Patents by Inventor Michael Thomas Fleming

Michael Thomas Fleming 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).

  • Parcel transfer system
    Patent number: 11897702
    Abstract: A parcel transfer system transfers a parcel or a similar article directly between a conveyor and a self-driving vehicle (“SDV”) while the conveyor and SDV are moving. The conveyor, SDV, or both may be configured to initially transport a parcel in a first direction of travel and then subsequently offload the parcel in a second direction of travel. The SDV is configured to travel alongside of the conveyor in the first direction of travel and either receive the parcel as it is offloaded from the conveyor or offload the parcel onto the conveyor in the second direction of travel. The parcel transfer system further includes a vision and control subsystem, which regulates movement of the SDV and offloading of the parcel from the conveyor or SDV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fleming, Robertus Arnoldus Adrianus Schmit
  • PARCEL TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210206582
    Abstract: A parcel transfer system transfers a parcel or a similar article directly between a conveyor and a self-driving vehicle (“SDV”) while the conveyor and SDV are moving. The conveyor, SDV, or both may be configured to initially transport a parcel in a first direction of travel and then subsequently offload the parcel in a second direction of travel. The SDV is configured to travel alongside of the conveyor in the first direction of travel and either receive the parcel as it is offloaded from the conveyor or offload the parcel onto the conveyor in the second direction of travel. The parcel transfer system further includes a vision and control subsystem, which regulates movement of the SDV and offloading of the parcel from the conveyor or SDV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fleming, Robertus Arnoldus Adrianus Schmit