Thomas Allen
176Patents
17h-index
34Co-inventors
86Inventor score
Filing activity: Jun 13, 2002 → May 24, 2024
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US10007827B2 | Systems and methods for identifying and processing a variety of objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 70 | Active |
| US10576621B2 | Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated mobile matrix bins | Electricity | 63 | Active |
| US10611021B2 | Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated mobile matrix carriers | Performing Operations; Transporting | 61 | Active |
| US10350755B2 | Systems and methods for providing processing of a variety of objects employing motion planning | Physics | 57 | Active |
| US10118300B2 | Systems and methods for providing high flow vacuum acquisition in automated systems | Performing Operations; Transporting | 56 | Active |
| US10438034B2 | Systems and methods for processing objects including space efficient distribution stations and automated output processing | Performing Operations; Transporting | 52 | Active |
| US9999977B2 | Systems and methods for providing vacuum valve assemblies for end effectors | Performing Operations; Transporting | 51 | Active |
| US10538394B2 | Systems and methods for providing singulation of objects for processing | Performing Operations; Transporting | 47 | Active |
| US10315315B2 | Systems and methods for providing dynamic vacuum pressure in an articulated arm end effector | Performing Operations; Transporting | 42 | Active |
| US9937532B2 | Perception systems and methods for identifying and processing a variety of objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 36 | Active |
| US10335956B2 | Systems and methods for acquiring and moving objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 35 | Active |
| US10086519B2 | Everting end effector for use with an articulated arm in a robotic system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 27 | Active |
| US10843333B2 | Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated re-circulating processing stations | Physics | 25 | Active |
| US10850402B2 | Systems and methods for acquiring and moving objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 23 | Active |
| US10625305B2 | Systems and methods for dynamic processing of objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 20 | Active |
| US10011020B2 | Systems and methods for acquiring and moving objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 20 | Active |
| US10399236B2 | Systems and methods for providing dynamic vacuum pressure in an articulated arm end effector | Performing Operations; Transporting | 18 | Active |
| US10646991B2 | Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated processing | Physics | 17 | Active |
| US10596696B2 | Systems and methods for processing objects including a linear gantry system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 15 | Active |
| US11126807B2 | Systems and methods for processing objects including space efficient distribution stations and automated output processing | Performing Operations; Transporting | 15 | Active |
| US10988323B2 | Maintenance systems for use in systems and methods for processing objects including mobile matrix carrier systems | Physics | 15 | Active |
| US7028742B2 | System and method for sealing openings in response to smoke, noxious fumes, or contaminated air using a roll-down barrier | Fixed Constructions | 15 | Expired |
| US10913612B2 | Discontinuous grid system for use in systems and methods for processing objects including mobile matrix carrier systems | Physics | 14 | Active |
| US10875057B2 | Systems and methods for providing for the processing of objects in vehicles | Performing Operations; Transporting | 14 | Active |
| US10625432B2 | Processing systems and methods for providing processing of a variety of objects | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 14 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.