Patents by Inventor Robert A. Flitsch

Robert A. Flitsch 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).

  • Patent number: 11905667
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various advancements for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus and may include examples of sealcoating operations. In some examples, omnidirectional drive systems such as Mecanum wheels may create novel operational aspects. Artificial intelligence techniques may enhance operations and may be used to create model for the processing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20230321897
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for adding strengthening features to a roadway surface. In some examples, the strengthening features may include fibers, nanofibers and nanotubes as examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 11707882
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for adding line features to a roadway surface. In some examples, the line features may include wires, conduits and electronic components. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway in line features, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the line features may be dynamically colored with LED components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20230054376
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 11505902
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20220250311
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for adding line features to a roadway surface. In some examples, the line features may include wires, conduits and electronic components. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway in line features, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the line features may be dynamically colored with LED components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 11338505
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for adding line features to a roadway surface. In some examples, the line features may include wires, conduits and electronic components. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway in line features, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the line features may be dynamically colored with LED components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 11194306
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization and for making material dispensing element arrays for use of the additive manufacturing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210294301
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for production of tissue structures and organs. In some examples, a cleanspace facility may be equipped with modelling hardware and software, nanotechnology and microelectronic apparatus, and additive manufacturing equipment to print cells and support matrix to allow cells to grow into tissue structures and organs. Various methods relating to using and producing the tissue engineering system are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Robert A. Flitsch, Brent Chanin
  • Publication number: 20210214901
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 11048230
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for production of tissue structures and organs. In some examples, a cleanspace facility may be equipped with modelling hardware and software, nanotechnology and microelectronic apparatus, and additive manufacturing equipment to print cells and support matrix to allow cells to grow into tissue structures and organs. Various methods relating to using and producing the tissue engineering system are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Organofab Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Robert A. Flitsch, Brent Chanin, Rudiger Hilken
  • Patent number: 10975529
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20210039308
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for adding line features to a roadway surface. In some examples, the line features may include wires, conduits and electronic components. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway in line features, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the line features may be dynamically colored with LED components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10836107
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the communications may relate to the status of roadways which may be sensed or imaged by vehicles using the advanced roadways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20200277741
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various advancements for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus and may include examples of sealcoating operations. In some examples, omnidirectional drive systems such as Mecanum wheels may create novel operational aspects. Artificial intelligence techniques may enhance operations and may be used to create model for the processing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20200247058
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the communications may relate to the status of roadways which may be sensed or imaged by vehicles using the advanced roadways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10697134
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various advancements for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus and may include examples of sealcoating operations. In some examples, omnidirectional drive systems such as Mecanum wheels may create novel operational aspects. Artificial intelligence techniques may enhance operations and may be used to create model for the processing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10661505
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Addibots, LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20200086578
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20200056336
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various advancements for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus and may include examples of sealcoating operations. In some examples, omnidirectional drive systems such as Mecanum wheels may create novel operational aspects. Artificial intelligence techniques may enhance operations and may be used to create model for the processing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch