Patents by Inventor David Scelfo

David Scelfo 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).

  • Transfer pick
    Patent number: 9533793
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform positioned on the pallet, the platform having a load bearing surface including a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is movable relative to the first, such that the second portion overlies the first portion. A method of unloading articles from a pallet including arranging the loaded pallet with the second portion of the platform in the second position, unloading articles from the first portion of the platform, shifting the second portion of the platform to the second position, and unloading articles from the second portion of the platform. A method of loading articles on a pallet, including arranging the pallet with the second portion of the platform in the second position, loading articles onto the second portion of the platform, shifting the second portion of the platform to the first position, and loading articles onto the first portion of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Unex Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian F. Neuwirth, Thomas Kimball, Howard McIlvaine, IV, David Scelfo, Charles F. Doty
  • Apparatus for rotating articles on a pallet
    Patent number: 9254939
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for rotating articles stored on a pallet without rotating the entire pallet. The turntable of the present invention is located on the pallet or integrated into the top surface of the pallet. By rotating the pallet within the rack, the articles thereon may be loaded and unloaded from a position directly in front of the picker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Unex Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: David Scelfo
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTATING ARTICLES ON A PALLET
    Publication number: 20150183551
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for rotating articles stored on a pallet without rotating the entire pallet. The turntable of the present invention is located on the pallet or integrated into the top surface of the pallet. By rotating the pallet within the rack, the articles thereon may be loaded and unloaded from a position directly in front of the picker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: David Scelfo
  • Method and apparatus for rotating articles on a pallet
    Patent number: 8882076
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for rotating articles stored on a pallet without rotating the entire pallet. The turntable of the present invention is located on the pallet or integrated into the top surface of the pallet. By rotating the pallet within the rack, the articles thereon may be loaded and unloaded from a position directly in front of the picker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Unex Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: David Scelfo
  • TRANSFER PICK
    Publication number: 20140023476
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform positioned on the pallet, the platform having a load bearing surface including a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is movable relative to the first, such that the second portion overlies the first portion. A method of unloading articles from a pallet including arranging the loaded pallet with the second portion of the platform in the second position, unloading articles from the first portion of the platform, shifting the second portion of the platform to the second position, and unloading articles from the second portion of the platform. A method of loading articles on a pallet, including arranging the pallet with the second portion of the platform in the second position, loading articles onto the second portion of the platform, shifting the second portion of the platform to the first position, and loading articles onto the first portion of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: UNEX Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian F. Neuwirth, Thomas Kimball, Howard McIlvaine, IV, David Scelfo, Charles F. Doty
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTATING ARTICLES ON A PALLET
    Publication number: 20110070061
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for rotating articles stored on a pallet without rotating the entire pallet. The turntable of the present invention is located on the pallet or integrated into the top surface of the pallet. By rotating the pallet within the rack, the articles thereon may be loaded and unloaded from a position directly in front of the picker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: David Scelfo