Patents by Inventor Massimo Baraldi
Massimo Baraldi 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: 11607603Abstract: A bowling centre includes at least one bowling lane along which the bowl is rolled and having a rolling surface at one end of which are positioned the pins to be knocked down and at the opposite, longitudinal end of which is located the bowler's bay from where the bowl is thrown, the at least one lane including a side bumper running along each side of the lane and movable between a lowered position which allows the bowl to roll freely off the lane into a gutter which channels the bowl out of the lane, and a raised position for keeping the bowl on the bowling lane; an electronic control system configured to manage the at least one lane to implement a scoring program which calculates the score of the game played on the at least one lane; a lighting system includes a plurality of lighting units mounted on each side bumper, the lighting system being connected to the electronic control system which is configured to individually control each lighting unit in such a way as to light respective zones of each bumper inType: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: QUBICAAMF EUROPE S.P.A.Inventors: Emanuele Govoni, Roberto Vaioli, Gian Luca Ferrari, Massimo Baraldi, Vittorio Scagliarini, Tommaso Parisi
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Publication number: 20230037309Abstract: An artificial grass surface structure (1) for sports fields includes a mat (2) with filaments (4) which simulate a grass surface, and at least a filling layer (5) having a granular infill material (6) arranged between the filaments (4). The granular infill material for synthetic grass surfaces includes a plurality of granules (8) having a thermoplastic polymeric matrix and a load dispersed in the matrix. The load includes at least a cellulose-based vegetable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: POLYGREEN SRLInventors: Massimo BARALDI, Roberto DIAN, Riccardo MARITANO
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Patent number: 10779646Abstract: A modular furniture system capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center, for example, is disclosed. The furniture system includes at least one modular furniture element with a fastening mechanism which includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly of the fastening mechanism includes an engaging element which extends through at least one component of the first assembly and attaches to a component of the second assembly of an adjacent modular furniture element.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLCInventors: Massimo Baraldi, Tommaso Parisi, Samuel Ramesh Namala, Leroy T. Warren, Charles A. Lee
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Publication number: 20200139222Abstract: A bowling centre includes at least one bowling lane along which the bowl is rolled and having a rolling surface at one end of which are positioned the pins to be knocked down and at the opposite, longitudinal end of which is located the bowler's bay from where the bowl is thrown, the at least one lane including a side bumper running along each side of the lane and movable between a lowered position which allows the bowl to roll freely off the lane into a gutter which channels the bowl out of the lane, and a raised position for keeping the bowl on the bowling lane; an electronic control system configured to manage the at least one lane to implement a scoring program which calculates the score of the game played on the at least one lane; a lighting system includes a plurality of lighting units mounted on each side bumper, the lighting system being connected to the electronic control system which is configured to individually control each lighting unit in such a way as to light respective zones of each bumper inType: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Emanuele GOVONI, Roberto VAIOLI, Gian Luca FERRARI, Massimo BARALDI, Vittorio SCAGLIARINI, Tommaso PARISI
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Patent number: 10600590Abstract: A device, in particular a keyboard, for data or command entry is disclosed. The device is suitable for entering data or commands into an electronic processing system, in particular, into an electronic system or apparatus for controlling a respective installation, such as an entertainment centre such as a bowling centre.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: QUBICAAMF EUROPE S.P.A.Inventors: Massimo Baraldi, Gian Luca Ferrari, Ivano Noferini, Vittorio Scagliarini, Roberto Vaioli
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Publication number: 20190145055Abstract: An artificial grass surface structure (1) for sports fields includes a mat (2) with filaments (4) which simulate a grass surface, and at least a filling layer (5) having a granular infill material (6) arranged between the filaments (4). The granular infill material for synthetic grass surfaces includes a plurality of granules (8) having a thermoplastic polymeric matrix and a load dispersed in the matrix. The load includes at least a cellulose-based vegetable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: POLYGREEN SRLInventors: Massimo BARALDI, Roberto DIAN, Riccardo MARITANO
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Patent number: 10166460Abstract: A process and a system for managing a bowling center, which includes one or more bowling lanes along which a bowl is rolled, one or more pin setting up machines at one end of the lane and one or more bowlers' bays at the opposite end of the lane, one or more overhead monitors or videos above the lane, one or more consoles or keyboards located at the one or more lanes, respectively, and allowing a user to enter data, an electronic control system set up to manage the bowling center, and in particular, a score program which calculates the score of the games played at the bowling center and displays the score, in particular at the respective overhead monitor. A visual signal is emitted at the respective lane to indicate that the lane is open and waiting for users.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: QUBICAAMF EUROPE SPAInventors: Roberto Vaioli, Massimo Baraldi, Dario Fergacich, Danilo Mai, Stefano Pancaldi
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Patent number: 10130866Abstract: A process and a system for managing a bowling center, which includes one or more bowling lanes along which a bowl is rolled, one or more pin setting up machines at one end of the lane and one or more bowlers' bays at the opposite end of the lane, one or more overhead monitors or videos above the lane, one or more consoles or keyboards located at the one or more lanes, respectively, and allowing a user to enter data, an electronic control system set up to manage the bowling center, and in particular, a score program which calculates the score of the games played at the bowling center and displays the score, in particular at the respective overhead monitor. A visual signal is emitted at the respective lane to indicate that the lane is open and waiting for users.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: QUBICAAMF EUROPE SPAInventors: Roberto Vaioli, Massimo Baraldi, Dario Fergacich, Danilo Mai, Stefano Pancaldi
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Publication number: 20180116397Abstract: A modular furniture system capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center, for example, is disclosed. The furniture system includes at least one modular furniture element with a fastening mechanism which includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly of the fastening mechanism includes an engaging element which extends through at least one component of the first assembly and attaches to a component of the second assembly of an adjacent modular furniture element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: MASSIMO BARALDI, TOMMASO PARISI, SAMUEL RAMESH NAMALA, LEROY T. WARREN, CHARLES A. LEE
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Patent number: 9717332Abstract: A seating system with an elastically moveable backrest capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center is disclosed. The seating system includes a configurable seating arrangement including at least one bench seat configured to accommodate one or more users and a respective number of elastically moveable backrests for each of the one or more users. The configurable seating arrangement further includes a bracket assembly which attaches the respective number of elastically moveable backrests to the at least one bench seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE, LLCInventors: Massimo Baraldi, Tommaso Parisi
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Publication number: 20160367885Abstract: A process and a system for managing a bowling centre, which includes one or more bowling lanes along which a bowl is rolled, one or more pin setting up machines at one end of the lane and one or more bowlers' bays at the opposite end of the lane, one or more overhead monitors or videos above the lane, one or more consoles or keyboards located at the one or more lanes, respectively, and allowing a user to enter data, an electronic control system set up to manage the bowling centre, and in particular, a score program which calculates the score of the games played at the bowling centre and displays the score, in particular at the respective overhead monitor. A visual signal is emitted at the respective lane to indicate that the lane is open and waiting for users.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: ROBERTO VAIOLI, MASSIMO BARALDI, DARIO FERGACICH, DANILO MAI, STEFANO PANCALDI
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Patent number: 9504904Abstract: A process and a system for managing a bowling center, which includes one or more bowling lanes along which a bowl is rolled, one or more pin setting up machines at one end of the lane and one or more bowlers' bays at the opposite end of the lane, one or more overhead monitors or videos above the lane, one or more consoles or keyboards located at the one or more lanes, respectively, and allowing a user to enter data, an electronic control system set up to manage the bowling center, and in particular, a score program which calculates the score of the games played at the bowling center and displays the score, in particular at the respective overhead monitor. A visual signal is emitted at the respective lane to indicate that the lane is open and waiting for users.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: QUBICAAMF EUROPE SPAInventors: Roberto Vaioli, Massimo Baraldi, Dario Fergacich, Danilo Mai, Stefano Pancaldi
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Patent number: 9457261Abstract: A process and a system for managing a bowling center, which includes one or more bowling lanes along which a bowl is rolled, one or more pin setting up machines at one end of the lane and one or more bowlers' bays at the opposite end of the lane, one or more overhead monitors or videos above the lane, one or more consoles or keyboards located at the one or more lanes, respectively, and allowing a user to enter data, an electronic control system set up to manage the bowling center, and in particular, a score program which calculates the score of the games played at the bowling center and displays the score, in particular at the respective overhead monitor. A visual signal is emitted at the respective lane to indicate that the lane is open and waiting for users.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: QUBICAAMF EUROPE SPAInventors: Roberto Vaioli, Massimo Baraldi, Dario Fergacich, Danilo Mai, Stefano Pancaldi
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Publication number: 20150367227Abstract: Interactive bowling systems using scoring systems and/or other computer infrastructures which interact with visual and/or audio effects within the bowling center. A special effects system includes a special effects system which displays images or effects covering a masking wall over an entire width of bowling lanes or portions thereof in a bowling center to provide a global effect within the bowling center. The special effects system further includes a video mask system which has a bidirectional communication with a management system and a scoring system, the video mask system directing the special effects systems to display a special effects on the masking wall over the entire width of the bowling lanes or portions thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Roberto Vaioli, Samuel R. Namala, Massimo Baraldi, Frank G. Kovach, Tommaso Parisi, Kelly J. Wilbar
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Publication number: 20150196127Abstract: A seating system with an elastically moveable backrest capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center is disclosed. The seating system includes a configurable seating arrangement including at least one bench seat configured to accommodate one or more users and a respective number of elastically moveable backrests for each of the one or more users. The configurable seating arrangement further includes a bracket assembly which attaches the respective number of elastically moveable backrests to the at least one bench seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: QubicaAMF Worldwide, LLCInventors: MASSIMO BARALDI, TOMMASO PARISI
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Patent number: D735504Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE, LLCInventors: Massimo Baraldi, Tommaso Parisi, Gian Luca Ferrari
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Patent number: D735505Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE, LLCInventors: Massimo Baraldi, Tommaso Parisi, Gian Luca Ferrari
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Patent number: D738652Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE, LLCInventors: Massimo Baraldi, Tommaso Parisi, Gian Luca Ferrari
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Patent number: D738656Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE, LLCInventors: Tommaso Parisi, Massimo Baraldi, Michele Oca
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Patent number: D787866Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: QUBICAAMF WORLDWIDE, LLCInventors: Massimo Baraldi, Michele Oca