Patents by Inventor Gregory Schroll

Gregory Schroll 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).

  • Publication number: 20260000031
    Abstract: An agricultural robot includes a modular treatment device situated on top of a base. The modular treatment device includes a boom system having a first arm and a second arm. A plurality of light modules are located on the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill, Eric Adamson, Vincent Louie Chiu, Matthew Thomas White
  • Publication number: 20250280764
    Abstract: A robotic harvesting system includes a base, a linear transport, a robotic arm, and an end effector. The base is configured to move in a direction of travel. A linear transport is mounted to the base. The linear transport is configured to move along the base in substantially a same direction or opposite direction as the direction of travel. A robotic arm is mounted to the linear transport. The robotic arm has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the robotic arm is configured to rotate toward and away from the base from a first joint. An end effector is mounted on the distal end of the robotic arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2025
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill, Eric Adamson
  • Patent number: 12342770
    Abstract: An agricultural robot includes a modular treatment device situated on top of a base. The modular treatment device includes a boom system having a first arm and a second arm. A plurality of light modules are located on the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Oishii Farm Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill, Eric Adamson, Vincent Louie Chiu, Matthew Thomas White
  • Patent number: 12329066
    Abstract: A robotic harvesting system includes a base, a gantry system, a robotic arm, and a control system. The base is configured to move in a direction of travel. The gantry system is coupled to the base. The gantry includes a linear transport that is configured to move along the base in substantially a same direction or opposite direction as the direction of travel. The linear transport is coupled to a rod that extends downwards from a top portion of the gantry system. A robotic arm is mounted to the rod at a first joint. A control system is configured to send one or more corresponding commands that cause the linear transport, the rod, and/or the robotic arm to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Oishii Farm Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill, Eric Adamson
  • Publication number: 20250185543
    Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Jaylyn Daugherty, Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill
  • Patent number: 12178160
    Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Tortuga Agricultural Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaylyn Daugherty, Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill
  • Publication number: 20230329149
    Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jaylyn Daugherty, Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill
  • Patent number: 11716934
    Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Tortuga Agricultural Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaylyn Daugherty, Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill
  • Publication number: 20220386532
    Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Jaylyn Daugherty, Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill
  • Publication number: 20220248604
    Abstract: A robotic harvesting system includes a base, a gantry system, a robotic arm, and a control system. The base is configured to move in a direction of travel. The gantry system is coupled to the base. The gantry includes a linear transport that is configured to move along the base in substantially a same direction or opposite direction as the direction of travel. The linear transport is coupled to a rod that extends downwards from a top portion of the gantry system. A robotic arm is mounted to the rod at a first joint. A control system is configured to send one or more corresponding commands that cause the linear transport, the rod, and/or the robotic arm to move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill, Eric Adamson
  • Patent number: 11406060
    Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Tortuga Agricultural Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaylyn Daugherty, Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill
  • Publication number: 20220240448
    Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jaylyn Daugherty, Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill
  • Patent number: 11202409
    Abstract: A robotic harvesting system includes a base, a linear transport, a robotic arm, and an end effector. The base is configured to move in a direction of travel. A linear transport is mounted to the base. The linear transport is configured to move along the base in substantially a same direction or opposite direction as the direction of travel. A robotic arm is mounted to the linear transport. The robotic arm has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the robotic arm is configured to rotate toward and away from the base from a first joint. An end effector is mounted on the distal end of the robotic arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Tortuga Agricultural Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Timothy Brackbill, Eric Adamson
  • Patent number: 11027449
    Abstract: Particular embodiments of the inventive technology relate to apparatus and methods for cutting multi-layered material to reconfigure it so it may be used to construct sub-compartments in a larger storage container. The inventive technology, in particular embodiments may feature one or more of the following: dual blades, “staggered” blades (where one blade is more forward than another), a blade(s) angled upwards and forwards, blades separated in a left-right direction, prong recesses to accept trailing tips of blades, a rearwardly angled handle and/or a removed material ejection ramp, in conjunction perhaps with other features such as, e.g., a guide prong. One or more of such features may appear in the various manifestations of a defluting cutter or through cutting apparatus, whether guided or unguided, and/or manual or powered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: TrekPak, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Jared Brown
  • Publication number: 20190184591
    Abstract: Particular embodiments of the inventive technology relate to apparatus and methods for cutting multi-layered material to reconfigure it so it may be used to construct sub-compartments in a larger storage container. The inventive technology, in particular embodiments may feature one or more of the following: dual blades, “staggered” blades (where one blade is more forward than another), a blade(s) angled upwards and forwards, blades separated in a left-right direction, prong recesses to accept trailing tips of blades, a rearwardly angled handle and/or a removed material ejection ramp, in conjunction perhaps with other features such as, e.g., a guide prong. One or more of such features may appear in the various manifestations of a defluting cutter or through cutting apparatus, whether guided or unguided, and/or manual or powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory Schroll, Jared Brown