Patents by Inventor John Ingram

John 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).

  • Patent number: 12312170
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-executable coded instruction sets are disclosed for fully- and/or partly automated handling of goods. The disclosure provides improvements in the storage and retrieval of storage and delivery containers in order processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Stuart Richard North, Robert Rolf Stadie
  • Patent number: 12291398
    Abstract: A system for picking items from a containerised storage system is described. The items are stored in storage bins in stacks within a framework comprising a grid system disposed above the stacks of bins. Robotic devices are disposed on the grid, the devices acting so as to pick containers from the stacks of bins. The storage system is provided with at least one picking device for picking items from bins and depositing them directly in delivery containers DT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
  • Patent number: 12286297
    Abstract: A vehicle for use with an object handling system, the object handling system including two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a first grid, a plurality of first uprights supporting the first grid, a plurality of containers arranged in stacks, each stack being located underneath the first grid, one or more robotic load handling devices configured to drive on top of the rails of the first grid, the one or more load handling devices including means for removing or replacing at least one container from the stacks. The vehicle includes two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a second grid substantially at the top of the vehicle above a storage space for carrying containers. The second grid interfaces with the first grid to allow the one or more load handling devices to drive from the rails of the first grid onto the rails of the second grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
  • Publication number: 20250115432
    Abstract: A system and method of order fulfilment is described. The system comprises a storage and retrieval system, a transfer system and at least one pick station. The transfer system further comprises conveyance means disposed between the storage and retrieval system and the pick station such that items delivered to the transfer system from the storage and retrieval system may be conveyed to the pick stations independently of the normal operation of the pick station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Lars Sverker LINDBO, Matthew Robert WHELAN
  • Patent number: 12269679
    Abstract: 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 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
  • Publication number: 20250058970
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul CLARKE, Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Pawel KAROLINCZAK
  • Publication number: 20250012831
    Abstract: Passive optical Sagnac interferometers for current sensing, method of using the same and method of constructing the same. In one embodiment, the passive optical Sagnac interferometer for current sensing comprises an N×N fibre coupler, wherein N>=3; and a fibre coil disposed on a first side of the N×N fibre coupler, a first port of the N×N fibre coupler coupled to a first end of the fibre coil via a first linear polariser and a second port of the N×N fibre coupler coupled to a second end of the fibre coil via a second linear polariser; wherein the fibre coil is configured to support only one elliptical polarisation state in counter-propagating light signals in the fibre coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: SMART DIGITAL OPTICS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Matar MAMDOUH, Andrew Mark MICHIE, John INGRAM, Jose Miguel LAZARO URRUTIA, Andoni GALLASTEGI URIARTE
  • Publication number: 20240417167
    Abstract: A system and method for picking items is disclosed. The system includes a grid-based storage area and an order assembly area. The system includes an array of presentation positions, the presentation positions being configured and adapted so as to present storage containers delivered to the presentation positions so as to enable picking of items contained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
  • Patent number: 12157630
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Clarke, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Pawel Karolinczak
  • Publication number: 20240391698
    Abstract: A system and method of order fulfilment is described. The system comprises a storage and retrieval system, a transfer system and at least one pick station. The transfer system further comprises conveyance means disposed between the storage and retrieval system and the pick station such that items delivered to the transfer system from the storage and retrieval system may be conveyed to the pick stations independently of the normal operation of the pick station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Lars Sverker LINDBO, Matthew Robert WHELAN
  • Patent number: 12116206
    Abstract: 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. A deployable, releasable electrical connecting device is shaped to conform to a charging, powering, or battery component of one or more of the load handling devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Stadie, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Matthew Whelan
  • Patent number: 12116203
    Abstract: A system and method for picking items is disclosed. The system includes a grid-based storage area and an order assembly area. The system includes an array of presentation positions, the presentation positions being configured and adapted so as to present storage containers delivered to the presentation positions so as to enable picking of items contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
  • Patent number: 12103776
    Abstract: A robotic picking device for picking items from a containerised storage system wherein items are stored in storage bins in stacks within a framework having a grid system disposed above the stacks of bins. Robotic picking devices are disposed on the grid, the devices acting to pick containers from the stacks of bins. The storage system is provided with at least one picking device for picking items from bins and depositing them directly in delivery containers DT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Alexander James Badenoch Harvey
  • Patent number: 12084278
    Abstract: 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. Each container may be provided with connectors having a push fit male connector located at a top edge of the container and a female connector at a bottom edge of the container. Adjacent containers in a stack can be linked by routing means, which form moldings on each container. The connectors can also have spring-loaded contacts. 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Pawel Karolinczak
  • Patent number: 12071307
    Abstract: A system and method of order fulfilment is described. The system includes a storage and retrieval system, a transfer system and at least one pick station. The transfer system includes conveyance means disposed between the storage and retrieval system and the pick station such that items delivered to the transfer system from the storage and retrieval system may be conveyed to the pick stations independently of the normal operation of the pick station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Lars Sverker Lindbo, Matthew Robert Whelan
  • Patent number: 12049358
    Abstract: A storage system Includes a first set of parallel rails or tracks and a second set of parallel rails or tracks extending transverse to the first set in a substantially horizontal plane to form a grid pattern having a plurality of grid spaces. A plurality of stackable storage containers are arranged in stacks, the stacks of storage containers being located beneath the rails or tracks. Each stack is located within the footprint of a grid space. A load handling device is arranged to move laterally on the rails or tracks above the stacks of storage containers. The load handling device includes a lifting device arranged to lift storage containers from a top of a stack. The lifting device includes a cable to provide a service from a service source in the load handling device to the one or more storage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo
  • Patent number: 12030716
    Abstract: 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. A method of partitioning the storage system prevents the spread of fire or prevent damage caused by sprinkler activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Clarke, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
  • Patent number: 12024364
    Abstract: There is provided a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to provide an interface between a container-conveying system and a container-storage system. More specifically, there is disclosed a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to load/unload a container into/from a carriage. Optionally, the carriage is a Magway carriage. The carriage can be made stationary before loading/unloading the container by the container-conveying system. The carriage and container can match velocities so that both are moving, but at the same velocity, whilst loading/unloading operations are performed by the container maneuvering apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Sean Clark, Joseph Zammit, Ben Thomas, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Matthew Whelan, David Sharp, Paul Clarke
  • Patent number: 12026660
    Abstract: A secured container is can be configured to accept deliveries of goods, parcels or other items ordered by a user. The container is secured such that a delivery may be made whist the delivery location is unattended whilst ensuring the delivery is safe. The secured container may be accessed by autonomous vehicles such as drones or quadcopters or other flying platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Pawel Karolinczak
  • Publication number: 20240199325
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-executable coded instruction sets are disclosed for fully- and/or partly automated handling of goods. The disclosure provides improvements in the storage and retrieval of storage and delivery containers in order processing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Stuart Richard NORTH, Robert Rolf STADIE