Patents by Inventor D. Robert Rodriguez

D. Robert Rodriguez 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).

  • Publication number: 20260200680
    Abstract: A high-speed AMR pick-up and drop-off conveyor system includes a roller conveyor joined to a cantilevered transfer conveyor such that both conveyors are driven by a motorized drive roller (MDR) allowing the conveyor system to achieve a low-profile. The transfer conveyor includes a plurality of alignment fingers allowing an approaching AMR to align itself with the transfer conveyor to provide a continuous pick-up or drop-off flow of packages without stopping under the transfer conveyer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2026
    Publication date: July 16, 2026
    Inventors: D. Robert Rodriguez, Steven R. Kakoczki, John R. McClary
  • Patent number: 10308122
    Abstract: A heavy cabling counterbalance device includes a base portion having a plurality of legs where a battery charger having a charging cable is configured on the base portion. A charging stand having a charging arm and counterweight operates where the charging arm can be easily raised or lowered about a center of gravity such that the charging cable can be connected to a forklift positioned adjacent the base portion for charging its battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Alternative Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Robert Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20180236652
    Abstract: A worktable having an adjustable height using a manual hand crank includes a table top, base section and a support leg extending between the table top and base section. One or more jacks are configured within the support leg and are adjustable in length. A bearing assembly is used for rotating the jack(s) to raise and lower the table top in relation to the base. The bearing assembly includes a shaft for rotating the jack(s) where the bearing assembly is configurable between a retracted and extended position for concealment under the table top edge when not in use. The hand crank may be enhanced so that it is optionally rotated using an electric drill or air tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: D. Robert Rodriguez, John R. McClary, Michael J. Panik
  • Publication number: 20180086216
    Abstract: A heavy cabling counterbalance device includes a base portion having a plurality of legs where a battery charger having a charging cable is configured on the base portion. A charging stand having a charging arm and counterweight operates where the charging arm can be easily raised or lowered about a center of gravity such that the charging cable can be connected to a forklift positioned adjacent the base portion for charging its battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: D. Robert Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9415936
    Abstract: A helical chute system for conveying articles from an upper elevation to a lower elevation within a building includes a chute wound about a vertical axis and being secured at both an inner edge and outer edge by one or more support rods where a portion of the chute is comprised of a plurality of angular chute segments secured together in a stepped relationship to one another where each chute segment has a first surface sloping downwardly to a second surface below the first surface. An inner skirt is attached to the inner surface of the chute for preventing articles from falling from the surface of the chute and an outer skirt is attached to the outer surface of the chute for preventing articles from falling from the surface of the chute. One or more of plastic panels are positioned along the outer surface of the angular chute segments abutting the outer skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Alternative Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Robert Rodriguez, John R. McClary
  • Patent number: D846222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Alternative Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Robert Rodriguez, John R. McClary
  • Patent number: D850171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Alternative Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Robert Rodriguez