Patents by Inventor Stephen Caution
Stephen Caution 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).
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Publication number: 20250102892Abstract: A projection system for projecting sewing patterns onto a surface comprises a vertical beam, a projector, and a cart. The vertical beam includes (a) a floor engaging portion at a bottom end and (b) a ceiling engaging portion at a top end, the ceiling engaging portion being vertically movable with respect to the floor engaging portion such that, when in use, the floor engaging portion and the ceiling engaging portion engage a floor and a ceiling, respectively, to anchor the projection system adjacent the surface. The projector is configured to receive data representing the sewing patterns and to project the sewing patterns. The cart is operably attached to the projector and slidably attached to the vertical beam, wherein sliding the cart vertically adjusts a height of the projector above the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Carolyn McNeeley, James Edward Szpak, Danwei Ye, Shawn Dellinger, Anthony DeMore, Stephen Caution, Daniel Karnadi, Steve Izen, David Rohler
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Patent number: 12164217Abstract: A projection system for projecting sewing patterns onto a surface comprises a vertical beam, a projector, and a cart. The vertical beam includes (a) a floor engaging portion at a bottom end and (b) a ceiling engaging portion at a top end, the ceiling engaging portion being vertically movable with respect to the floor engaging portion such that, when in use, the floor engaging portion and the ceiling engaging portion engage a floor and a ceiling, respectively, to anchor the projection system adjacent the surface. The projector is configured to receive data representing the sewing patterns and to project the sewing patterns. The cart is operably attached to the projector and slidably attached to the vertical beam, wherein sliding the cart vertically adjusts a height of the projector above the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Dittopatterns LLCInventors: Carolyn McNeeley, James Edward Szpak, Danwei Ye, Shawn Dellinger, Anthony DeMore, Stephen Caution, Daniel Karnadi, Steve Izen, David Rohler
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Publication number: 20230289764Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Lindsay A. Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Patent number: 11681996Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Lindsay A. Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Publication number: 20210356849Abstract: A projection system for projecting sewing patterns onto a surface comprises a vertical beam, a projector, and a cart. The vertical beam includes (a) a floor engaging portion at a bottom end and (b) a ceiling engaging portion at a top end, the ceiling engaging portion being vertically movable with respect to the floor engaging portion such that, when in use, the floor engaging portion and the ceiling engaging portion engage a floor and a ceiling, respectively, to anchor the projection system adjacent the surface. The projector is configured to receive data representing the sewing patterns and to project the sewing patterns. The cart is operably attached to the projector and slidably attached to the vertical beam, wherein sliding the cart vertically adjusts a height of the projector above the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Carolyn McNeeley, James Edward Szpak, Danwei Ye, Shawn Dellinger, Anthony DeMore, Stephen Caution, Daniel Karnadi, Steve Izen, David Rohler
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Publication number: 20210334781Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Lindsay A. Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Publication number: 20190026717Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to provide a weight of a product in a machine-readable code on a scale. More specifically, the scale can include an associated display that is configured to display a machine-readable code when a product is weighed on the scale, where the machine-readable code informs a scanning computing device of the weighed amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Lindsay Fishburn, Stephen Caution, Thomas P. Smith
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Patent number: 9994245Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein that are useful for holding containers open. For example, in some forms a cart accessory and cart are disclosed herein with an apparatus for holding open a receptacle or container. In one form, the apparatus is an accessory including an elongated body having a cart attachment mechanism for securing the cart accessory to at least a portion of a cart, a receptacle securing mechanism connected to the elongated body via a tether, the receptacle securing mechanism being movable between a retracted position wherein the securing mechanism is positioned proximate the elongated body and an extended position wherein the securing mechanism is spaced apart from the elongated body closer to at least a portion of a receptacle to assist in holding open the receptacle when connected thereto. In another form a cart is disclosed having such a container holding apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Hendrick, Stephen Caution
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Publication number: 20170253260Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein that are useful for holding containers open. For example, in some forms a cart accessory and cart are disclosed herein with an apparatus for holding open a receptacle or container. In one form, the apparatus is an accessory including an elongated body having a cart attachment mechanism for securing the cart accessory to at least a portion of a cart, a receptacle securing mechanism connected to the elongated body via a tether, the receptacle securing mechanism being movable between a retracted position wherein the securing mechanism is positioned proximate the elongated body and an extended position wherein the securing mechanism is spaced apart from the elongated body closer to at least a portion of a receptacle to assist in holding open the receptacle when connected thereto. In another form a cart is disclosed having such a container holding apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Christopher J. Hendrick, Stephen Caution
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Patent number: 9694840Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein that are useful for holding containers open. For example, in some forms a cart accessory and cart are disclosed herein with an apparatus for holding open a receptacle or container. In one form, the apparatus is an accessory including an elongated body having a cart attachment mechanism for securing the cart accessory to at least a portion of a cart, a receptacle securing mechanism connected to the elongated body via a tether, the receptacle securing mechanism being movable between a retracted position wherein the securing mechanism is positioned proximate the elongated body and an extended position wherein the securing mechanism is spaced apart from the elongated body closer to at least a portion of a receptacle to assist in holding open the receptacle when connected thereto. In another form a cart is disclosed having such a container holding apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hendrick, Stephen Caution
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Publication number: 20160311454Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein that are useful for holding containers open. For example, in some forms a cart accessory and cart are disclosed herein with an apparatus for holding open a receptacle or container. In one form, the apparatus is an accessory including an elongated body having a cart attachment mechanism for securing the cart accessory to at least a portion of a cart, a receptacle securing mechanism connected to the elongated body via a tether, the receptacle securing mechanism being movable between a retracted position wherein the securing mechanism is positioned proximate the elongated body and an extended position wherein the securing mechanism is spaced apart from the elongated body closer to at least a portion of a receptacle to assist in holding open the receptacle when connected thereto. In another form a cart is disclosed having such a container holding apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Christopher J. Hendrick, Stephen Caution