstract: A control system is for a container terminal with containers. The control system includes a server, and a terminal tractor operable within the container terminal. The terminal tractor comprises onboard tractor sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least some of the containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the terminal tractor, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard tractor sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the terminal tractor to the server. The server is in communication with the terminal tractor and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container type value, a container logo image, and a vehicle classification value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Mark D. Mills, Artem Igorevich Davtyan, Matthew Michael McDermott, Jorge A. Perez Rincon, Christopher Alexander
  • Publication number: 20240354687
    Abstract: A control system is for a container terminal with containers. The control system includes a server, and a terminal tractor operable within the container terminal. The terminal tractor comprises onboard tractor sensors configured to generate sensor data of at least some of the containers, a geolocation device configured to generate a geolocation value for the terminal tractor, a wireless transceiver, and a controller coupled to the onboard tractor sensors, the geolocation device, and the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to transmit the sensor data and the geolocation value for the terminal tractor to the server. The server is in communication with the terminal tractor and is configured to generate a database associated with the sensor data, the database comprising, for each container, a container type value, a container logo image, and a vehicle classification value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: MARK D. MILLS, ARTEM DAVTYAN, MATTHEW MICHAEL MCDERMOTT, JORGE A. PEREZ RINCON, CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER
  • Patent number: 11816997
    Abstract: A method may include receiving a request for a first set of data to be gathered by an unmanned aircraft system. A first unmanned aircraft system may be identified that is capable of gathering the first data. A request may be transmitted to the first unmanned aircraft system to gather the first set of data. The first set of data gathered by the first unmanned aircraft system may be received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Alexander, Michael Joseph Kuhlman
  • Patent number: 11646557
    Abstract: A switch box assembly is configured to house a switch box having a bus bar. The switch box assembly includes a holder, a nut housing and a guide. The holder includes a back wall. The back wall includes a slot for receiving the bus bar. The nut housing is configured to house a nut. The guide is disposed on the nut housing and adjacent the back wall, the guide dimensioned to guide the bus bar over a top surface of the nut. Accordingly, the guide prevents the bus bar from hitting the nut during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Carnick, Christopher Alexander
  • Patent number: 11640881
    Abstract: A switch assembly is configured to be mounted to a lower cover of the junction box assembly. The switch assembly includes a holder, the holder is configured to removably coupled to the lower cover. The holder includes a pocket. The switch assembly further includes a switch. The hook is configured to engage the lower cover and is dimensioned to be seated within the pocket of the holder. The switch includes a hook. The hook is configured to pull the switch towards the lower cover so as to pinch the holder between the lower cover and the switch. Accordingly, the hook presses the switch against a bottom surface of the lower cover so as to eliminate a rattle when the switch is held in suspension beneath the lower cover of the junction box assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Carnick, Christopher Alexander
  • Publication number: 20230097180
    Abstract: A switch box assembly is configured to house a switch box having a bus bar. The switch box assembly includes a holder, a nut housing and a guide. The holder includes a back wall. The back wall includes a slot for receiving the bus bar. The nut housing is configured to house a nut. The guide is disposed on the nut housing and adjacent the back wall, the guide dimensioned to guide the bus bar over a top surface of the nut. Accordingly, the guide prevents the bus bar from hitting the nut during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Carnick, Christopher Alexander
  • Publication number: 20220351630
    Abstract: A method may comprise receiving a request for a first set of data to be gathered by an unmanned aircraft system, identifying a first unmanned aircraft system capable of gathering the first data, transmitting a request to the first unmanned aircraft system to gather the first set of data, and receiving the first set of data gathered by the first unmanned aircraft system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: GE Aviation Systems LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Alexander, Michael Joseph Kuhlman
  • Publication number: 20220157537
    Abstract: A switch assembly is configured to be mounted to a lower cover of the junction box assembly. The switch assembly includes a holder, the holder is configured to removably coupled to the lower cover. The holder includes a pocket. The switch assembly further includes a switch. The hook is configured to engage the lower cover and is dimensioned to be seated within the pocket of the holder. The switch includes a hook. The hook is configured to pull the switch towards the lower cover so as to pinch the holder between the lower cover and the switch. Accordingly, the hook presses the switch against a bottom surface of the lower cover so as to eliminate a rattle when the switch is held in suspension beneath the lower cover of the junction box assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Carnick, Christopher Alexander
  • Patent number: 11142147
    Abstract: A power distribution box assembly for a vehicle is provided. The power distribution box assembly includes a housing having a peripheral wall and an inner wall. The inner wall is dimensioned to hold electrical components. A cover is configured to cover the peripheral wall of the housing, and the cover has an interior surface. A first latching mechanism and a second latching mechanism are disposed opposite of the first latching mechanism. The first and second latching mechanisms are selectively operable between an engaged positon and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the cover is closed onto the housing. A rib is disposed on a top surface of the inner wall of the housing. The rib abuts the interior surface of the cover when the first and second latching mechanisms are in the engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian D. Carnick, Christopher Alexander
  • Publication number: 20200406841
    Abstract: A power distribution box assembly for a vehicle is provided. The power distribution box assembly includes a housing having a peripheral wall and an inner wall. The inner wall is dimensioned to hold electrical components. A cover is configured to cover the peripheral wall of the housing, and the cover has an interior surface. A first latching mechanism and a second latching mechanism are disposed opposite of the first latching mechanism. The first and second latching mechanisms are selectively operable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the cover is closed onto the housing. A rib is disposed on a top surface of the inner wall of the housing. The rib abuts the interior surface of the cover when the first and second latching mechanisms are in the engaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Carnick, Christopher Alexander
  • Patent number: D959871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: FNA Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Alexander, Daniel Joseph Brtis, Gino Anthony Mueller, Barton Steven Wolf
  • Patent number: D968470
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: FNA Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gus Alexander, Christopher Alexander, Richard Gilpatrick
  • Patent number: D970134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: FNA Group, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Alexander, Yeng Her, Gino Anthony Mueller, Richard Gilpatrick
  • Patent number: D974272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: FNA Group, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Alexander, Yeng Her, Ryan Daniel Sherwood