Patents by Inventor Peter D. Cunningham

Peter D. Cunningham 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 apparatus suitable for toping applications
    Patent number: 6349249
    Abstract: An automated guided apparatus capable of accurately determining its position within a walled environment such as a mine or building. A mobile unit incorporating an inertial measurement unit and a gray scale vision system processor/camera and/or a laser pointer is able to initialize its location and then update its location within the environment. The apparatus is especially adapted for producing tunnel plan views (“TOPES”) and also for guiding equipment through such environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Inco Limited
    Inventor: Peter D. Cunningham