Line Gripping Winch Drum
    151.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220324684A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-13

    申请号:US17719318

    申请日:2022-04-12

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: A winch drum is disclosed. In a first aspect, a first set of teeth are positioned around an outer perimeter of a drum. The first set of teeth taper from a first crown to a first base. A second set of teeth are positioned around the outer perimeter of the drum. The second set of teeth taper from a second crown to a second base. The second set of teeth are offset from the first set of teeth such that a gap between the first bases and the second bases forms a sinusoidal channel for a line to follow the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth becomes a guide for the line so that the line can engage the sinusoidal channel. The line follows the sinusoidal channel and each change of direction along the sinusoidal path causes the line to engage by friction with the first bases and the second bases. In a second aspect, the drum includes a trough that follows a sinusoidal path and wherein the trough is narrower at its bottom than at its top.

    AUTOMATED WINDOW MECHANISM WITH PINCH PROTECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20220282554A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-08

    申请号:US17686397

    申请日:2022-03-03

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: The invention is systems and methods of operating a window with an automated window mechanism. The systems and methods include moving with the automated window mechanism a sliding panel of a window relative to a window frame to open or close the window. The sliding panel moves through a proximate closing zone. The method also includes in the proximate closing zone, operating the automated window mechanism in a limited state comprising at least one of reduced velocity, reduced current to the automated window mechanism, or reduced voltage to the automated window mechanism.

    Systems and methods for avoiding interference between an overhead door and a lifter

    公开(公告)号:US11428035B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-30

    申请号:US16889453

    申请日:2020-06-01

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an overhead door opener and a lifter are disclosed. The lifter is positioned above the overhead door when the overhead door is in a retracted position and raises and lowers objects along a path that, without care, will intersect with the overhead door. A controller monitors the position of the overhead door and the lifter and moves the overhead door if the lifter is out of the way, and if the lifter is not out of the way the command is not executed to prevent interference between the lifter and the overhead door.

    Location Tracking System
    155.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220222611A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-14

    申请号:US17146419

    申请日:2021-01-11

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for locating an item within an enclosure is described. The method includes affixing a first-tier label to a fixture within the enclosure, identifying a first location of the first-tier label based on at least three distance measurements between the first-tier label and a respective plane of the three orthogonal planar surfaces, identifying a second-tier label in proximity to the first-tier label, wherein the second-tier label is associated with an item, determining a first relative position of the second-tier label with respect to the first location of the first-tier label, and determining a second location of the second-tier label based on the first relative position with respect to the first location and the first location.

    Unified Tracking System
    156.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220222610A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-14

    申请号:US17146364

    申请日:2021-01-11

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: A unified tracking system is disclosed. The unified tracking system tracks items by adding a first block to a first blockchain associated with a first item, adding a second block a second blockchain associated with a second item, identifying a first value for an attribute associated with the first item based on an association with the second item, adding a third block to the second blockchain, wherein the third block includes the first value for the attribute of the first item and a reference to a block in the first blockchain, and adding a fourth block to the first blockchain, wherein the fourth block includes the first value for the attribute of the first item and a reference to a block in the second blockchain.

    Securely Coded Wrapping
    157.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220219433A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-14

    申请号:US17146433

    申请日:2021-01-11

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: Systems and methods for securely identifying an item are disclosed. The method includes receiving an item, selecting a plastic wrap that is opaque and that includes a random pattern of markings, and wrapping the item with the plastic wrap, which protects the protects the item frons visual inspection with the opaque plastic and that secures the item with a unique fingerprint/code formed from the random pattern of markings.

    Package Delivery System with Robots for Last Distance

    公开(公告)号:US20220080873A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-17

    申请号:US17476309

    申请日:2021-09-15

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: A system for delivering packages from a warehouse to end destinations, the system comprising a fleet of containers, each configured to be loaded at the warehouse with packages destined for drop off points at end destinations. A fleet of delivery vehicles are configured to transport the containers from the warehouse to an end destination. At least one delivery robot is carried with each container and the delivery robot is configured to carry at least one package from the container at the end destination to the drop off point.

    Toilet Wastewater Collection and Testing

    公开(公告)号:US20220074919A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-10

    申请号:US17468639

    申请日:2021-09-07

    Applicant: Hall Labs, LLC

    Abstract: A method for collecting and testing an excreta sample from a user is disclosed. The system comprises a bowl having a volume of water for receiving excreta from a user, the excreta and water forming a volume of wastewater; a first sensor for detecting the addition of excreta to the water in the bowl; an orifice for collecting a sample of wastewater; wherein the sample is analyzed to determine a property of the excreta, which is used to obtain health and wellness information about the user. The method comprises providing a toilet comprising a bowl having a volume of water for receiving excreta from a user, the excreta and water forming a volume of wastewater; a first sensor for detecting the addition of excreta to the water in the bowl; an orifice for collecting a sample of wastewater; receiving excreta into the bowl; creation of wastewater through water contacting the excreta and excreta matter dispersing into the water; drawing a portion of the wastewater into the orifice to collect a sample of the wastewater; and testing the sample to gather health and wellness information about the user derived from the excreta matter in the wastewater.

    MULTI-FUNCTION TRAILER
    160.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220063741A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-03

    申请号:US17463477

    申请日:2021-08-31

    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

    Abstract: A trailer is disclosed which includes a first door with a first hinge configured to allow the first door to operate between an open position and a closed position, and a second door on the opposing side of the trailer with a second hinge configured to allow the second door to operate between an open position and a closed position. The trailer also includes a roof and a trailer tongue with a coupling configured to attach to a hitch of a vehicle. Two or more wheels are provided that are extendable from an up position to a down position. In this way, when the wheels are in the down position, the trailer is lifted off the ground. The trailer can thus change between at least three modes, including a first mode for storage, wherein the first door and second door are in the closed position and the wheels are in the up position; a second mode for ingress and egress, wherein at least one of the first door and second door are in the open position; and a third mode for travel, wherein the first door and second door are in the closed position and the wheels are in the down position.

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