Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Fisher
Christopher J. Fisher 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).
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Publication number: 20230227261Abstract: An automation apparatus for dispensing groups of individually packaged products, the apparatus including a storage arrangement adapted to store a plurality of products each contained in an individual package. The storage arrangement includes a first module and a second module, where the first module is adapted to store products having a first frequency demand threshold and the second module is adapted to store products having a second frequency demand threshold that is lower than the first frequency demand threshold. The apparatus further includes a plurality of fixed first discharge assemblies adapted to move selected ones of the individual packages from the first module of the storage arrangement and a second discharge assembly comprising a moveable pick device adapted to move selected ones of the individual packages out of the second module of the storage arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Remedi Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Steven E. Schneider, Richard W. Snodgrass, Justin J. Clark, Christopher J. Fisher, Steven Hoenig, Kimberly Hawkes, Roger J. Gerdeman, Wyatt Culbertson, Thomas P. Hayes
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Publication number: 20220260623Abstract: A system for contactless testing of radio frequency apertures is provided. The system comprises a fixture having a fixture mount operable to be received in a fixture receiver of a robotic system, and a vector network analyzer (“VNA”) supported by the fixture. A radiating antenna is supported by the fixture, and is operable to be connected to the VNA via a cable. Upon movement of the fixture via the robotic system, the VNA, the radiating antenna, and the cable maintain a static positional relationship relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Christopher J. Fisher, Amanda Couch, John Sherrill, Justin Kasemodel, Justin Stroup, Allen Kelly
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Patent number: 10759602Abstract: A pick device and a picking system for picking a plurality of packages, the pick device including a rotatable housing and gripper arms extending radially from the housing. The picking system includes a plurality of storage tubes adjacent the pick device and a nest moveable with pick device from one tube to another tube.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Remedi Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Steven E. Schneider, Richard W. Snodgrass, Justin J. Clark, Christopher J. Fisher, Steven Hoenig
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Patent number: 10457485Abstract: A dispensing system and associated method provides a turnkey solution for dispensing pharmaceutical products such as solid medications and nutritional supplements to be taken orally in health care settings, including but not limited to long term care (LTC) and assisted living settings.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: REMEDI TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Kimberly Hawkes, Steven E. Schneider, Thomas P. Hayes, Richard W. Snodgrass, Christopher J. Fisher, Roger J. Gerdeman, Wyatt Culbertson, Justin J. Clark, Steven Hoenig
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Publication number: 20180162642Abstract: A pick device and a picking system for picking a plurality of packages, the pick device including a rotatable housing and gripper arms extending radially from the housing. The picking system includes a plurality of storage tubes adjacent the pick device and a nest moveable with pick device from one tube to another tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Remedi Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Steven E. Schneider, Richard W. Snodgrass, Justin J. Clark, Christopher J. Fisher, Steven Hoenig
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Publication number: 20180162641Abstract: A dispensing system and associated method provides a turnkey solution for dispensing pharmaceutical products such as solid medications and nutritional supplements to be taken orally in health care settings, including but not limited to long term care (LTC) and assisted living settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: REMEDI TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC.Inventors: Kimberly HAWKES, Steven E. SCHNEIDER, Thomas P. HAYES, Richard W. SNODGRASS, Christopher J. FISHER, Roger J. GERDEMAN, Wyatt CULBERTSON, Justin J. CLARK, Steven D. HOENIG
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Patent number: 9932176Abstract: A dispensing system, apparatus and associated method for dispensing individually packaged products includes maintaining positive physical control of the individual packages throughout the apparatus and may include different storage and dispensers for products having different frequencies of use as well as buffering of products. The system, apparatus and method described herein may be particularly useful for dispensing pharmaceutical products such as solid medications and nutritional supplements to be taken orally in health care settings, including but not limited to long term care (LTC) and assisted living settings.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Remedi Technology Holdings, LLC.Inventors: Kimberly Hawkes, Christopher J. Fisher, Justin J. Clark, Richard W. Snodgrass, Steven D. Hoenig, Thomas P. Hayes, Roger J. Gerdeman, Wyatt Culbertson, Steven E. Schneider
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Patent number: 9908704Abstract: A system for assembling and dispensing an order made up of one or more individually packaged items from a plurality of different individually packaged items includes a storage module containing one or more packages of each of the items, and a conveyor having selectively assignable spaces configured to receive the packaged items associated with a particular order and to transport the packaged items to a processing location. A pick device is movable relative to the storage module and is configured to retrieve a package from the storage module. A transfer station adjacent the conveyor receives one or more of the packaged items from the pick device and an actuator associated with the transfer station moves the packaged items from the transfer station to the conveyor when the assigned space associated with the order is in the registration with the transfer station.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Remedi Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Kimberly Hawkes, Steven E. Schneider, Thomas P. Hayes, Richard W. Snodgrass, Roger J. Gerdeman, Wyatt Culbertson, Justin J. Clark, Christopher J. Fisher, Steven Hoenig
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Patent number: 9850067Abstract: A dispensing system and associated method provides a turnkey solution for dispensing pharmaceutical products such as solid medications and nutritional supplements to be taken orally in health care settings, including but not limited to long term care (LTC) and assisted living settings.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: REMEDI TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Kimberly Hawkes, Steven E. Schneider, Thomas P. Hayes, Richard W. Snodgrass, Roger J. Gerdeman, Wyatt Culbertson, Steven Hoenig, Justin J. Clark, Christopher J. Fisher
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Patent number: 9745131Abstract: A system for assembling and dispensing an order made up of one or more individually packaged items from a plurality of different individually packaged items includes a storage module containing one or more packages of each of the items, and a conveyor having selectively assignable spaces configured to receive the packaged items associated with a particular order and to transport the packaged items to a processing location. A pick device is movable relative to the storage module and is configured to retrieve a package from the storage module. A transfer station adjacent the conveyor receives one or more of the packaged items from the pick device and an actuator associated with the transfer station moves the packaged items from the transfer station to the conveyor when the assigned space associated with the order is in registration with the transfer station.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Remedi Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Kimberly Hawkes, Steven E. Schneider, Wyatt Culbertson, Christopher J. Fisher, Steven Hoenig
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Publication number: 20140017044Abstract: A system for assembling and dispensing an order made up of one or more individually packaged items from a plurality of different individually packaged items includes a storage module containing one or more packages of each of the items, and a conveyor having selectively assignable spaces configured to receive the packaged items associated with a particular order and to transport the packaged items to a processing location. A pick device is movable relative to the storage module and is configured to retrieve a package from the storage module. A transfer station adjacent the conveyor receives one or more of the packaged items from the pick device and an actuator associated with the transfer station moves the packaged items from the transfer station to the conveyor when the assigned space associated with the order is in registration with the transfer station.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: ATS AUTOMATION TOOLING SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Kimberly Hawkes, Christopher J. Fisher, Justin J. Clark, Richard W. Snodgrass, Steven D. Hoenig, Roger J. Gerdeman, Wyatt Culbertson
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Publication number: 20130173052Abstract: A dispensing system, apparatus and associated method for dispensing individually packaged products includes maintaining positive physical control of the individual packages throughout the apparatus and may include different storage and dispensers for products having different frequencies of use as well as buffering of products. The system, apparatus and method described herein may be particularly useful for dispensing pharmaceutical products such as solid medications and nutritional supplements to be taken orally in health care settings, including but not limited to long term care (LTC) and assisted living settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: ATS AUTOMATION TOOLING SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Christopher J. FISHER, Justin J. CLARK, Richard W. SNODGRASS, Steven D. HOENIG, Thomas P. HAYES, Roger J. GERDEMAN
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Patent number: 4674188Abstract: A bar for temporarily securing to the housing of a construction laser so as to be able to measure accurately off to one side so that a plumb line can be established when there is an obstruction above the laser housing. The bar has means for a quick disconnect fitting on the handle of the laser.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1985Date of Patent: June 23, 1987Inventor: Christopher J. Fisher