Christopher L Harris

US Patent:

20120048879, Mar 1, 2012

Filed:

Aug 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/217343

Inventors:

Christopher Harris - Fishers IN, US
Sean Finley - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

SYSTEC CORPORATION - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

B65G 59/00
B65D 83/08

US Classification:

221199, 221208, 221253

Abstract:

An apparatus for dispensing a pallet sleeve beneath a load comprises a conveyor component including conveyor elements configured to convey the load thereon in a first direction, one or more stations spaced apart along the first direction and a mechanism for changing the relative vertical positions of the conveyor elements and the stations. The apparatus further includes a pallet sleeve dispenser adjacent the conveyor component and configured for storing pallet sleeves in spaced apart sections aligned with a corresponding station. A drive element associated with each of the stations is configured to engage a pallet sleeve to drive the pallet sleeve from the dispenser to the conveyor component in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. A retention mechanism is provided to support a stack of pallet sleeves above a lowermost sleeve being driven from the dispenser to the position underneath the load on the conveyor component.

US Patent:

20120065880, Mar 15, 2012

Filed:

Sep 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/231793

Inventors:

Christopher Harris - Fishers IN, US

Assignee:

SYSTEC CORPORATION - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701454, 701523

Abstract:

A vehicle tracking system tracks the position of at least one vehicle and displays the tracked position. The system includes a plurality of beacons, at least one provided on each vehicle, configured to emit a corresponding identifying signal. A camera is configured to generate image data including region data based on a region in which the vehicles may be located, and beacon data based on the identifying signals corresponding to the beacons located in the region. A controller is configured to process the beacon data to generate position data based on a corresponding position of the beacons located in the region and to generate identification data, which corresponds to each of the identifying signals emitted by the beacons located in the region. Also, the controller outputs at least one of the image data, the position data, and the identification data to the monitor.

US Patent:

20120247347, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/435074

Inventors:

Christopher Harris - Fishers IN, US
Sean Finley - Indianapolis IN, US
Richad D. Harris - Indianapolis IN, US

Assignee:

SYSTEC CONVEYORS, INC. - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

B65B 13/20
B65B 13/02
B30B 5/04

US Classification:

100 3, 100 7, 100152

Abstract:

In one aspect, the present invention contemplates a strapping station that integrates with a machine for wrapping and clamping a strap around a load, particularly a palletized load. The strapping station includes a transfer conveyor and a compression conveyor that is supported to be lowered onto the upper surface of a load to apply pressure to or compress the load during the strapping operation. The compression conveyor is maintained in that position, continuously applying pressure to the load, even as the load is moved for the application of straps at different locations.

US Patent:

20120273566, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

Jul 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/544173

Inventors:

Christopher Harris - Fishers IN, US

Assignee:

SYSTEC CORPORATION - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

235375

Abstract:

A vehicle tracking system for tracking a position of at least one vehicle of a plurality of vehicles within a region, includes a plurality of identifiers, an imaging device, and a controller. At least one of the identifiers is provided on each of the vehicles. The imaging device is configured to generate image data including (i) region data representative of the region and (ii) identifier data representative of the identifiers located in the region. The controller is configured (i) to process the identifier data to generate position data representative of a position of each of the identifiers within the region, (ii) to process the identifier data to generate identification data that are unique to each identifier, and (iii) to output at least one of the image data, the position data, and the identification data to a monitor.

US Patent:

20210379513, Dec 9, 2021

Filed:

May 26, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/331267

Inventors:

- Rosemont IL, US
Christopher HARRIS - Wilmette IL, US
David WEST - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B01D 35/30
B01D 29/11
B01D 35/153

Abstract:

A water filter assembly is provided, including a filter head including a filter manifold in fluid communication with an existing water line, a head housing connected to the manifold and including landings, an elongate key member depending from a portion of the filter head, and a filter cartridge including a filter housing constructed and arranged to retain a supply of filter media, a filter closure attached to an upper end of the filter housing and having at least an inlet port and an outlet port, the closure configured for engaging the landings of the head housing and also having a recess constructed and arranged to matingly and slidingly accommodate the key member so that, upon engaging the filter head, the filter cartridge is in alignment with the filter head.

US Patent:

20210236991, Aug 5, 2021

Filed:

Feb 2, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/165591

Inventors:

- Rosemont IL, US
Bill LATHOURIS - Arlington Heights IL, US
Christopher G. HARRIS - Chicago IL, US
Chia H. KUNG - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Adam SLOMA - Arlington Heights IL, US
David J. WEST - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B01D 61/10
C02F 1/00
C02F 1/44
B01D 61/02
B01D 61/04
B01D 61/08

Abstract:

An air gap adapter for use with a water treatment faucet constructed and arranged for being mounted in a standard countertop faucet opening. The adapter includes an adapter base with an underside, defining a base throughbore for a standard faucet inlet nipple, having an RO retentate inlet port and a separate RO retentate outlet port. A cone insert has a platform covering at least a portion of the base, and a cone formation vertically projecting from the platform and being in fluid communication with the inlet port. An outlet opening is on the cone formation in fluid communication with the outlet port. An adapter cover disposed over the cone insert and the base includes a cone cover portion and a base cover portion, as well as a cover throughbore in registry with the throughbore. The adapter is constructed and arranged to be optionally mounted to a countertop with the faucet.

US Patent:

20200228603, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Jan 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/744253

Inventors:

- Fishers IN, US
Christopher Harris - Fishers IN, US

International Classification:

H04L 29/08
H04N 7/18
H04W 84/18
H04L 12/58
H04B 3/54
H04L 29/06

Abstract:

A system for monitoring a plurality of machines of a facility is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of data network devices configured to communicate with one another via at least one network. The data network devices are configured to collect machine data from the plurality of machines and distribute the machine data via the at least one network. The system further comprises data display devices configured to provide a graphical user interface that enables a user to view and analyze the machine data that is collected and distributed by the data network devices.

US Patent:

20200031651, Jan 30, 2020

Filed:

Jul 30, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/526775

Inventors:

- Rosemont IL, US
Adam SLOMA - Arlington Heights IL, US
Christopher Gail HARRIS - Chicago IL, US
Kenneth REED - Kenosha WI, US

International Classification:

B67D 1/00
A47J 31/40
A47J 31/46
B67D 1/08
B67D 3/00
C02F 1/44
C02F 1/00

Abstract:

A drink formulating system includes a housing having a housing outlet, a receiving tank receiving water poured by a user, and a pump being configured for pumping water from the receiving tank. A first filter is in fluid communication with the pump for removing a first set of substances from the water. A second filter removes a second set of substances different from the first set of substances from the water obtained from the receiving tank. A second filter outlet is connected to an additive module having at least two additive cartridges, each cartridge supplying a designated composition of potable nutrients. A user-controlled interface allows for user selection of one of the designated nutrient compositions, which are then pumped into water from the chilling tank and distributed from the housing outlet.