Patents by Inventor Ikram Khan

Ikram Khan 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: 11723480
    Abstract: A self-checkout system including a cabinet supported by a floor, a tilt body coupled to a hinge and located inside the cabinet and a support body being slidably coupled to the tilt body. When the support body is located inside the cabinet, the tilt body is balanced about the hinge and the support body is spaced apart from the floor. When the support body is pulled outside the cabinet, a front of the tilt body is rotated about the hinge and the support body engages with the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Alex K. Poniatowski, Tyler M. J. Holm, Ben W. O'Brien, Chris I. Hellstrom, Tim F. Gargano, David A. Gnuse, Marian H. Locke, Christopher P. Doepke, Matthew D. Purrington, Robert A. Derk, Shifath Ikram Khan, Jorge S. Noyola, C. Matthew Ramon, Richard K. Steele, Thomas D. Karol
  • Publication number: 20230038835
    Abstract: A self-checkout system including a cabinet supported by a floor, a tilt body coupled to a hinge and located inside the cabinet and a support body being slidably coupled to the tilt body. When the support body is located inside the cabinet, the tilt body is balanced about the hinge and the support body is spaced apart from the floor. When the support body is pulled outside the cabinet, a front of the tilt body is rotated about the hinge and the support body engages with the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Alex K. Poniatowski, Tyler M.J. Holm, Ben W. O'Brien, Chris I. Hellstrom, Tim F. Gargano, David A. Gnuse, Marian H. Locke, Christopher P. Doepke, Matthew D. Purrington, Robert A. Derk, Shifath Ikram Khan, Jorge S. Noyola, C. Matthew Ramon, Richard K. Steele, Thomas D. Karol
  • Patent number: 11155417
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of conveyor systems and product mover systems. In one embodiment, an expandable conveyor segment, comprises an end frame; a plurality of x-bars coupled with each side of the end frame, each x-bar including: an outer bar having a first, second, and third joint point; and an inner bar having a first, second, and third joint point; wherein the inner bar is movably coupled to the outer bar by a double-shouldered spacer; and wherein each x-bar is movably coupled with at least one adjacent x-bar; and a plurality of rollers coupled between the plurality of expandable x-bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Karol, Richard Steele, Ikram Khan, Drew Ethridge, Andrew Lozier, John Heires, Tyler Holm
  • Patent number: 10941004
    Abstract: Enclosed herein are embodiments of a product transfer module and product transfer systems. In one embodiment, a product transfer module comprises a first shuttle, the first shuttle including a plurality of rollers, wherein the plurality of rollers are connected by one or more belts and includes a plurality of driven rollers and at least one driving roller; a second shuttle, the second shuttle including a plurality of rows of pulleys and a pulley drive positioned beneath the plurality of pulleys; and a cam system for raising and lowering the first and second shuttles; wherein the first shuttle directs product flow along a first flow path and the second shuttle directs product flow in a second flow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Karol, Ikram Khan, Darian Carr, Richard Steele
  • Publication number: 20210006295
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of electrical adapters configured to connect a first segment with a second segment of a product moving system, wherein the electrical connection of the first segment is incompatible with an electrical connection of the second segment. In some embodiments, the adapter may comprise at least a female connector at one end; and a male connector at an opposing end, the male connector coupled with the female connector via wiring; wherein the female connector is a six jack connector wherein at least a first of the six jacks is configured for AC power, and at least a second of the six jacks is configured for relaying control signals; and wherein the male connector is a nine plug connector having at least a one plug configured for AC power, and at least two plugs configured for relaying control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Karol, Richard Steele, Brian McInnis, Hamed Sedeghi, Ikram Khan
  • Publication number: 20200385214
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of conveyor systems and product mover systems. In one embodiment, an expandable conveyor segment, comprises an end frame; a plurality of x-bars coupled with each side of the end frame, each x-bar including: an outer bar having a first, second, and third joint point; and an inner bar having a first, second, and third joint point; wherein the inner bar is movably coupled to the outer bar by a double-shouldered spacer; and wherein each x-bar is movably coupled with at least one adjacent x-bar; and a plurality of rollers coupled between the plurality of expandable x-bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Tom Karol, Richard Steele, Ikram Khan, Drew Ethridge, Andrew Lozier, John Heires, Tyler Holm
  • Patent number: 10858197
    Abstract: Embodiments and features of a product moving system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a collapsible product mover comprises a first portion having proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side; a second portion having a proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side, wherein the proximal end of the second portion coupled with the distal end of the first portion; and a support structure beneath at least the first portion; wherein the first and second portions are configured to move between an open position and a folded position, wherein in the folded position the top side of the first portion faces the top side of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Karol, Richard Steele, Darian Carr, Ikram Khan, Ben O'Brien, Jason Bellar
  • Publication number: 20200189853
    Abstract: Embodiments and features of a product moving system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a collapsible product mover comprises a first portion having proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side; a second portion having a proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side, wherein the proximal end of the second portion coupled with the distal end of the first portion; and a support structure beneath at least the first portion; wherein the first and second portions are configured to move between an open position and a folded position, wherein in the folded position the top side of the first portion faces the top side of the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Tom Karol, Richard Steele, Darian Carr, Ikram Khan, Ben O'Brien, Jason Bellar
  • Publication number: 20200189852
    Abstract: Enclosed herein are embodiments of a product transfer module and product transfer systems. In one embodiment, a product transfer module comprises a first shuttle, the first shuttle including a plurality of rollers, wherein the plurality of rollers are connected by one or more belts and includes a plurality of driven rollers and at least one driving roller; a second shuttle, the second shuttle including a plurality of rows of pulleys and a pulley drive positioned beneath the plurality of pulleys; and a cam system for raising and lowering the first and second shuttles; wherein the first shuttle directs product flow along a first flow path and the second shuttle directs product flow in a second flow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Tom Karol, Ikram Khan, Darian Carr, Richard Steele