Patents by Inventor Jan Theodorus Kusters

Jan Theodorus Kusters 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).

  • Method and a device for collecting or storing objects in a warehouse
    Patent number: 6353387
    Abstract: An apparatus is moved along a rail to a location where objects are to be collected or stored. The apparatus provides information regarding the objects. The rail is provided with electrical conductors, and the apparatus is provided with contacts which are in contact with the conductors. Electric current for a drive unit which drives the apparatus is supplied to the apparatus via the conductors. The apparatus receives data for providing the information via the same conductors and contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventor: Jan Theodorus Kusters