Patents by Inventor David J. Dutton

David J. Dutton 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: 6786404
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for sorting objects that comprises capturing object information from machine-readable indicia on an object, determining routing information from the information, determining, based on the routing information, a correct sort destination for the object, and generating a visual and/or audio command identifying the correct sort destination for the object. The present invention also includes an object sorting system, comprising a rack system that includes sort destination modules and a management system. The management system comprises a control system, an information capture device for reading object information from machine-readable indicia from each object and for outputting the corresponding data to the control system, and an audio system for providing instructions to an oprator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventors: Brett B. Bonner, Ole-Petter Skaaksrud, Daniel L. Specht, David J. Dutton, Mark J. Thomas