Patents by Inventor Michael Hoeing
Michael Hoeing 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).
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Patent number: 11254518Abstract: A system includes a robot configured to load and/or unload from a location, such as a cargo carrier or building. The robot includes a base unit that has a transport system to move the base unit. A mast extends from the base unit, and the mast has a mast conveyor. An End of Arm Tool (EoAT) is coupled to the mast. The EoAT includes an EoAT conveyor configured to move a cargo item to and from the mast conveyor. A gripper mechanism is configured to move between a retracted position where the gripper mechanism is clear of the cargo item on the EoAT conveyor and an extended position where the gripper mechanism is able to grip the cargo item.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Bastian Solutions, LLCInventors: William A. Bastian, II, Ariel Marie Roberts, Craig Adam Lawrence, Eugene Anthony Oskay, Joshua Michael Hoeing
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Publication number: 20210053773Abstract: A system includes a robot configured to load and/or unload from a location, such as a cargo carrier or building. The robot includes a base unit that has a transport system to move the base unit. A mast extends from the base unit, and the mast has a mast conveyor. An End of Arm Tool (EoAT) is coupled to the mast. The EoAT includes an EoAT conveyor configured to move a cargo item to and from the mast conveyor. A gripper mechanism is configured to move between a retracted position where the gripper mechanism is clear of the cargo item on the EoAT conveyor and an extended position where the gripper mechanism is able to grip the cargo item.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Bastian Solutions, LLCInventors: William A. Bastian, II, Ariel Marie Roberts, Craig Adam Lawrence, Eugene Anthony Oskay, Joshua Michael Hoeing
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Patent number: 10815075Abstract: A system includes a robot configured to load and/or unload from a location, such as a cargo carrier or building. The robot includes a base unit that has a transport system to move the base unit. A mast extends from the base unit, and the mast has a mast conveyor. An End of Arm Tool (EoAT) is coupled to the mast. The EoAT includes an EoAT conveyor configured to move a cargo item to and from the mast conveyor. A gripper mechanism is configured to move between a retracted position where the gripper mechanism is clear of the cargo item on the EoAT conveyor and an extended position where the gripper mechanism is able to grip the cargo item.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Bastian Solutions, LLCInventors: William A. Bastian, II, Ariel Marie Roberts, Craig Adam Lawrence, Eugene Anthony Oskay, Joshua Michael Hoeing
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Publication number: 20180118476Abstract: A system includes a robot configured to load and/or unload from a location, such as a cargo carrier or building. The robot includes a base unit that has a transport system to move the base unit. A mast extends from the base unit, and the mast has a mast conveyor. An End of Arm Tool (EoAT) is coupled to the mast. The EoAT includes an EoAT conveyor configured to move a cargo item to and from the mast conveyor. A gripper mechanism is configured to move between a retracted position where the gripper mechanism is clear of the cargo item on the EoAT conveyor and an extended position where the gripper mechanism is able to grip the cargo item.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Bastian Solutions, LLCInventors: William A. Bastian, II, Ariel Marie Roberts, Craig Adam Lawrence, Eugene Anthony Oskay, Joshua Michael Hoeing
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Patent number: 7408110Abstract: A sealed electrical junction box includes a sectional housing containing a chamber and having an end wall that contains at least one access passage in which is mounted a sealing bush containing a longitudinal through bore. An annular internal sealing rib on the access passage wall cooperates with a corresponding circumferential groove in the outer circumferential surface of the bush, thereby to seal the space between bush and the access passage wall. To seal the space around an inserted conductor, there is mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the bush through bore at least one integral deformable sealing lip that engages the outer circumferential surface of a conductor inserted into the bush longitudinal bore. When the bush is not in use, the longitudinal bore thereof is sealed by a cylindrical plug that is inserted into the longitudinal bore.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Heike Schmidtpott, Michael Hoeing
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Patent number: 7367832Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting a multi-contact electrical plug within a cable support arrangement includes an elongated adapter body containing a through passage and having a rectangular first end portion containing a chamber for receiving the electrical plug, and a tubular second end portion threadably connected adjacent its free extremity with a concentrically arranged cable sleeve, an annular sealing device being provided for sealing one end of the annular space defined between the cylindrical outer surface of the adapter body tubular end portion and the inner surface of the adjacent end portion of the concentrically arranged sleeve. A second annular seal is supported within the cable sleeve for sealing the entrance of the cable into the adapter through passage, and a third sealing ring is provided for sealing the space between the outer surface of the adapter body rectangular end portion and a slidably mounted outer sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Andreas Muhs, Claudia Hanning, Juergen Ziemke, Michael Hoeing, Michael Schnatwinkel, Michaela Muecke, Simon Seereiner, Ulrich Luetkemeier
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Patent number: 7326073Abstract: A locking device attaches to a first end of a plug-supporting housing a telecommunications plug having a cable that extends through a longitudinal bore contained in the housing. The locking device includes at least one locking plate having a first end portion connected with the housing, and a second end portion containing a projection for engaging a corresponding retaining surface, thereby to retrain the plug within a first plug-receiving chamber contained within a first end of the housing. In a first embodiment, the locking plate directly retains in the first chamber either the plug, or a hollow adapter frame that contains the plug. In a second embodiment, an adapter body containing a second plug-receiving chamber is fastened to the housing first end, and a pair of locking plates lock within the second chamber either the plug, or an adapter frame that contains the plug.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Claudia Hanning, Juergen Ziemke, Michael Hoeing, Michael Schnatwinkel, Michaela Muecke, Simon Seereiner, Christian Neese, Thomas Tappe
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Publication number: 20070249218Abstract: A locking device attaches to a first end of a plug-supporting housing a telecommunications plug having a cable that extends through a longitudinal bore contained in the housing. The locking device includes at least one locking plate having a first end portion connected with the housing, and a second end portion containing a projection for engaging a corresponding retaining surface, thereby to retrain the plug within a first plug-receiving chamber contained within a first end of the housing. In a first embodiment, the locking plate directly retains in the first chamber either the plug, or a hollow adapter frame that contains the plug. In a second embodiment, an adapter body containing a second plug-receiving chamber is fastened to the housing first end, and a pair of locking plates lock within the second chamber either the plug, or an adapter frame that contains the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Claudia Hanning, Juergen Ziemke, Michael Hoeing, Michael Schnatwinkel, Michaela Muecke, Simon Seereiner, Christian Neese, Thomas Tappe
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Publication number: 20070105432Abstract: An adapter assembly for connecting a multi-contact electrical plug within a cable support arrangement includes an elongated adapter body containing a through passage and having a rectangular first end portion containing a chamber for receiving the electrical plug, and a tubular second end portion threadably connected adjacent its free extremity with a concentrically arranged cable sleeve, an annular sealing device being provided for sealing one end of the annular space defined between the cylindrical outer surface of the adapter body tubular end portion and the inner surface of the adjacent end portion of the concentrically arranged sleeve. A second annular seal is supported within the cable sleeve for sealing the entrance of the cable into the adapter through passage, and a third sealing ring is provided for sealing the space between the outer surface of the adapter body rectangular end portion and a slidably mounted outer sleeve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Andreas Muhs, Claudia Hanning, Juergen Ziemke, Michael Hoeing, Michael Schnatwinkel, Michaela Muecke, Simon Seereiner, Ulrich Luetkemeier
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Publication number: 20060243474Abstract: A sealed electrical junction box includes a sectional housing containing a chamber and having an end wall that contains at least one access passage in which is mounted a sealing bush containing a longitudinal through bore. An annular internal sealing rib on the access passage wall cooperates with a corresponding circumferential groove in the outer circumferential surface of the bush, thereby to seal the space between bush and the access passage wall. To seal the space around an inserted conductor, there is mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the bush through bore at least one integral deformable sealing lip that engages the outer circumferential surface of a conductor inserted into the bush longitudinal bore. When the bush is not in use, the longitudinal bore thereof is sealed by a cylindrical plug that is inserted into the longitudinal bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Heike Schmidtpott, Michael Hoeing
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Patent number: 7021974Abstract: A modular base for an electrical device and an electrical device including same and also removable modules are disclosed. The modular base comprises a plurality of base components adapted to be arranged relative to each other to define a backplane comprising a plurality of module mounting locations, wherein each mounting location comprises a first electrical base connector of one base component and a second electrical base connector of another base component. A plurality of removable modules are adapted to be respectively removably connected to the backplane in the mounting locations to provide a modular electrical device. Each of the modules comprises a first module connector adapted to be mated with a first base connector of a mounting location and a second module connector adapted to be mated with a second base connector of the mounting location The backplane comprises one or more coupling devices for releasably engaging a module.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregg M. Sichner, Douglas A. Lostoski, Robert J. Hager, Robert A. Kozlowski, Torsten Wünsche, Klaus Püschner, Walter Hanning, Michael Höing
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Patent number: 6961233Abstract: A field bus module assembly includes a generally rectangular base module adapted for mounting on a fixed support, an input/output module, and a connecting module for connecting the input/output module with the base module, the base module including a lateral projecting portion adapted for insertion in sealed relation within a corresponding recess contained in the base module of an adjacent assembly. The base module includes a housing formed of a synthetic plastic insulating material, a plurality of bus bar conductors mounted on the housing, a protective cover member covering the bus bar conductors, and a mass of encapsulating material hermetically sealing the space around the cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co.Inventors: Michael Hoeing, Thorsten Wuensche, Walter Hanning
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Patent number: 6916194Abstract: A modular electrical device and/or module for same with improved sealing is disclosed. The device comprises a base comprising at least one mounting location comprising first and second electrical base connectors. The module comprises first and second electrical module connectors that are respectively adapted for mating with the first and second electrical base connectors at respective first and second connector interfaces. First and second seals are located respectively at the first-and second connector interfaces. The first and second seals each comprise first and second sealing elements that act respectively in first and second directions that are transverse relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregg M. Sichner, Douglas A. Lostoski, Robert J. Hager, Robert A. Kozlowski, Torsten Wünsche, Klaus Püschner, Walter Hanning, Michael Höing
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Patent number: 6881101Abstract: A modular base for an electrical device and an electrical device including same and also removable modules are disclosed. The modular base comprises a plurality of base components adapted to be arranged relative to each other to define a backplane comprising a plurality of module mounting locations, wherein each mounting location comprises a first electrical base connector of one base component and a second electrical base connector of another base component. A plurality of removable modules are adapted to be respectively removably connected to the backplane in the mounting locations to provide a modular electrical device. Each of the modules comprises a first module connector adapted to be mated with a first base connector of a mounting location and a second module connector adapted to be mated with a second base connector of the mounting location The backplane comprises one or more coupling devices for releasably engaging a module.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignees: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Gregg M. Sichner, Douglas A. Lostoski, Robert J. Hager, Robert A. Kozlowski, Torsten Wünsche, Klaus Püschner, Walter Hanning, Michael Höing
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Publication number: 20040024939Abstract: A field bus module assembly includes a generally rectangular base module adapted for mounting on a fixed support, an input/output module, and a connecting module for connecting the input/output module with the base module, the base module including a lateral projecting portion adapted for insertion in sealed relation within a corresponding recess contained in the base module of an adjacent assembly. The base module includes a housing formed of a synthetic plastic insulating material, a plurality of bus bar conductors mounted on the housing, a protective cover member covering the bus bar conductors, and a mass of encapsulating material hermetically sealing the space around the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co.Inventors: Michael Hoeing, Thorsten Wuensche, Walter Hanning