Patents by Inventor John A. Ingram
John A. Ingram 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: 20200148471Abstract: A customisable, modular storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. The stacks are contained within towers formed of stacks of bin receiving units. A grid network of tracks is provided on the top of the bin receiving units upon which load handling devices run. The load handling 30 devices take containers from the stacks and deposit them at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Paul CLARKE, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
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Publication number: 20200140196Abstract: A modular building system or storage system can include a number of stacks of container, each stack being positioned within a frame structure having uprights and a horizontal grid disposed above the stacks. The grid can include substantially perpendicular rails on which load handling devices can run. Containers having functions associated with a number of residential or commercial uses are moved in to and out of the stacks by the robotic handling devices running on the grid. The containers disposed in the stacks are selected by function on demand by a user, the building being reconfigurable to take into account required uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Paul CLARKE, Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, James WADDILOVE, Jonty ANGEL
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Publication number: 20200130934Abstract: A storage system is disclosed where goods can be stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of rails (e.g., tracks) on which load handling devices can run. To take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked. The framework may be provided with one or more of the following exemplary services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensors, and data logging devices. The provision of these services within the framework rather than across the system as a whole, can allow for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Paul CLARKE, Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Pawel KAROLINCZAK
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Publication number: 20200061329Abstract: A sensing arrangement for a medical device includes a housing having a rigid portion and a flexible portion, a collar of the flexible portion attached to an exterior of the rigid portion such that a stem of the rigid portion extends into an interior of the flexible portion. A sensing element is positioned at least partially within a passageway of the rigid portion, with at least one wire extending from the sensing element through the passageway and into the interior of the flexible portion. Front and rear flanges protrude from the flexible portion and are adapted to allow the sensing arrangement to be attached into an aperture in a wall of the medical device. The stem of the rigid portion may be positioned between the collar and front flanges of the flexible portion, such that the stem does not extend through the aperture of the wall of the medical device. There are also provided a seal, a removable component, a medical device and a system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: JOSHUA PETER MCINTYRE, MATTHEW MICHAEL MARINOVICH, HAMISH ADRIAN OSBORNE, GRAEME MATTHEW SMITH, BENJAMIN JOHN INGRAM, SAMUEL GRAHAM BOGGS
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Patent number: 10556742Abstract: Systems 1000, methods, and machine-executable coded instruction sets for the fully- and/or partly automated handling of goods. In particular, the disclosure provides improvements in the storage and retrieval of storage and delivery containers in order processing systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Stuart Richard North
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Patent number: 10549914Abstract: A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out. The framework may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing, and data logging. The provision of these services within the framework rather than across the system as a whole, allows for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Paul Clarke, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Pawel Karolinczak
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Patent number: 10538388Abstract: A modular building system or storage system is disclosed with a number of stacks of containers as shown in FIG. 2, the stacks being positioned within a frame structure having uprights and a horizontal grid disposed above the stacks, the grid having substantially perpendicular rails on which load handling devices can run. Containers having functions associated with a number of residential or commercial uses are moved in to and out of the stacks by the robotic handling devices running on the grid. The containers disposed in the stacks are selected by function on demand by a user. In this way the building is reconfigurable to take in to account required uses.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Paul Clarke, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, James Waddilove, Jonty Angel
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Patent number: 10514185Abstract: An integrated drive leg and mount suitable for solar power devices, such as trough solar concentrators or PV panels. A drive system including a linear actuator is integrated into the support structure. A pulley assembly converts the linear force into rotational motion, thereby providing tracking adjustments for a solar power device following the sun avoiding larger external electric drive motor which are situated between successive solar power devices. The integrated nature enables a smaller gap between solar power devices in solar installations, reduces the effect of induced shadowing, and enables greater collection of solar energy.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Focal Line Solar LLCInventor: John Ingram
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Publication number: 20190375588Abstract: A robotic cargo handling system and method provides an interchange for moving shipping containers and semi-trailers between trains, between train and road vehicles and between road vehicles. The interchange includes a structure located above a series of railway tracks forming part of a rail network and a series of roads forming part of a road network. Tracks supported by the structure form a grid-like pattern above the transport network tracks and roads. Robotic load handlers operable on the tracks or rails of the grid structure pick up containers from beneath the structure and move the containers to alternative locations-by moving the containers between vehicles located beneath the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Matthew WHELAN, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Gion-Otto PRESSER-VELDER
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Publication number: 20190263589Abstract: A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run to lift containers from the stacks and deposit them at alternative locations in the stacks or at stations where goods may be removed or alternative functions may be undertaken. The containers can provide the following exemplary services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing, and data logging. The provision of these services within individual containers rather than across the system as a whole, allows for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency. The containers when removed from the stacks are electrically connected to the load handling device, power being supplied by a power supply within the load handling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Paul CLARKE, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO
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Publication number: 20190246571Abstract: A growing system is described where plants are grown in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit them at stations where goods may be picked out. The containers may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, data logging means, growing means, water and nutrients.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Mark STUBBS, David GERKEN
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Publication number: 20190240517Abstract: A fire extinguishing robotic service device is described for use with a robotic picking system grid. The fire extinguishing robotic service device is configured for driving to any location on the grid in order to extinguish a fire. The service device may also be provided with a camera sensor to locate the fire.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Paul CLARKE, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Matthew WHELAN, Pawel KAROLINCZAK
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Publication number: 20190241362Abstract: A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers (10) and the containers (10) are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The containers (10) may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, and data logging means. The provision of these services within individual containers rather than across the system as a whole, allows for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Pawel Karolinczak
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Patent number: 10364098Abstract: A bin is described for use on a robotic picking system grid. The bin is capable of removing liquids from beneath a robotic picking system following spillages or sprinkler deployments.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
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Publication number: 20190225436Abstract: A load handling device is disclosed for use in a storage system in which goods are stored in stackable containers within a framework. An exemplary load handling device can include a container-receiving space into which a plurality of containers can be lifted. The container-receiving space can be arranged beneath a corresponding number of vehicle modules as containers to be lifted, and components such as power components, control components, drive components and lifting components are housed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Pawel KAROLINCZAK
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Publication number: 20190161273Abstract: A storage system includes a plurality of rails or tracks arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The grid pattern includes a plurality of grid spaces and each stack is located within a footprint of only a single grid space. A load handling device is configured to move laterally on the rails or tracks above the stacks. The load handling device includes a container receiving space located above the rails or tracks in use and a lifting device arranged to lift a container from a stack into the container receiving space. The load handling device includes a mechanism for enabling lateral movement of the device in one of two transverse directions by enabling either a first or second set of wheels to selectively engage the first or second set of rails or tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Pawel KAROLINCZAK, Tom Clancy
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Publication number: 20190092568Abstract: A storage system having crash barriers is described. The crash barriers are mounted on separate structures, the structures being mounted adjacent the storage system. The separate structures include tracks such that robotic load handling devices operating on the storage system may over run without causing damage to the main part of the storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Martyn Lee BATES, Jaroslaw MALINOWSKI
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Publication number: 20190062000Abstract: The present invention relates to containers which can be stacked one on top of another whilst still permitting easy access to the contents of any container within the stack without the need for de-stacking. The contents of the containers remain secured within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Paul STEWART, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
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Publication number: 20190054932Abstract: A robotic service device for a robotic picking system grid. The robotic service device can be configured for driving to any location on the grid in order to restart malfunctioning robotic load handling devices or to perform maintenance operations or cleaning in situ. Additionally, the service device may be used to rescue robotic load handling devices operational in the picking system. The robotic service device can include a releasable docking mechanism to enable it to dock and latch on to malfunctioning load handling devices. The service device can also be provided with a cleaning device and camera device to enable a condition of a grid and other robotic devices to be monitored.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Robert STADIE, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
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Patent number: 10196209Abstract: A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out. The containers may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing, and data logging. The provision of these services within individual containers rather than across the system as a whole, allows for flexibility in storage while reducing cost and inefficiency.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Pawel Karolinczak