Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Kittredge

Jeffrey Kittredge 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).

  • Systems and methods for separating objects using a vacuum roller with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 12380295
    Abstract: In an induction system for use with an object processing system, a distribution system is disclosed for providing dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes a conveyor section that travels over a vacuum roller, and the plurality of receiving units arranged generally below the vacuum roller such that an object with a mass will fall toward one of the plurality of receiving units based on both the object's mass and a vacuum force applied to the object through the conveyor section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING OBJECTS USING VACUUM DIVERTS WITH ONE OR MORE OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20250181856
    Abstract: A distribution system for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an air intake system with an opening that is a fixed distance from a conveyor section, said air intake system aiding in moving an object on the conveyor section from the conveyor section to one of a plurality of adjacent transport units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, JR., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Automated processing of container assembly systems and methods
    Patent number: 12297000
    Abstract: A container assembly processing system is disclosed that includes a container lifting assembly for lifting a container vertically from a carrier on a conveyor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Naseef, Jeffrey Kittredge, Joshua Best, Abhishek Kaluri, Emmanuel Bisse
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using drop conveyors with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 12182656
    Abstract: A distribution system is disclosed for use with an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to a chute that includes at least one actuatable door for selectively dropping the object through the at least one actuable door, said chute leading to a first receiving station with a second receiving station being positioned below the at least one actuable door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using vacuum diverts with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 12164992
    Abstract: A distribution system for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an air intake system with an opening that is a fixed distance from a conveyor section, said air intake system aiding in moving an object on the conveyor section from the conveyor section to one of a plurality of adjacent transport units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for distributing induction of objects to a plurality of object processing systems
    Patent number: 12112229
    Abstract: An induction system is disclosed for filtering the induction of objects to a plurality of object processing systems. The induction system includes an evaluation means for evaluating at least one characteristic of an object, and routing means for routing the object in one of a plurality of directions responsive to the evaluated characteristic, at least one of the plurality of directions leading to a selected one of the plurality of object processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIMITING INDUCTION OF OBJECTS TO ONE OR MORE OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20240330626
    Abstract: An induction system for filtering the induction of objects to an object processing system is disclosed. The induction system includes an evaluation means for evaluating at least one characteristic of an object, and a routing system for routing the object in one of a plurality of directions responsive to the evaluated characteristic, at least one of the plurality of directions leading to the object processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, JR., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using conveyor transfer with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 12106175
    Abstract: A distribution system is disclosed for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to one of a plurality of adjacent receiving stations via a receiving chute, wherein each receiving station is lower than the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for limiting induction of objects to one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 12099895
    Abstract: An induction system for filtering the induction of objects to an object processing system is disclosed. The induction system includes an evaluation means for evaluating at least one characteristic of an object, and a routing system for routing the object in one of a plurality of directions responsive to the evaluated characteristic, at least one of the plurality of directions leading to the object processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using a vacuum roller with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 11868840
    Abstract: In an induction system for use with an object processing system, a distribution system is disclosed for providing dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes a conveyor section that travels over a vacuum roller, and the plurality of receiving units arranged generally below the vacuum roller such that an object with a mass will fall toward one of the plurality of receiving units based on both the object's mass and a vacuum force applied to the object through the conveyor section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using vacuum diverts with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 11847513
    Abstract: A distribution system for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an air intake system with an opening that is a fixed distance from a conveyor section, said air intake system aiding in moving an object on the conveyor section from the conveyor section to one of a plurality of adjacent transport units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for camera calibration with a fiducial of unknown position on an articulated arm of a programmable motion device
    Patent number: 11826918
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing extrinsic calibration of a camera to a relative working environment of a programmable motion device that includes an end-effector. The system includes a fiducial located at or near the end-effector, at least one camera system for viewing the fiducial as the programmable motion device moves in at least three degrees of freedom, and for capturing a plurality of images containing the fiducial, and a calibration system for analyzing the plurality of images to determine a fiducial location with respect to the camera to permit calibration of the camera with the programmable motion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu Ding, Christopher Geyer, Luis Galup, Jeffrey Kittredge, Thomas Koletschka, Lakshman Kumar, Anjana Nellithimaru, Ryan O'Hern, Jeremy Saslaw
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING INDUCTION OF OBJECTS TO A PLURALITY OF OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230342573
    Abstract: An induction system is disclosed for filtering the induction of objects to a plurality of object processing systems. The induction system includes an evaluation means for evaluating at least one characteristic of an object, and routing means for routing the object in one of a plurality of directions responsive to the evaluated characteristic, at least one of the plurality of directions leading to a selected one of the plurality of object processing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING OBJECTS USING CONVEYOR TRANSFER WITH ONE OR MORE OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230334275
    Abstract: A distribution system is disclosed for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to one of a plurality of adjacent receiving stations via a receiving chute, wherein each receiving station is lower than the conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, JR., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using drop conveyors with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 11748584
    Abstract: A distribution system is disclosed for use with an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to a chute that includes at least one actuatable door for selectively dropping the object through the at least one actuable door, said chute leading to a first receiving station with a second receiving station being positioned below the at least one actuable door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for distributing induction of objects to a plurality of object processing systems
    Patent number: 11734526
    Abstract: An induction system is disclosed for filtering the induction of objects to a plurality of object processing systems. The induction system includes an evaluation means for evaluating at least one characteristic of an object, and routing means for routing the object in one of a plurality of directions responsive to the evaluated characteristic, at least one of the plurality of directions leading to a selected one of the plurality of object processing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using conveyor transfer with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 11681884
    Abstract: A distribution system is disclosed for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides distribution of dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an urging system for urging an object on a conveyor from the conveyor to one of a plurality of adjacent receiving stations via a receiving chute, wherein each receiving station is lower than the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • ROBOTIC PUT WALL SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH MOBILE DESTINATION LOCATION ASSEMBLIES
    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
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING OBJECTS USING A VACUUM ROLLER WITH ONE OR MORE OBJECT PROCESSING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220414359
    Abstract: In an induction system for use with an object processing system, a distribution system is disclosed for providing dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes a conveyor section that travels over a vacuum roller, and the plurality of receiving units arranged generally below the vacuum roller such that an object with a mass will fall toward one of the plurality of receiving units based on both the object's mass and a vacuum force applied to the object through the conveyor section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi
  • Systems and methods for separating objects using vacuum diverts with one or more object processing systems
    Patent number: 11537807
    Abstract: A distribution system for use in an induction system with an object processing system. The distribution system provides dissimilar objects into one of a plurality of receiving units. The distribution system includes an air intake system with an opening that is a fixed distance from a conveyor section, said air intake system aiding in moving an object on the conveyor section from the conveyor section to one of a plurality of adjacent transport units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wagner, Matthew T. Mason, Christopher Geyer, John Richard Amend, Jr., Kyle Maroney, Joseph Romano, Victoria Hinchey, Jeffrey Kittredge, Andrew Gauthier, Lakshman Kumar, Prasanna Velagapudi