Patents by Inventor Benjamin Cohen
Benjamin Cohen 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: 20260158651Abstract: A programmable motion system is disclosed that includes a dynamic end effector system. The dynamic end effector system includes a plurality of acquisition units that are provided at an exchange station within an area accessible by the programmable motion device, and a coupling system for coupling any of the plurality of acquisition units to an end effector of the programmable motion device such that any of the acquisition units may be automatically selected from the exchange station and used by the programmable motion device without requiring any activation or actuation by the exchange station and without requiring any intervention by a human.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2025Publication date: June 11, 2026Inventors: Joseph ROMANO, William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN, Benjamin COHEN, Andrew GAUTHIER, Matthew T. MASON, Thomas WAGNER, Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY
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Patent number: 12632683Abstract: A space efficient automated processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The processing system includes an input conveyance system for moving objects from an input area in at least an input conveyance vector that includes an input conveyance horizontal direction component and an input conveyance vertical direction component, a perception system for receiving objects from the input conveyance system and for providing perception data regarding an object, a primary transport system for receiving the object from the perception system and for providing transport of the object along at least a primary transport vector including an primary transport horizontal component and a primary transport vertical component that is generally opposite the input conveyance horizontal direction component, and at least two secondary transport systems, each of which receives the object from the primary transport system and moves the object in either of reciprocal directions.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2024Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, John Richard Amend, Jr., Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, William Hartman Fort, Christopher Geyer, Victoria Hinchey, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Michael Cap Koval, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Carlton Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Systems and methods for automated packaging and processing for shipping with pack and place planning
Patent number: 12623843Abstract: An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The a system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, a placement planning system for determining a packing placement order for the plurality of objects, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Cohen, Christopher Geyer, Thomas Koletschka, Jay Link, Joshua Lurz, Matthew T. Mason, Richard Musgrave, Ryan O'Hern, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Wagner, Jeremy Saslaw -
Publication number: 20260111017Abstract: A processing system for processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The processing system includes a perception unit for perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects received from an input conveyance system, an acquisition system for acquiring an object from the plurality of objects at an input area using an end effector of the programmable motion device, wherein the programmable motion device is adapted for assisting in the delivery of the object to an identified processing bin, and the identified processing bin is associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing location is provided as one of a plurality of processing bins, and a delivery system for bringing the identified processing bin toward the object, where the delivery system includes a carrier for carrying the identified processing bin toward the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2025Publication date: April 23, 2026Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Kevin AHEARN, John Richard AMEND, JR., Benjamin COHEN, Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY, William Hartman FORT, Christopher GEYER, Jennifer Eileen KING, Thomas KOLETSCHKA, Michael Cap KOVAL, Kyle MARONEY, Matthew T. MASON, William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN, Gene Temple PRICE, Joseph ROMANO, Daniel Carlton SMITH, Siddhartha SRINIVASA, Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Thomas ALLEN
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Patent number: 12594665Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins, a plurality of destination bins, and a processing programmable motion device. The plurality of storage bins provides storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins are in communication with a gantry retrieval conveyance system for moving selected bins to a bin processing location. The plurality of destination bins are in communication with the gantry retrieval conveyance system for moving a selected destination bin to the processing location. The processing programmable motion device is at the processing location and is in communication with the gantry retrieval conveyance system. The processing programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin and depositing the selected object in the selected destination bin.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2024Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, John Richard Amend, Jr., Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, William Hartman Fort, Christopher Geyer, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Michael Cap Koval, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Carlton Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Publication number: 20260091517Abstract: A programmable motion system is disclosed that includes a dynamic end effector system. The dynamic end effector system includes an end effector that is coupled via a dynamic coupling to the programmable motion system, wherein the dynamic coupling provides that at least a portion of the end effector may spin with respect to an other portion of the end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2024Publication date: April 2, 2026Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Kevin AHEARN, Benjamin COHEN, Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY, Christopher GEYER, Thomas KOLETSCHKA, Kyle MARONEY, Matthew T. MASON, Gene Temple PRICE, Joseph ROMANO, Daniel Carlton SMITH, Siddhartha SRINIVASA, Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Thomas ALLEN
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Publication number: 20260073619Abstract: A system for visualization of pulsed field ablation tags comprises a device. The device comprises a processor in communication with one or more sensors and a catheter comprising a plurality of electrodes. The processor is configured to receive, via the one or more sensors, a position of each of the plurality of electrodes within a three-dimensional environment during a first ablation session. The processor is configured to calculate, for the first ablation session, a first implicit function representing an energy field of the first ablation session from the received positions of each of the plurality of electrodes. The first implicit function is calculated via a signed distance function based on positions of a pair of adjacent electrodes of the plurality of electrodes during the first ablation session. The processor is configured to present, via a display, a first volumetric representation of the calculated first implicit function.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2025Publication date: March 12, 2026Applicant: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Leonid Zaides, Lior Zar, Benjamin Cohen, Natan Sharon Katz
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Publication number: 20260063927Abstract: Eyewear comprising an integrated camera module including a point-of-view camera is disclosed. The camera module can be connected to the eyewear lens and supported exclusively by the eyewear lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2025Publication date: March 5, 2026Applicant: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas HOLMAN, Benjamin COHEN, Rachel GITAJN
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Patent number: 12544915Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, the invention provides an end effector for use with a programmable motion device. The end effector includes a pair of mutually opposing surfaces, at least one of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces being movable with respect to an end effector support structure for supporting the at least one of the pair of mutually opposing surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2023Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, John Richard Amend, Jr., Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, William Hartman Fort, Christopher Geyer, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Michael Cap Koval, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Carlton Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND GUI FOR ENHANCED REAL-TIME VISUAL FEEDBACK OF INTRALUMINAL CATHETER ENGAGEMENT
Publication number: 20260013950Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter includes a computer system, method, and graphical user interface that provide graphical feedback indicating real-time contact level between a tissue wall of a luminal organ and an ablation catheter, based on electrical impedance sensed by electrodes of a catheter. As the impedance is related to proximity of the electrodes to the tissue walls, the system utilizes impedance measurements to visually alter the appearance of a graphical representation of the electrodes according to changes in the sensed impedance. The graphical feedback enables the physician to make real-time adjustments to the catheter's positioning and applied force, and thereby enhance the precision and effectiveness of intraluminal catheter therapy. The graphical feedback comprises a plurality of contact lobes centered on the electrodes and have sizes which increase with the contact level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2025Publication date: January 15, 2026Inventors: NATAN SHARON KATZ, BENJAMIN COHEN, DROR BERMAN, RONI ROSENZWEIG -
Publication number: 20250387065Abstract: A method includes s inserting, into a heart of a patient, a catheter having multiple electrodes, and placing the electrodes in contact with tissue of the heart. For each of the electrodes: (i) position signals indicative of a position of the electrode, and (ii) electrocardiogram (ECG) signals acquired by the electrode, are received during a predefined time interval. A positioning stability, along the predefined time interval, is calculated for each of the electrodes based on the position signals. For the electrodes whose positioning stability has an error smaller than a given threshold, calculating whether the ECG signals are indicative of an atrial fibrillation (AF) in the heart. The ECG signals that are indicative of the AF are stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2025Publication date: December 25, 2025Inventors: Aharon Turgeman, Benjamin Cohen, Vladimir Dvorkin, Natan Katz
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Patent number: 12492036Abstract: A standardized shipping tray is disclosed for use in an order fulfillment system. The standardized shipping tray includes a bottom panel that includes raised portions that assist to inhibit rolling on an object within along the bottom panel, and at least two flexible side panels that are adapted to fold inward under a force of a wrapping.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2023Date of Patent: December 9, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Christopher Geyer, Benjamin Cohen, Joseph Romano, Matthew T. Mason
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Patent number: 12474698Abstract: A processing system for processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The processing system includes a perception unit for perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects received from an input conveyance system, an acquisition system for acquiring an object from the plurality of objects at an input area using an end effector of the programmable motion device, wherein the programmable motion device is adapted for assisting in the delivery of the object to an identified processing bin, and the identified processing bin is associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing location is provided as one of a plurality of processing bins, and a delivery system for bringing the identified processing bin toward the object, where the delivery system includes a carrier for carrying the identified processing bin toward the object.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2024Date of Patent: November 18, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, John Richard Amend, Jr., Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, William Hartman Fort, Christopher Geyer, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Michael Cap Koval, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Patent number: 12458438Abstract: A computing system is provided. The computing system includes a memory storing processor executable code. The computing system includes processors executing the code. The code causes the computing system to generate a graphical user interface that includes topological maps constructed from a three-dimensional anatomical model of a portion of an anatomical feature. The topological maps include an interior map view of the portion of the anatomical feature from a perspective of a device inserted into a patient. The code causes the computing system to generate a device icon on each of the topological maps. The device icon presents a real time position of an ablating surface of the device in relation to each map view of the topological maps.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: November 4, 2025Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Natan Sharon Katz, Dror Berman, Benjamin Cohen
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Patent number: 12440987Abstract: A sortation system is disclosed that includes a programmable motion device including an end effector, a perception system for recognizing any of the identity, location, and orientation of an object presented in a plurality of objects, a grasp selection system for selecting a grasp location on the object, the grasp location being chosen to provide a secure grasp of the object by the end effector to permit the object to be moved from the plurality of objects to one of a plurality of destination locations, and a motion planning system for providing a motion path for the transport of the object when grasped by the end effector from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations, wherein the motion path is chosen to provide a path from the plurality of objects to the one of the plurality of destination locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2024Date of Patent: October 14, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, Christopher Geyer, Thomas Koletschka, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Carlton Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Patent number: 12434270Abstract: An object processing system within a trailer for a tractor trailer is disclosed. The object processing system includes an input area of the trailer at which objects to be processed may be presented, a perception system for providing perception data regarding objects to be processed, and a primary transport system for providing transport of each object in one of at least two primary transport directions within the trailer based on the perception data.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2024Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, Christopher Geyer, Thomas Koletschka, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Carlton Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
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Patent number: 12437466Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for visualization of pulsed field ablation tags. In some implementations, a system includes a device, comprising a processor in communication with one or more sensors and a catheter comprising a plurality of electrodes. In some implementations, the processor is configured to: receive, via the one or more sensors, a position of each of the plurality of electrodes within a three-dimensional environment during a first ablation session; calculate, for the first ablation session, a first implicit function representing an energy field of the first ablation session from the received positions of each of the plurality of electrodes; and present, via a display, a first volumetric representation of the calculated first implicit function.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Leonid Zaides, Lior Zar, Benjamin Cohen, Natan Sharon Katz
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Publication number: 20250296118Abstract: A drop perception system is disclosed that includes an open housing structure having an internal volume, an open top and an open bottom, and a plurality of perception units positioned to capture perception data within the internal volume at a plurality of locations between the open top and the open bottom of the open housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2025Publication date: September 25, 2025Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Kevin AHEARN, Benjamin COHEN, Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY, Christopher GEYER, Thomas KOLETSCHKA, Kyle MARONEY, Matthew T. MASON, Gene Temple PRICE, Joseph ROMANO, Daniel Carlton SMITH, Siddhartha SRINIVASA, Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Thomas ALLEN
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Publication number: 20250281943Abstract: An automated shuttle sorter is disclosed that includes a carriage that is movable from a load position at which the carriage may be loaded, and at least two destination locations into which any contents of the carriage may be provided from the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2025Publication date: September 11, 2025Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Kevin AHEARN, Benjamin COHEN, Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY, Christopher GEYER, Thomas KOLETSCHKA, Kyle MARONEY, Matthew T. MASON, Gene Temple PRICE, Joseph ROMANO, Daniel Carlton SMITH, Siddhartha SRINIVASA, Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Thomas ALLEN
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Patent number: 12410011Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2024Date of Patent: September 9, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Kevin Ahearn, John Richard Amend, Jr., Benjamin Cohen, Michael Dawson-Haggerty, William Hartman Fort, Christopher Geyer, Victoria Hinchey, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Michael Cap Koval, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Gene Temple Price, Joseph Romano, Daniel Carlton Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen