Patents by Inventor Sean Hutchens

Sean Hutchens 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).

  • Publication number: 20230306362
    Abstract: An inventory control system for monitoring a status of a first item. A first moveable drawer, the first moveable drawer lockable in a first locked position and moveable from this first locked position to an unlocked position. A first sensor array configured to reside within the first moveable drawer, the first sensor array comprising a first plurality of sensors arranged to detect a presence of the first item. A coating sheet configured to be positioned over a surface of the first sensor array. A foam overlay positioned over a surface of the plastic coating sheet, the foam overlay defines at least one cut out that conforms to an outline of the first item. A data processing unit in operative communication with the first sensor array, the data processing unit configured to determine an inventory condition of the first item stored in the first moveable drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Sean Hutchens
  • Patent number: 8893885
    Abstract: Specialized tool storage boxes may be produced by defining an inventory of tools to be stored in the box. The tools may be positioned in proposed desired locations. Shadows of the tools in their respective desired locations may be produced. Image of the shadows may be produced on an insert for the tool storage box. The insert may be placed in the box so that the tools can be replaced in the desired locations after being removed from the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Sean Hutchens
  • Publication number: 20120175277
    Abstract: Specialized tool storage boxes may be produced by defining an inventory of tools to be stored in the box. The tools may be positioned in proposed desired locations. Shadows of the tools in their respective desired locations may be produced. Image of the shadows may be produced on an insert for the tool storage box. The insert may be placed in the box so that the tools can be replaced in the desired locations after being removed from the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Sean Hutchens