Patents by Inventor Tom Achache

Tom Achache 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).

  • Container classification system and/or method
    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
  • CONTAINER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND/OR METHOD
    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