Patents by Inventor Gregg Luconi
Gregg Luconi 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: 20220017121Abstract: An autonomous urban transport vehicle (AUTV) to transport a user, including a tricycle including brakes and steering and a controller. The controller includes an autonomous mode processor to control the brakes and steering when the AUTV is in an autonomous mode. The controller also includes a manual mode processor to control manual mode functions of the AUTV when the AUTV is in a manual mode. The manual mode functions are exclusive of actuation of the brakes and steering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Ryan McLean, Gregg Luconi, William Tod Gross, Maximilian Zavodny
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Patent number: 10289757Abstract: The present application concerns automated optimization, customization or production methods for the design of a solar photovoltaic array, involving one or more or all components in a photovoltaic array, in which the products include system designs, production drawings, permitting and construction drawings, layouts for the mechanical and electrical systems, bill of materials and financial return analyses of such a photovoltaic array.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: HST Solar Farms, Inc.Inventors: Tucker McClure, Santanov Chaudhuri, Eric Ware, Neal Shah, Rudra Roy, Gregg Luconi, David Ives Brown, Donald Douglas-Hamilton
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Publication number: 20180120933Abstract: The image-based system is used to observe and document eye responses, which include eye gaze tracking, pupil size and reactivity, for either one or both eyes sequentially or simultaneously as well as eye lid movements, condition of the sclera, etc. that are recorded and evaluated by police officers. The system includes a faceplate against which the subject places their face. The faceplate can have illumination devices mounted thereon which transmit beams of infrared light and visual light to illuminate the subject's eyes. An imaging device is removably mounted on the frame of the image-based system to observe and document eye responses to generate images of the subject's illuminated eyes. The generated images are also transmitted to an image display device for display to a test administrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Ocular Data Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Alan Waldorf, Marcus Orest Filipovich, Gregg Luconi
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Publication number: 20150331972Abstract: The present application concerns automated optimization, customization or production methods for the design of a solar photovoltaic array, involving one or more or all components in a photovoltaic array, in which the products include system designs, production drawings, permitting and construction drawings, layouts for the mechanical and electrical systems, bill of materials and financial return analyses of such a photovoltaic array.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Tucker McClure, Santanov Chaudhuri, Eric Ware, Neal Shah, Rudra Roy, Gregg Luconi, David Ives Brown, Donald Douglas-Hamilton
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Patent number: 9022909Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to an adaptive, multi-functional exercise device. In one embodiment, the exercise device includes a split carriage formed of separate carriage platforms that may optionally be used in a unified mode, in which the carriage platforms move in unison, or in a split mode, in which the carriages move independently. The device also includes at least one set of ropes that are tied to the carriage platforms such that they translate the resistance of the carriage platforms when manually manipulated. The device further includes split hand and/or foot rests that may be adjusted in multiple directions depending on the demands of the particular exercise in practice. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Reform 180, Inc.Inventors: Maria Joanna Kermath, Gregg Luconi
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Patent number: 8789523Abstract: Embodiments provide a solar-thermal receiver comprising: (a) a light-absorbing panel comprising: (i) a light-absorbing outer surface; and (ii) an inner volume configured to admit the flow of heat transfer fluid; (b) an inlet configured to receive heat transfer fluid; and (c) an outlet configured to output the heat transfer fluid from the volume under hydrostatic pressure. Embodiments may include vanes and/or other flow-directing and/or flow-impending structural elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Esolar, Inc.Inventors: Abraham Kribus, Gregg Luconi, Dan Reznik, William Gross
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Publication number: 20140100089Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to an adaptive, multi-functional exercise device. In one embodiment, the exercise device includes a split carriage formed of separate carriage platforms that may optionally be used in a unified mode, in which the carriage platforms move in unison, or in a split mode, in which the carriages move independently. The device also includes at least one set of ropes that are tied to the carriage platforms such that they translate the resistance of the carriage platforms when manually manipulated. The device further includes split hand and/or foot rests that may be adjusted in multiple directions depending on the demands of the particular exercise in practice. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Reform 180, Inc.Inventors: Maria Joanna Kermath, Gregg Luconi
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Patent number: 8590527Abstract: A solar collector system includes a plurality of frames. Each frame includes at least a pair of spaced apart side members, a plurality of cross members connected to the side members, the cross members pivotally moveable from a shipping configuration to a deployed configuration wherein in the deployed configuration, each cross member is positioned relative to an adjacent cross member with a predetermined angle, and a plurality of stantions extending from the frames. The solar collector system further includes a plurality of heliostats, each heliostat mounted to one of the stantions, and a plurality of ballasts coupled to the frames, each ballast having a lower surface contacting the ground without substantially penetrating the ground to maintain a position of the frames on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventors: Gregg Luconi, Chris Gregory, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Jason Blair, Peter Raymond Zarzaca
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Patent number: 8449692Abstract: Systems and methods of heliostat reflector cleaning via a vehicle in a heliostat field.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Esolar, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blair, Stephen Brawner, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Christian Gregory, Marc Grossman, Gregg Luconi, Carter Moursund, Ulrik Pilegaard, Steven Schell, Craig Tyner
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Patent number: 8381718Abstract: The invention in one embodiment includes an aiming device coupled to an actuator and an object. The system comprises a base attached to the actuator, and a frame rotatably affixed to the base and the object. The frame and object rotate together about a first axis in response to activation of the actuator, while the object discretely rotates relative to the frame about a second axis different than the first axis each time the frame rotates a predetermined angle relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: IdeaLabInventor: Gregg Luconi
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Publication number: 20100206294Abstract: Systems and methods of heliostat reflector cleaning via a vehicle in a heliostat field.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: JASON BLAIR, Stephen Brawner, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Christian Gregory, Marc Grossman, Gregg Luconi, Carter Moursund, Ulrik Pilegaard, Steven Schell, Craig Tyner
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Publication number: 20090241939Abstract: Solar receivers and particularly to solar receivers having one or more cavities and optionally having absorptivity/reflectivity patterns on surfaces and methods of reflective material application.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Andrew Heap, Steven Schell, Seyed A. Ebrahimi-Sabet, Gregg Luconi, Quoc Pham, Adam Azarchs, Dan Reznik, Porter Arbogast, Craig Tyner
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Publication number: 20090007901Abstract: A solar collector system includes a plurality of frames. Each frame includes at least a pair of spaced apart side members, a plurality of cross members connected to the side members, the cross members pivotally moveable from a shipping configuration to a deployed configuration wherein in the deployed configuration, each cross member is positioned relative to an adjacent cross member with a predetermined angle, and a plurality of stantions extending from the frames. The solar collector system further includes a plurality of heliostats, each heliostat mounted to one of the stantions, and a plurality of ballasts coupled to the frames, each ballast having a lower surface contacting the ground without substantially penetrating the ground to maintain a position of the frames on the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Gregg Luconi, Chris Gregory, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Jason Blair
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Publication number: 20070272234Abstract: A solar collector structural support system that affixes to a mounting surface without penetrating the mounting surface is disclosed. The invention in the preferred embodiment includes a base assembly comprising: a plurality of leg members, a center junction elements configured to receive (a) the proximal end of each of the plurality of leg members and (b) a support member configured to securely uphold at least one of the one or more one solar collectors, and at least one footing adapted to frictionally engage the mounting surface. Multiple base assemblies may be interconnected using peripheral junction elements to form arrays of solar collectors of arbitrarily large size. The peripheral junction element is configured to couple the leg members of multiple base assemblies. When connected with the present invention, a plurality of solar concentrators form an array with greater structural integrity and less susceptibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Nathan Allen, Gregg Luconi
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Patent number: 7192146Abstract: A ground-based tracking heliostat array comprises a first plurality of elongate row mounts. The elongate row mounts are positioned at least partially between, and are supported by, a first side bracket and a second side bracket. The row mounts are rotatable in a first axis. The array further comprises a plurality of optical elements that are mounted to one or more of the elongate row mounts. The array further comprises a linkage that is mechanically coupled to a first plurality of elongate row mounts. Movement of the linkage causes the first plurality of elongate row mounts to simultaneously rotate in the first axis. The array further comprises a motor configured to move the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Energy Innovations, Inc.Inventors: William Gross, Gregg Luconi, Denes Zsolnay
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Patent number: 6959993Abstract: A tracking heliostat array comprises a plurality of optical elements. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a frame separated from the optical elements. Each of the optical elements has an orientation with respect to the frame. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a plurality of supports coupled to at least one of the optical elements. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a turnbuckle coupled to at least one of the supports and to the frame. Rotation of the turnbuckle causes the corresponding support to be displaced relative to the frame. The orientation of the optical element relative to the frame is adjustable. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a traveling actuator configured to rotate at least one of the turnbuckles. The tracking heliostat array further comprises a positioning mechanism supporting the traveling actuator. The positioning mechanism is configured to move the traveling actuator from a first selected turnbuckle to a second selected turnbuckle.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Energy Innovations, Inc.Inventors: William Gross, Gregg Luconi, Denes Zsolnay
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Publication number: 20050229924Abstract: A non-penetrating, roof-mounted, solar energy concentrator is disclosed. The invention in the preferred embodiment includes a receiver adapted to convert light into electricity; one or more reflectors adapted to direct solar light to the receiver; and a frame affixed to the receiver and one or more reflectors. The frame includes a plurality of footings adapted to frictional affix the frame to a roof, such that the concentrator is detachably secured to the roof with compromising the integrity of the roof. The footings may include or receive ballast used to increase the weight of the concentrator, thereby increasing the friction used to affix the concentrator to the roof without fasteners that penetrate the roof. The footings in some embodiments are also configured to deflect the wind, thereby reducing the wind load on the concentrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Gregg Luconi, Kevin Hickerson
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Publication number: 20050217665Abstract: A solar collector structural support system that affixes to a mounting surface without penetrating the mounting surface is disclosed. The invention in the preferred embodiment includes a junction element adapted to receive: a plurality of leg members; at least one footing adapted to engage frictionally a mounting surface; and a structural support member; wherein a first junction element of the plurality of junction elements receives: a proximal end of a first leg member and a first structural support member. In addition, the junction element may be adapted to receive a ballast element and the ballast element may be adapted to engage a leg member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventor: Gregg Luconi
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Patent number: D723455Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: HST Solar Farms, Inc.Inventor: Gregg Luconi
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Patent number: D947287Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Inventors: Ryan McLean, Gregg Luconi, William Tod Gross