Patents by Inventor Robert Doll

Robert Doll 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: 12623802
    Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to a food assembly and packaging robot for automating aspects of food assembly and packaging. The food assembly and packaging robot system may include a robot system include a conveyance system, a bowl dispenser, one or more food dispensers, one or more condiment dispensers, a lidder, and a bagger, and in some instances, other components. The bowl dispenser may be configured to deposit bowls onto the conveyance system. The one or more food dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more ingredients into the bowls and the one or more condiment dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more condiments into the bowls. The lidder may be configured to position lids atop the bowls and the bagger may be configured to place the bowls into bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Lab 37 LLC
    Inventors: Eric Meyhofer, David Rice, Paul Smith, Chad Staller, Andrew Chellman, Robert Doll, Wesly Rice, Nick Letwin, Francisco Robert, Vincent Perri, Neil Stegall, Sean Hyde, Morgan Jones, Jason McMullan, Daniel Tascione, Julie Derence, Roger Boulet, Robert Russell, Joe Zatta
  • Publication number: 20250100733
    Abstract: The technology described herein is directed to a food assembly and packaging robot for automating aspects of food assembly and packaging. The food assembly and packaging robot system may include a robot system include a conveyance system, a bowl dispenser, one or more food dispensers, one or more condiment dispensers, a lidder, and a bagger, and in some instances, other components. The bowl dispenser may be configured to deposit bowls onto the conveyance system. The one or more food dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more ingredients into the bowls and the one or more condiment dispensers may be configured to deposit one or more condiments into the bowls. The lidder may be configured to position lids atop the bowls and the bagger may be configured to place the bowls into bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Lab 37 LLC
    Inventors: Eric Meyhofer, David Rice, Paul Smith, Chad Staller, Andrew Chellman, Robert Doll, Wesly Rice, Nick Letwin, Francisco Robert, Vincent Perri, Neil Stegall, Sean Hyde, Morgan Jones, Jason McMullan, Daniel Tascione, Julie Derence, Roger Boulet, Robert Russell, Joe Zatta
  • Patent number: 10156054
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an arm movably coupled to the boom and including a first end and a second end, an attachment coupled to the first end of the arm, a conduit extending from the frame to a position adjacent the attachment, a first member coupled to the boom, and a second member spaced apart from the first member. The first member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is movable relative to the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Christopher S. Jones, Jesse Knoble, Matthew Loew, Douglas Maki
  • Publication number: 20160244938
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an arm movably coupled to the boom and including a first end and a second end, an attachment coupled to the first end of the arm, a conduit extending from the frame to a position adjacent the attachment, a first member coupled to the boom, and a second member spaced apart from the first member. The first member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is movable relative to the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Christopher S. Jones, Jesse Knoble, Matthew Loew, Douglas Maki, Bernard Pusheck
  • Patent number: 9279229
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a fluid source and a boom, an arm, an attachment coupled to the arm, a cylinder, and a rod. The arm is movably coupled to the boom for translational and rotational movement relative to the boom. The cylinder includes a first end and a second end, and the cylinder defines an internal bore in fluid communication with the fluid source. The rod is coupled to the arm and is slidably received within the cylinder. The rod includes a port and a passage for providing fluid to the attachment. The port provides fluid communication between the internal bore and the passage. The port is positioned within the internal bore throughout the entire range of movement of the rod relative to the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Christopher S. Jones, Jesse Knoble, Matthew Loew, Russell Luzinski, Daniel Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20140112748
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a fluid source and a boom, an arm, an attachment coupled to the arm, a cylinder, and a rod. The arm is movably coupled to the boom for translational and rotational movement relative to the boom. The cylinder includes a first end and a second end, and the cylinder defines an internal bore in fluid communication with the fluid source. The rod is coupled to the arm and is slidably received within the cylinder. The rod includes a port and a passage for providing fluid to the attachment. The port provides fluid communication between the internal bore and the passage. The port is positioned within the internal bore throughout the entire range of movement of the rod relative to the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Christopher S. Jones, Jesse Knoble, Matthew Loew, Russell Luzinski, Daniel Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20140112749
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an arm movably coupled to the boom and including a first end and a second end, an attachment coupled to the first end of the arm, a conduit extending from the frame to a position adjacent the attachment, a first member coupled to the boom, and a second member spaced apart from the first member. The first member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is movable relative to the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Christopher S. Jones, Jesse Knoble, Matthew Loew, Douglas Maki, Bernard Pusheck
  • Publication number: 20110119123
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide incentives to a stimulative visual therapy user performing computer based visual therapy. User compliance with a recommended schedule of visual therapy is recorded, reward points are provided to the user based on compliance, and the user is rewarded based on the number of accumulated reward points awarded to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Navroze Mehta, Robert Doll, Sigrid Kenkel, David Furshpan, Michelle Boster
  • Publication number: 20080077437
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide incentives to a stimulative visual therapy user performing computer based visual therapy. User compliance with a recommended schedule of visual therapy is recorded, reward points are provided to the user based on compliance, and the user is rewarded based on the number of accumulated reward points awarded to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: NOVAVISION, INC.
    Inventors: Navroze Mehta, Robert Doll, Sigrid Kenkel, David Furshpan, Michelle Boster
  • Patent number: 4948348
    Abstract: An immersion pump, especially for low-boiling fluids, having a support for a shaft and a ferromagnetic impeller wheel mounted to the shaft. The support includes at least one controllable electromagnet that operates to axially support and position the impeller wheel. An outlet path is also provided to enable vapor bubbles within the moving fluid to escape from the pump and be returned to the liquid supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Werner Wiedemann, Hartmut Berndt