Patents by Inventor John DiDomenico
John DiDomenico 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: 8419362Abstract: A turbine blade assembly includes an outboard blade section that folds onto an inboard blade section at a hinge located between the sections. When the outboard blade section is rotating to a folded position a longitudinal axis of the outboard blade section is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the inboard blade section. When the outboard blade section is in a fully folded position, the axes are parallel. The method of folding the outboard blade section includes adjusting the pitch of the turbine blade while it is rotating. Adjusting the pitch changes the pressure on a non-hinge side of the turbine blade and results in the outboard blade section folding with respect to the inboard blade section.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Fabio Paolo Bertolotti, John DiDomenico
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Patent number: 7439510Abstract: A hand-held, fleet deployable infrared camera with integrated hardware and software providing real time processing of infrared images. The camera senses variable temperature images over a selected object of interest and senses variable emissivities over the object. The camera also measures and corrects for reflected environmental radiation as well as corrections for the atmospheric path through which the object is viewed. A calibrated reference patch having known emissivity and reflectance is attached to an object of interest and viewed through the camera. The calibrated patch is used to provide correction for the environmental radiation reflected off the object. Once the environmental radiation correction is known, it can be used to correct measurements taken from the rest of the object of interest.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Millenium Engineering and Integration CompanyInventors: Edward James Bevan, Max Michael Briggs, John Didomenico, Robert W. Gedridge
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Publication number: 20070152153Abstract: A hand-held, fleet deployable infrared camera with integrated hardware and software providing real time processing of infrared images. The camera senses variable temperature images over a selected object of interest and senses variable emissivities over the object. The camera also measures and corrects for reflected environmental radiation as well as corrections for the atmospheric path through which the object is viewed. A calibrated reference patch having known emissivity and reflectance is attached to an object of interest and viewed through the camera. The calibrated patch is used to provide correction for the environmental radiation reflected off the object. Once the environmental radiation correction is known, it can be used to correct measurements taken from the rest of the object of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Millennium Engineering and Integration CompanyInventors: Edward Bevan, Max Briggs, John Didomenico, Robert Gedridge
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Patent number: 7186978Abstract: A hand-held, fleet deployable infrared camera with integrated hardware and software providing real time processing of infrared images. The camera senses variable temperature images over a selected object of interest and senses variable emissivities over the object. The camera also measures and corrects for reflected environmental radiation as well as corrections for the atmospheric path through which the object is viewed. A calibrated reference patch having known emissivity and reflectance is attached to an object of interest and viewed through the camera. The calibrated patch is used to provide correction for the environmental radiation reflected off the object. Once the environmental radiation correction is known, it can be used to correct measurements taken from the rest of the object of interest.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Millennium Enginerring and Integration CompanyInventors: Edward James Bevan, Max Michael Briggs, John DiDomenico, Robert W. Gedridge, Jr.
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Patent number: 7183945Abstract: A system for collecting and managing information relating to vehicles includes a digital image collection system positioned to capture an image of a vehicle travelling along a roadway. The captured images are delivered to a computer program memory via a communications link at a transfer rate substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second. A second device collects additional information relating to the vehicle, such as the vehicle's speed, acceleration, and/or emissions data, and also delivers such information to the memory. Alternatively, two or more video capture devices may be connected in series via communications links that are all capable of transmitting data at rates substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second, such that the images collected by all of the capture devices are delivered to the memory.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2001Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
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Patent number: 7164132Abstract: A remote sensing device is provided to detect the emissions of passing vehicles. Preferably, the device detects the emissions of individual vehicles traveling on a roadway of more than one traffic lane. The remote sensing device may preferably detect the emissions due to an individual vehicle in situations where more than one vehicle is present. The device is capable of determining which sensed emission data corresponds to which vehicle exhaust plume.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Envirotest Systems Corp.Inventors: John Didomenico, James Johnson, Donald H. Stedman, Gary A. Bishop, W. John Williams
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Patent number: 7141793Abstract: A remote sensing device for determining at least one characteristic of a vehicle emission plume includes a radiation source, a detector, and a plurality of filters. Either the filters or the detector are movable relative to the other such that different filters, each of which is capable of filtering out radiation except radiation of a predetermined wavelength band, can be used to filter the radiation directed to the detector. Also disclosed is a method for remotely determining at least one characteristic of a vehicle emission plume using a single detector and a plurality of filters wherein either the detector or the filters are positionable relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2001Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Environmental Systems Products Holdings Inc.Inventors: James H. Johnson, John DiDomenico
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Publication number: 20060081777Abstract: A hand-held, fleet deployable infrared camera with integrated hardware and software providing real time processing of infrared images. The camera senses variable temperature images over a selected object of interest and senses variable emissivities over the object. The camera also measures and corrects for reflected environmental radiation as well as corrections for the atmospheric path through which the object is viewed. A calibrated reference patch having known emissivity and reflectance is attached to an object of interest and viewed through the camera. The calibrated patch is used to provide correction for the environmental radiation reflected off the object. Once the environmental radiation correction is known, it can be used to correct measurements taken from the rest of the object of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: Millennium Engineering and Integration CompanyInventors: Edward Bevan, Max Briggs, John DiDomenico, Robert Gedridge
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Publication number: 20060064255Abstract: A remote sensing device for determining at least one characteristic of a vehicle emission plume includes a radiation source, a detector, and a plurality of filters. Either the filters or the detector are movable relative to the other such that different filters, each of which is capable of filtering out radiation except radiation of a predetermined wavelength band, can be used to filter the radiation directed to the detector. Also disclosed is a method for remotely determining at least one characteristic of a vehicle emission plume using a single detector and a plurality of filters wherein either the detector or the filters are positionable relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2001Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: James Johnson, John DiDomenico
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Publication number: 20060045743Abstract: A turbine blade assembly includes an outboard blade section that folds onto an inboard blade section at a hinge located between the sections. When the outboard blade section is rotating to a folded position a longitudinal axis of the outboard blade section is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the inboard blade section. When the outboard blade section is in a fully folded position, the axes are parallel. The method of folding the outboard blade section includes adjusting the pitch of the turbine blade while it is rotating. Adjusting the pitch changes the pressure on a non-hinge side of the turbine blade and results in the outboard blade section folding with respect to the inboard blade section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Fabio Bertolotti, John DiDomenico
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Patent number: 6983639Abstract: A remote emissions sensing system is provided with NOx detection capability. First, a reading of the ambient NOx concentration is taken just prior to each vehicle passing through the system. This measurement accounts for any ambient NOx concentration that may be lingering from the exhaust of a previous vehicle. Next, the system takes a blocked reading when the vehicle is located in the path of the beam. This reading accounts for any ambient or system noise that may exist. Finally, the system takes a reading of the exhaust plume as the beam passes through the plume. A processor determines the portion of the reading due to the exhaust plume by subtracting the ambient and blocked readings from the exhaust plume reading. As a result, a more accurate exhaust concentration reading is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2000Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Environmental Systems Products Holdings Inc.Inventors: John DiDomenico, Craig S. Rendahl, James Johnson
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Patent number: 6952641Abstract: A system for processing sensed vehicle data includes a sensor for sensing data related to at least one characteristic of a passing vehicle and a host unit that receives sensed data from the sensor. The sensor and the host unit are integrated into a single housing. The host stores data and communicates with peripheral devices and/or with a central processing facility.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: John DiDomenico, Brett J. Morien, Craig S. Rendahl, Raghunandan Agaram
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Patent number: 6900893Abstract: A device for measuring particulate matter includes a light source that emits light, a receiver positioned to receive light emitted from the light source, and a detection unit in communication with the receiver. The detection unit detects an amount of particulate matter based upon the light received by the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Theresa A. Foley, John DiDomenico, Robert A. Gentala, Craig S. Rendahl
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Patent number: 6833922Abstract: An optical system for a gas component analysis includes an emitter for emitting first light beam having a first spectrum, a second emitter for emitting a second light beam at a second spectrum, a first receiver for receiving the first light beam, and a second receiver for receiving the second light beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: John DiDomenico, Robert A. Gentala, Craig S. Rendahl
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Publication number: 20040218052Abstract: A system for collecting and managing information relating to vehicles includes a digital image collection system positioned to capture an image of a vehicle travelling along a roadway. The captured images are delivered to a computer program memory via a communications link at a transfer rate substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second. A second device collects additional information relating to the vehicle, such as the vehicle's speed, acceleration, and/or emissions data, and also delivers such information to the memory. Alternatively, two or more video capture devices may be connected in series via communications links that are all capable of transmitting data at rates substantially equal to 100, 200, and/or 400 megabits per second, such that the images collected by all of the capture devices are delivered to the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2001Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
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Patent number: 6781110Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the speed and/or acceleration of a vehicle traveling on a vehicle path includes at least one radiation emitting device and at least two radiation receiving devices. Mirrors and/or beam splitter are used to direct at least one beam across the vehicle path. A controller calculates speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle in response to interruption of the at least one beam by a passing vehicle. The system can also include a mass sensor that detects the mass of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
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Patent number: 6757607Abstract: An audit vehicle and audit method are provided for testing the performance of a remote emissions sensing system. The vehicle emits known gases. The vehicle includes a gas delivery system and senses and records telemetry information such as vehicle speed read by a sensor on a non-driven wheel, GPS information, atmospheric information, IR light information, road temperature sensing information, and gas flow rate information.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Ronald J. McNeill, Robert A. Gentala
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Patent number: 6750444Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the speed and/or acceleration of a vehicle traveling on a vehicle path includes sender/detector units on one side of the vehicle path and corresponding retro-reflector matrix units on the other side of the vehicle path. A controller calculates speed and/or acceleration of the vehicle in response to interruption of the beam by a passing vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Craig S. Rendahl, John DiDomenico, Paul F. Kyle
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Patent number: 6744059Abstract: An optical system for a gas component analysis includes an emitter for emitting first light beam having a first spectrum, a second emitter for emitting a second light beam at a second spectrum, a first receiver for receiving the first light beam, and a second receiver for receiving the second light beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: John DiDomenico, Robert A. Gentala, Craig S. Rendahl
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Patent number: RE44976Abstract: Apparatus for obtaining the speed and acceleration of a motor vehicle in which the speed and acceleration are used in combination with exhaust emissions data obtained from the motor vehicle to analyze information about the pollutants being dispersed into the air by the motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a first radiation source producing a visible laser beam received by a first detector and a second radiation source producing a visible laser beam received by a second detector. The first and second radiation sources are arranged along the roadway with a known spacing and at a height so that the visible laser beams are interrupted by the front and rear wheels of the motor vehicle as it passes along the roadway. The detectors provide output pulses indicating whether the visible laser beams are interrupted and the time of the occurrence of each of the pulses is measured and recorded. An analyzer then calculates the speed and acceleration from the known spacing distance and the stored time measurements.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2000Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.Inventors: James H. Johnson, John DiDomenico