Patents by Inventor John C. McCoy, JR.
John C. McCoy, JR. 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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Patent number: 11964830Abstract: Using a suction gripper cluster device is disclosed, including: causing airflows to be generated by a plurality of airflow generators of a respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms included in a suction gripper cluster device comprising a plurality of suction gripper mechanisms, wherein the plurality of airflow generators is configured to cause the airflows to enter respective intake ports of the plurality of suction gripper mechanisms and exit respective outlet ports of the respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms in response to receiving air at a respective air input port of the respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms; causing a target object to be captured by the suction gripper cluster device using the airflows; activating a positioning actuator mechanism to position the suction gripper cluster device; and causing the target object to be ejected from the suction gripper cluster device.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: John C. McCoy, Jr., James A. Bailey, Carter J. Schultz, Matanya B. Horowitz, Mark Baybutt, Cameron D. Douglas
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Publication number: 20240058953Abstract: Object picking optimization is disclosed, including: receiving an image of a target object; inputting the image in a machine learning model that is configured to output a pick probability heat map corresponding to the target object; selecting a pick location on the target object based at least in part on the pick probability heat map corresponding to the target object; and causing a diverting mechanism to perform a pick operation on the target object based at least in part on the pick location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Matthew Stanton, Jacob Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Stenberg, Jason M. Calaiaro, Carter J. Schultz, John C. McCoy, JR., Kevin Taylor, Brian J. Leach, Peter March, Joseph M. Castagneri, Brendan Edward Richards
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Publication number: 20240058965Abstract: Pick quality determination is disclosed, including: using a pressure meter to sense a pressure associated with an airflow through a gripper mechanism of a diverting mechanism over time during a pick operation on a target object; storing the sensed pressure associated with the airflow through the gripper mechanism over time as a pressure sequence associated with the pick operation on the target object; and correlating the pressure sequence with representative pressure sequences associated with corresponding pick quality types to determine whether the pick operation on the target object was successful or not.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Matthew Stanton, Jacob Fitzgerald, Jeffrey Stenberg, Jason M. Calaiaro, Carter J. Schultz, John C. McCoy, JR., Kevin Taylor, Brian J. Leach, Peter March, Joseph M. Castagneri, Brendan Edward Richards
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Publication number: 20220371056Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting recyclable items and other materials are provided. In one embodiment, a system for sorting objects comprises: at least one imaging sensor; a controller comprising a processor and memory storage, wherein the controller receives image data captured by the image sensor; and at least one pusher device coupled to the controller, wherein the at least one pusher device is configured to receive an actuation signal from the controller. The processor is configured to detect objects travelling on a conveyor device and recognize at least one target item traveling on a conveyor device by processing the image data and to determine an expected time when the at least one target item will be located within a diversion path of the pusher device. The controller selectively generates the actuation signal based on whether a sensed object detected in the image data comprise the at least one target item.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey, John C. McCoy, JR.
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Patent number: 11389834Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting recyclable items and other materials are provided. In one embodiment, a system for sorting objects comprises: at least one imaging sensor; a controller comprising a processor and memory storage, wherein the controller receives image data captured by the image sensor; and at least one pusher device coupled to the controller, wherein the at least one pusher device is configured to receive an actuation signal from the controller. The processor is configured to detect objects travelling on a conveyor device and recognize at least one target item traveling on a conveyor device by processing the image data and to determine an expected time when the at least one target item will be located within a diversion path of the pusher device. The controller selectively generates the actuation signal based on whether a sensed object detected in the image data comprise the at least one target item.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey, John C. McCoy, Jr.
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Patent number: 11273995Abstract: In one embodiment, a material sorting system comprises: a suction gripper assembly, the suction gripper comprising: a body assembly that includes: an internal airflow passage configured to communicate an airflow between an airflow application port positioned at a first end of the body assembly and a gripping port positioned at the opposing second end of the body assembly; a cup fitting attached to the gripping port; a suction cup secured to the cup fitting; an attachable filter inserted into the suction cup and fastened to the cup fitting; and a mounting assembly, wherein the mounting assembly includes one or more mounting points for pivotally attaching the suction gripper assembly to a sorting robot of the material sorting system.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: Travis W. Martin, Scott E. Krueger, John C. McCoy, Jr., Matanya B. Horowitz
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Patent number: 11059075Abstract: In one example embodiment, a robotic vacuum sorting system comprises: a suction gripper mechanism mounted to a sorting robot; a vacuum system coupled to the suction gripper mechanism; robot control logic and electronics coupled to the sorting robot and the vacuum system; and an imaging device coupled to the robot control logic and electronics. In response to an image signal from the imaging device, the robot control logic and electronics outputs robot control signals to control the sorting robot, and outputs one or more airflow control signals to the vacuum system to execute a capture action on a target object using the suction gripper. During the capture action, the robot control logic and electronics outputs control signals such that the vacuum system pulls a vacuum at the gripping port of the suction gripper mechanism as the suction gripper mechanism is applied to capture and hold the target object.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: John C. McCoy, Jr., Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey
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Publication number: 20210179366Abstract: Using a suction gripper cluster device is disclosed, including: causing airflows to be generated by a plurality of airflow generators of a respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms included in a suction gripper cluster device comprising a plurality of suction gripper mechanisms, wherein the plurality of airflow generators is configured to cause the airflows to enter respective intake ports of the plurality of suction gripper mechanisms and exit respective outlet ports of the respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms in response to receiving air at a respective air input port of the respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms; causing a target object to be captured by the suction gripper cluster device using the airflows; activating a positioning actuator mechanism to position the suction gripper cluster device; and causing the target object to be ejected from the suction gripper cluster device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: John C. McCoy, JR., James A. Bailey, Carter J. Schultz, Matanya B. Horowitz, Mark Baybutt, Cameron D. Douglas
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Publication number: 20210094075Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting recyclable items and other materials are provided. In one embodiment, a system for sorting objects comprises: at least one imaging sensor; a controller comprising a processor and memory storage, wherein the controller receives image data captured by the image sensor; and at least one pusher device coupled to the controller, wherein the at least one pusher device is configured to receive an actuation signal from the controller. The processor is configured to detect objects travelling on a conveyor device and recognize at least one target item traveling on a conveyor device by processing the image data and to determine an expected time when the at least one target item will be located within a diversion path of the pusher device. The controller selectively generates the actuation signal based on whether a sensed object detected in the image data comprise the at least one target item.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey, John C. McCoy, JR.
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Publication number: 20210086999Abstract: In one embodiment, a material sorting system comprises: a suction gripper assembly, the suction gripper comprising: a body assembly that includes: an internal airflow passage configured to communicate an airflow between an airflow application port positioned at a first end of the body assembly and a gripping port positioned at the opposing second end of the body assembly; a cup fitting attached to the gripping port; a suction cup secured to the cup fitting; an attachable filer inserted into the suction cup and fastened to the cup fitting; and a mounting assembly, wherein the mounting assembly includes one or more mounting points for pivotally attaching the suction gripper assembly to a sorting robot of the material sorting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Travis W. Martin, Scott E. Krueger, John C. McCoy, JR., Matanya B. Horowitz
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Publication number: 20210046513Abstract: In one example embodiment, a robotic vacuum sorting system comprises: a suction gripper mechanism mounted to a sorting robot; a vacuum system coupled to the suction gripper mechanism; robot control logic and electronics coupled to the sorting robot and the vacuum system; and an imaging device coupled to the robot control logic and electronics. In response to an image signal from the imaging device, the robot control logic and electronics outputs robot control signals to control the sorting robot, and outputs one or more airflow control signals to the vacuum system to execute a capture action on a target object using the suction gripper. During the capture action, the robot control logic and electronics outputs control signals such that the vacuum system pulls a vacuum at the gripping port of the suction gripper mechanism as the suction gripper mechanism is applied to capture and hold the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: John C. McCoy, JR., Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey
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Patent number: 10864555Abstract: In one example embodiment, a robotic vacuum sorting system comprises: a suction gripper mechanism mounted to a sorting robot; a vacuum system coupled to the suction gripper mechanism; robot control logic and electronics coupled to the sorting robot and the vacuum system; and an imaging device coupled to the robot control logic and electronics. In response to an image signal from the imaging device, the robot control logic and electronics outputs robot control signals to control the sorting robot, and outputs one or more airflow control signals to the vacuum system to execute a capture action on a target object using the suction gripper. During the capture action, the robot control logic and electronics outputs control signals such that the vacuum system pulls a vacuum at the gripping port of the suction gripper mechanism as the suction gripper mechanism is applied to capture and hold the target object.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: John C. McCoy, Jr., Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey
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Patent number: 10799915Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting recyclable items and other materials are provided. In one embodiment, a system for sorting objects comprises: at least one imaging sensor; a controller comprising a processor and memory storage, wherein the controller receives image data captured by the image sensor; and at least one pusher device coupled to the controller, wherein the at least one pusher device is configured to receive an actuation signal from the controller. The processor is configured to detect objects travelling on a conveyor device and recognize at least one target item traveling on a conveyor device by processing the image data and to determine an expected time when the at least one target item will be located within a diversion path of the pusher device. The controller selectively generates the actuation signal based on whether a sensed object detected in the image data comprise the at least one target item.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey, John C. McCoy, Jr.
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Patent number: 10793377Abstract: In one embodiment, a material sorting system comprises: a suction gripper assembly, the suction gripper comprising: a body assembly that includes: an internal airflow passage configured to communicate an airflow between an airflow application port positioned at a first end of the body assembly and a gripping port positioned at the opposing second end of the body assembly; a cup fitting attached to the gripping port; a suction cup secured to the cup fitting; an attachable filter inserted into the suction cup and fastened to the cup fitting; and a mounting assembly, wherein the mounting assembly includes one or more mounting points for pivotally attaching the suction gripper assembly to a sorting robot of the material sorting system.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: Travis W. Martin, Scott E. Krueger, John C. McCoy, Jr., Matanya B. Horowitz
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Publication number: 20200048015Abstract: In one embodiment, a material sorting system comprises: a suction gripper assembly, the suction gripper comprising: a body assembly that includes: an internal airflow passage configured to communicate an airflow between an airflow application port positioned at a first end of the body assembly and a gripping port positioned at the opposing second end of the body assembly; a cup fitting attached to the gripping port; a suction cup secured to the cup fitting; an attachable filer inserted into the suction cup and fastened to the cup fitting; and a mounting assembly, wherein the mounting assembly includes one or more mounting points for pivotally attaching the suction gripper assembly to a sorting robot of the material sorting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: Travis W. Martin, Scott E. Krueger, John C. McCoy, JR., Matanya B. Horowitz
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Publication number: 20190084012Abstract: In one example embodiment, a robotic vacuum sorting system comprises: a suction gripper mechanism mounted to a sorting robot; a vacuum system coupled to the suction gripper mechanism; robot control logic and electronics coupled to the sorting robot and the vacuum system; and an imaging device coupled to the robot control logic and electronics. In response to an image signal from the imaging device, the robot control logic and electronics outputs robot control signals to control the sorting robot, and outputs one or more airflow control signals to the vacuum system to execute a capture action on a target object using the suction gripper. During the capture action, the robot control logic and electronics outputs control signals such that the vacuum system pulls a vacuum at the gripping port of the suction gripper mechanism as the suction gripper mechanism is applied to capture and hold the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: John C. McCoy, JR., Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey
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Publication number: 20190030571Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting recyclable items and other materials are provided. In one embodiment, a system for sorting objects comprises: at least one imaging sensor; a controller comprising a processor and memory storage, wherein the controller receives image data captured by the image sensor; and at least one pusher device coupled to the controller, wherein the at least one pusher device is configured to receive an actuation signal from the controller. The processor is configured to detect objects travelling on a conveyor device and recognize at least one target item traveling on a conveyor device by processing the image data and to determine an expected time when the at least one target item will be located within a diversion path of the pusher device. The controller selectively generates the actuation signal based on whether a sensed object detected in the image data comprise the at least one target item.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: AMP Robotics CorporationInventors: Matanya B. Horowitz, James A. Bailey, John C. McCoy, JR.