Patents by Inventor Doug Hutchens

Doug Hutchens 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: 11847047
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
  • Publication number: 20230081129
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
  • Patent number: 11513943
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
  • Publication number: 20220374346
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
  • Publication number: 20210200666
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
  • Publication number: 20200270019
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Innovative Logistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark BRADLEY, Stonie HOPKINS, Jefferson MALDONADO, Doug HUTCHENS, Jerry WADE
  • Patent number: 10654616
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a data connector assembly for a movable platform. The data connector assembly comprises a female data connector assembly having a recess with a data connector port at a center of the recess. A face plate is used to couple the female data connector assembly to the movable platform. A spring connector movable couples the housing of the female data connector assembly to the face plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
  • Publication number: 20190031395
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
  • Patent number: 10124927
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade
  • Publication number: 20180118409
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform (MP) for moving freight during cross-dock operations. The MP comprises a mechanical actuation assembly used to deploy a plurality of roller assemblies used for moving the MP. Also disclosed is an actuating attachment used to deploy the mechanical actuation assembly of the MP. The actuating attachment can be attached to a conveyance vehicle, such as a forklift, or built in to an automated guided vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Bradley, Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Doug Hutchens, Jerry Wade