Michael Jerome Wells

US Patent:

20070213869, Sep 13, 2007

Filed:

Feb 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/672776

Inventors:

John Bandringa - Everett WA, US
Ryan White - Ankeny IA, US
Jerry Johnson - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Christopher Johnston - Kirkland WA, US
Michael Wells - Everett WA, US
Joshua Hansen - Everett WA, US
Matthew Willkens - Seattle WA, US
Steven Peng - Seattle WA, US
Jeffrey Hovorka - Everett WA, US
Cary Cronin - Lynnwood WA, US

Assignee:

INTERMEC IP CORP. - Everett WA

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

700213000

Abstract:

A cargo transportation device includes a lift assembly for raising and lowering cargo and an operator cabin in which an operator controls the lift assembly. A load backrest is coupled to the cabin, and an automatic data collection device, which is configured to interrogate wireless communication devices, is coupled to the load backrest. The cargo transportation device includes a computing device having logic for controlling the automatic data collection device and logic for controlling the lift assembly, and a display device in communication with the computing device. The display device is coupled to the cabin and configured to provide the operator with information from the computing device.

US Patent:

20080298875, Dec 4, 2008

Filed:

May 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/128734

Inventors:

XIAONONG QIAN - Mukilteo WA, US
MICHAEL WELLS - Everett WA, US

Assignee:

INTERMEC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION - Everett WA

International Classification:

B41J 29/02

US Classification:

400693

Abstract:

A modular workboard thermal printer system provides a user with portable computing and printing capabilities. According to one aspect, the modular workboard thermal printer system includes a housing to which a thermal printer module may be operatively coupled, and a receiving portion formed with the housing for accepting therein a portable computing device that interfaces with the thermal printer module. Further, the modular workboard thermal printer system possesses an input/output panel for electrically connecting external devices with the thermal printer module and/or the portable computing device, as well as a power supply for delivering electrical power to the thermal printer module and optionally to other devices connected with the housing.

US Patent:

20110088979, Apr 21, 2011

Filed:

Dec 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/971388

Inventors:

John S. Bandringa - Everett WA, US
Ryan R. White - Ankeny IA, US
Jerry Allen Johnson - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Christopher Charles Johnston - Kirkland WA, US
Michael J. Wells - Everett WA, US
Joshua Merritt Hansen - Everett WA, US
Matthew F. Willkens - Seattle WA, US
Steven Tzu-Yun Peng - Seattle WA, US
Jeffrey L. Hovorka - Everett WA, US
Cary Daniel Cronin - Lynnwood WA, US

Assignee:

INTERMEC IP CORP. - Everett WA

International Classification:

B66F 9/075
B66F 9/06
B66F 9/20

US Classification:

187222

Abstract:

A cargo transportation device includes a lift assembly for raising and lowering cargo and an operator cabin in which an operator controls the lift assembly. A load backrest is coupled to the cabin, and an automatic data collection device, which is configured to interrogate wireless communication devices, is coupled to the load backrest. The cargo transportation device includes a computing device having logic for controlling the automatic data collection device and logic for controlling the lift assembly, and a display device in communication with the computing device. The display device is coupled to the cabin and configured to provide the operator with information from the computing device.

US Patent:

20210303806, Sep 30, 2021

Filed:

Mar 26, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/213345

Inventors:

- Fort Mill SC, US
Michael J. WELLS - Lake Stevens WA, US
Abhay RAVI CHANDRAN - Aberdeen MD, US
Rodney W. CHINN - Redmond WA, US
Shashidhar RAMAMURTHY - Seattle WA, US
Christopher T. BOUCHAT - Waxhaw NC, US
Rene MARTINEZ - Seattle WA, US
Michael V. MIRAGLIA - Hamilton NJ, US

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

Abstract:

Apparatuses, systems, and methods of manufacturing are described that provide improved tag identification. An example system includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner that receives a stream of RFID tags each associated with a respective article. The system further includes a first sensor attached to the RFID scanner that generates first positional data and a second sensor positioned separate from the first sensor that generates second positional data. The system also includes a computing device communicably coupled with the RFID scanner, the first sensor, and the second sensor. The computing device receives the stream of RFID tags, receives first positional data from the first sensor, receives second positional data from the second sensor, and determines an intended RFID tag from amongst the stream of RFID tags based upon the first positional data and the second positional data.

US Patent:

20180244087, Aug 30, 2018

Filed:

Mar 1, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/909249

Inventors:

- Orlando FL, US
Michael James Wells - Lake Stevens WA, US

International Classification:

B41J 29/02
B41J 3/407

Abstract:

Printers and other machines providing tangible outputs are provided. In one implementation, a printer comprises a housing having a fixed structure and a movable cover configured to be movable with respect to the fixed structure. The printer also includes a printing mechanism that is disposed inside the housing and is configured to print an image on a medium. The movable cover is movably attached to the fixed structure via a first pivoting mechanism that defines a first pivoting axis. The movable cover is configured to be pivoted about the first pivoting axis of the first pivoting mechanism. Also, the movable cover comprises a plurality of linked slats, each pair of adjacent linked slats being linked together by a second pivoting mechanism. Each second pivoting mechanism includes characteristics enabling a user to detach the adjacent linked slats from each other.

US Patent:

20160179143, Jun 23, 2016

Filed:

Dec 18, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/974389

Inventors:

- Fort Mill SC, US
Andrew Lyle Walston - Clinton WA, US
Michael James Wells - Lake Stevens WA, US
John Spencer Bandringa - Everett WA, US
Matthew Willkens - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

Abstract:

A modular interface and attachment system for integration with, or use with, a tablet computer is disclosed. The system allows for the modular attachment of ergonomic features, specialty I/O devices, and specialty data entry hardware. Interface channels may be built into the rear surface of the tablet housing, while the accompanying accessories are provided with mating splines. The interface channels can also include electrical contacts to provide power to accessories that are mounted, or to facilitate the mounting of an auxiliary battery. Accessories that require a physical data or I/O interface with the tablet can be mounted at either end of the tablet at positions where data connectors are provided.