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Tempe, AZ, United States of America

Carvana, LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 51

Forward Citations = 230

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ernest C Garcia, Iii (19 out of 20 patents)

Davo Scheich (17 out of 21 patents)

Bruno Jean Francois (9 out of 10 patents)

4. Grant Evan Schindler (9 out of 12 patents)

5. Bret Sassenberg (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Adam Swofford (7 out of 8 patents)

7. Nicole Behrens (7 out of 7 patents)

8. Remy Tristan Cilia (7 out of 7 patents)

9. Benjamin E Huston (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Alan Richard Melling (5 out of 5 patents)

11. William W Adams (4 out of 7 patents)

12. Pedro Damian Velez Salas (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Gregory Lim (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Kirk Morales (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Bruno Jean Marie Francois (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

360-Degree Imaging

Automated Camera Gimbal

Vehicle Vending Machine

Photographic Booth

Virtual Displays

Image Capture

LED Fixtures

Surface Imperfections

Augmented Reality

Online Transactions

AI Conversation Engine

Photographic Systems

51 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1152082 - Building portion (2026-10-06),

2. 12731272 - Three-dimensional stabilized 360-degree composite image capture (2026-09-08),

3. 12615444 - Photographic paddle and process of use thereof (2026-04-28),

4. 12574639 - Automated camera gimbal (2026-03-10),

5. 12572056 - Vehicle photographic and inspection booth (2026-03-10),

6. 12566360 - Camera mount for vehicle photographic chambers (2026-03-03),

7. D1099363 - Vehicle vending building (2025-10-21),

8. 12413839 - Light emitting diode fixtures for vehicle photographic systems (2025-09-09),

9. 12375817 - Photographic stage (2025-07-29),

10. 12346004 - Ovoid vehicle photographic booth (2025-07-01),

11. 12316945 - Vehicle photographic chamber (2025-05-27),

12. 12277585 - Systems and methods for generating virtual item displays (2025-04-14),

13. 12254584 - Systems and methods for rotating an augmented reality display (2025-03-18),

14. 12205241 - Systems and methods for generating a virtual display of an item (2025-01-21),

15. 12198288 - Systems and methods for generating an image of an automobile (2025-01-14),

Carvana, LLC, headquartered in Tempe, AZ, specializes in innovative vehicle imaging technology to enhance the online car buying experience. The company is known for its unique vehicle vending machines and automated photographic booths, which utilize advanced 360-degree imaging and automated camera gimbals to capture high-quality images of vehicles. This technology allows customers to view detailed representations of vehicles, including surface imperfections, through virtual displays, streamlining the purchasing process and improving customer satisfaction.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

51 Patents

#13 in Tempe, AZ

#82 in Arizona

#6,879 in US

#13,766 in the World

Tempe, AZ, United States of America

Carvana, LLC

Forward Citations = 230

22 inventors:

Ernest C Garcia, Iii (19 out of 20 patents)

Davo Scheich (17 out of 21 patents)

Bruno Jean Francois (9 out of 10 patents)

4. Grant Evan Schindler (9 out of 12 patents)

5. Bret Sassenberg (8 out of 8 patents)

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