Patents by Inventor John WARHURST

John WARHURST 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).

  • Climbing robot with compliant pinion drive
    Patent number: 11951620
    Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system and mobile robot are disclosed, where the mobile robot includes a compliant drive for moving between levels of a multilevel storage structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Fosnight, John G. Lert, Jr., Michael Duquette, Martin R. Elliott, Julian Warhurst, Charles W. Su, Alan Grant
  • Paper cup and method of forming the same
    Patent number: 11530070
    Abstract: A paper cup and a method of forming the same. The paper cup may include a sidewall and a floor portion that collectively define a cavity. In one aspect, the paper cup may include a rim that is coated with a rigid shell that encapsulates the rim. In another aspect, a void defined by a rim of the paper cup may be filled with a rigid filler material, and the rigid filler material may be one that expands upon application of heat thereto. In yet another aspect, the paper cup may include a separate rim component that is attached to the sidewall. The separate rim component may be formed from molded pulp fibers, and it may include a flange portion that is attached to the sidewall and a rim portion that protrudes from the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Lavazza Professional North America LLC
    Inventors: David Wicks, Tony McCoy, Darren Nicholls, John Warhurst
  • PAPER CUP AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210114762
    Abstract: A paper cup and a method of forming the same. The paper cup may include a sidewall and a floor portion that collectively define a cavity. In one aspect, the paper cup may include a rim that is coated with a rigid shell that encapsulates the rim. In another aspect, a void defined by a rim of the paper cup may be filled with a rigid filler material, and the rigid filler material may be one that expands upon application of heat thereto. In yet another aspect, the paper cup may include a separate rim component that is attached to the sidewall. The separate rim component may be formed from molded pulp fibers, and it may include a flange portion that is attached to the sidewall and a rim portion that protrudes from the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: David WICKS, Tony McCOY, Darren NICHOLLS, John WARHURST