Patents by Inventor Scott D. Dwire

Scott D. Dwire 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).

  • Crash prevention system for a storage and retrieval machine
    Patent number: 9415983
    Abstract: A crash prevention system mounted to the crane mast for a storage and retrieval machine having a rotating sensor apparatus for forming a circular detection pattern that detects an obstruction along the entire front or back of the crane mast is disclosed. A processor in operative communication with the rotating sensor apparatus generates a fault condition that terminates the movement of the storage and retrieval machine and prevents contact with the obstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Shamrock Foods Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Dwire, Robert J. Waters
  • CRASH PREVENTION SYSTEM FOR A STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL MACHINE
    Publication number: 20140172195
    Abstract: A crash prevention system mounted to the crane mast for a storage and retrieval machine having a rotating sensor apparatus for forming a circular detection pattern that detects an obstruction along the entire front or back of the crane mast is disclosed. A processor in operative communication with the rotating sensor apparatus generates a fault condition that terminates the movement of the storage and retrieval machine and prevents contact with the obstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Shamrock Foods Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Dwire, Robert J. Waters