Patents by Inventor David Coffelt

David Coffelt 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: 20060283784
    Abstract: A device and method for device for sequencing disparate products includes at least a first feeder mechanism feeding a stream of a first product type in a pre-sequenced order. At least a second feeder mechanism feeds a stream of second product type though a sequencing process. A reading device reads product information of the first product type and the second product type. A pausing device pauses the first stream of the first product type or the second stream of the second product type in a first pass sort order of the sequencing process based on the information read from the reading device. The first product type and the second product type are intermixed into a stream forming a merged stream of sequenced first and second product type. A separation item may be placed between groupings of the intermixed product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: J. Roth, David Coffelt, Bruce Hanson
  • Publication number: 20060163791
    Abstract: A system and method designed to collate sequenced product. The system includes a holding bin having a first open end and a second open end. A moveable table is positioned at the first open end of the holding bin. A sheet inserter mechanism is positioned adjacent to the second open end of the holding bin, and includes an inserting mechanism which inducts a sheet of material into the holding bin between product for each discrete delivery destination. In this manner, a collated stack of sequenced product may be formed by the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: David Coffelt, Barton Varney
  • Publication number: 20060144763
    Abstract: A system and method designed to transport and package sequenced product. The system includes a first transport system for receiving and transporting, in a closed position, holders each of which contain product. A second transport system transports, in the closed position, the holders until each of the holders are aligned within a respective release position, at which operational stage the second transport system is capable of opening the holders to discharge the product in a sequenced order. A packager receives the discharged product and packages the product in the sequenced order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: David Coffelt, Barton Varney