Patents by Inventor Carmen Magro
Carmen Magro has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11221323Abstract: A system and method for objective and real-time measurable indicator for calculating distribution uniformity of water, salinity, conductivity, or temperature in turf are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and method may be directed to collecting turf condition data using a compact, portable turf analysis device having one or more sensors and Global Positioning System (GPS) module configured to collect location data to a server database. The server assimilates the turf condition data and location data into the server database to determine distribution uniformity of measurements and to calculate turf performance indicators of the turf conditions in a plurality of locations to determine turf performance, turf stress, and turf management best practices. By tracking and analyzing the turf condition data for one or more turf locations as well as location data, the turf quality is objectively measured and managed.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chun Kit Chan, Michael Kuvelas, Carmen Magro, Scott South
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Patent number: 11089743Abstract: System and method for quantifying qualitative turf conditions as they relate to turf performance and health. In an embodiment, data is collected about turf condition using a turf analysis device. The data collected about the conditions may be used to generate condition-based turf stress indexes that may be used to generate an overall a Turf Performance Indicator (TPI). Such collections are calculated through a unique quantitative mathematical equation resulting in a measurable quotient that is used to assess overall turf performance qualities on a relative scale over time. Using an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS), the TPI measurements can be used to identify overall property conditions and zone specific conditions within that property. Such analysis is viewed with visual analysis methods using a cloud based system.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chun Kit Chan, Michael Kuvelas, Carmen Magro, Scott South
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Patent number: 10722771Abstract: A system and method for more efficient tracking and automatically recommend an optimizing pinhole locations on putting greens are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and method may be directed to identifying a global position of a pinhole location using a turf analysis device having a global positioning system (GPS) module configured to collect and assimilate pinhole location data and condition data to a server database. The server may then determine an optimal location of a new pinhole location based on all previously collected pinhole location data and all previous condition data. By tracking and analyzing the pinhole locations for one or more greens as well as corresponding condition data, follow-on pinhole locations can be optimized. In some embodiments, measurements of turf conditions may be used to influence the optimization of determining pinhole location.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chun Kit Chan, Michael Kuvelas, Carmen Magro, Scott South
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Publication number: 20170363551Abstract: System and method for quantifying qualitative turf conditions as they relate to turf performance and health. In an embodiment, data is collected about turf condition using a turf analysis device. The data collected aboute the conditions may be used to generate condition-based turf stress indexes that may be used to genasrte an overall a Turf Performance Indicator (TPI). Such collections are calculated through a unique quantitative mathematical equation resulting in a measurable quotient that is used to assess overall turf performance qualities on a relative scale over time. Using an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS), the TPI measurements can be used to identify overall property conditions and zone specific conditions within that property. Such analysis is viewed with visual analysis methods using a cloud based system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Chun Kit Chan, Michael Kuvelas, Carmen Magro, Scott South
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Publication number: 20170239540Abstract: A system and method for more efficient tracking and automatically recommend an optimizing pinhole locations on putting greens are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system and method may be directed to identifying a global position of a pinhole location using a turf analysis device having a global positioning system (GPS) module configured to collect and assimilate pinhole location data and condition data to a server database. The server may then determine an optimal location of a new pinhole location based on all previously collected pinhole location data and all previous condition data. By tracking and analyzing the pinhole locations for one or more greens as well as corresponding condition data, follow-on pinhole locations can be optimized. In some embodiments, measurements of turf conditions may be used to influence the optimization of determining pinhole location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Chun Kit Chan, Michael Kuvelas, Carmen Magro, Scott South
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Publication number: 20170241923Abstract: System and method for quantifying qualitative turf conditions as they relate to turf performance and health. In an embodiment, data is collected about turf condition using a turf analysis device. The data collected aboute the conditions may be used to generate condition-based turf stress indexes that may be used to genasrte an overall a Turf Performance Indicator (TPI). Such collections are calculated through a unique quantitative mathematical equation resulting in a measurable quotient that is used to assess overall turf performance qualities on a relative scale over time. Using an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS), the TPI measurements can be used to identify overall property conditions and zone specific conditions within that property. Such analysis is viewed with visual analysis methods using a cloud based system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Chun Kit Chan, Michael Kuvelas, Carmen Magro, Scott South
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Patent number: 8862277Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the dynamic response of soil moisture and setting a threshold in relation to the field capacity of a soil area is disclosed herein. By measuring the dynamic response of soil moisture under wet soil conditions, one can determine a practical field capacity for the soil, in-situ, based solely on the soil moisture sensor output. Essentially, by looking at how the soil moisture level varies with time one can determine the field capacity.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Katayoun Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8751052Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the dynamic response of soil moisture and setting a threshold in relation to the field capacity of a soil area is disclosed herein. By measuring the dynamic response of soil moisture under wet soil conditions, one can determine a practical field capacity for the soil, in-situ, based solely on the soil moisture sensor output. Essentially, by looking at how the soil moisture level varies with time one can determine the field capacity.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8744772Abstract: A method for soil analysis for determining optimal conditions for a soil area and reporting the same. The soil analysis of the present invention combines sound agronomic principles with a unique interpretation of the results to offer a thorough analysis of a property's soil based on the soil sample(s) taken from a particular property. The calculation formulas and variables are consistent for all analyses, with the formulas adjusted based on some specific qualities of the soil.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Carmen Magro, Jeffrey Campbell
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Patent number: 8682494Abstract: A method for prescribing action to maintain a land area within a predetermined performance zone is disclosed herein. The method results in prescribing an action for the land area. The method measures soil salinity, soil temperature, soil moisture, air temperature, soil pollutant content, soil nutrient content, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Carmen Magro, Jeffrey Campbell, Katayoun Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 8366017Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8340910Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area in order to optimize plant and turf growth, and to optimize water usage.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Green Badge LLCInventors: Carmen Magro, Jeffrey Campbell
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Patent number: 8308077Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Green Badge LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8302881Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: D796354Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventors: Chun Kit Chan, Michael Kuvelas, Carmen Magro, Scott South