Patents by Inventor Nicholas Joseph Scalzi

Nicholas Joseph Scalzi 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).

  • Patent number: 11107151
    Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame, a plurality of LED module mountings, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the LED module mountings, wherein each of the LED modules are coupled to an electrical power source when mounted and individually detectable and programmable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu
  • Patent number: 10548416
    Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame having an edge having a coating and a grid, the grid including a plurality of mountings adapted to support LED modules, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the mountings, and one or more removable filler panels adapted to occupy any of the plurality of mountings that do support an LED module, wherein the one or more filler panels are coated in a similar manner to the edge of the frame. Also, an assembly for inclusion in a kiosk comprises a frame, LED modules and filler panels supported on a continuous plane, and a translucent panel supported in front of the continuous plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury
  • Patent number: 10504389
    Abstract: An interactive kiosk configured to display items, attract consumers and maintain a consistent display appearance. The kiosk includes a vertically-oriented interactive display having an array of LED modules which are programmed to show images or other data related to intended purpose of the kiosk display. A combination of LED modules and non-visible filler panels behind a header panel can be included. One or more shelves, including optionally a top shelf having an interactive display is provided for displaying objects with which a user can securely interact, or otherwise select for purchase. The kiosk is adapted to mount to different retailer structures as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann
  • Publication number: 20190191894
    Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame having an edge having a coating and a grid, the grid including a plurality of mountings adapted to support LED modules, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the mountings, and one or more removable filler panels adapted to occupy any of the plurality of mountings that do support an LED module, wherein the one or more filler panels are coated in a similar manner to the edge of the frame. Also, an assembly for inclusion in a kiosk comprises a frame, LED modules and filler panels supported on a continuous plane, and a translucent panel supported in front of the continuous plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury
  • Publication number: 20190197602
    Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame, a plurality of LED module mountings, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the LED module mountings, wherein each of the LED modules are coupled to an electrical power source when mounted and individually detectable and programmable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu
  • Publication number: 20190197925
    Abstract: An interactive kiosk configured to display items, attract consumers and maintain a consistent display appearance. The kiosk includes a vertically-oriented interactive display having an array of LED modules which are programmed to show images or other data related to intended purpose of the kiosk display. A combination of LED modules and non-visible filler panels behind a header panel can be included. One or more shelves, including optionally a top shelf having an interactive display is provided for displaying objects with which a user can securely interact, or otherwise select for purchase. The kiosk is adapted to mount to different retailer structures as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann
  • Patent number: 10182652
    Abstract: A shelf unit for a kiosk which is configured to display items includes a plurality of dividers which maintain the items in respective positions on an insert disposed within a recessed top surface of the shelf. The insert includes a magnetically permeable material. A magnetic attraction exists between the dividers and the insert to secure the dividers in position. The dividers are movably positionable on the insert, with each of the dividers including a magnet and shielding material. The shielding material redirects magnetic flux emanating from the magnet toward the insert. The items are seated between the dividers on the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi