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).
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Publication number: 20260225756Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2026Publication date: August 6, 2026Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto A. Goussies, Clement Creusot, Somudro Gupta, Tom Achache, Luis Rayas, Vinny Senthil
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Publication number: 20260208977Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2026Publication date: July 23, 2026Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Somudro Gupta, Rajat Bhageria, Luis Rayas, Kody Brown, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Weston Wahl, Clement Creusot
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Patent number: 12623636Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2025Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Nicholas LaBounty, Rajat Bhageria
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Patent number: 12617574Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2025Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto A. Goussies, Clement Creusot, Somudro Gupta, Tom Achache, Luis Rayas, Vinny Senthil
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Patent number: 12600580Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 2025Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Somudro Gupta, Rajat Bhageria, Luis Rayas, Kody Brown, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Weston Wahl, Clement Creusot
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Publication number: 20260061973Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2025Publication date: March 5, 2026Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Nicholas LaBounty, Rajat Bhageria
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Publication number: 20250326591Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2025Publication date: October 23, 2025Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Somudro Gupta, Rajat Bhageria, Luis Rayas, Kody Brown, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Weston Wahl, Clement Creusot
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Publication number: 20250263189Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2025Publication date: August 21, 2025Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto A. Goussies, Clement Creusot, Somudro Gupta, Tom Achache, Luis Rayas, Vinny Senthil
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Patent number: D1074307Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2023Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Xinyi Daniel Tang, John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Kody Brown
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Patent number: D1093083Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2025Date of Patent: September 16, 2025Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Xinyi Daniel Tang, John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Kody Brown
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Patent number: D1094014Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2025Date of Patent: September 23, 2025Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Xinyi Daniel Tang, John Unkovic, Rajat Bhageria, Kody Brown