Patents Examined by Robert Pezzato
  • Patent number: 7260355
    Abstract: An interactive learning system and method are provided that identify a “gap” between the skill(s) possessed by the individual and those required by an organization and then creates a training regimen to fill that gap. The system and method precisely map the training to the defined required skills by identifying a skill desired to be possessed of a user and accessing a first electronic database that comprises a set of skills currently possessed by the user. Next the desired skill is compared with the possessed set of skills. If the possessed set of skills does not comprise the desired skill, the desired skill is mapped with a training regimen resident in a second electronic database. Then the user is automatically presented with the training regimen. A desired skill level may also be also specified and compared with the skill level currently possessed by the user. If the desired skill level has not yet been achieved, again a mapping is performed and a linked training regimen presented to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: SkillSoft Corporation
    Inventors: James J. L'Allier, Albert Pezzuti, Stephen P. Henrie
  • Patent number: 5509219
    Abstract: A Light Weight Portable Snow Plow for a vehicle having a bumper. The single piece blade is mounted on top of two tubular U-hooks. Each U-hook is inserted into molded pockets on the back of the blade. The U-hooks, in turn, are attached through hubs to a lower tubular U-support. The lower U-support extends downward and rests on the vehicle bumper. An upper U-support is also attached to the hubs. The upper support extends over and rests on the vehicle hood or trunk lid. Support straps are also attached to the hubs. At the distal end of the support straps are hooks to attach the straps to the vehicle wheel well and in turn the tubular supports and the blade to the front or rear of the vehicle. The vehicle bumper engages the rear of the bottom U-support to push the supports and thus the blade. The width of the U-hooks are different causing the blade to sit at an angle to the vehicle. The angle of the blade forces snow to one side as the vehicle moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Inventor: Leonard W. Mecca