Patents by Inventor Luis Rayas
Luis Rayas 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: 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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Patent number: 12583127Abstract: The method can include: receiving sensor measurements; maintaining an ingredient model for a foodstuff bin; determining a set of ingredient parameters; providing feedback based on the ingredient parameters; and/or any other suitable elements. The method can optionally include determining a refill event; and responding to a refill event. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method can function to facilitate automatic refill notifications at a human-machine interface (HMI) and/or can function to facilitate automatic control adjustments based on ingredient refill events. Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate provision of user feedback for key ingredient parameters, such as a remaining ingredient amount in a particular foodstuff bin, pick weight/volume statistics, via the HMI.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2023Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Clement Creusot, Rajeev Sarvaria, Luis Rayas, Rajat Bhageria, Xiaoyi Chen
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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: 20250319606Abstract: A method can include: receiving imaging data; identifying containers using an object detector; scheduling insertion based on the identified containers; and optionally performing an action based on a scheduled insertion. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to schedule insertion for a robotic system (e.g., ingredient insertion of a robotic foodstuff assembly module). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate execution of a dynamic insertion strategy; and/or facilitate independent operation of a plurality of robotic assembly modules along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2025Publication date: October 16, 2025Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Clement Creusot, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto A. Goussies, Luis Rayas, Xiaoyi Chen
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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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Publication number: 20250178208Abstract: A method can include: receiving imaging data; identifying containers using an object detector; scheduling insertion based on the identified containers; and optionally performing an action based on a scheduled insertion. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to schedule insertion for a robotic system (e.g., ingredient insertion of a robotic foodstuff assembly module). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate execution of a dynamic insertion strategy; and/or facilitate independent operation of a plurality of robotic assembly modules along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2025Publication date: June 5, 2025Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Clement Creusot, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto A. Goussies, Luis Rayas, Xiaoyi Chen
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Publication number: 20250083324Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Patent number: 12246459Abstract: A method can include: receiving imaging data; identifying containers using an object detector; scheduling insertion based on the identified containers; and optionally performing an action based on a scheduled insertion. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to schedule insertion for a robotic system (e.g., ingredient insertion of a robotic foodstuff assembly module). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate execution of a dynamic insertion strategy; and/or facilitate independent operation of a plurality of robotic assembly modules along a conveyor line.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Clement Creusot, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto Goussies, Luis Rayas, Xiaoyi Chen
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Patent number: 12186916Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2024Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Patent number: 12162165Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Publication number: 20240190008Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Patent number: 12005590Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Publication number: 20230347525Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Publication number: 20230294295Abstract: The method can include: receiving sensor measurements; maintaining an ingredient model for a foodstuff bin; determining a set of ingredient parameters; providing feedback based on the ingredient parameters; and/or any other suitable elements. The method can optionally include determining a refill event; and responding to a refill event. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method can function to facilitate automatic refill notifications at a human-machine interface (HMI) and/or can function to facilitate automatic control adjustments based on ingredient refill events. Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate provision of user feedback for key ingredient parameters, such as a remaining ingredient amount in a particular foodstuff bin, pick weight/volume statistics, via the HMI.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Clement Creusot, Rajeev Sarvaria, Luis Rayas, Rajat Bhageria, Xiaoyi Chen
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Patent number: 11745348Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Chef Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Publication number: 20230191615Abstract: A method can include: receiving imaging data; identifying containers using an object detector; scheduling insertion based on the identified containers; and optionally performing an action based on a scheduled insertion. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to schedule insertion for a robotic system (e.g., ingredient insertion of a robotic foodstuff assembly module). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to facilitate execution of a dynamic insertion strategy; and/or facilitate independent operation of a plurality of robotic assembly modules along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Clement Creusot, Rajat Bhageria, Norberto Goussies, Luis Rayas, Xiaoyi Chen
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Publication number: 20230083652Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl
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Publication number: 20230039524Abstract: The foodstuff assembly system can include: a robot arm, a frame, a set of foodstuff bins, a sensor suite, a set of food utensils, and a computing system. The system can optionally include: a container management system, a human machine interface (HMI). However, the foodstuff assembly system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to enable picking of foodstuff from a set of foodstuff bins and placement into a container (such as a bowl, tray, or other foodstuff receptacle). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate transferal of bulk material (e.g., bulk foodstuff) into containers, such as containers moving along a conveyor line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Rajat Bhageria, Clement Creusot, Luis Rayas, Dean Wilhelmi, Harjot Bal, Xinyi Daniel Tang, Erik Gokbora, Connor Buckland, Kody Brown, Weston Wahl