Patents by Inventor Guoming Alex Long
Guoming Alex Long 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: 20250128407Abstract: An object induction system is disclosed for assigning handling parameters to an object. The system includes an analysis system, an association system, and an assignment system. The analysis system includes at least one characteristic perception system for providing perception data regarding an object to be processed. The association system includes an object information database and assigns association data to the object responsive to commonality with of any of the characteristic perception data with any of the characteristic recorded data. The assignment system is for assigning programmable motion device handling parameters to the indicia perception data based on the association data, and includes a workflow management system as well as a separate operational controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Inventors: John Richard AMEND, JR., Timothy BARBER, Benjamin COHEN, Christopher GEYER, Evan GLASGOW, James GUILLOCHON, Kirsten WANG, Victoria HINCHEY, Jennifer Eileen KING, Thomas KOLETSCHKA, Guoming Alex LONG, Kyle MARONEY, Matthew T. MASON, William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN, Samuel NASEEF, Kevin O'BRIEN, Dimitry PECHYONI, Joseph ROMANO, Max SACCOCCIO, Jessica SCOLNIC, Prasanna VELAGAPUDI
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Patent number: 12280948Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
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Patent number: 12269682Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
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Patent number: 12269681Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects includes: a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed, said 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 selected destination container responsive to the perception data, the routing conveyance system including at least one object conveyor for urging the selected object toward the selected destination container in a third direction that is generally orthogonal to the horizontal and vertical directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventor: Guoming Alex Long
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Publication number: 20250065669Abstract: A wheel is disclosed that includes an inner hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of resilient elements that exhibit a first spring constant that is the same for all elements, and a second spring constant that is higher than the first spring constant for elements being compressed beyond a threshold deflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventor: Guoming Alex LONG
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Publication number: 20250026145Abstract: A wheel is disclosed that includes an inner hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of resilient elements that exhibit a first spring constant that is the same for all elements, and a second spring constant that is higher than the first spring constant for elements being compressed beyond a threshold deflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventor: Guoming Alex LONG
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Publication number: 20240425289Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Prasanna VELAGAPUDI, Joseph ROMANO, Christopher GEYER, Guoming Alex LONG, Thomas ALLEN, Christopher BUCK
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Patent number: 12145404Abstract: A wheel is disclosed that includes an inner hub, an outer rim, and a plurality of resilient elements that exhibit a first spring constant that is the same for all elements, and a second spring constant that is higher than the first spring constant for elements being compressed beyond a threshold deflection.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventor: Guoming Alex Long
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Patent number: 12138790Abstract: An object induction system is disclosed for assigning handling parameters to an object. The system includes an analysis system, an association system, and an assignment system. The analysis system includes at least one characteristic perception system for providing perception data regarding an object to be processed. The association system includes an object information database and assigns association data to the object responsive to commonality with any of the characteristic perception data with any of the characteristic recorded data. The assignment system is for assigning programmable motion device handling parameters to the indicia perception data based on the association data, and includes a workflow management system as well as a separate operational controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: John Richard Amend, Jr., Timothy Barber, Benjamin Cohen, Christopher Geyer, Evan Glasgow, James Guillochon, Kirsten Wang, Victoria Hinchey, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Guoming Alex Long, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Samuel Naseef, Kevin O′Brien, Dimitry Pechyoni, Joseph Romano, Max Saccoccio, Jessica Scolnic, Prasanna Velagapudi
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Patent number: 12129125Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
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Publication number: 20240270494Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a vertical structure extending in a vertical direction and at least one automated mobile carrier adapted for movement with respect to the vertical structure. The at least one automated mobile carrier includes a carrier base portion including at least two wheels for moving the automated mobile carrier in at least one direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the vertical direction, a carrier upper portion for receiving at least one object thereon to be moved by the automated mobile carrier, and an elevation system for lifting the carrier upper portion of the automated mobile carrier with respect to the carrier base portion of the automated mobile carrier such that an engagement system of the carrier upper portion engages the vertical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventors: Guoming Alex LONG, Chad Karl TOBLER, Paul Joseph GUZZETTI, JR., Matthew Irwin JONES, William Woodrow MAGNESS, III, Joseph Corey MICHAL, William FARMER
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Publication number: 20240270495Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes a object processing system including at least one automated mobile carrier including a carrier base portion including at least two wheels for moving the automated mobile carrier in at least one horizontal direction, a carrier upper portion that includes a payload receiving portion for receiving at least one object thereon to be moved by the automated mobile carrier, and an extension system for extending the payload receiving portion horizontally away from and toward a central region of the automated mobile carrier, and an elevation system for elevating the carrier upper portion including the payload receiving portion with respect to the carrier base portion independently of the extension system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventors: Guoming Alex LONG, Chad Karl TOBLER, Paul Joseph GUZZETTI, JR., Matthew Irwin JONES, William Woodrow MAGNESS, III, Joseph Corey MICHAL, William FARMER
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Publication number: 20240010428Abstract: An object processing system including at least one automated mobile shuttle is disclosed that includes a mobile chassis unit for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, said payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system for translating the payload toward a receiving surface in at least a second direction that is orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the payload translation system providing that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Joseph Corey Michal, William Farmer, Guoming Alex Long
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Publication number: 20240010429Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes an automated mobile shuttle including a mobile chassis for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, the payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system, and an automated mobile carrier movable in a second direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the automated mobile carrier including a receiving surface for receiving the plurality of tines of the payload, wherein the payload translation system of the automated mobile shuttle is for translating the payload toward the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier, and the payload translation system provides that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Joseph Corey Michal, William FARMER, Guoming Alex LONG
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Publication number: 20220356017Abstract: 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 forType: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20220134543Abstract: An object induction system is disclosed for assigning handling parameters to an object. The system includes an analysis system, an association system, and an assignment system. The analysis system includes at least one characteristic perception system for providing perception data regarding an object to be processed. The association system includes an object information database and assigns association data to the object responsive to commonality with of any of the characteristic perception data with any of the characteristic recorded data. The assignment system is for assigning programmable motion device handling parameters to the indicia perception data based on the association data, and includes a workflow management system as well as a separate operational controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: John Richard Amend, JR., Timothy Barber, Benjamin Cohen, Christopher Geyer, Evan Glasgow, James Guillochon, Kirsten Wang, Victoria Hinchey, Jennifer Eileen King, Thomas Koletschka, Guoming Alex Long, Kyle Maroney, Matthew T. Mason, William Chu-Hyon McMahan, Samuel Naseef, Kevin O'Brien, Dimitry Pechyoni, Joseph Romano, Max Saccoccio, Jessica Scolnic, Prasanna Velagapudi
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Publication number: 20210276798Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
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Publication number: 20210276799Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph Romano, Christopher Geyer, Guoming Alex Long, Thomas Allen, Christopher Buck
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Publication number: 20210276797Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Prasanna Velagapudi, Joseph ROMANO, Christopher GEYER, Guoming Alex LONG, Thomas ALLEN, Christopher BUCK
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Publication number: 20210276796Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects includes: a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed, said 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 selected destination container responsive to the perception data, the routing conveyance system including at least one object conveyor for urging the selected object toward the selected destination container in a third direction that is generally orthogonal to the horizontal and vertical directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventor: Guoming Alex Long