Patents by Inventor Christopher Benwell

Christopher Benwell 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).

  • Method of configuring a storage system
    Patent number: 11502989
    Abstract: A method of configuring a storage system includes the steps of: sending a command to one or more units in the electronic system to enter into an address setting mode; generating a signal for a user to identify units that have entered the address setting mode; and setting up an address for a unit based on an input received from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Marriott, Christopher Benwell, Robert Bunce
  • Component for a storage system
    Patent number: 11357327
    Abstract: A cover for a support beam in a storage system includes a plate; an abutment portion extending upwards from the plate; and a guide projection formed on the upper surface of the plate and extending at an angle to the abutment portion. The plate further includes at least one positioning projection formed in a side of the plate and extending along the guide projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Marriott, Iain Clark, Rafael Veiga, Christopher Benwell
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: 11160369
    Abstract: A shelf system (1) comprises: a frame (5) for forming at least one shelf (70), and a plurality of primary and secondary rails (40, 50). The frame comprises a plurality of mounting portions (20, 30), to each of which at least one of a primary rail (40) and a secondary rail (50) is removably mountable to form lanes of different widths. Each lane includes a primary rail on one side and a secondary rail on the other side for supporting and guiding at least one item (60) in the lane, and the primary rails each comprise at least one sensor (700) for sensing the item (60) in the lane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Supply Point Systems Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Marriott, Iain Clark, David Prior, Christopher Benwell, Robert Bunce, Nathan Nicholson
  • COMPONENT FOR A STORAGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210045532
    Abstract: A cover for a support beam in a storage system includes a plate; an abutment portion extending upwards from the plate; and a guide projection formed on the upper surface of the plate and extending at an angle to the abutment portion. The plate further includes at least one positioning projection formed in a side of the plate and extending along the guide projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER MARRIOTT, IAIN CLARK, RAFAEL VEIGA, CHRISTOPHER BENWELL
  • A METHOD OF CONFIGURING A STORAGE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200403966
    Abstract: A method of configuring a storage system includes the steps of: sending a command to one or more units in the electronic system to enter into an address setting mode; generating a signal for a user to identify units that have entered the address setting mode; and setting up an address for a unit based on an input received from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER MARRIOTT, CHRISTOPHER BENWELL, ROBERT BUNCE
  • SHELVING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200275775
    Abstract: A shelf system (1) comprises: a frame (5) for forming at least one shelf (70), and a plurality of primary and secondary rails (40, 50). The frame comprises a plurality of mounting portions (20, 30), to each of which at least one of a primary rail (40) and a secondary rail (50) is removably mountable to form lanes of different widths. Each lane includes a primary rail on one side and a secondary rail on the other side for supporting and guiding at least one item (60) in the lane, and the primary rails each comprise at least one sensor (700) for sensing the item (60) in the lane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Marriott, Iain Clark, David Prior, Christopher Benwell, Robert Bunce, Nathan Nicholson