Patents by Inventor Leo Wright

Leo Wright 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: 12296461
    Abstract: A box folding structure for folding a box is disclosed. The box folding structure includes a curved folding member and an erect folding member. The curved folding member can include a curved surface, a retaining surface, and a first inclined folding surface. The curved surface can be used to fold dust flaps of a box. The retaining surface can be adjacent to the curved surface and can be used for folding a first outer flap of the box. The first inclined folding surface can be defined on a portion of the curved folding member that is adjacent to the curved surface and can be used for folding a second outer flap of the box. The erect folding member can be laterally offset from the curved folding member and can include a second inclined folding surface opposite the first inclined folding surface for folding a second outer flap of the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: IME Automation LLC
    Inventor: Leo Wright
  • Patent number: 11911993
    Abstract: A box erecting device for folding a box is disclosed herein. The box erecting device includes a folding plate and a lid erecting system. The folding plate is configured for erecting a box, and a folding notch including a first edge and a second edge is formed in the folding plate. The first edge is configured for erecting a first dust flap of the box, and the second edge is configured for erecting a second dust flap of the box. The lid erecting system is disposed adjacent to the folding plate and is configured for erecting a lid of the box. The lid erecting system includes a tab funnel and a folding tool. The tab funnel includes a ramp for retaining the dust flaps while closing the lid. The folding tool includes a hooked ramp for causing a distal end of the lid to be inserted into the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: IME AUTOMATION, LLC
    Inventors: Leo Wright, Derek Hall, Peter Coles
  • Publication number: 20230226702
    Abstract: A box folding structure for folding a box is disclosed. The box folding structure includes a curved folding member and an erect folding member. The curved folding member can include a curved surface, a retaining surface, and a first inclined folding surface. The curved surface can be used to fold dust flaps of a box. The retaining surface can be adjacent to the curved surface and can be used for folding a first outer flap of the box. The first inclined folding surface can be defined on a portion of the curved folding member that is adjacent to the curved surface and can be used for folding a second outer flap of the box. The erect folding member can be laterally offset from the curved folding member and can include a second inclined folding surface opposite the first inclined folding surface for folding a second outer flap of the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventor: Leo Wright
  • Publication number: 20220410521
    Abstract: A box erecting device for folding a box is disclosed herein. The box erecting device includes a folding plate and a lid erecting system. The folding plate is configured for erecting a box, and a folding notch including a first edge and a second edge is formed in the folding plate. The first edge is configured for erecting a first dust flap of the box, and the second edge is configured for erecting a second dust flap of the box. The lid erecting system is disposed adjacent to the folding plate and is configured for erecting a lid of the box. The lid erecting system includes a tab funnel and a folding tool. The tab funnel includes a ramp for retaining the dust flaps while closing the lid. The folding tool includes a hooked ramp for causing a distal end of the lid to be inserted into the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: IME Automation, LLC
    Inventors: Leo Wright, Derek Hall, Peter Coles
  • Patent number: 11408933
    Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher
  • Publication number: 20200393508
    Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher
  • Patent number: 10634718
    Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher
  • Publication number: 20180100893
    Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher