Patents by Inventor Thaddeus Mackrell

Thaddeus Mackrell 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: 12678597
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a catheter hanging system for the purpose of storing catheters or similar medical devices while continuously weighing the catheters. The catheter hanging system includes a plurality of hooks, a plurality of load cells, and at least one circuit board. Each load cell of the plurality of load cells is configured to continuously measure a weight being applied to each hook of the plurality of hooks. The at least one circuit board is configured to receive signals from the plurality of load cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: PAR Excellence Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell
  • Publication number: 20260185865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket scale assembly, the basket scale assembly including a cable management assembly and a scale. The cable management assembly includes a cable chain assembly, a rail clip attached to the cable chain assembly, a cable track assembly attached to the cable chain assembly, a bottom attachment configured to receive the cable track assembly, and a top attachment configured to connect to the bottom attachment. The cable management assembly further includes a plurality of wires configured to be received by the cable track assembly. The scale includes a bottom plate, at least one load cell aligned with the bottom plate and configured to measure a weight, a plurality of top plates mounted to the bottom plate, and a circuit board being configured to receive signals from the at least one load cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2026
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell
  • Publication number: 20260185884
    Abstract: A load cell conditioning machine is provided. The load cell conditioning machine includes a frame assembly; a weight platform assembly mounted within the frame assembly; one or more load arm assemblies in operative communication with the weight platform assembly; one or more load cell fixture support assemblies in operative communication with the load arm assembly; and a motor mount assembly mounted within the frame assembly to provide power to the weight platform assembly. One or more load cells are securable within the one or more load cell fixture support assemblies and the one or more load arm assemblies. The motor mount assembly powers the weight platform assembly to condition the one or more load cells by applying a load beyond a rated capacity of the one or more load cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2026
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Stanley S. Copeland, Thomas J. Kochan, II, Thaddeus MacKrell, Randy Hensler
  • Patent number: 12584782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket scale assembly, the basket scale assembly including a cable management assembly and a scale. The cable management assembly includes a cable chain assembly, a rail clip attached to the cable chain assembly, a cable track assembly attached to the cable chain assembly, a bottom attachment configured to receive the cable track assembly, and a top attachment configured to connect to the bottom attachment. The cable management assembly further includes a plurality of wires configured to be received by the cable track assembly. The scale includes a bottom plate, at least one load cell aligned with the bottom plate and configured to measure a weight, a plurality of top plates mounted to the bottom plate, and a circuit board being configured to receive signals from the at least one load cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: PAR Excellence Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell
  • Patent number: 12584806
    Abstract: A load cell conditioning machine is provided. The load cell conditioning machine includes a frame assembly; a weight platform assembly mounted within the frame assembly; one or more load arm assemblies in operative communication with the weight platform assembly; one or more load cell fixture support assemblies in operative communication with the load arm assembly; and a motor mount assembly mounted within the frame assembly to provide power to the weight platform assembly. One or more load cells are securable within the one or more load cell fixture support assemblies and the one or more load arm assemblies. The motor mount assembly powers the weight platform assembly to condition the one or more load cells by applying a load beyond a rated capacity of the one or more load cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: PAR Excellence Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell, Randy Hensler
  • Publication number: 20260031220
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for scale-based inventory management and monitoring at a location, such as hospitals. Scales may be configured to receive a tray/holder for a given type of supply item, e.g., bandages or syringes. A weight determined by the scale may be associated with a given quantity of the respective item. Data around supply delivery and restocking is collected and can be used in an AI/ML model to optimize delivery routes, labor options for delivery, delivery speed, or other factors useful in optimizing supply and logistics in any location with logistics challenges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Inventors: Thaddeus MacKrell, Thomas Joseph Kochan, II
  • Publication number: 20250384395
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for scale-based inventory management and monitoring at a location, such as hospitals. Scales may be configured to receive a tray/holder for a given type of supply item, e.g., bandages or syringes. A weight determined by the scale may be associated with a given quantity of the respective item. Data around weight or quantity may be transmitted to a scale controller, which collects such data from a plurality of scales in e.g., a storeroom or cabinet. This data can be analyzed locally and/or transmitted to cloud-based or local servers for inventory management and analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell
  • Publication number: 20250381369
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a catheter hanging system for the purpose of storing catheters or similar medical devices while continuously weighing the catheters. The catheter hanging system includes a plurality of hooks, a plurality of load cells, and at least one circuit board. Each load cell of the plurality of load cells is configured to continuously measure a weight being applied to each hook of the plurality of hooks. The at least one circuit board is configured to receive signals from the plurality of load cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell
  • Publication number: 20250383229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket scale assembly, the basket scale assembly including a cable management assembly and a scale. The cable management assembly includes a cable chain assembly, a rail clip attached to the cable chain assembly, a cable track assembly attached to the cable chain assembly, a bottom attachment configured to receive the cable track assembly, and a top attachment configured to connect to the bottom attachment. The cable management assembly further includes a plurality of wires configured to be received by the cable track assembly. The scale includes a bottom plate, at least one load cell aligned with the bottom plate and configured to measure a weight, a plurality of top plates mounted to the bottom plate, and a circuit board being configured to receive signals from the at least one load cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell
  • Publication number: 20250383246
    Abstract: A load cell conditioning machine is provided. The load cell conditioning machine includes a frame assembly; a weight platform assembly mounted within the frame assembly; one or more load arm assemblies in operative communication with the weight platform assembly; one or more load cell fixture support assemblies in operative communication with the load arm assembly; and a motor mount assembly mounted within the frame assembly to provide power to the weight platform assembly. One or more load cells are securable within the one or more load cell fixture support assemblies and the one or more load arm assemblies. The motor mount assembly powers the weight platform assembly to condition the one or more load cells by applying a load beyond a rated capacity of the one or more load cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kochan, II, Stanley S. Copeland, Thaddeus MacKrell, Randy Hensler
  • Publication number: 20080015958
    Abstract: A method for transferring information between multiple buyers and multiple vendors is provided. Information is received from a plurality of sources. This information corresponds to a plurality of products. This information is stored in a first database. A request is received. The request concerns a portion of the information stored in the first database. The request is then retrieved from the first database and posted to a second database. Access is provided to subsets of the second database to a plurality of subscribers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: David Vanker, Thaddeus Mackrell