Patents by Inventor James Mathe

James Mathe 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: 10633233
    Abstract: A pallet jack includes forks which can be removably attached to the base for positioning in a horizontal use position or a vertical storage position. The base includes forwardly open sockets for receiving the forks in the use position and upwardly open sockets for receiving the forks in the storage position. A lock mechanism locks the wheels in the use position. In an alternative embodiment, the base is eliminated, with each fork having an actuator for raising and lowering the fork wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventors: James Mathes, Justin Mathes
  • Publication number: 20190069492
    Abstract: A combination baling and wrapping machine is provided to enclose harvested material in a protective layer to eliminate or minimize spoilage. The machine includes a bale forming station or compartment with vertical and horizontal compactors to form the bales, and a downstream wrapping station with a first zone for wrapping the bale in a first direction and a second zone for wrapping the bale in a transverse direction, such that the bale is completely enclosed by the wrap material. The machine can be operated while moving through a field or while sitting in a stationery position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: James Mathes, Justin Mathes, Andrew Turner
  • Publication number: 20050177440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sourcing orders for groups of products. The method includes arranging a plurality of products into several distinct groups of products based on a variety of factors, such as product demand and product configuration. In some forms, the method includes calculating more of the relevant costs that are associated with shipping groups of products from a plurality of sources. The method may also include assigning orders to sources based on the capacity of the sources to fill orders for groups of products. The method may also be used to ensure that one or more sources ship a minimum number of products per time period (e.g., a month, a year). In some forms, the method includes determining a storage capacity range for a plurality of containers and assigning orders for groups of products onto the containers based on the storage capacity of the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: James Mathe, Christine Richards, Christine Mauthe