Patents by Inventor Robert Ashby

Robert Ashby 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: 12422077
    Abstract: A gladhand is disclosed. The gladhand, for example, may include a gladhand body having a central axis and a substantially flat gladhand surface and a tongue that extends from the gladhand body and substantially perpendicular relative to the central axis. The gladhand, for example, may also include a concave pocket that extends from gladhand surface. The gladhand, for example, may also include a piston chamber within the gladhand body that extends substantially along the central axis and forming a piston aperture within the gladhand surface and a piston disposed within the piston chamber that actuates at least partially into and out of the piston chamber through the piston aperture along the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Autonomous Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Poulson, Mike McNees, Robert Ashby, Mitch Torrie
  • Publication number: 20250290586
    Abstract: A gladhand is disclosed. The gladhand, for example, may include a gladhand body having a central axis and a substantially flat gladhand surface and a tongue that extends from the gladhand body and substantially perpendicular relative to the central axis. The gladhand, for example, may also include a concave pocket that extends from gladhand surface. The gladhand, for example, may also include a piston chamber within the gladhand body that extends substantially along the central axis and forming a piston aperture within the gladhand surface and a piston disposed within the piston chamber that actuates at least partially into and out of the piston chamber through the piston aperture along the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Eric Poulson, Mike McNees, Robert Ashby, Mitch Torrie
  • Publication number: 20250059726
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed to direct an autonomous loader to a dump truck. In some embodiments, a method may include receiving dump truck geolocation data for a dump truck; receiving loader geolocation data for an autonomous loader; raising a bucket on the autonomous loader to a height; directing the autonomous loader toward the dump truck using the loader geolocation data and the dump truck geolocation data so that the bucket is positioned above a body or bed of the dump truck; and rotating the bucket downward to release a load in the bucket into the body or bed of dump truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Eli Taylor, Daniel Morwood, Jaron Haight, Joshua Vanfleet, Robert Ashby, Taylor Bybee, Garrett Winward, Bret Turpin, Bryant Chandler
  • Patent number: 12104355
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed to direct an autonomous loader to a dump truck. In some embodiments, a method may include receiving dump truck geolocation data for a dump truck; receiving loader geolocation data for an autonomous loader; raising a bucket on the autonomous loader to a height; directing the autonomous loader toward the dump truck using the loader geolocation data and the dump truck geolocation data so that the bucket is positioned above a body or bed of the dump truck; and rotating the bucket downward to release a load in the bucket into the body or bed of dump truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Autonomous Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Eli Taylor, Daniel Morwood, Jaron Haight, Joshua Vanfleet, Robert Ashby, Taylor Bybee, Garrett Winward, Bret Turpin, Bryant Chandler
  • Publication number: 20230138671
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is disclosed. The autonomous vehicle may include a sensor array; an engine output control system; a braking control system; and a controller. The controller may be communicatively coupled with the sensor array, the engine output control system, and the braking control system. The controller may be configured to: sense an environment with the sensor array to produce sensor data; receiving autonomous vehicle state data; determining whether the autonomous vehicle state data is above a threshold state value; in the event the autonomous vehicle state data is above a threshold state value, not using the sensor data to operate the autonomous vehicle; and in the event the autonomous vehicle state data is not above a threshold state value, using the sensor data to operate the autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Ashby, Levi Baker, Taylor Bybee, Joshua Vanfleet, Jeff Ferrin
  • Publication number: 20230046740
    Abstract: A gladhand is disclosed. The gladhand, for example, may include a gladhand body having a central axis and a substantially flat gladhand surface and a tongue that extends from the gladhand body and substantially perpendicular relative to the central axis. The gladhand, for example, may also include a concave pocket that extends from gladhand surface. The gladhand, for example, may also include a piston chamber within the gladhand body that extends substantially along the central axis and forming a piston aperture within the gladhand surface and a piston disposed within the piston chamber that actuates at least partially into and out of the piston chamber through the piston aperture along the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Poulson, Mike McNees, Robert Ashby, Mitch Torrie
  • Patent number: 11492124
    Abstract: A retention system for an aircraft seat dress cover defines a cable channel sewn around the periphery of a back portion. A cable in the cable channel is tightened to tighten the aircraft seat dress cover around an aircraft seat back. Adjustable buckles at terminals of the cable interlock and allow the cable to be tightened. A midpoint strap is disposed on opposing sides of the periphery to allow the aircraft seat dress cover to more fully conform to the structure of the aircraft seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Ashby, David Poole, Joseph Meals, Andrew Mooney, Michael Kreitz, Adam Brown, Mack Thomas Moore, David Genco, Gregory Bonomo, Zakarya Peterson
  • Patent number: 11174622
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an autonomous loader comprising a speed control system; a steering control system; a shovel control system; and a controller communicatively coupled with the speed control system, the steering control system, and the shovel control system. In some embodiments, the controller has code that instructs the shovel control system to place the shovel in a position to load the shovel; instructs the speed control system to move the autonomous loader into a load zone; determines whether the shovel has been filled with material from the load zone; instructs the shovel control system to raise the shovel a predetermined amount; determines a second time whether the shovel has been filled with material from the load zone; instructs the shovel control system to raise the shovel out of the load zone; and instructs the shovel control system to shake the shovel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Autonomous Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Ashby, Jaren Devey, Michael Hornberger
  • Publication number: 20210291988
    Abstract: A retention system for an aircraft seat dress cover defines a cable channel sewn around the periphery of a back portion. A cable in the cable channel is tightened to tighten the aircraft seat dress cover around an aircraft seat back. Adjustable buckles at terminals of the cable interlock and allow the cable to be tightened. A midpoint strap is disposed on opposing sides of the periphery to allow the aircraft seat dress cover to more fully conform to the structure of the aircraft seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Ashby, David Poole, Joseph Meals, Andrew Mooney, Michael Kreitz, Adam Brown, Mack Thomas Moore, David Genco, Gregory Bonomo, Zakarya Peterson
  • Publication number: 20210148083
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed to direct an autonomous loader to a dump truck. In some embodiments, a method may include receiving dump truck geolocation data for a dump truck; receiving loader geolocation data for an autonomous loader; raising a bucket on the autonomous loader to a height; directing the autonomous loader toward the dump truck using the loader geolocation data and the dump truck geolocation data so that the bucket is positioned above a body or bed of the dump truck; and rotating the bucket downward to release a load in the bucket into the body or bed of dump truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Eli Taylor, Daniel Morwood, Jaron Haight, Joshua Vanfleet, Robert Ashby, Taylor Bybee, Garrett Winward, Bret Turpin, Bryant Chandler
  • Publication number: 20210148084
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an autonomous loader comprising a speed control system; a steering control system; a shovel control system; and a controller communicatively coupled with the speed control system, the steering control system, and the shovel control system. In some embodiments, the controller has code that instructs the shovel control system to place the shovel in a position to load the shovel; instructs the speed control system to move the autonomous loader into a load zone; determines whether the shovel has been filled with material from the load zone; instructs the shovel control system to raise the shovel a predetermined amount; determines a second time whether the shovel has been filled with material from the load zone; instructs the shovel control system to raise the shovel out of the load zone; and instructs the shovel control system to shake the shovel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Ashby, Jaren Devey, Michael Hornberger
  • Patent number: 8538010
    Abstract: A faceplate assembly includes a cover plate having a front wall and a rim surrounding a perimeter of the front wall. The rim has a rim opening therethrough. The front wall has a pair of mounting posts extending therefrom that are configured to be received in keyholes of a phone to support the phone. A subplate configured to be mounted to a wall outlet. The subplate has an end wall and a base with a base opening therethrough and the subplate is configured to hold a modular jack. The cover plate is coupled to the subplate such that the rim and base openings are aligned with one another and are configured to receive a patch cord therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Brian K. Davis, Greg Garrett, Gary Bowman, Robert Ashby
  • Patent number: 8230629
    Abstract: A faceplate assembly includes a faceplate body and a label cover. The faceplate body has a front surface and an opposite back side. The front surface includes a panel area and a label area recessed from the front surface. The panel area includes a port extending through the front surface. The label area includes a hinge element. The label cover is coupled to the faceplate body and is disposed in the label area. The label cover includes a hinge protrusion and a retention tab. The hinge protrusion is rotatably coupled to the hinge element to permit the label cover to rotate toward and away from the front surface. The retention tab engages the faceplate body along a perimeter of the label area to secure the label cover in a closed position against the faceplate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Ashby, Greg Garrett, Christine Anne Dooley
  • Publication number: 20110261952
    Abstract: A faceplate assembly includes a cover plate having a front wall and a rim surrounding a perimeter of the front wall. The rim has a rim opening therethrough. The front wall has a pair of mounting posts extending therefrom that are configured to be received in keyholes of a phone to support the phone. A subplate configured to be mounted to a wall outlet. The subplate has an end wall and a base with a base opening therethrough and the subplate is configured to hold a modular jack. The cover plate is coupled to the subplate such that the rim and base openings are aligned with one another and are configured to receive a patch cord therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Brian K. DAVIS, Greg GARRETT, Gary BOWMAN, Robert ASHBY
  • Publication number: 20110000115
    Abstract: A faceplate assembly includes a faceplate body and a label cover. The faceplate body has a front surface and an opposite back side. The front surface includes a panel area and a label area recessed from the front surface. The panel area includes a port extending through the front surface. The label area includes a hinge element. The label cover is coupled to the faceplate body and is disposed in the label area. The label cover includes a hinge protrusion and a retention tab. The hinge protrusion is rotatably coupled to the hinge element to permit the label cover to rotate toward and away from the front surface. The retention tab engages the faceplate body along a perimeter of the label area to secure the label cover in a closed position against the faceplate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: ROBERT ASHBY, GREG GARRETT, CHRISTINE ANNE DOOLEY
  • Publication number: 20070294251
    Abstract: A method and system for generating a help file based on failed user queries. A help file generation system collects failed user queries from user computer systems. The generation system assists a developer in identifying failed user queries that are related to a topic. The generation system then updates the entry in the help file for that topic based on the identified user queries. When a help system subsequently uses that help file, it checks the updated entry when searching for a match and will likely find a match to a relevant topic for a user query that previously failed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Christine Vadai, Kevin McDowell, Mark Huentelman, Robert Ashby
  • Patent number: 7277884
    Abstract: A method and system for generating a help file based on failed user queries. A help file generation system collects failed user queries from user computer systems. The generation system assists a developer in identifying failed user queries that are related to a topic. The generation system then updates the entry in the help file for that topic based on the identified user queries. When a help system subsequently uses that help file, it checks the updated entry when searching for a match and will likely find a match to a relevant topic for a user query that previously failed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Christine Vadai, Kevin McDowell, Mark Huentelman, Robert Ashby
  • Publication number: 20070027830
    Abstract: A user may provide feedback about content to express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with an application. Data associated with the user's location, the feedback, and the content is processed to provide a content author with information about how the content may be improved to increase customer satisfaction. The content author reviews the information and may modify the content or develop new content based on the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Simons, Christopher Brown, Gregory Koehler, Nancy Jacobs, Robert Ashby
  • Publication number: 20060205569
    Abstract: Systems and methods that provide two-way communication between an exercise device and a computer device. A computer device and an exercise device employ different protocol formats and communicate through a translator device, which includes a microcontroller specifically designed to translate data or signals deliverable by different communication protocols. The exercise device, the computer device, or a user at either the exercise or computer device may initiate the communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Watterson, William Dalebout, Darren Ashby, Robert Ashby
  • Publication number: 20060035768
    Abstract: An exercise repetition sensor comprises an electricity generator, such as an electricity generator, which is coupled to an exercise system, where the electricity generator is capable of sensing exercise movements of any size or intensity on the exercise system. The electricity generator can be based on a number of electrical, magnetic, or optical sensing principles. For example, an electricity generator comprising an electricity generator includes a spindle that is coupled to one or more parts that move in proportion to an applied force. The voltage-generator generates an electrical current as the spindle moves, and sends the electrical current to an electronic display interface. In one embodiment, the voltage-generator sends a positive direct current through one of two circuit wires to the electronic console, such that the electronic console can immediately identify that the user has performed an exercise repetition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Rodney Kowallis, Darren Ashby, Robert Ashby, James Gerber, Chad Earl, Rick Hendrickson