Patents by Inventor Mark David Bittenbender

Mark David Bittenbender 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).

  • AUTOMATED HITCH FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20230356990
    Abstract: Systems and methods for towing, hitching, and connecting devices are described. An autonomous guided vehicle includes an automated hitch capable of connecting to a variety of types of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Edward F. Houston, Leung Man Shiu, Michael Joseph Goldberg, Mark David Bittenbender, William Patrick McConnell
  • Automated hitch for automated vehicle
    Patent number: 11708252
    Abstract: Systems and methods for towing, hitching, and connecting devices are described. An autonomous guided vehicle includes an automated hitch capable of connecting to a variety of types of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Edward F. Houston, Leung Man Shiu, Michael Joseph Goldberg, Mark David Bittenbender, William Patrick McConnell
  • AUTOMATED HITCH FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20210017007
    Abstract: Systems and methods for towing, hitching, and connecting devices are described. An autonomous guided vehicle includes an automated hitch capable of connecting to a variety of types of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Edward F. Houston, Leung Man Shiu, Michael Joseph Goldberg, Mark David Bittenbender, William Patrick McConnell
  • Anti-toppling device for mail with retractable protrusion
    Patent number: 7467792
    Abstract: A mail destacker is provided that includes a destacker plate and a retractable protrusion that can move between an article erecting position and a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Mark David Bittenbender, Benjamin C. Liu, Kevin D. Bruner