Patents by Inventor Michael David Shrout

Michael David Shrout 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).

  • Method and system for marking and encoding recyclability of material to enable automated sorting of recycled items
    Patent number: 11524318
    Abstract: A method and system for marking and encoding recyclability includes material identification markers to enable a robot with computer vision capability to properly identify and distinguish between various materials. The material identification markers could include marks or symbols to describe a recyclable item or material. The material identification markers may be incorporated into the design of the item, printed on the item or label, or placed in any other way as this is a vision-based system. Further, the material identification markers may be visible or invisible to the human eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventor: Michael David Shrout
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MARKING AND ENCODING RECYCLABILITY OF MATERIAL TO ENABLE AUTOMATED SORTING OF RECYCLED ITEMS
    Publication number: 20210170451
    Abstract: A method and system for marking and encoding recyclability includes material identification markers to enable a robot with computer vision capability to properly identify and distinguish between various materials. The material identification markers could include marks or symbols to describe a recyclable item or material. The material identification markers may be incorporated into the design of the item, printed on the item or label, or placed in any other way as this is a vision-based system. Further, the material identification markers may be visible or invisible to the human eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Michael David Shrout
  • NATURAL GAS AND DIESEL FUEL BLENDING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120004824
    Abstract: An electronically controlled fuel blending system that injects compressed natural gas into the air intake of a diesel engine resulting in lower emissions, increased fuel economy is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Trevor Robert Milton, Michael David Shrout