Patents by Inventor Alexander John Garden
Alexander John Garden has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20200134952Abstract: Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG, Alexander John GARDEN, Vaibhav GOEL
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Publication number: 20200090226Abstract: Technologies are generally described for context sensitive display of information on a consumable delivery vehicle with en route preparation. An on-board controller may receive different sets of sensor data associated with time, location, temperature, humidity, captured images, and/or captured audio from sensors on the vehicle or at a destination location. The sensor data may be analyzed/processed at the on-board controller or by a remote control system and instructions may be generated for display of context sensitive information based on received sensor data and/or processed sensor data. One or more displays on the vehicle may display images are associated with a branding, a menu, a pricing, and/or an advertisement based on the generated instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Zume Inc.Inventors: Alexander John GARDEN, Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG
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Publication number: 20200070717Abstract: Technologies are generally described for context sensitive display of final delivery information on a consumable delivery vehicle with enroute preparation. A controller may manage fulfillment of orders while the vehicle is enroute by controlling an operation of one or more on-board preparation equipment. The controller may also receive order status information and travel information associated with final delivery destinations. Once the vehicle is at its destination to be used as a hub for final deliveries, one or more displays on the vehicle may display final delivery information to final delivery people based on the status information and the travel information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Zume Inc.Inventors: Alexander John GARDEN, Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG
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Publication number: 20200024081Abstract: A system for transporting food items can include a rack having a plurality of shelves for holding and storing the food items, the rack supported on a plurality of wheels so that the rack can be pushed on the wheels. The system can include a shuttle on which the rack can be positioned, the shuttle and rack including features allowing the rack to be locked to and unlocked from the shuttle. The system can include a cooler, a frame, and other components to which the shuttle can be docked and the rack can be transferred from the shuttle. The system can include a robotic arm for loading food items onto the shelves of the rack. The system can include an elevator assembly for loading food items onto the shelves of the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Zume, Inc.Inventors: Alexander John Garden, Prashant Ghaiy, Vaibhav Goel, Joshua Gouled Goldberg, Albert Martinez, Justin Osborn, Tim Pletchet, Robert Switek, Tobin Switek, Paul Widergren
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Publication number: 20190370915Abstract: The present technology relates to systems and methods for utilizing machine learning systems to improve farming and manufacturing in the food industry. For example, a method of the technology includes receiving, by the computational system, historical order information representative of a plurality of instances of historical orders for one or more prepared food items. The method also includes training a machine learning system based at least in part on the received historical order information. In addition, the method includes, for prepared food items, predicting, via the trained machine learning system of the computational system, an amount of future supply need of one or more ingredients for the prepared food items for a defined period of time in the future.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Alexander John Garden, Joshua Gouled Goldberg, Vaibhav Goel
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Publication number: 20190300263Abstract: Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Alexander John Garden, Rick Bontrager
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Publication number: 20190077589Abstract: A tea bag system is disclosed that includes a tea bag, a tea bag string, a tea bag tag, and a steep indicator. The tea bag includes a water permeable material that contains tea leaves. The water permeable material enables tea particulates from the tea leaves to diffuse into water when the tea bag is placed in a water-filled container. The tea bag string has a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the tea bag. The tea bag tag connected to the second end of the tea bag string. The steep indicator is operatively associated with the tea bag system. The steep indicator displays discernable indicia that the tea bag has steeped in liquid for designated period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventor: Alexander John Garden
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Publication number: 20190050803Abstract: A food preparation and delivery system can include a plurality of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared, but partially or completely uncooked, food items. The food items in the cooking units are for delivery to each of a corresponding plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking conditions within the cooking unit are controlled such the each food item is cooked prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. In at least some embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each consumer destination location can be dynamically updated and the cooking conditions within the cooking unit adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: Alexander John Garden
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Publication number: 20190051087Abstract: Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG, Alexander John GARDEN, Vaibhav GOEL
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Publication number: 20190047460Abstract: Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG, Alexander John GARDEN, Vaibhav GOEL
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Publication number: 20190051090Abstract: Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG, Alexander John GARDEN, Vaibhav GOEL
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Publication number: 20190050802Abstract: A food preparation and delivery system can include a plurality of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared, but partially or completely uncooked, food items. The food items in the cooking units are for delivery to each of a corresponding plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking conditions within the cooking unit are controlled such the each food item is cooked prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. In at least some embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each consumer destination location can be dynamically updated and the cooking conditions within the cooking unit adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: Alexander John Garden
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Publication number: 20190050804Abstract: A food preparation and delivery system can include a plurality of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared, but partially or completely uncooked, food items. The food items in the cooking units are for delivery to each of a corresponding plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking conditions within the cooking unit are controlled such the each food item is cooked prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. In at least some embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each consumer destination location can be dynamically updated and the cooking conditions within the cooking unit adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: Alexander John Garden
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Publication number: 20190051086Abstract: Vehicles, components, and methods are disclosed for distributing hot or cold food items from a vending kiosk, a locker system, or a self-propelled delivery vehicle. The vending kiosk may have multiple doors, at least one of which is unlocked responsive to confirming a purchase transaction or authenticating the presence of a person or device associated with the purchase transaction. The multiple doors provide access to respective compartments that may be selectively heated and refrigerated. Such temperature changes may be based upon a temperature control schedule. The locker system may include one or more configurable compartments that may be accessible via a set of set of doors that can be selectively coupled into larger doors. The self-propelled delivery vehicle may have a plurality of thermally insulated compartments that may be used to carry multiple items at different temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Joshua Gouled GOLDBERG, Alexander John GARDEN, Vaibhav GOEL
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Publication number: 20190050801Abstract: A food preparation and delivery system can include a plurality of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared, but partially or completely uncooked, food items. The food items in the cooking units are for delivery to each of a corresponding plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking conditions within the cooking unit are controlled such the each food item is cooked prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. In at least some embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each consumer destination location can be dynamically updated and the cooking conditions within the cooking unit adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: Alexander John Garden
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Publication number: 20190050800Abstract: A food preparation and delivery system can include a plurality of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared, but partially or completely uncooked, food items. The food items in the cooking units are for delivery to each of a corresponding plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking conditions within the cooking unit are controlled such the each food item is cooked prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. In at least some embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each consumer destination location can be dynamically updated and the cooking conditions within the cooking unit adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventor: Alexander John Garden
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Publication number: 20190009968Abstract: Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic. The base and/or the cover may include one or more detachable portions that may be selectively separable from the remaining portion of the base and/or cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Douglas J. Minkler, Julia Collins, Alexander John Garden, Chester Wajda
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Patent number: 10140587Abstract: A food preparation and delivery system can include a plurality of cooking units such as ovens, each containing one or more prepared, but partially or completely uncooked, food items. The food items in the cooking units are for delivery to each of a corresponding plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking units are loaded into a cargo compartment of a delivery vehicle for delivery to the plurality of consumer delivery destinations. The cooking conditions within the cooking unit are controlled such the each food item is cooked prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. In at least some embodiments, the estimated delivery time for each consumer destination location can be dynamically updated and the cooking conditions within the cooking unit adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: ZUME PIZZA, INC.Inventor: Alexander John Garden
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Publication number: 20180215523Abstract: Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Douglas J. Minkler, Julia Collins, Alexander John Garden, Chester Wajda
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Patent number: D866249Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Zume, Inc.Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Douglas J. Minkler, Julia Collins, Alexander John Garden