Patents by Inventor Sofia TANVIR

Sofia TANVIR 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).

  • Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the automated retrieval and dispensing of articles
    Patent number: 11345544
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing and retrieving products is provided. An apparatus may include: a plurality of shelf units. Each shelf unit extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The first end may be configured to receive articles, and the second end may be configured to present articles for retrieval in a retrieval position. Each of the plurality of shelf units is arranged with a respective second end facing a retrieval area. Each of the plurality of shelf units is inclined with the first end being lower than the second end. The apparatus may also include a retrieval device comprising an end-of-arm tool. The retrieval device is disposed within the retrieval area and configured to attach the end-of-arm tool to an article in a retrieval position of each of the plurality of shelf units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: MCKESSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rich Herrschaft, Jerome Albert, Merle Hertzler, Sofia Tanvir
  • APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED RETRIEVAL AND DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20200307913
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing and retrieving products is provided. An apparatus may include: a plurality of shelf units. Each shelf unit extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The first end may be configured to receive articles, and the second end may be configured to present articles for retrieval in a retrieval position. Each of the plurality of shelf units is arranged with a respective second end facing a retrieval area. Each of the plurality of shelf units is inclined with the first end being lower than the second end. The apparatus may also include a retrieval device comprising an end-of-arm tool. The retrieval device is disposed within the retrieval area and configured to attach the end-of-arm tool to an article in a retrieval position of each of the plurality of shelf units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Rich HERRSCHAFT, Jerome ALBERT, Merle HERTZLER, Sofia TANVIR