Michael B Gregory

US Patent:

20110128118, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889758

Inventors:

David S. Gilleland - Charlotte NC, US
Rob Satchwell Tennant - Charlotte NC, US
Michael Layton Gregory - Clover SC, US
Pieter Erasmus - Boksburg North, ZA

International Classification:

G05B 19/00

US Classification:

340 52

Abstract:

An authorization control device for selectively enabling operation of a vehicle on which it is installed is described. The device employs vehicle identity logic for storing or reading a vehicle identifier for the vehicle on which the authorization control device is installed.

US Patent:

20110128163, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889611

Inventors:

David S. Gilleland - Charlotte NC, US
Rob Satchwell Tennant - Matthews NC, US
Michael Layton Gregory - Clover SC, US
Pieter Erasmus - Boksburg North, ZA

International Classification:

G08G 1/123

US Classification:

340988

Abstract:

A positioning system determines location information based on reading one or more of a set of machine readable markers positioned about a facility, for example using a proximity reader. A memory stores an association between each machine readable marker and location information so that the system can determine location information without needing triangulation or GPS.

US Patent:

20110130893, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889549

Inventors:

David S. Gilleland - Charlotte NC, US
Rob Satchwell Tennant - Matthews NC, US
Michael Layton Gregory - Clover SC, US
Pieter Erasmus - Boksburg North, ZA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

701 2

Abstract:

A vehicle power controller and a control method are described. The vehicle power controller is arranged to receive a remote command to set an inactivity time interval and to shut down a component of a vehicle, such as an engine, if it is inactive for the time interval.

US Patent:

20110131074, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889493

Inventors:

David S Gilleland - Charlotte NC, US
Rob Satchwell Tennant - Matthews NC, US
Michael Layton Gregory - Clover SC, US
Pieter Erasmus - Boksburg North, ZA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 715

Abstract:

A maintenance control system monitors maintenance requirements in a plurality of vehicles to enable a processor to determine a maintenance requirement of a first asset and to select a maintenance action for a second asset based on the maintenance requirement of the first asset.

US Patent:

20110131269, Jun 2, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889519

Inventors:

David S. Gilleland - Charlotte NC, US
Rob Satchwell Tennant - Matthews NC, US
Michael Layton Gregory - Clover SC, US
Pieter Erasmus - Boksburg North, ZA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709202, 709224

Abstract:

A communication system for a materials handing facility obtains operational data from the CANBUS of a vehicle and selectively stores or transmits data based on the availability of a communications link.

US Patent:

20110137489, Jun 9, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/889646

Inventors:

David S. Gilleland - Charlotte NC, US
Rob Satchwell Tennant - Matthews NC, US
Michael Layton Gregory - Clover SC, US
Pieter Erasmus - Boksburg, ZA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

701 2, 701 33

Abstract:

A vehicle asset monitoring system comprising a plurality of vehicle assets for lifting and carrying loads and a remote monitoring station for monitoring the vehicle assets. The vehicle assets each comprise a motive unit for generating a motive force to move the vehicle asset and a lift unit for generating a force to lift a load. A measurement interface is provided in each vehicle asset that is adapted to obtain a plurality of operational parameters including operational parameters representing a load lifted by the vehicle asset and another operational parameter related to usage of the vehicle asset. The remote monitoring station comprises a processor for analysing the operational parameters, and for initiating an action based on the analysis.

US Patent:

20120091086, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Oct 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/906686

Inventors:

Michael Gregory - Huntersville NC, US

Assignee:

RUBBERMAID INCORPORATED - Huntersville NC

International Classification:

A47F 5/00
B23P 19/04

US Classification:

211 8601, 29428, 211183

Abstract:

A storage apparatus comprises a rail adapted to be secured to a surface and an accessory releasably mounted to the rail. The accessory comprises a gripper assembly and a storage device, the gripper assembly includes a gripper mechanism that is movably mounted relative to a support such that the gripper mechanism is movable into and out of engagement with the rail when the accessory is mounted on the rail.

US Patent:

20130032559, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/204279

Inventors:

Michael Gregory - Huntersville NC, US
Jean-Luc Camarda - Quebec, CA
Edgar Montague - Charlotte NC, US
Kurt Rampton - Charlotte NC, US

Assignee:

RUBBERMAID, INC. - Huntersville NC

International Classification:

A47B 96/02
F16B 2/06
A47B 96/06

US Classification:

211113, 2482248, 24822511

Abstract:

A shelving system including brackets and shelves suspended by straps from various types of shelving. One bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a solid surface shelf is provided. The bracket includes first and second legs and a connecting portion defining an opening for receiving the shelf. Another bracket for hanging shelves from straps from a wire shelf deck is provided. The bracket includes a plate with first and second edges bent in the same direction, and first and second substantially parallel slots in the plate receive a strap. A shelf for hanging from a plurality of straps is provided. The shelf includes a deck, which may include one or more materials, and a clamp mounted to the deck. A shelving system includes a bracket that engages a fixed shelf, a one strap depending from the bracket, and a shelf releasably attached to the at least one strap.