Patents by Inventor Benjamin Dawson

Benjamin Dawson 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).

  • Patent number: 11986859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: 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 Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
  • Publication number: 20240140704
    Abstract: An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    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
  • Publication number: 20240109185
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    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 Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
  • Patent number: 11945003
    Abstract: An object processing system within a trailer for a tracker trailer is discloses. 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: 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 Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
  • Patent number: 11945100
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening, and a load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: 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 Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
  • Patent number: 11932489
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: 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 Smith, Siddhartha Srinivasa, Prasanna Velagapudi, Thomas Allen
  • Publication number: 20210186390
    Abstract: An integrated blood test unit including a blood collection recess, a test component, and a reservoir containing test fluid. The blood collection device moves to a delivery position under control of an actuator, which also releases test fluid from the reservoir onto the test component. Additional features are a window over the test outcome indicator, a blood delivery channel that only operates if the sample size is large enough, and a geometry for a lancet and actuator that is adapted for a self test situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Will POSTLE, David SUTTON, Martijn GIJZEL, Doug CUSACK, Barbara VAN DE SANDE, Benjamin DAWSON
  • Publication number: 20160362392
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 9452999
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Publication number: 20150266859
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Publication number: 20150266861
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 9073871
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 9056834
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Publication number: 20150094338
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: PFIZER INC.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 8933104
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Publication number: 20140371467
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Publication number: 20140329862
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 8859591
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 8809342
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Publication number: 20130296355
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu