Daniel Suge Carter

US Patent:

6408776, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

Oct 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/693435

Inventors:

Shawn M. McLaughlin - Punta Gorda FL
Daniel S. Carter - Fort Myers FL
Charles L. Sargent - Bonita Springs FL
John Kohlhauff - Estero FL

Assignee:

Quality Boat Lifts, Inc. - Fort Myers FL

International Classification:

B63C 700

US Classification:

114 44

Abstract:

A synchronously driven, multiple cable boat lift is used in combination with proximal and distal support structures located on respective sides of a boat to selectively lift and lower the boat out of and into a body of water. The boat lift includes a motor mountable on the proximal support structure and being selectively driven in opposing first and second directions. A boat accommodating platform is located between the proximal and distal support structures and includes a pair of interconnected cradle beams for extending transversely beneath the boat from the first side to the second side of the boat. Each beam has a proximal portion and a distal portion positionable on the first and second sides of the boat respectively. A plurality of lift cables operably interconnect the motor and the platform for synchronously raising the proximal and distal portions of the beams when the motor is driven in the first direction and lowering the proximal and distal portions of the beam when the motor is driven in the second direction. This enables the boat supported on the platform to be raised and lowered, respectively.

US Patent:

6640736, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Jun 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/179115

Inventors:

Shawn M. McLaughlin - Punta Gorda FL
Daniel S. Carter - Fort Myers FL
Charles L. Sargent - Bonita Springs FL
John Kohlhauff - Estero FL

Assignee:

Quality Boat Lifts, Inc. - Ft. Myers FL

International Classification:

B63C 700

US Classification:

114 44

Abstract:

A synchronously driven, multiple cable boat lift is used in combination with proximal and distal support structures located on respective sides of a boat to selectively lift and lower the boat out of and into a body of water. The boat lift includes a motor mountable on the proximal support structure and being selectively driven in opposing first and second directions. A boat accommodating platform is located between the proximal and distal support structures and includes a pair of interconnected cradle beams for extending transversely beneath the boat from the first side to the second side of the boat. Each beam has a proximal portion and a distal portion positionable on the first and second sides of the boat respectively. A plurality of lift cables operably interconnect the motor and the platform for synchronously raising the proximal and distal portions of the beams when the motor is driven in the first direction and lowering the proximal and distal portions of the beam when the motor is driven in the second direction. This enables the boat supported on the platform to be raised and lowered, respectively.

US Patent:

6709197, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

Jun 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/176184

Inventors:

Charles L. Sargent - Bonita Springs FL
Daniel S. Carter - Fresno CA

Assignee:

Quality Boat Lifts, Inc. - Fort Myers FL

International Classification:

B63C 306

US Classification:

405 3, 114 44

Abstract:

A large capacity boat lift includes a lift assembly mounted on each side of a boat supporting platform. Each lift assembly includes a support structure that carries a winder. A lifting cable is operably attached at each of its ends to respective sections of the winder. A drive mechanism operates the winder in first and second directions to selectively wind the cable onto and off of the winder. The cable movably interengages a pair of pulleys carried by the platform. A section of the cable between the pulleys is engaged with the support structure such that winding the cable onto the winder raises the platform and unwinding the cable from the winder lowers the platform.

US Patent:

7451891, Nov 18, 2008

Filed:

Feb 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/066775

Inventors:

Daniel S. Carter - Fresno CA, US
Christopher R. Craven - Fresno CA, US
Craig R Greiner - Fresno CA, US
Larry E Hieb - Fresno CA, US
Dean W James - Clovis CA, US
Sandra L Southard - Clovis CA, US
Rolando S. Williams - Madera CA, US

Assignee:

Sandenvendo America, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

B23Q 7/04

US Classification:

221210, 221219, 221220

Abstract:

This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated positioning system, gripper and trays for improved efficiency in product retrieval and delivery. Following product selection, the positioning system quickly transports the gripper through the X-Y plane to the front of a tray queue containing the selected product. The gripper is extended in the Z-direction, and its fingers grasp the foremost product container in the queue. The gripper then retracts, and the positioning system transports the gripper carrying the product container to a delivery port. The gripper then releases the product which slides down a chute into a delivery bucket that is then tilted outward for customer pick up. Unique product storage trays are provided which work in conjunction with the gripper to allow only the foremost product to be removed from a tray queue. A specially designed door is provided to accommodate the X-Y positioning system.

US Patent:

7823750, Nov 2, 2010

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/981478

Inventors:

Daniel S. Carter - Fresno CA, US
Christopher R. Craven - Fresno CA, US
Craig R Greiner - Fresno CA, US
Larry E Hieb - Fresno CA, US
Dean W James - Clovis CA, US
Sandra L Southard - Clovis CA, US
Rolando S. Williams - Madara CA, US

International Classification:

G07F 11/32

US Classification:

221195, 221191, 221194, 221210, 221220

Abstract:

This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated product retrieval and delivery system. Following product selection, the positioning system quickly transports a retrieval device to the front of a tray queue where a product container is retrieved. The positioning system transports the gripper carrying the product container to a delivery port. The product is released and slides down a specially designed chute into a specially designed delivery bucket that is then tilted outward for customer pick up. Sensors associated with the bucket detect the delivery and removal of the product container. Related methods are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7837059, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/981494

Inventors:

Larry Hieb - Fresno CA, US
Daniel Carter - Fresno CA, US

International Classification:

B65H 1/00

US Classification:

221123, 221125, 221126, 221133, 221122, 221220, 221219, 221210

Abstract:

This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated positioning system, catcher and trays for improved efficiency in product retrieval and delivery. Following product selection, the positioning system quickly transports the catcher through the X-Y plane to the front of a tray queue containing the selected product. The catcher is extended in the Z-direction, and lifts the foremost product container from the queue, moving one or more gates out of the way. The catcher then retracts, closing the gate, and the positioning system transports the catcher carrying the product container to a delivery port. The catcher then releases the product container which slides into a delivery port for customer pick up. Unique product storage trays are provided which work in conjunction with the catcher to allow only the foremost product to be removed from a tray queue. Related methods are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7886930, Feb 15, 2011

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/981493

Inventors:

Daniel S. Carter - Fresno CA, US
Christopher R. Craven - Fresno CA, US
Craig R Greiner - Fresno CA, US
Larry E Hieb - Fresno CA, US
Dean W James - Clovis CA, US
Sandra L Southard - Clovis CA, US
Rolando S. Williams - Madera CA, US

Assignee:

SandenVendo America, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

F25D 31/00

US Classification:

221150R

Abstract:

This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a product retrieval and delivery system deployed within a uniquely designed, insulated cabinet that includes an adjustable ventilation system, and a conveniently located compact, easily removable modular climate control unit. A unique product delivery port and chute are provided as part of the cabinet. Related methods are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7904199, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/981484

Inventors:

Daniel S Carter - Fresno CA, US
Christopher R. Craven - Fresno CA, US
Craig R Greiner - Fresno CA, US
Larry E Hieb - Fresno CA, US
Dean W James - Clovis CA, US
Sandra L Southard - Clovis CA, US
Rolando S. Williams - Madera CA, US

Assignee:

Sanden Vendo America, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700242, 221210, 221219, 221220

Abstract:

This invention is a vending machine and components parts that include a sophisticated positioning system, gripper and trays for improved efficiency in product retrieval and delivery. A unique initialization and calibration system is implemented at start up to determine the positions of shelves and trays of product containers in the machine, and may be implemented at other times if trays or shelves are added or removed, or if tray or shelf positions change. These positions are then used by the positioning and gripping systems to accurately and efficiently retrieve products from the trays. Related methods are also disclosed.

Address:

3027 N Thorne Ave, Fresno, CA 93704

Phone:

5592250396

VIN:

2HNYD2H63BH513344

Make:

ACURA

Model:

MDX

Year:

2011