Patents by Inventor Eric A. Roth
Eric A. Roth 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).
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Patent number: 11634285Abstract: A conveyor that includes a conveyor frame, a first guide rail assembly, a divert unit having a switch assembly, and an alignment key is described. In this regard, the first guide rail assembly is positioned on a first portion of the conveyor frame such that rails of the first guide rail assembly extends along a length of the conveyor. In some examples, the first guide rail includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail positioned parallel to the first guide rail. Further, the first guide rail defines a groove along a length of the first guide rail assembly. Furthermore, according to some examples, the switch assembly defines a key slot. The key slot is adapted to enable the alignment key to pass through the key slot and further into the groove of the first guide rail, thereby, aligning the switch assembly on the first guide rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: Eric Roth, Timothy A. Koeninger, William M. Saurber, III, Jacob Wieneke, Anthony J. Turco
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Publication number: 20230011746Abstract: A transport device for storing and retrieving loads into and out of storage racks. The transport device including a load handling module and a power module. The load handling module includes a load carrying portion, a load handling device with a pair of extendable arms to extend and retract relative to the load carrying portion towards and away from the storage racks. A pair of support wheels to support a weight of the loads While the extendable arms extract the loads from the storage rack into the load carrying portion. A pair of side guides to position the retrieved load on the load carrying portion. The load handling device is attached to a mounting platform with an attachment bracket having an elongated groove. Further, the power module includes a collector shoe assembly pivotable between a conducting position and a non-conducting position using a movable arm and a locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Anthony TURCO, Felipe De Almeida, Justin BROUK, Eric ROTH, Jarl Nicholas SEBASTIAN, Mark Lee OBERPRILLER
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Patent number: 11242208Abstract: A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: William M. Saurber, III, Eric Roth, Jacob D. Wieneke, Justin J. Zimmer, John Williams Rugh
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Publication number: 20210245964Abstract: A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: William M. Saurber III, Eric Roth, Jacob D. Wieneke, Justin J. Zimmer, John Williams Rugh
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Patent number: 11008178Abstract: A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLCInventors: William M. Saurber, III, Eric Roth, Jacob D. Wieneke, Justin J. Zimmer, John Williams Rugh
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Publication number: 20210130108Abstract: A conveyor that includes a conveyor frame, a first guide rail assembly, a divert unit having a switch assembly, and an alignment key is described. In this regard, the first guide rail assembly is positioned on a first portion of the conveyor frame such that rails of the first guide rail assembly extends along a length of the conveyor. In some examples, the first guide rail includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail positioned parallel to the first guide rail. Further, the first guide rail defines a groove along a length of the first guide rail assembly. Furthermore, according to some examples, the switch assembly defines a key slot. The key slot is adapted to enable the alignment key to pass through the key slot and further into the groove of the first guide rail, thereby, aligning the switch assembly on the first guide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Eric Roth, Timothy A. Koeninger, William M. Saurber, III, Jacob Wieneke, Anthony J. Turco
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Publication number: 20210107741Abstract: A conveyor is described. The conveyor includes a conveyor frame that includes a slot defined on a first portion of the conveyor frame and a notch defined on a second portion of the conveyor frame. Further, the conveyor includes a stanchion configured to be mounted on the conveyor frame. In this regard, the stanchion comprises a hook adapted to pass through the slot of the conveyor frame and a surface that defines an aperture, the aperture adapted to enable a bolt to pass through the stanchion and insert into the notch in the second portion of the conveyor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Timothy A. Koeninger, Eric Roth
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Patent number: 10954070Abstract: A conveyor is described. The conveyor includes a conveyor frame that includes a slot defined on a first portion of the conveyor frame and a notch defined on a second portion of the conveyor frame. Further, the conveyor includes a stanchion configured to be mounted on the conveyor frame. In this regard, the stanchion comprises a hook adapted to pass through the slot of the conveyor frame and a surface that defines an aperture, the aperture adapted to enable a bolt to pass through the stanchion and insert into the notch in the second portion of the conveyor frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Timothy A. Koeninger, Eric Roth
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Patent number: 10913617Abstract: A conveyor that includes a conveyor frame, a first guide rail assembly, a divert unit having a switch assembly, and an alignment key is described. In this regard, the first guide rail assembly is positioned on a first portion of the conveyor frame such that rails of the first guide rail assembly extends along a length of the conveyor. In some examples, the first guide rail includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail positioned parallel to the first guide rail. Further, the first guide rail defines a groove along a length of the first guide rail assembly. Furthermore, according to some examples, the switch assembly defines a key slot. The key slot is adapted to enable the alignment key to pass through the key slot and further into the groove of the first guide rail, thereby, aligning the switch assembly on the first guide rail.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Eric Roth, Timothy A. Koeninger, William M. Saurber, III, Jacob Wieneke, Anthony J. Turco
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Patent number: 10899547Abstract: A coupling block is provided to dynamically adjust a difference in height between a first support structure and a second support structure attached to a conveyor frame. The coupling block includes at least one rotating cam attached to the coupling block. The rotating cam is actuated to move at least a portion of the coupling block about an axis to compensate for a height difference between the first support structure and the second support structure. A cam adjuster is also accessible from an outer face of the of the conveyor frame to change a direction of rotation of the at least one rotating cam.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Eric Roth, John Williams Rugh
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Patent number: 9109779Abstract: A defocused optic (110, 210) for mixing of light output from a multichip LED (101, 201). The defocused optic (110, 210) includes an outer reflector having a concave inner surface (122, 26, 222, 226) with a varied profile. The outer reflector surrounds an interior reflector (140, 240) having a convex surface (142, 242). The convex surface (142, 242) of the interior reflector (140, 240) is positioned to generally face a multichip LED (101, 201) and may optionally have a varied profile. Appropriate selection of the design parameters of the profiles of the concave inner surface (122, 126, 222, 226), the profile(s) of the convex surface (142, 242), and the rotational angular range over which said profiles are present enables appropriate mixing of the light output from a given multi-chip LED (101, 201).Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventor: Eric Roth
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Patent number: 8907977Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same are provided which may allow for enhanced icon and widget manipulation and use. The mobile terminal may include a display module configured to display a first zone and a second zone. The first zone may include at least one execution zone where an application is executed. The mobile terminal may also include a user input module configured to receive a command from a user, and a controller configured to control at least one icon corresponding to an application executed in the at least one execution zone.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Eric Roth, Hyojin Suh, Youneui Choi, Youngjun Kim, Mikyung Kim, Jaehee Chung
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Patent number: 8820972Abstract: Disclosed herein are exterior architectural fixtures employing LED-based light sources that are capable of projecting light over long distances and providing a wide variety of lighting effects with high lumen output. These lighting fixtures have improved heat dissipation properties and are particularly suitable for large-scale façade washing and for illuminating large architectural structures, such as skyscrapers, casinos, and retail establishments, integrating efficient and compact power supply and control components for driving high-intensity LEDs to achieve a vast variety of lighting effects on a large scale.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Tomas Mollnow, Ryan Williamson, Steven Kondo, Eric Roth, Ihor Lys
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Patent number: 8537930Abstract: There is described an electronic system comprising a first electronic device and a second electronic device communicating with each other. The first electronic device includes a first output unit, a first communication unit, and a first controller automatically transmitting supplementary information related to multimedia contents to the second electronic device through the first communication unit while playing the multimedia contents through the first output unit. The second electronic device includes a second output unit, a second communication unit, and a second controller outputting supplementary contents, related to the multimedia contents, through the second output unit on the basis of the supplementary information received from the first electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Eric Roth, Jinyung Park, Jaehwa Lee, Wookjin Chung, Stanley Kim, Soyoung Han, Heeyoung Hwang, Jiyeong Ku
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Publication number: 20130200407Abstract: A defocused optic (110, 210) for mixing of light output from a multichip LED (101, 201). The defocused optic (110, 210) includes an outer reflector having a concave inner surface (122, 26, 222, 226) with a varied profile. The outer reflector surrounds an interior reflector (140, 240) having a convex surface (142, 242). The convex surface (142, 242) of the interior reflector (140, 240) is positioned to generally face a multichip LED (101, 201) and may optionally have a varied profile. Appropriate selection of the design parameters of the profiles of the concave inner surface(122, 126, 222, 226), the profile(s) of the convex surface (142, 242), and the rotational angular range over which said profiles are present enables appropriate mixing of the light output from a given multi-chip LED (101, 201).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: KONNKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventor: Eric Roth
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Publication number: 20120169768Abstract: A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same are provided which may allow for enhanced icon and widget manipulation and use. The mobile terminal may include a display module configured to display a first zone and a second zone. The first zone may include at least one execution zone where an application is executed. The mobile terminal may also include a user input module configured to receive a command from a user, and a controller configured to control at least one icon corresponding to an application executed in the at least one execution zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Eric ROTH, Hyojin SUH, Youneui CHOI, Youngjun KIM, Mikyung KIM, Jaehee CHUNG
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Publication number: 20110285292Abstract: Disclosed herein are exterior architectural fixtures employing LED-based light sources that are capable of projecting light over long distances and providing a wide variety of lighting effects with high lumen output. These lighting fixtures have improved heat dissipation properties and are particularly suitable for large-scale façade washing and for illuminating large architectural structures, such as skyscrapers, casinos, and retail establishments, integrating efficient and compact power supply and control components for driving high-intensity LEDs to achieve a vast variety of lighting effects on a large scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: PHILIPS SOLID-STATE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Tomas Mollnow, Ryan Williamson, Steven Kondo, Eric Roth, Ihor Lys
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Patent number: 8014423Abstract: A reference time distribution system and method use a data transmission network having a plurality of nodes to distribute the House Sync signal. A network-wide time signal is generated using a reference time generator, and the network-wide time signal is then distributed over the network to the plurality of nodes. At each node, the network-wide time signal is converted to a local synchronization signal for use in performing synchronization of the timing of each node. Either network-inherent timing and/or additional time signaling is used to provide the nodes attached to this network with a network-wide notion of time. The time information is converted locally into synchronization signals or time information as required by a respective application. When data is transported over the network, delay compensation is performed to simultaneously output different data streams that have been synchronously input into the network, regardless of the data path.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: SMSC Holdings S.a.r.l.Inventors: Thomas Thaler, Georg Dickmann, Eric Roth, Christoph Heidelberger
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Patent number: D814952Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: INOVONICS WIRELESS CORPORATIONInventors: Harry B. Taylor, Todd Stanley, Sean Lewis, Christian Huber, Daryl Burkhard, Carol Markert, Rashid Al-hamoodah, Floyd Nishi, Mark Jarman, Don Commare, Michael Slack, Eric Roth
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Patent number: D815551Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: INOVONICS WIRELESS CORPORATIONInventors: Harry B. Taylor, Todd Stanley, Sean Lewis, Christian Huber, Daryl Burkhard, Carol Markert, Rashid Al-hamoodah, Floyd Nishi, Mark Jarman, Don Commare, Michael Slack, Eric Roth