Patents by Inventor John Unkovic

John Unkovic 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: 12623636
    Abstract: The system can include an actuator; a set of links; and a foot. The automated stabilizer can optionally include a swivel (e.g., integrated into the foot); a support structure; and a wheel assembly. However, the automated stabilizer can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The automated stabilizer preferably functions to at least partially support a robotic assembly module against an uneven floor surface. Additionally or alternatively, an automated stabilizer can function to enable (automatic) leveling of a robotic assembly system (e.g., aligning the vertical axis of the system with a weight vector).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Unkovic, Nicholas LaBounty, Rajat Bhageria
  • Patent number: 12617574
    Abstract: The method can include: determining image data; identifying a container using an object detector; and classifying a container state. The method can optionally include performing an action based on the container state classification. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to detect and classify the state of bowls (i.e., complete/incomplete) to facilitate ingredient insertion into (unserved, ‘incomplete’) bowls along an assembly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto A. Goussies, Clement Creusot, Somudro Gupta, Tom Achache, Luis Rayas, Vinny Senthil
  • Patent number: 12600580
    Abstract: The multi-deposit end effector system 100 can include: a set of actuators 110; an optional set of utensil mating connectors 120; and a plurality of utensils 200. Each utensil can include: a set of scoops 210; a set of mechanical linkages 220; a set of ingressive elements 230; and/or any other suitable components. However, system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate ingredient (e.g., foodstuffs) manipulation with the plurality of utensils. More preferably, the system can function to facilitate portioned ingredient picking and/or deposition (e.g., insertion at a target foodstuff container and/or placement location) using each utensil of the plurality of utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Unkovic, Somudro Gupta, Rajat Bhageria, Luis Rayas, Kody Brown, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Weston Wahl, Clement Creusot
  • Publication number: 20260061973
    Abstract: The system can include an actuator; a set of links; and a foot. The automated stabilizer can optionally include a swivel (e.g., integrated into the foot); a support structure; and a wheel assembly. However, the automated stabilizer can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The automated stabilizer preferably functions to at least partially support a robotic assembly module against an uneven floor surface. Additionally or alternatively, an automated stabilizer can function to enable (automatic) leveling of a robotic assembly system (e.g., aligning the vertical axis of the system with a weight vector).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Unkovic, Nicholas LaBounty, Rajat Bhageria
  • Publication number: 20250326591
    Abstract: The multi-deposit end effector system 100 can include: a set of actuators 110; an optional set of utensil mating connectors 120; and a plurality of utensils 200. Each utensil can include: a set of scoops 210; a set of mechanical linkages 220; a set of ingressive elements 230; and/or any other suitable components. However, system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate ingredient (e.g., foodstuffs) manipulation with the plurality of utensils. More preferably, the system can function to facilitate portioned ingredient picking and/or deposition (e.g., insertion at a target foodstuff container and/or placement location) using each utensil of the plurality of utensils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2025
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Unkovic, Somudro Gupta, Rajat Bhageria, Luis Rayas, Kody Brown, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Weston Wahl, Clement Creusot
  • Publication number: 20250263189
    Abstract: The method can include: determining image data; identifying a container using an object detector; and classifying a container state. The method can optionally include performing an action based on the container state classification. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to detect and classify the state of bowls (i.e., complete/incomplete) to facilitate ingredient insertion into (unserved, ‘incomplete’) bowls along an assembly line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto A. Goussies, Clement Creusot, Somudro Gupta, Tom Achache, Luis Rayas, Vinny Senthil
  • Patent number: D1074307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Xinyi Daniel Tang, John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Kody Brown
  • Patent number: D1093083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Xinyi Daniel Tang, John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Kody Brown
  • Patent number: D1094014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Xinyi Daniel Tang, John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Kody Brown