Patents by Inventor Jeffrey W. Stingel
Jeffrey W. Stingel 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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Publication number: 20180101819Abstract: A system includes at least one tracking device and at least one corresponding data sensor for storing one or more conditions as a data point, the at least one tracking device being configured to send one or more data points over a communication network; a monitoring application server configured to electronically receive data communications from the tracking device and provide content to the user of the system based on the data communications from the tracking device, wherein the content provided is customizable based on a plurality of preset conditions; the content being displayed including a tile with one or more cues displayed therein, wherein each tile represents a corresponding one of the at least one tracking devices and each cue represents a corresponding one of the at least one corresponding data sensors; and the cues being configured to change between first and second arrangements based on the preset conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: ShdowTrack 247, LLCInventors: George P. Wheeler, JR., Steve Taveau, Jeffrey W. Stingel
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Publication number: 20170161679Abstract: A method for tracking cargo for a customer includes the steps of providing a tracking device to the customer, wherein the tracking device includes at least one data signaling device, a battery coupled to the at least one data signaling device for powering the at least one data signaling device, and a container surrounding a cavity, the container being sized and configured for securing the at least one data signaling device and the battery therein, and the container including a prepaid shipping label on an outer surface; providing an electronic application to the customer, the electronic application being in communication with the at least one data signaling device for monitoring the location of the tracking device, and the electronic application being configured for storing and displaying a plurality of data points relating to the tracking device; notifying the customer when one or more of the plurality of data points is equal to a preselected value; and receiving the tracking device from the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: ShadowTrack 247, LLCInventors: Jeffrey W. Stingel, Justin Cohan, Steven Taveau
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Patent number: 7401709Abstract: An adjustable positioning apparatus for positioning containers on a shelf tray assembly of a vertically accumulating storage and retrieval apparatus has a container abutting portion and engagement structure for securing the container abutting portion on a portion of the shelf tray assembly so as to position the container on the shelf tray. A vertically accumulating storage and retrieval apparatus having adjustable container positioning structure is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Vertique, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, Jr., Jeffrey W. Stingel, Frederick J. Stingel, III
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Patent number: 7293639Abstract: A case rotating system configured to rotate cases, such as boxes, in a case management system such that the cases are oriented in a consistent manner upon leaving the case rotating system. In at least one embodiment, the case rotating system may be configured to cause a case in a case rotating module to be rotated such that a short side of the case leads the case as the case leaves the case rotating module. The case rotating module may be formed from one or more conical rollers configured to rotate cases into a consistent orientation. The case rotating system may rotate cases that are in an incorrect orientation into a correct orientation. In addition, the case rotating system may operate such that cases entering the case rotating system in a correct orientation may not be rotated but may remain in a correct orientation upon leaving the case rotating system.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Vertique, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, III, Frederick J. Stingel, Jr., Ray Bruce Briggs, Jeffrey W. Stingel
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Patent number: 7221998Abstract: A method of determining pallet layers for placement by a material handling system robot can include identifying cases for inclusion in a pallet and identifying case dimension information for the cases. Using the case dimension information, the cases can be classified into at least one group, wherein each group is defined by a height range such that cases classified within a group have a height within the height range associated with that group. Cases of one of the groups can be assigned to locations within a pallet layer, wherein the pallet layer has an area within a predefined area range.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Inventors: David Brust, Angela I. Robertson, Frederick John Stingel, III, Jeffrey W. Stingel
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Patent number: 7200465Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, III, Jeffrey W. Stingel, James N. Smith
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Patent number: 7184855Abstract: A container storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system. A palletizer is provided for forming a group of containers from the individual container storage and delivery system into a layer or a partial layer, and placing this layer or partial layer onto a pallet. A high speed pick station provides access for manual retrieval of high throughput case types from each storage location. An individual container placement station is also provided for placing individual containers onto a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets from the individual container storage and delivery system, the palletizer, the high speed pick station, and the individual container placement station.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, III, Jeffrey W. Stingel, James N. Smith
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Patent number: 7007791Abstract: A container directing apparatus for directing containers carried by a conveyor, includes a lifting device for lifting the containers off of the conveyor. A moving apparatus moves the container off of the lifting device. The lifting device can include a lifting surface which can be inclined upward in the direction of container travel, such that containers move up onto the lifting surface. The lifting surface can then be leveled prior to moving the containers off of the lifting device. A container storage and delivery system and a method for storing and delivering containers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, III, Jeffrey W. Stingel
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Patent number: 6871116Abstract: A method of determining pallet layers for placement by a material handling system robot can include identifying cases for inclusion in a pallet and identifying case dimension information for the cases. Using the case dimension information, the cases can be classified into at least one group, wherein each group is defined by a height range such that cases classified within a group have a height within the height range associated with that group. Cases of one of the groups can be assigned to locations within a pallet layer, wherein the pallet layer has an area within a predefined area range.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Vertique, Inc.Inventors: David Brust, Angela I. Robertson, Frederick John Stingel, III, Jeffrey W. Stingel
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Publication number: 20040220694Abstract: A container storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system. A palletizer is provided for forming a group of containers from the individual container storage and delivery system into a layer or a partial layer, and placing this layer or partial layer onto a pallet. A high speed pick station provides access for manual retrieval of high throughput case types from each storage location. An individual container placement station is also provided for placing individual containers onto a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets from the individual container storage and delivery system, the palletizer, the high speed pick station, and the individual container placement station.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, Jeffrey W. Stingel, James N. Smith
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Publication number: 20040191031Abstract: A container directing apparatus for directing containers carried by a conveyor, includes a lifting device for lifting the containers off of the conveyor. A moving apparatus moves the container off of the lifting device. The lifting device can include a lifting surface which can be inclined upward in the direction of container travel, such that containers move up onto the lifting surface. The lifting surface can then be leveled prior to moving the containers off of the lifting device. A container storage and delivery system and a method for storing and delivering containers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, Jeffrey W. Stingel
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Patent number: 6729836Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, III, Jeffrey W. Stingel, James N. Smith
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Publication number: 20040074823Abstract: A method of determining pallet layers for placement by a material handling system robot can include identifying cases for inclusion in a pallet and identifying case dimension information for the cases. Using the case dimension information, the cases can be classified into at least one group, wherein each group is defined by a height range such that cases classified within a group have a height within the height range associated with that group. Cases of one of the groups can be assigned to locations within a pallet layer, wherein the pallet layer has an area within a predefined area range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Vertique, Inc.Inventors: David Brust, Angela I. Robertson, Frederick John Stingel, Jeffrey W. Stingel
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Publication number: 20030176943Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, Jeffrey W. Stingel, James N. Smith
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Publication number: 20030176944Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, Jeffrey W. Stingel, James N. Smith
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Publication number: 20030149644Abstract: A method of providing products to customers can include identifying order attributes from received orders for cases and identifying case attributes from inventory management data for cases specified in the orders. Cases can be associated with a pallet using the order attributes and the case attributes. For each case associated with the pallet, the case can be assigned a location within the pallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Applicant: Vertique, Inc.Inventors: Frederick John Stingel, Jeffrey W. Stingel, James N. Smith, Angela I. Robertson
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Patent number: 6048166Abstract: The present invention relates to a gantry depalletizer apparatus which can be employed in removing layers of articles, such as beverage containers, from pallets. Broadly, the apparatus includes a gantry frame upon which travels a depalletizer bridge. The bridge, in turn, includes a depalletizer head which travels vertically along a pair of rails. The head employs two pairs of depalletizing arms which are utilized in grasping articles to be loaded and unloaded.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1999Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Inventors: Frederick J. Stingel, Jr., Frederick J. Stingel, III, Jeffrey W. Stingel