Patents by Inventor Steven D. Sieckowski

Steven D. Sieckowski 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: 11861449
    Abstract: Single slot cradles with interchangeable tops are disclosed herein. An example cradle includes a base assembly including a coupling mechanism, a top housing assembly operably coupled with the coupling mechanism, a circuit board assembly, and a first cup assembly. The top housing assembly includes a housing opening. The circuit board assembly is at least partially disposed within the housing opening and includes a board communication interface and at least one of a power interface or a data connection interface. The first cup assembly removably couples with at least one of the base assembly or the top housing assembly and includes at least one dock to operably couple with a handheld scanning device and further includes a cup communication interface. The board communication interface communicatively couples with the cup communication interface to allow transmission between at least one of the power interface or the data interface and the handheld scanning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Jaxon Paul, Roland Wing Fai Lee, Eric M. Malmed
  • Publication number: 20230385577
    Abstract: Scanning assemblies are disclosed herein. An example scanning assembly includes a slot scanner and a mounting system. The slot scanner includes an imaging assembly configured to capture an image frame appearing in a field of view (FOV) and a housing having a cavity configured to accommodate the imaging assembly. The mounting system includes a flange member at least partially surrounding an opening formed within the mounting system, and at least two support arms extending from the flange. The at least two support arms engage a portion of the housing of the slot scanner to retain the slot scanner within the opening formed by the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph D. Giordano, Steven D. Sieckowski, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Patent number: 11562163
    Abstract: Barcode readers and barcode reader assemblies with lift handles are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a barcode reader having a housing and a metal frame secured to the housing. A retractable first lift handle having an elongated first aperture is positioned on a first side of the housing and a retractable second lift handle having an elongated second aperture is positioned on a second side of the housing, opposite the first side. Each of the first and second lift handles is movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position and the first and second apertures in the first and second lift handles overlie a first center of gravity of the barcode reader and a second center of gravity of the barcode reader assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Benjamin H. Stibal, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Publication number: 20230004734
    Abstract: Barcode readers and barcode reader assemblies with lift handles are disclosed herein. An example bioptic barcode reader assembly includes a barcode reader having a housing and a metal frame secured to the housing. A retractable first lift handle having an elongated first aperture is positioned on a first side of the housing and a retractable second lift handle having an elongated second aperture is positioned on a second side of the housing, opposite the first side. Each of the first and second lift handles is movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position and the first and second apertures in the first and second lift handles overlie a first center of gravity of the barcode reader and a second center of gravity of the barcode reader assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Benjamin H. Stibal, Darran Michael Handshaw
  • Publication number: 20220383012
    Abstract: Single slot cradles with interchangeable tops are disclosed herein. An example cradle includes a base assembly including a coupling mechanism, a top housing assembly operably coupled with the coupling mechanism, a circuit board assembly, and a first cup assembly. The top housing assembly includes a housing opening. The circuit board assembly is at least partially disposed within the housing opening and includes a board communication interface and at least one of a power interface or a data connection interface. The first cup assembly removably couples with at least one of the base assembly or the top housing assembly and includes at least one dock to operably couple with a handheld scanning device and further includes a cup communication interface. The board communication interface communicatively couples with the cup communication interface to allow transmission between at least one of the power interface or the data interface and the handheld scanning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Jaxon Paul, Roland Wing Fai Lee
  • Patent number: 11308292
    Abstract: Scanning device assemblies including scanning devices and associated bases. An example scanning device assembly includes a scanning device including a housing, an optical imaging assembly disposed in the housing, and a base. The optical imaging assembly having an imaging field of view (FOV). The optical imaging assembly configured to capture one or more images of an environment appearing within the FOV. The base includes a base coupling portion to mate with a housing portion of the scanning device for supporting the scanning device during operation. The scanning device assembly includes a magnetic-rotational coupling formed between the scanning device and the base and allowing the scanning device to rotate relative to the base, while the base maintains support of the scanning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Steven D. Sieckowski, Edward Anthony Hackett, Wancheng Zhao, Jason Y. Potter
  • Patent number: 11288473
    Abstract: A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a base defining a curved base surface and a scanner enclosure being mechanically coupled to the base. The scanner enclosure includes a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure is positioned proximate to the base. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure includes a curved scanner enclosure surface. The curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface are nested such that a clearance of less than approximately 5 mm is formed between the curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Steven D. Sieckowski, Wancheng Zhao, Jason Y. Potter, Edward Anthony Hackett
  • Patent number: 11062103
    Abstract: A barcode reader assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a reader, a gear member, and a stand. The reader includes a reader enclosure having a top portion and a bottom portion which forms a base. The gear member includes a gear member coupling portion, and is mechanically coupled to the bottom portion of the reader enclosure. The stand includes a platform and a platform coupling portion. The gear member coupling portion is mechanically coupled to the platform coupling portion such that the reader is rotatable relative to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Wancheng Zhao, Steven D. Sieckowski
  • Publication number: 20210064830
    Abstract: Scanning device assemblies including scanning devices and associated bases. An example scanning device assembly includes a scanning device including a housing, an optical imaging assembly disposed in the housing, and a base. The optical imaging assembly having an imaging field of view (FOV). The optical imaging assembly configured to capture one or more images of an environment appearing within the FOV. The base includes a base coupling portion to mate with a housing portion of the scanning device for supporting the scanning device during operation. The scanning device assembly includes a magnetic-rotational coupling formed between the scanning device and the base and allowing the scanning device to rotate relative to the base, while the base maintains support of the scanning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Steven D. Sieckowski, Edward Anthony Hackett, Wancheng Zhao, Jason Y. Potter
  • Publication number: 20210042479
    Abstract: A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a base defining a curved base surface and a scanner enclosure being mechanically coupled to the base. The scanner enclosure includes a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure is positioned proximate to the base. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure includes a curved scanner enclosure surface. The curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface are nested such that a clearance of less than approximately 5 mm is formed between the curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Steven D. Sieckowski, Wancheng Zhao, Jason Y. Potter, Edward Anthony Hackett
  • Publication number: 20200380219
    Abstract: A barcode reader assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a reader, a gear member, and a stand. The reader includes a reader enclosure having a top portion and a bottom portion which forms a base. The gear member includes a gear member coupling portion, and is mechanically coupled to the bottom portion of the reader enclosure. The stand includes a platform and a platform coupling portion. The gear member coupling portion is mechanically coupled to the platform coupling portion such that the reader is rotatable relative to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Wancheng Zhao, Steven D. Sieckowski
  • Patent number: 10817690
    Abstract: A barcode scanner assembly for capturing at least one object appearing in a field of view (FOV) is provided that includes a base defining a curved base surface and a scanner enclosure being mechanically coupled to the base. The scanner enclosure includes a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure is positioned proximate to the base. The bottom portion of the scanner enclosure includes a curved scanner enclosure surface. The curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface are nested such that a clearance of less than approximately 5 mm is formed between the curved base surface and the curved scanner enclosure surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Darran Michael Handshaw, Steven D. Sieckowski, Wancheng Zhao, Jason Y. Potter, Edward Anthony Hackett
  • Patent number: D910021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Edward Anthony Hackett, Liao-Hsun Chen
  • Patent number: D928157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Man-Ching Yen, Steven D. Sieckowski, Brian M. Walters, Joseph D. Giordano
  • Patent number: D947767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Man-Ching Yen, Brian M. Walters
  • Patent number: D956755
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Edward Anthony Hackett, Liao-Hsun Chen
  • Patent number: D983203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Sieckowski, Edward Anthony Hackett, Liao-Hsun Chen
  • Patent number: D994668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Huang Chih Huang, Steven D. Sieckowski, Roland Wing Fai Lee
  • Patent number: D994669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ian R. Jenkins, Benjamin H. Stibal, Wancheng Zhao, Steven D. Sieckowski, Jorg Schlieffers
  • Patent number: D1012091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Man-Ching Yen, Steven D. Sieckowski, Brian M. Walters