Joel C Stenson

US Patent:

7133740, Nov 7, 2006

Filed:

Jan 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/034471

Inventors:

Joel Stenson - Kennesaw GA, US
Engle Hendricks - Marietta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

700215, 700213, 700214, 700225

Abstract:

Automated closet systems and related methods that use digital imagery, RFID/barcode identification of garment hangers, and computer-controlled conveyors, to provide for image-based garment storage and retrieval. Digital garment photographs are stored in a database. Hangers have a unique RFID/barcode tag and hold garments. The RFID/barcode tag of each hanger is correlated to a garment photograph to which the hanger is assigned. A storage closet has a storage conveyer on which hangers are disposed. A pickup and loading station has a conveyer coupled to the storage conveyer that is used to transfer hangers to and from the storage conveyer. A control unit, such as a wireless touchscreen, is used during storage to initiate photographing, scanning, and transfer of garments to the storage closet. During retrieval, a user searches through digital images displayed on the control unit to find a stored garment for retrieval. Selection of a particular garment identifies a particular RFID/barcode tag.

US Patent:

20220185602, Jun 16, 2022

Filed:

Mar 4, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/687171

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
JOEL STENSON - ATLANTA GA, US

International Classification:

B65G 65/23
B65G 65/00
B65G 67/46
B65G 69/00
B65G 69/16
B65G 67/54

Abstract:

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling objects being loaded or unloaded from a storage structure or vehicle, such as a trailer. In example embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored in or on a trailer that is attached to a cab of a delivery vehicle. Upon arrival at a deposit location, the trailer loaded with the one or more parcels may be removably secured to a an adjustable platform designed to be raised to a predetermined angle for unloading of the one or more parcels. Once the adjustable platform is raised to the predetermined angle, a plurality of adjustable dividing mechanisms may be configured to pivot, allowing for the movement of a controlled volume of the one or more parcels onto the receiving platform.