Kevin John Ahearn

This inventor holds 185 USPTO granted patents and 32 published patent applications, plus 17 CIPO patents and 36 EPO patents, primarily in Object Processing Systems (CPC class B65G1-1378). Top assignees: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc., Berkshire Grey, Inc., Hand Held Products, Inc.. Active years: 1997-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 185 (Patent Applications = 32)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 17

EPO Patents = 36 (Patent Applications = 36)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 12.5

ph-index = 24

Forward Citations = 2,689(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,975(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Matthews, NC (US) (1997 - 2010)
Camden, SC (US) (2018 - 2020)
Fort Mill, SC (US) (2019 - 2023)
Nebo, NC (US) (2022 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

101 out of 189

Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Hand Held Products, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1997-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Object Movement Redistribution

Dynamic Sortation

Mobile Matrix Carriers

Robotic Control Systems

Automated Processing Stations

Vacuum Pressure Systems

Articulated Arm

Zone Gantry System

Complex Surface Handling

Automated Linear Processing

Contact Detection

High Flow Vacuum Acquisition

185 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12728546 - Systems and methods for providing dynamic robotic control systems (2026-09-08),

2. 12632683 - Systems and methods for processing objects including space efficient distribution stations and automated output processing (2026-05-19),

3. 12594665 - Systems and methods for processing objects including a zone gantry system (2026-04-07),

4. 12544915 - Systems and methods for acquiring and moving objects having complex outer surfaces (2026-02-10),

5. 12491646 - Systems and methods for providing dynamic communicative lighting in a robotic environment (2025-12-09),

6. 12474698 - Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated mobile matrix bins (2025-11-18),

7. 12440987 - Processing systems and methods for providing processing of a variety of objects (2025-10-14),

8. 12434270 - Systems and methods for providing for the processing of objects in vehicles (2025-10-07),

9. 12427671 - Systems and methods for providing contact detection in an articulated arm (2025-09-30),

10. 12410011 - Systems and methods for processing objects including an auto-shuttle system (2025-09-09),

11. 12404117 - Systems and methods for providing singulation of objects for processing using object movement redistribution (2025-09-02),

12. 12404105 - Systems and methods for processing objects including a linear gantry system (2025-09-02),

13. 12370699 - Systems and methods for providing dynamic vacuum pressure in an articulated arm end effector (2025-07-29),

14. 12365100 - Systems and methods for providing dynamic vacuum pressure at an end effector using a single vacuum source (2025-07-22),

15. 12350713 - Perception systems and methods for identifying and processing a variety of objects (2025-07-08),

Kevin Ahearn: A Pioneer in Object Processing Systems

Kevin Ahearn is a prolific inventor and patent holder based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. With a remarkable 100 patents under his belt, Ahearn has distinguished himself as a leading innovator in the field of object processing systems.

Among Ahearn's latest patents are systems and methods for processing objects, including mobile matrix carrier systems. This object processing system employs remotely actuatable carriers for controlled movement along track sections, allowing for the transport of object processing bins. Ahearn's inventions also include maintenance systems for automated carrier systems, which assist in maintaining the carrier system's operational efficiency.

Ahearn has worked for prominent companies like Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc., and Berkshire Grey, Inc. Both of these companies are involved in developing cutting-edge technologies, and Ahearn's expertise in the field of object processing systems is highly sought after. Some of his colleagues at these companies include Thomas Wagner and Michael Dawson-Haggerty.

Overall, Ahearn's contributions to the field of object processing systems have been tremendous. His inventive spirit and commitment to advancing technological solutions have allowed him to leave a lasting legacy in this exciting and innovative field.