Patents by Inventor Francesco Pellegrino
Francesco Pellegrino 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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Publication number: 20240166943Abstract: It is described a process for the production of metal halide-based nanoparticles endowed with optoelectronic activity and characterized by an improved stability against polar solvents and laser irradiation compared to metal halide nanoparticles of the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIAInventors: Muhammad IMRAN, Thanh Binh MAI, Francesco DI STASIO, Teresa PELLEGRINO, Liberato MANNA
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Patent number: 9753241Abstract: A laser autocollimator assembly that provides an objective, unambiguous, and simple means to achieve precise (for example, arc second or sub arc-second) alignment between the laser autocollimator assembly and a reference surface. The laser autocollimator assembly relies on optical parasitic interference between a reflected beam from the reference surface and the laser beam in the laser cavity that, when alignment is achieved, results in a disruption of the action of the laser, resulting in a reduction in the output power level of the laser beam. By monitoring the power level of the laser beam, for example monitoring the power level of the reflected beam, it can be determined that alignment has been achieved when the power level of the laser beam has been reduced to a minimum level. The power level can be automatically monitored, thereby eliminating the need for user interpretation.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Vincent P. Benischek, Mark S. Hinrichs, Francesco Pellegrino
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Publication number: 20170068066Abstract: A laser autocollimator assembly that provides an objective, unambiguous, and simple means to achieve precise (for example, arc second or sub arc-second) alignment between the laser autocollimator assembly and a reference surface. The laser autocollimator assembly relies on optical parasitic interference between a reflected beam from the reference surface and the laser beam in the laser cavity that, when alignment is achieved, results in a disruption of the action of the laser, resulting in a reduction in the output power level of the laser beam. By monitoring the power level of the laser beam, for example monitoring the power level of the reflected beam, it can be determined that alignment has been achieved when the power level of the laser beam has been reduced to a minimum level. The power level can be automatically monitored, thereby eliminating the need for user interpretation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Vincent P. BENISCHEK, Mark S. HINRICHS, Francesco PELLEGRINO
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Patent number: 8154399Abstract: A CBRNE detection system and method for operating same are disclosed. The method provides a relatively increased Probability of Detection and a relatively decreased Probability of False Alarms for a networked system of detectors. In the illustrative embodiment, a central controller of the system is capable of receiving information from individual CBRNE detectors and of determining whether or not to issue an alarm indicating that a CBRNE event has occurred. Data obtained from individual CBRNE detectors is evaluated based on one or more “sensor alert-to-system alarm” processing modes. The various processing modes specify the requirements that must be satisfied before a system-wide “alarm” is issued.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Thomas J. Psinakis, Raymond Morrissey, Robert D'Italia, Edward J. Vinciguerra, Kevin J. Tupper, Marie Catherine Bruzzi
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Patent number: 7826976Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting the release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent are disclosed. In some embodiments, a microphone is used to continuously monitor sound and acquire acoustic data and a sensor is used to substantially continuously monitor a property that is related to a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The acoustic data is analyzed for a signature that is distinguishable from background sound. The sensor data is analyzed for an event that is indicative of the release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The acoustic signature, and the time at which it is observed, is used to corroborate the sensor data.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Edward J. Vinciguerra
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Publication number: 20100253527Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting the release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent are disclosed. In some embodiments, a microphone is used to continuously monitor sound and acquire acoustic data and a sensor is used to substantially continuously monitor a property that is related to a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The acoustic data is analyzed for a signature that is distinguishable from background sound. The sensor data is analyzed for an event that is indicative of the release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The acoustic signature, and the time at which it is observed, is used to corroborate the sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Edward J. Vinciguerra
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Patent number: 7808381Abstract: A system and method for screening inter-modal shipping containers for the presence of weapons-of-mass-destruction, such as chemical-warfare agents, biological-warfare agents, radiological materials, nuclear material, or explosives, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: William J. Murphy, Francesco Pellegrino
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Patent number: 7770224Abstract: An apparatus and methods for improving the ability of a detection system to distinguish between a “true attack” as opposed to a nominal increase in a monitored environmental characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Kevin J. Tupper, Edward J. Vinciguerra, Thomas J. Psinakis, Robert D'italia
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Publication number: 20100003715Abstract: A sample under test containing non-live and/or live particulates is subject to optical excitation on a single particle-by-particle basis or as a small group of particulates sufficient to induce a subsequent fluorescence emission that is observed for a selected period of time by a sensor, typically a photomultiplier tube. The output of the sensor is representative of the intensity or amplitude of the fluorescence emission while the decrease in that intensity or amplitude with time is representative of the decay rate of the fluorescence emission. Those particulates exhibiting a decay rate “faster” than a threshold decay rate, which is determined empirically for the class of biological agents of interest, are identified as living while those particulates exhibiting decay rate “slower” than a threshold decay rate, which is also determined empirically for the class of biological agents of interest, are identified as a non-live interferant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2004Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Francesco Pellegrino
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Publication number: 20090273471Abstract: A CBRNE detection system and method for operating same are disclosed. The method provides a relatively increased Probability of Detection and a relatively decreased Probability of False Alarms for a networked system of detectors. In the illustrative embodiment, a central controller of the system is capable of receiving information from individual CBRNE detectors and of determining whether or not to issue an alarm indicating that a CBRNE event has occurred. Data obtained from individual CBRNE detectors is evaluated based on one or more “sensor alert-to-system alarm” processing modes. The various processing modes specify the requirements that must be satisfied before a system-wide “alarm” is issued.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Thomas J. Psinakis, Raymond Morrissey, Robert D'italia, Edward J. Vinciguerra, Kevin J. Tupper, Marie Catherine Bruzzi
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Publication number: 20090184818Abstract: A system and method for screening inter-modal shipping containers for the presence of weapons-of-mass-destruction, such as chemical-warfare agents, biological-warfare agents, radiological materials, nuclear material, or explosives, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: William J. Murphy, Francesco Pellegrino
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Publication number: 20090138123Abstract: A system having a plurality of networked detectors for detecting chemical, biological, or radiological, nuclear, or explosive agents is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of remote units, wherein each remote unit includes a robotic base, a lift, a sensor module, transceiver, navigation system, and power source. The remote units communicate with a base station, which receives data from the remotes and determines, based on the data, if an alarm condition exists.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Edward J. Vinciguerra, Nicole Anderson, Julie Agboola, Patrick Boyd, Caleb Cammock, Matthew Caulfield, Kasey Gust, Patrick Nagurny, Tetyana Onyshchenko, John-Parker Warren
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Patent number: 7496483Abstract: An apparatus and methods for improving the ability of a detection system to distinguish between a “true attack” as opposed to a nominal increase in a monitored environmental characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Kevin J. Tupper, Edward J. Vinciquerra, Thomas J. Psinakis, Robert D'italia
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Patent number: 7402189Abstract: An autonomously-cleaned conditioning system conducts a routine purge cycle to clear accumulated particulates from a filter, concentrator, or both. The purge cycle is conducted by reversing air flow through the filter and/or concentrator. Air flow is reversed on a periodic basis or on the occurrence of a condition, such as a reduction in air flow exiting the concentrator.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Scott M. Maurer, Francesco Pellegrino, Kevin J. Tupper, Robert D'italia, Thomas J. Psinakis, Edward J. Vinciguerra
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Patent number: 7383719Abstract: A screening system for screening passengers is disclosed. The system includes a floor grating having underlying rotating brushes that are installed in access ways at public venues (e.g., doors, turnstiles, escalators, etc.). As each passenger steps on the grating, the rotating brushes remove traces of material from the soles of that passenger's shoes and the material is analyzed for the presence of CBRNE agents via appropriate local detectors.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Matthew R. Shapiro
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Publication number: 20070294060Abstract: An apparatus and methods for improving the ability of a detection system to distinguish between a “true attack” as opposed to a nominal increase in a monitored environmental characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Kevin Tupper, Edward Vinciguerra, Thomas Psinakis, Robert D'italia
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Publication number: 20070269770Abstract: An apparatus and methods for improving the ability of a detection system to distinguish between a “true attack” as opposed to a nominal increase in a monitored environmental characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Kevin Tupper, Edward Vinciguerra, Thomas Psinakis, Robert D'italia
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Publication number: 20060207229Abstract: An autonomously-cleaned conditioning system conducts a routine purge cycle to clear accumulated particulates from a filter, concentrator, or both. The purge cycle is conducted by reversing air flow through the filter and/or concentrator. Air flow is reversed on a periodic basis or on the occurrence of a condition, such as a reduction in air flow exiting the concentrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Francesco Pellegrino, Kevin Tupper, Robert D'italia, Thomas Psinakis, Edward Vinciguerra
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Publication number: 20060207228Abstract: An autonomously-cleaned conditioning system conducts a routine purge cycle to clear accumulated particulates from a filter, concentrator, or both. The purge cycle is conducted by reversing air flow through the filter and/or concentrator. Air flow is reversed on a periodic basis or on the occurrence of a condition, such as a reduction in air flow exiting the concentrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Scott Maurer, Francesco Pellegrino, Kevin Tupper, Robert D'italia, Thomas Psinakis, Edward Vinciguerra