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OT-2026-000001348

Device and system for an autonomous mobile robot, drone, and/or courier to deliver, hold, protect, and return parcels for multi-users in both residential and commercial applications

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Material Handling › Conveying Systems
Inventors
BIEVENOUR TORREY M, HAMM MARK, O'TOOLE DANIEL S, RITCHISON JOHN D, SHAH NEERAV
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BIEVENOUR TORREY M, HAMM MARK, OTOOLE DANIEL S, RITCHISON JOHN D, SHAH NEERAV
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US-12591840-B2, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 31 March 2026
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Abstract

A device and system for an automatic robot, drone, and/or courier to deliver, hold, protect, and return parcels. The multi-user system has DRONEDEK docking features and include a small footprint combination; nine to 400 parcel capacity; has a multi-belt conveyor and turntables for parcels; uses omni-directional and cross roller turns; is compatible with re-usable packaging; has a parcel tilt and reload for return packages; utilizes a lightweight frame; has secure outer skin and access panels for maintenance; communicates and is controlled by DRONEDEK docking station; can use robotic unload/pick and place, multiple delivery/receiving, and can attach to other third-party parcel systems. A multi-user box is quite simply a unit with the functionality of one or more DRONEDEK docking stations and features numerous/multiple pigeonholes and container spaces for safe, secure storage of items to separate and distinct users in a bulk location.

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OpenTechnical Publication OT-2026-000001348, “Device and system for an autonomous mobile robot, drone, and/or courier to deliver, hold, protect, and return parcels for multi-users in both residential and commercial applications,” published September 15, 2026 at 19:05:14 UTC, https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001348.

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