Patents by Inventor Christopher Buck

Christopher Buck 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: 12280948
    Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed that includes a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed, the plurality of bins being provided on a conveyance system, a programmable motion device that includes an end effector for grasping and moving any of the objects, the programmable motion device being capable of reaching any of the objects within at least one of the plurality of bins in an input area of the conveyance system, a perception system for providing perception data regarding a selected object that is presented to the perception system by the programmable motion device, and a routing conveyance system including a routing conveyor for receiving the selected object, and for moving the selected object in each of vertical and rotational directions toward a destination container responsive to the perception data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
  • Patent number: 12269682
    Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system is disclosed for processing objects. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed, the plurality of bins being provided on a conveyance system, a programmable motion device that includes an end effector for grasping and moving any of the objects, the programmable motion device being capable of reaching any of the objects within at least one of the plurality of bins in an input area of the conveyance system, a perception system for providing perception data regarding a selected object that is presented to the perception system by the programmable motion device, and a routing conveyance system including a track-mounted shuttle for receiving the selected object, and for moving the selected object in each of horizontal and vertical directions toward a destination container responsive to the perception data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
  • Publication number: 20250033088
    Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher GEYER, Joseph ROMANO, John Richard AMEND, JR., Christopher BUCK, Andrew EWART, Kyle MARONEY, Thomas WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20240425289
    Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed that includes a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed by the storage, retrieval and processing system, the plurality of bins being provided on an input conveyance system, a programmable motion device that includes an end effector for grasping and moving any of the objects, a perception system for providing perception data regarding a selected object that is presented to the perception system by the programmable motion device, and a routing conveyance system for receiving the selected object, and for moving the selected object in each of horizontal and vertical directions toward a destination container responsive to the perception data, the destination container being provided among a plurality of destination containers in a row that are provided as a set on a destination conveyance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Joseph ROMANO, Christopher GEYER, Guoming Alex LONG, Thomas ALLEN, Christopher BUCK
  • Patent number: 12151265
    Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Geyer, Joseph Romano, John Richard Amend, Jr., Christopher Buck, Andrew Ewart, Kyle Maroney, Thomas Wagner
  • Patent number: 12129125
    Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed that includes a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed by the storage, retrieval and processing system, the plurality of bins being provided on an input conveyance system, a programmable motion device that includes an end effector for grasping and moving any of the objects, a perception system for providing perception data regarding a selected object that is presented to the perception system by the programmable motion device, and a routing conveyance system for receiving the selected object, and for moving the selected object in each of horizontal and vertical directions toward a destination container responsive to the perception data, the destination container being provided among a plurality of destination containers in a row that are provided as a set on a destination conveyance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
  • Publication number: 20240223006
    Abstract: A load control system for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to a plurality of electrical load includes a plurality of independent units responsive to a broadcast controller. Each independent unit includes at least one commander and at least one energy controller for controlling at least one of the electrical loads in response to a control signal received from the commander. The independent units are configured and operate independent of each other. The broadcast controller transmits wireless signals to the energy controllers of the independent units. The energy controllers do not respond to control signals received from the commanders of other independent units, but the energy controllers of both independent units respond to the wireless signals transmitted by broadcast controller. The energy controller may operate in different operating modes in response to the wireless signals transmitted by the broadcast controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Walter S. Zaharchuk, Timothy S. Majewski, Christopher Buck, Daniel Vander Valk, John H. Bull, Joel S. Spira
  • Patent number: 12013672
    Abstract: A controlling and monitoring control application associated with one or more work operations of one or more utility devices is disclosed. The controller is programmed for controlling one or more external work operations associated with one or more utility devices. An I/O board is connected in communication with the primary controller having a module with a plurality of device-specific control applications associated with one or more device-specific work operations. The housing of the controller includes one or more cable access points for plugging a cable into the controller. The cable access points are sealed to prevent water from entering into the housing. A mounting bracket assembly provides flexibility for mounting the controller at various orientations and/or positions. The controller also includes a DC control circuit for controlling backlight luminance over the entire dimming ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Diller, Louis M. Holzman, Ronald B. Howes, Stephen X. Skaff, Quang V. Dao, Christopher A. Buck, Brian Philip Carlson, Ryan A. Chernik, Aron D. Dahlgren, Wesley M. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11967821
    Abstract: A load control system for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to a plurality of electrical load includes a plurality of independent units responsive to a broadcast controller. Each independent unit includes at least one commander and at least one energy controller for controlling at least one of the electrical loads in response to a control signal received from the commander. The independent units are configured and operate independent of each other. The broadcast controller transmits wireless signals to the energy controllers of the independent units. The energy controllers do not respond to control signals received from the commanders of other independent units, but the energy controllers of both independent units respond to the wireless signals transmitted by broadcast controller. The energy controller may operate in different operating modes in response to the wireless signals transmitted by the broadcast controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Walter S. Zaharchuk, Timothy S. Majewski, Christopher Buck, Daniel Vander Valk, John H. Bull, Joel S. Spira
  • Publication number: 20230364648
    Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher GEYER, Joseph ROMANO, John Richard AMEND, JR., Christopher BUCK, Andrew EWART, Kyle MARONEY, Thomas WAGNER
  • Patent number: 11752521
    Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Geyer, Joseph Romano, John Richard Amend, Jr., Christopher Buck, Andrew Ewart, Kyle Maroney, Thomas Wagner
  • Publication number: 20230112778
    Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes an object induction station at which objects are provided for processing. The object induction station includes at least one perception unit for providing perception data regarding an object, and an object processing system for receiving objects from the object induction station, and for urging an object into a first end of one of a plurality of chute location, each of which including a first end that is accessible by the carrier and a second end that is accessible by a mobile destination container of a plurality of mobile destination containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan O'HERN, Joseph Romano, Craig Hattabaugh, John Richard Amend, JR., Jacob Torrey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Sara Laprade, Sarah Myers, Joshua Best, Christopher Buck, Thomas Allen
  • Publication number: 20220356017
    Abstract: An operator inducted object processing system is disclosed that includes an object induction station at which objects are provided for processing, said object induction station including at least one perception unit for providing perception data regarding an object, an object processing system for receiving objects from the object induction station, said object processing system including a carrier configured for movement in a first generally horizontal direction between two mutually opposing arrays of destination locations, each of which extends along the first generally horizontal direction, and the carrier also being configured for movement in a second generally vertical direction between the two mutually opposing arrays of destination locations, each of which also extends along the second generally vertical direction, wherein the movement in the first generally horizontal direction is independent of the movement in the second generally vertical direction, and wherein the carrier is further configured for
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph ROMANO, Christopher BUCK, Thomas ALLEN, Christopher GEYER, Victoria HINCHEY, Charles BAPTISTA, Jacob TORREY, Ryan O'HERN, Andrew EWART, John Richard AMEND, JR., Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Benjamin COHEN, Guoming Alex LONG
  • Patent number: D957801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D962621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D974724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D979912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D982888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D985919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: PROTALUS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV
  • Patent number: D1033028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: PROTALUS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Buck, Calvin M. Buck, IV