Patents by Inventor Orestis FAINEKOS

Orestis FAINEKOS 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).

  • Publication number: 20240067451
    Abstract: System for handling containers and a method for supplying inventory items to a fulfilment station in a warehouse or in any other location where fulfilment of orders or delivery of orders, for example grocery orders, is taking place. The system includes at least one mobile inventory carrier for storing containers, a mini load system including a gripping mechanism for picking up or releasing a container from the mobile inventory carrier and autonomous mobile robotic units, wherein the mini load system, the mobile inventory carrier and the autonomous mobile robotic unit(s) are distinct units and operate independently from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Ioannis KANELLOS, Orestis FAINEKOS
  • Patent number: 11741419
    Abstract: A method for delivering online orders to customers via a fully unmanned system includes replenishing the pod by using inventory carriers carrying containers via a replenishment hatch, moving an inventory carrier attached to carrier base with a mobile robotic unit in a room of adequate temperature. Additionally, the method includes transferring an inventory carrier at a mini load station and loading the order containers on a delivery carrier. The method further includes transferring a delivery carrier and attaching it to a delivery hatch so that the customer, following authentication, is able to pull the drawers and pick the ordered items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Ioannis Kanellos, Eugenios Fainekos, Orestis Fainekos
  • Publication number: 20210110339
    Abstract: A method for delivering online orders to customers via a fully unmanned system includes replenishing the pod by using inventory carriers carrying containers via a replenishment hatch, moving an inventory carrier attached to carrier base with a mobile robotic unit in a room of adequate temperature. Additionally, the method includes transferring an inventory carrier at a mini load station and loading the order containers on a delivery carrier. The method further includes transferring a delivery carrier and attaching it to a delivery hatch so that the customer, following authentication, is able to pull the drawers and pick the ordered items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Ioannis KANELLOS, Eugenios FAINEKOS, Orestis FAINEKOS
  • Patent number: 10762464
    Abstract: A method for delivering online orders to customers via a fully unmanned system includes replenishing the pod by using inventory carriers carrying containers via a replenishment hatch, moving an inventory carrier attached to carrier base with a mobile robotic unit in a room of adequate temperature. Additionally, the method includes transferring an inventory carrier at a mini load station and loading the order containers on a delivery carrier. The method further includes transferring a delivery carrier and attaching it to a delivery hatch so that the customer, following authentication, is able to pull the drawers and pick the ordered items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Myrmex, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioannis Kanellos, Eugenios Fainekos, Orestis Fainekos
  • Patent number: 10242399
    Abstract: A method for managing inventory carriers using mobile robotic units (MRUs) in a pod that is configured to receive online orders at a replenishment station for pickup by customers at a delivery station includes receiving, by an MRU, instructions that identify a first inventory carrier, moving the MRU to a location of the identified inventory carrier, and using the MRU to transport the identified inventory carrier to the replenishment station for pickup by a delivery vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Myrmex, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioannis Kanellos, Eugenios Fainekos, Orestis Fainekos
  • Patent number: 10102563
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an inventory carrier for replenishing a pod used for delivery of online orders includes displaying, using at least one of said at least one processor, at least one replenishment procedure option to a user, receiving, using at least one of said at least one processor, a selection of one of the at least one replenishment procedure from the user, and controlling, using at least one of said at least one processor, movement of the inventory carrier based on the received selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: MYRMEX, INC.
    Inventors: Ioannis Kanellos, Eugenios Fainekos, Orestis Fainekos
  • Publication number: 20170330269
    Abstract: A method for managing inventory carriers using mobile robotic units (MRUs) in a pod that is configured to receive online orders at a replenishment station for pickup by customers at a delivery station includes receiving, by an MRU, instructions that identify a first inventory carrier, moving the MRU to a location of the identified inventory carrier, and using the MRU to transport the identified inventory carrier to the replenishment station for pickup by a delivery vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Myrmex, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioannis KANELLOS, Eugenios FAINEKOS, Orestis FAINEKOS
  • Publication number: 20170330142
    Abstract: A method for delivering online orders to customers via a fully unmanned system includes replenishing the pod by using inventory carriers carrying containers via a replenishment hatch, moving an inventory carrier attached to carrier base with a mobile robotic unit in a room of adequate temperature. Additionally, the method includes transferring an inventory carrier at a mini load station and loading the order containers on a delivery carrier. The method further includes transferring a delivery carrier and attaching it to a delivery hatch so that the customer, following authentication, is able to pull the drawers and pick the ordered items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ioannis KANELLOS, Eugenios FAINEKOS, Orestis FAINEKOS
  • Publication number: 20170330270
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an inventory carrier for replenishing a pod used for delivery of online orders includes displaying, using at least one of said at least one processor, at least one replenishment procedure option to a user, receiving, using at least one of said at least one processor, a selection of one of the at least one replenishment procedure from the user, and controlling, using at least one of said at least one processor, movement of the inventory carrier based on the received selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Myrmex, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioannis KANELLOS, Eugenios FAINEKOS, Orestis FAINEKOS