Patents by Inventor Mark Weninger

Mark Weninger 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 guided vehicle system
    Patent number: 10466692
    Abstract: AGVs receive instructions regarding tasks to be performed via localized wireless I/O communication devices (604) onboard the AGVs from localized wireless communications units (600) positioned about the facility, for example, at conveyors (202). The wireless communications units (600) utilize I/O devices (604) which have a limited range so as to be truly localized in their operation. The AGVs have a sophisticated onboard control system (130) that includes a destination determination system (140), a routing system (142), a navigation system (144), and a crash avoidance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Douglas, Mark Weninger
  • AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180129201
    Abstract: AGVs receive instructions regarding tasks to be performed via localized wireless I/O communication devices (604) onboard the AGVs from localized wireless communications units (600) positioned about the facility, for example, at conveyors (202). The wireless communications units (600) utilize I/O devices (604) which have a limited range so as to be truly localized in their operation. The AGVs have a sophisticated onboard control system (130) that includes a destination determination system (140), a routing system (142), a navigation system (144), and a crash avoidance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Douglas, Mark Weninger
  • Automated guided vehicle system
    Patent number: 9864371
    Abstract: AGVs receive instructions regarding tasks to be performed via localized wireless I/O communication devices (604) onboard the AGVs from localized wireless communications units (600) positioned about the facility, for example, at conveyors (202). The wireless communications units (600) utilize I/O devices (604) which have a limited range so as to be truly localized in their operation. The AGVs have a sophisticated onboard control system (130) that includes a destination determination system (140), a routing system (142), a navigation system (144), and a crash avoidance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Douglas, Mark Weninger
  • AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160266578
    Abstract: AGVs receive instructions regarding tasks to be performed via localized wireless I/O communication devices (604) onboard the AGVs from localized wireless communications units (600) positioned about the facility, for example, at conveyors (202). The wireless communications units (600) utilize I/O devices (604) which have a limited range so as to be truly localized in their operation. The AGVs have a sophisticated onboard control system (130) that includes a destination determination system (140), a routing system (142), a navigation system (144), and a crash avoidance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Douglas, Mark Weninger