Patents by Inventor John Elias Darrow

John Elias Darrow 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: 10246257
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described herein for managing item storage using rotating platforms. In some examples, an item can be loaded on to a material conveyance device. The item then can be unloaded from the material conveyance device to a rotating platform. The rotating platform can include a sloped surface. Sensor data that identifies the item can be received. A robotic manipulator can be used to manipulate the item based at least in part on the sensor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Stuart Battles, Martin Peter Aalund, John Elias Darrow, Timothy Alan Talda
  • Patent number: 10138060
    Abstract: A system to select and reposition inventory items on one or more shelving units is disclosed. The system can include a robotic positioning system (RPS) to move inventory items on a shelf to the front of the shelf, or off the shelf, to facilitate selection, delivery, and restocking of the inventory item. The RPS can include a movement system to enable it to position itself behind a particular inventory item on a shelf. The RPS can also include a positioner to enable the RPS to move the inventory item backward and forward on the shelf. The RPS can be mounted on a free-standing frame to enable movement in two axes and repositioning of inventory items in a third axis. The RPS can also be centrally mounted in a shelving unit and can move vertically and rotate about a single axis to reposition inventory items radially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Srikanth Mantha, John Elias Darrow, Darren Ernest Canavor
  • Patent number: 10055645
    Abstract: Disclosed are various implementations for updating information displayed in a user interface for a worker in a fulfillment center. Information changing relative to a previous user interface can be provided in response to location data that indicates the worker's location within a fulfillment center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Udit Madan, Michael Ellsworth Bundy, David Daniel Glick, John Elias Darrow
  • Publication number: 20180218218
    Abstract: Disclosed are various implementations for updating information displayed in a user interface for a worker in a fulfillment center. Information changing relative to a previous user interface can be provided in response to location data that indicates the worker's location within a fulfillment center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Udit Madan, Michael Ellsworth Bundy, David Daniel Glick, John Elias Darrow
  • Patent number: 9632313
    Abstract: Disclosed are various implementations for updating information displayed in a user interface for a worker in a fulfillment center. Information changing relative to a previous user interface can be provided in response to location data that indicates the worker's location within a fulfillment center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Udit Madan, Michael Ellsworth Bundy, David Daniel Glick, John Elias Darrow
  • Patent number: 9576147
    Abstract: Techniques are described for applying data usage policies through data tagging. A metadata tag may be applied to data to indicate a type of the data. In some cases, the tag may be applied to the data when the data is decrypted, and the tag may propagate with the data as the data is passed between processes. A software module may include control logic that is configured to apply data usage policies based on the type tag of data. When the software module attempts an action on the data, such as storing or communicating the data, the control logic may access policy information. Based on the policy information, the control logic may allow the action, prevent the action, or allow the action to proceed on a modified version of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Arron McClintock, John Elias Darrow, Patrick Nicholas Denton, Assim Deodia, Ketan Ramesh Deshpande, Kadirvel Chockalingam Vanniarajan