Patents by Inventor Mark Solomon

Mark Solomon 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: 12151885
    Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed including a multi-level tote storage structure, one or more autonomous mobile robots configured to pick, transport and place one or more tote; one or more workstations configured to accommodate a picker that transports one or more eaches from a tote on one of the autonomous mobile robots to a “put” location, wherein the autonomous mobile robots are configured to move from level to level in the order fulfillment apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: John G. Lert, Jr., William J. Fosnight, Julian Warhurst, Mark Solomon, Michael Chesna
  • Patent number: 11984714
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to devices and applications for electrical enclosures designed with one or more mounting methods with one or more input openings for electrical power and one or more openings for installation of electrical delivery products which provide a means for mechanically mounting or connecting, and providing electrical power to at least one connected electrical apparatus. More specifically, the invention pertains to outdoor, weather resistant, electrical junction boxes with rear openings and side conduit removable plugged openings for input of electrical power, weather resistant GFCI outlets with outlet covers and a junction box cover which provide an electrical junction box mechanical interface for mounting and providing electrical power to a connected electrical apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, security camera, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Jasco Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: Trey Lazear, Mark Solomon, Walter Curtis Gobble
  • Publication number: 20240031688
    Abstract: A method for enhancing tangible content on a physical activity surface is described. In an example implementation, the method includes capturing, using a video capture device of a computing device, a video stream that includes an activity scene of a physical activity surface; detecting in the video stream, using a detector executable on the computing device, a tangible content item on the physical activity surface; recognizing, from the video stream, one or more visually instructive elements in the tangible content item; determining a tangible identifier based on the one or more visually instructive elements in the tangible content item; retrieving a digital content item using the tangible identifier; and providing the digital content item on the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Jerome Scholler, Pramod Kumar Sharma
  • Publication number: 20240017921
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide order fulfillment systems utilized in fulfilling orders for goods. The workstation can comprise: a storage structure configured to store totes; mobile robots configured to transport the totes; a buffering station configured to receive totes from the storage structure via the mobile robots and configured to load totes into a rack; and a dispense portal appurtenant to a parking area, the dispense portal configured to receive the rack from the buffering station and configured to present totes from the rack to the parking area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: William J. Fosnight, Devin Lert, John G. Lert, JR., Stephanie Waite, Julian Warhurst, Brian Roth, Christopher Hofmeister, Mark Solomon
  • Patent number: 11856481
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using contextual information to determine an appropriate response in a system that includes a device paired with an accessory device. The contextual information can be sourced from local sensors, received communications, and information stored on a device within the system. Stored parameters in the system allow flexibility and configurability in evaluating the contextual information. Using feedback obtained after actions taken based on the contextual information allows the system to adapt to better meet the needs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: FITBIT, INC.
    Inventors: Yoon Kean Wong, Andrew James Witte, Matthew David Hornyak, Eric Bernard Migicovsky, Mark Solomon
  • Publication number: 20230394763
    Abstract: A tangible object virtualization station including a base capable of stably resting on a surface and a head component unit connected to the base. The head component unit extends upwardly from the base. At an end of the head component opposite the base, the head component comprises a camera situated to capture a downward view of the surface proximate the base, a lighting array that directs light downward toward the surface proximate the base. The tangible object virtualization station further comprises a display interface included in the base. The display interface is configured to hold a display device in an upright position and connect the display device to the camera and the lighting array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Ariel Zekelman, Jon Dukerschein, Jerome Scholler, Vivek Vidyasagaran
  • Patent number: 11685588
    Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system is disclosed having different temperature zones and robots and containers capable of and/or configured to work in these different temperature zones. Containers include insulated wall panels and a thermal insert which may be chilled to maintain a temperature within the container below ambient temperature. Structure within a storage location for the containers may be used to open and close the containers to facilitate cooling of the thermal insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: William J. Fosnight, Christopher Hofmeister, John G. Lert, Jr., Stephanie Waite, Julian Warhurst, Mark Solomon
  • Patent number: 11538220
    Abstract: A tangible object virtualization station including a base capable of stably resting on a surface and a head component unit connected to the base. The head component unit extends upwardly from the base. At an end of the head component opposite the base, the head component comprises a camera situated to capture a downward view of the surface proximate the base, a lighting array that directs light downward toward the surface proximate the base. The tangible object virtualization station further comprises a display interface included in the base. The display interface is configured to hold a display device in an upright position and connect the display device to the camera and the lighting array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Tangible Play, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Ariel Zekelman, Jon Dukerschein, Jerome Scholler, Vivek Vidyasagaran
  • Patent number: 11516410
    Abstract: A computing device is described. In an example implementation, the computing device includes a housing including a display screen on a front surface, the housing and display screen being collectively positionable in a plurality of physical orientations, an input device that includes a first selection mechanism and a second selection mechanism, the first selection mechanism being actuatable to adjust a setting of an output of an application displayed on the display screen, the second selection mechanism being actuatable to adjust the setting of the output of the application displayed on the display screen, and an orientation sensor configured to determine which physical orientation of the plurality of physical orientations that the display screen is positioned in, and change a first input polarity of the first selection mechanism to correspond to the determined physical orientation of the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Tangible Play, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Jerome Scholler
  • Publication number: 20220322555
    Abstract: Various implementations for a display positioning system include stand with a front a back surface being connected to form a curved bend such that the bottom edges of the front and back surface are spread out to support the stand, the front surface is further connected to a stand lip forming a stand channel between the front surface and an extended portion of the stand lip, an insert configured to rest within the stand channel of the stand and including a front plate and a back plate that extend beyond a top portion of the insert and form an insert channel, the insert channel being configured to receive a first edge of a computing device and support the computing device in an elevated position, and an adapter with an optical element that is configured to rest within a first slot in the stand when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Jon Karl Dukerschein, Andrew Berwald, Ariel Zekelman, Jerome Scholler
  • Publication number: 20220281685
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval facility includes an automated decant system for decanting cases of eaches received from manufacturers or others. The automated decant system includes a decant workstation which receives the cases of eaches, cuts and removes the packaging of the cases. Once case packaging has been removed, the decant workstation separates and organizes the eaches, and drops them into totes waiting beneath the workstation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: ALERT INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: John G. Lert, JR., William J. Fosnight, Mark Solomon, Julian Warhurst, Mark Supernor, Nathan Stallings
  • Publication number: 20220219904
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval facility is disclosed including a storage structure, mobile robots and mobile racks for use in inventory management, order fulfillment and automation-based capacity planning. In examples, a rack or racking system may be used to transport containers, for example, totes. The rack is configured to attach to a load/unload docking station at the storage structure that enables the mobile robots to load totes onto the rack and/or unload totes from the rack. The racks can further be loaded onto a truck that transports the totes between facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: ALERT INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: John G. Lert, JR., William J. Fosnight, Ben Ngo, Mark Solomon, Samuel White, Julian Warhurst
  • Patent number: 11369027
    Abstract: Various implementations for a display positioning system include stand with a front a back surface being connected to form a curved bend such that the bottom edges of the front and back surface are spread out to support the stand, the front surface is further connected to a stand lip forming a stand channel between the front surface and an extended portion of the stand lip, an insert configured to rest within the stand channel of the stand and including a front plate and a back plate that extend beyond a top portion of the insert and form an insert channel, the insert channel being configured to receive a first edge of a computing device and support the computing device in an elevated position, and an adapter with an optical element that is configured to rest within a first slot in the stand when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Tangible Play, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Jon Karl Dukerschein, Andrew Berwald, Ariel Zekelman, Jerome Scholler
  • Publication number: 20220179547
    Abstract: Various implementations for object detection include a method includes capturing a video stream that includes an activity object and a pointing object, identifying the activity object, displaying a graphical user interface embodying a virtual scene based on the identified activity object, determining a location of the pointing object relative to the activity object, determining a routine based on the location of the pointing object relative to the activity object, and executing the routine within the virtual scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Tony Aube, Jon Dukerschein, Jerome Scholler, Mark Solomon, Vivardhan Kanoria
  • Patent number: 11314403
    Abstract: Various implementations for object detection include a method includes capturing a video stream that includes an activity object and a pointing object, identifying the activity object, displaying a graphical user interface embodying a virtual scene based on the identified activity object, determining a location of the pointing object relative to the activity object, determining a routine based on the location of the pointing object relative to the activity object, and executing the routine within the virtual scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Tangible Play, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Aube, Jon Dukerschein, Jerome Scholler, Mark Solomon, Vivardhan Kanoria
  • Publication number: 20220063910
    Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed including a multi-level tote storage structure, one or more autonomous mobile robots configured to pick, transport and place one or more tote; one or more workstations configured to accommodate a picker that transports one or more eaches from a tote on one of the autonomous mobile robots to a “put” location, wherein the autonomous mobile robots are configured to move from level to level in the order fulfillment apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: ALERT INNOVATION INC.
    Inventors: John G. Lert, JR., William J. Fosnight, Julian Warhurst, Mark Solomon
  • Patent number: D954042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Tangible Play, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Solomon
  • Patent number: D956741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Tangible Play, Ine.
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Ross Neuman, Troy Tye
  • Patent number: D980208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Tangible Play, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Karl Dukerschein, Ariel Zekelman, Laura Ngan, Mark Solomon
  • Patent number: D984725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Jasco Products Company LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Egbert, Mark Solomon, Paul Townsend