Patents by Inventor Nalin Kumar

Nalin Kumar 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: 12599934
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing multiple stages of classification and sorting, including a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, and an x-ray fluorescence (“XRF”) system or Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy to perform a subsequent classification and sorting of the remaining materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12551931
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The material sorting system can sort material pieces containing contaminants, such as copper from steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12508628
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing an x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification determining that the materials are composed of either wrought aluminum, extruded aluminum, or cast aluminum. The system is capable of sorting between cast aluminum alloys and also between wrought aluminum alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr., Isha Kamleshbhai Maun
  • Publication number: 20250363573
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an AI assistant to users of a food delivery system. The method includes receiving a user query, wherein the user query is associated with a food delivery system. The method further includes accessing contextual data for the user query. The method further includes generating model input, the model input including the user query and the contextual data for the user query. The method further includes providing model input as input to a machine-learned large language model. The method further includes receiving a query response as an output of the machine-learned large language model processing the model input. The method further includes outputting the query response to the user for display, the query response comprising a carousel of selectable options available through the food delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventors: Dhruv Ghulati, Nalin Kumar, Anirban Kundu, Jaiteerth Patwari, Sreekanth Sivasankaran, Narendran Thangarajan
  • Publication number: 20250345824
    Abstract: A material handling system classifies and sorts a heterogeneous mix of materials utilizing an x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups as a function of such an identification or classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr., Isha Kamleshbhai Maun
  • Publication number: 20250345825
    Abstract: A system and method for classifying and sorting a plurality of materials utilizing a machine learning system in order to identify signatures of each of the materials corresponding to elemental compositions specific to each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups as a function of such identified signatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, JR., Isha Kamleshbhai Maun
  • Publication number: 20250345826
    Abstract: A material handling system sorts mixed materials utilizing a combination of a spectroscopic sensor, such as x-ray fluorescence, and a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The system is capable of sorting between materials typically found within Zorba, such as wrought, cast, and extrusion aluminum alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: Sortera Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr., Nalin Kumar
  • Patent number: 12403505
    Abstract: A material handling system sorts mixed materials utilizing a combination of a spectroscopic sensor, such as x-ray fluorescence, and a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The system is capable of sorting between materials typically found within Zorba, such as wrought, cast, and extrusion aluminum alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12390838
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing an x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification determining that the materials are composed of either wrought aluminum, extruded aluminum, or cast aluminum. The system is capable of sorting between cast aluminum alloys and also between wrought aluminum alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr., Isha Kamleshbhai Maun
  • Publication number: 20250172508
    Abstract: This invention provides a multi-spot, digitally-addressable X-ray source operable so as to emit X-ray flux from separate spots in the source to separate, defined samples or sample areas outside the source. The x-ray flux maybe used for irradiation or for imaging. The source may be configured with reflective, transmission or forward flux channel anodes. A system made using this source comprises the source itself, a power supply, controls and cooling system for the source, a means to locate the sample array on or near the source and a radiation shielded cabinet. One or more x-ray detectors for measuring dose intensity or for imaging may be included in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Applicant: Stellarray, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Eaton, Nalin Kumar, Ronald Hellmer, Shuo Cheng
  • Patent number: 12290842
    Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting of dark colored and/or black-colored plastic materials utilizing a vision system or one or more sensor systems implemented with one or more medium wavelength infrared cameras whereby the captured image data is process within a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which may then be sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignees: Sortera Technologies, Inc., Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr., Isha Kamleshbhai Maun, Jeffrey A. Lacey, Lorenzo Vega Montoto
  • Patent number: 12280403
    Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting materials in order to produce a collection of materials that are composed of a particular chemical composition in the aggregate. The system may utilize a vision system and one or more sensor systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials. The sorting is then performed as a function of the classifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12280404
    Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting materials in order to produce a collection of materials that are composed of a particular chemical composition in the aggregate. The system may utilize a vision system and one or more sensor systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials. The sorting is then performed as a function of the classifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12246355
    Abstract: A material handling system sorts mixed materials utilizing a combination of x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The system is capable of sorting between materials typically found within Zorba, Zebra, and Twitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20250058358
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing an x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification determining that the materials are composed of either wrought aluminum, extruded aluminum, or cast aluminum. The system is capable of sorting between cast aluminum alloys and also between wrought aluminum alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, JR., Isha Kamleshbhai Maun
  • Publication number: 20250058359
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The material sorting system can sort material pieces containing contaminants, such as copper from steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Sortera Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, JR.
  • Patent number: 12208421
    Abstract: An apparatus for classifying materials utilizing a vision system, which may implement an artificial intelligence system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which may then be separated from a heap in a scrap yard into separate groups, such as other heaps, based on such an identification or classification. The artificial intelligence system may utilize a neural network, and be previously trained to recognize and classify certain types of materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr., Nalin Kumar
  • Patent number: 12194506
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification. The material sorting system can sort material pieces containing contaminants, such as copper from steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12179237
    Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing an x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification determining that the materials are composed of either wrought aluminum, extruded aluminum, or cast aluminum. The system is capable of sorting between cast aluminum alloys and also between wrought aluminum alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: SORTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, Jr., Isha Kamleshbhai Maun
  • Publication number: 20240342757
    Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting materials in order to produce a collection of materials that are composed of a particular chemical composition in the aggregate. The system may utilize a vision system and one or more sensor systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials. The sorting is then performed as a function of the classifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Sortera Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Nalin Kumar, Manuel Gerardo Garcia, JR.