公开(公告)号：US20240253240A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18627122

申请日：2024-04-04

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Gouled Goldberg ,  Alexander John Garden ,  Vaibhav Goel ,  Tookie Graham

IPC: B25J11/00 ,  A21B1/52 ,  A47J36/32 ,  A47J44/00 ,  B60P3/025 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q50/12

CPC classification number: B25J11/0045 ,  A21B1/52 ,  A47J36/321 ,  A47J44/00 ,  B60P3/0257 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06Q10/06316 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  A47J2201/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/3691 ,  G05B2219/39473

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for delivery vehicles and containers for en route food product preparation. Modular food product preparation systems that may receive food items and supplies and prepare food product(s) en route such that the food product(s) is prepared by the time the system reaches a delivery destination may include trucks, railway cars, watercraft, and similar vehicles. Food preparation process steps and timing may be determined based on travel information (e.g., delivery destination, routes, etc.), as well as, food item and food product information. An on-board controller may determine the process steps and timing(s) and control operations of robotic devices arranged modularly in a container or vehicle to execute steps of the food preparation process. Alternatively or additionally, the on-board controller may receive instructions from a remote controller. Travel parameters of the vehicle may also be adjusted based on the food preparation process and/or travel information.

公开(公告)号：US12208547B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-28

申请号：US17608781

申请日：2020-05-06

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Rick Bontrager ,  Pablo Gonzalez

IPC: B29C41/16 ,  B29C31/00 ,  B29C37/02 ,  B29C41/42 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/56 ,  D21J3/00 ,  B29K105/00

Abstract: A molded fiber part production line includes a forming station, a part transfer system, a press station, and a removal system. The forming station includes a slurry tank, a forming mold, and a mold actuation system. The part transfer system includes a part transfer feature and a conveyance mechanism. The press station includes a core mold, a cavity mold compatible with the core mold, and a press actuation system. The removal system includes a removal feature defining a plurality of part vacuum channels and a plurality of trim vacuum channels. The removal system also includes a conveyance mechanism for moving the removal feature from a position in engagement with at least one of the core mold and the cavity mold to another position.

公开(公告)号：USD1042126S1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US29725189

申请日：2020-02-23

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Designer： Rick Bontrager ,  Randall Strange

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a lid for a food container showing the new design.
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the lid for a food container of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the lid for a food container of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the lid for a food container of FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a right side view of the lid for a food container of FIG. 1.
FIG. 6 is a left side view of the lid for a food container of FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is a top view of the lid for a food container of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the lid for a food container of FIG. 1.
The broken lines depict portions of the lid for a food container that form no part of the claimed design.

公开(公告)号：US20240300112A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18665310

申请日：2024-05-15

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Gouled Goldberg ,  Vaibhav Goel ,  Alexander John Garden ,  Robert Eugene Switek

IPC: B25J11/00 ,  A21C9/08 ,  A47J44/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B25J17/02 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J11/0045 ,  A21C9/08 ,  A47J44/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/1612 ,  B25J15/0014 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B25J17/0241 ,  B25J19/02

Abstract: A piece of equipment for on-demand food preparation, for instance on an assembly line, that can use an end-of-arm tool to retrieve and deposit food items on a horizontal surface, such as the surface of a conveyor. The end-of-arm tool may include a peel, in which the peel can be translated from a retracted position to an extended position to transfer food items. The piece of equipment may translate the peel quickly into the extended position to facilitate the retrieval of food items from the horizontal surface. The piece of equipment may be rotated to position the robotic appendage and the peel in a desired direction. The peel may include a push bar that may be movable between a withdrawn position and a push position to selectively push items off of the peel.

公开(公告)号：US11999525B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US17422534

申请日：2020-01-14

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Rick Bontrager ,  Casper Chiang ,  Alexander John Garden

IPC: B65D21/02 ,  B65D1/26 ,  B65D1/36 ,  B65D43/02 ,  B65D81/26

CPC classification number: B65D1/26 ,  B65D1/36 ,  B65D21/0223 ,  B65D43/0208 ,  B65D81/261 ,  B65D2543/00092 ,  B65D2543/00351 ,  B65D2543/00657 ,  B65D2543/00685 ,  B65D2543/00731 ,  B65D2543/00796 ,  B65D2543/00842 ,  B65D2585/366

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers, which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally, allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover, which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.

公开(公告)号：US20250033252A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18919267

申请日：2024-10-17

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Rick Bontrager ,  Pablo Gonzalez

IPC: B29C41/16 ,  B29C31/00 ,  B29C37/02 ,  B29C41/42 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C43/56 ,  B29K105/00 ,  D21J3/00

Abstract: A molded fiber part production line includes a forming station, a part transfer system, a press station, and a removal system. The forming station includes a slurry tank, a forming mold, and a mold actuation system. The part transfer system includes a part transfer feature and a conveyance mechanism. The press station includes a core mold, a cavity mold compatible with the core mold, and a press actuation system. The removal system includes a removal feature defining a plurality of part vacuum channels and a plurality of trim vacuum channels. The removal system also includes a conveyance mechanism for moving the removal feature from a position in engagement with at least one of the core mold and the cavity mold to another position.

公开(公告)号：US12005566B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-11

申请号：US16756105

申请日：2018-10-16

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Gouled Goldberg ,  Vaibhav Goel ,  Alexander John Garden ,  Robert Eugene Switek

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  A21C9/08 ,  A47J44/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B25J17/02 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J11/0045 ,  A21C9/08 ,  A47J44/00 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/1612 ,  B25J15/0014 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B25J17/0241 ,  B25J19/02

Abstract: A piece of equipment for on-demand food preparation, for instance on an assembly line, that can use an end-of-arm tool to retrieve and deposit food items on a horizontal surface, such as the surface of a conveyor. The end-of-arm tool may include a peel, in which the peel can be translated from a retracted position to an extended position to transfer food items. The piece of equipment may translate the peel quickly into the extended position to facilitate the retrieval of food items from the horizontal surface. The piece of equipment may be rotated to position the robotic appendage and the peel in a desired direction. The peel may include a push bar that may be movable between a withdrawn position and a push position to selectively push items off of the peel.

公开(公告)号：US11981020B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US15734143

申请日：2019-06-03

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Gouled Goldberg ,  Alexander John Garden ,  Vaibhav Goel ,  Tookie Graham

IPC: A47J44/00 ,  A21B1/52 ,  A47J36/32 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B60P3/025 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: B25J11/0045 ,  A21B1/52 ,  A47J36/321 ,  A47J44/00 ,  B60P3/0257 ,  G05B19/4155 ,  G06Q10/06316 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G06Q10/08355 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  A47J2201/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/3691 ,  G05B2219/39473

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for delivery vehicles and containers for en route food product preparation. Modular food product preparation systems that may receive food items and supplies and prepare food product(s) en route such that the food product(s) is prepared by the time the system reaches a delivery destination may include trucks, railway cars, watercraft, and similar vehicles. Food preparation process steps and timing may be determined based on travel information (e.g., delivery destination, routes, etc.), as well as, food item and food product information. An on-board controller may determine the process steps and timing(s) and control operations of robotic devices arranged modularly in a container or vehicle to execute steps of the food preparation process. Alternatively or additionally, the on-board controller may receive instructions from a remote controller. Travel parameters of the vehicle may also be adjusted based on the food preparation process and/or travel information.

公开(公告)号：US20240051194A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-15

申请号：US18353982

申请日：2023-07-18

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Pablo Gonzalez ,  Paul Leeman

IPC: B29C41/50 ,  B29C41/16 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C41/38

CPC classification number: B29C41/50 ,  B29C41/16 ,  B29C43/02 ,  B29C41/38 ,  B29K2105/0058

Abstract: A molded fiber part former includes a first forming mold defining a first mold area and at least one fluid inlet. The molded fiber part former also includes a wall substantially surrounding the first mold area. The molded fiber part former includes a fluid channel disposed adjacent to and surrounding the wall, wherein the channel is fluidically connected to the at least one fluid inlet and defines a fluid channel outlet.

公开(公告)号：US20240375829A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18783127

申请日：2024-07-24

Applicant: Congruens Group, LLC

Inventor： Rick Bontrager ,  Casper Chiang ,  Jacob Patrick Flaherty

IPC: B65D43/02 ,  B65D1/26 ,  B65D21/02 ,  B65D25/24 ,  B65D51/24 ,  B65D81/26 ,  B65D85/36

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers that preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.