Mark David Steinkamp is a notable inventor based in Mason, OH (US). He has made significant contributions to the fields of goods replenishment and material handling systems. With a total of 2 patents, his work has had a considerable impact on the efficiency of distribution centers.

Latest Patents

Steinkamp's latest patents include a "Method, apparatus and system for goods replenishment." This invention relates to a method for replenishing containers with goods from stock keeping units (SKUs) arriving at a replenishment area in a distribution center. A central controller receives a first set of data comprising a plurality of first predefined threshold values, each indicative of a maximum capacity of goods in a corresponding SKU. The central controller associates this data with a second set of data comprising one or more container identifiers that have a second predefined threshold value indicative of a capacity of a corresponding container. Furthermore, the central controller generates an ordered sequence of container identifiers indicative of the containers to be retrieved to the replenishment area for receiving goods from the plurality of SKUs based on this association.

Another significant patent is the "Shuttle wave sequencing conveyor." This material handling system features an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) with vertically spaced levels storing articles. Each level has at least one pickup and deposit (P/D) station serviced by a shuttle, which is horizontally positioned to define a ramped orientation with a wave conveyor. This system moves products selectively in at least one flow direction to each of the P/D stations. An article transfer mechanism at each P/D station moves an article in a selected direction between the wave conveyor and the respective P/D station. A controller selectively moves the selected articles onto the wave conveyor by respective article transfer mechanisms in coordination with the movement of the wave conveyor to create a sequenced flow of selected articles.

Career Highlights

Steinkamp has built a successful career at Intelligrated Headquarters, LLC, where he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for the logistics and material handling industry. His expertise in automation and system design has contributed to the advancement of efficient goods replenishment processes.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Steinkamp has collaborated with talented individuals such as Christopher Clinton Arnold and David T Huff. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages

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