Patents by Inventor NATHAN R. ROBERTS

NATHAN R. ROBERTS 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).

  • Publication number: 20240113540
    Abstract: A storage and charging station for storing and charging a plurality of mobile electronic devices communicable with a remote electronic device. The station comprises a storage assembly and an electrical system coupled to the storage assembly. The storage assembly comprises a frame and a plurality of storage bays supported by the frame. The plurality of storage bays is to receive the plurality of mobile electronic devices. The electrical system comprises a power component, a communication component, a logic component, a memory component, and a plurality of ports electrically coupled to the power component and the communication component. When a first mobile electronic device connects with a first port, the power component powers the first mobile electronic device via the first port, and the station communicates with the remote electronic device via the first port and the first mobile electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 11870287
    Abstract: A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices is described. The storage and charging station system includes a support tower structure including shelves for storing the mobile electronic devices during charging, a support device coupled to the support tower structure, a grid system on one side of the support tower structure, the grid system for mounting various accessories, a wire management system positioned adjacent to each of the shelves, a cable management system coupled to one side of the support tower structure, and a power distribution unit coupled to the support tower structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 11837899
    Abstract: A storage and charging station for storing and charging a plurality of mobile electronic devices communicable with a remote electronic device. The station comprises a storage assembly and an electrical system coupled to the storage assembly. The storage assembly comprises a frame and a plurality of storage bays supported by the frame. The plurality of storage bays is to receive the plurality of mobile electronic devices. The electrical system comprises a power component, a communication component, a logic component, a memory component, and a plurality of ports electrically coupled to the power component and the communication component. When a first mobile electronic device connects with a first port, the power component powers the first mobile electronic device via the first port, and the station communicates with the remote electronic device via the first port and the first mobile electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230026304
    Abstract: A storage and charging station for storing and charging a plurality of mobile electronic devices communicable with a remote electronic device. The station comprises a storage assembly and an electrical system coupled to the storage assembly. The storage assembly comprises a frame and a plurality of storage bays supported by the frame. The plurality of storage bays is to receive the plurality of mobile electronic devices. The electrical system comprises a power component, a communication component, a logic component, a memory component, and a plurality of ports electrically coupled to the power component and the communication component. When a first mobile electronic device connects with a first port, the power component powers the first mobile electronic device via the first port, and the station communicates with the remote electronic device via the first port and the first mobile electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 11489353
    Abstract: A storage and charging station for storing and charging a plurality of mobile electronic devices communicable with a remote electronic device. The station comprises a storage assembly and an electrical system coupled to the storage assembly. The storage assembly comprises a frame and a plurality of storage bays supported by the frame. The plurality of storage bays is to receive the plurality of mobile electronic devices. The electrical system comprises a power component, a communication component, a logic component, a memory component, and a plurality of ports electrically coupled to the power component and the communication component. When a first mobile electronic device connects with a first port, the power component powers the first mobile electronic device via the first port, and the station communicates with the remote electronic device via the first port and the first mobile electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan R. Roberts, Morgan Lowery, Austin Borkowski
  • Patent number: 11462925
    Abstract: A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices includes a support tower cage structure having vertically extending rear and side panels. A plurality of planar support shelves engage horizontal slots on the panel front sides and at least one associated rear channel shelf support surface on the rear panel to support a vertical array of mobile electronic devices. The shelves may include side support shelves extending outward through supporting panel slots in a side wall for supporting additional electrical components. Openings are provided in the cage structure panels for observation of mobile electronic devices, for ventilation, and for facilitating transmission of electrical data to and from the mobile devices. Cable management apertures and slots are provided in at least one panel and shelf portions. A lockable door may be attached to secure the contents of the cage structure. A lockable side cover may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan R. Roberts, Beau M. Wishner
  • Publication number: 20220094186
    Abstract: A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices is described. The storage and charging station system includes a support tower structure including shelves for storing the mobile electronic devices during charging, a support device coupled to the support tower structure, a grid system on one side of the support tower structure, the grid system for mounting various accessories, a wire management system positioned adjacent to each of the shelves, a cable management system coupled to one side of the support tower structure, and a power distribution unit coupled to the support tower structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan R. Roberts, Beau M. Wishner
  • Publication number: 20220045529
    Abstract: A storage and charging station system for mobile electronic devices includes a support tower cage structure having vertically extending rear and side panels. A plurality of planar support shelves engage horizontal slots on the panel front sides and at least one associated rear channel shelf support surface on the rear panel to support a vertical array of mobile electronic devices. The shelves may include side support shelves extending outward through supporting panel slots in a side wall for supporting additional electrical components. Openings are provided in the cage structure panels for observation of mobile electronic devices, for ventilation, and for facilitating transmission of electrical data to and from the mobile devices. Cable management apertures and slots are provided in at least one panel and shelf portions. A lockable door may be attached to secure the contents of the cage structure. A lockable side cover may also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan R. Roberts, Beau M. Wishner
  • Publication number: 20210044128
    Abstract: A storage and charging station for storing and charging a plurality of mobile electronic devices communicable with a remote electronic device. The station comprises a storage assembly and an electrical system coupled to the storage assembly. The storage assembly comprises a frame and a plurality of storage bays supported by the frame. The plurality of storage bays is to receive the plurality of mobile electronic devices. The electrical system comprises a power component, a communication component, a logic component, a memory component, and a plurality of ports electrically coupled to the power component and the communication component. When a first mobile electronic device connects with a first port, the power component powers the first mobile electronic device via the first port, and the station communicates with the remote electronic device via the first port and the first mobile electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan R. Roberts, Morgan Lowery, Austin Borkowski
  • Patent number: 10638630
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. Rear support shelves protrude rearwardly from the shelf bottom portion and through tower support first receiving slots to support electrical apparatus within the channel for powering portable electronic devices placed on the shelf bottom portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20190289740
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. Rear support shelves protrude rearwardly from the shelf bottom portion and through tower support first receiving slots to support electrical apparatus within the channel for powering portable electronic devices placed on the shelf bottom portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 10312700
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. Rear support shelves protrude rearwardly from the shelf bottom portion and through tower support first receiving slots to support electrical apparatus within the channel for powering portable electronic devices placed on the shelf bottom portions. A rear frame is connected to the channel for supporting the tower assembly on a stationary or movable base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20180358824
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. Rear support shelves protrude rearwardly from the shelf bottom portion and through tower support first receiving slots to support electrical apparatus within the channel for powering portable electronic devices placed on the shelf bottom portions. A rear frame is connected to the channel for supporting the tower assembly on a stationary or movable base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 10084327
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, wherein the second side is opposite the first side, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, and raised back tabs provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. Alternatively, at least one modular portable carrier assembly for storing and charging a plurality of portable electronic devices may be removably coupled to the tower assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 10076050
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, wherein the second side is opposite the first side, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9680317
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. A locking assembly having a top wall and sidewalls attached to the shelves, with a pivotable door to prevent removal of electronic devices but permit visual confirmation of shelf contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160276852
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. A locking assembly having a top wall and sidewalls attached to the shelves, with a pivotable door to prevent removal of electronic devices but permit visual confirmation of shelf contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160205800
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, wherein the second side is opposite the first side, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140175031
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, wherein the second side is opposite the first side, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, and raised back tabs provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly. Alternatively, at least one modular portable carrier assembly for storing and charging a plurality of portable electronic devices may be removably coupled to the tower assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: NATHAN R. ROBERTS