Patents by Inventor Richard Federico
Richard Federico 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: 11214502Abstract: An apparatus has a hub including a water inlet for receiving source water, a water outlet for discharging ozonated water, and an interface between the water inlet and the water outlet. The apparatus also has a cartridge including an electrolytic cell for ozonating the source water. The electrolytic cell has a cathode, an anode comprising diamond, and a membrane between the cathode and the anode. The electrolytic cell is configured to flow source water through both the cathode and the anode. The cartridge further includes at least one cartridge port for removably coupling with the interface on the hub. The at least one cartridge port and the interface are configured to flow source water from the hub into the electrolytic cell and to flow ozonated water from the electrolytic cell into the hub.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Enozo Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Carl David Lutz, Jeffrey D. Booth, Brian Arena, Richard A. Federico
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Publication number: 20170275191Abstract: An apparatus has a hub including a water inlet for receiving source water, a water outlet for discharging ozonated water, and an interface between the water inlet and the water outlet. The apparatus also has a cartridge including an electrolytic cell for ozonating the source water. The electrolytic cell has a cathode, an anode comprising diamond, and a membrane between the cathode and the anode. The electrolytic cell is configured to flow source water through both the cathode and the anode. The cartridge further includes at least one cartridge port for removably coupling with the interface on the hub. The at least one cartridge port and the interface are configured to flow source water from the hub into the electrolytic cell and to flow ozonated water from the electrolytic cell into the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: Electrolytic Ozone IncInventors: Carl David Lutz, Jeffrey D. Booth, Brian Arena, Richard A. Federico
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Patent number: 9540259Abstract: An apparatus has a tank with an interior for containing water, a nozzle for directing ozonated water out of the spray apparatus, and an electrolytic cell located between the nozzle and the tank. The electrolytic cell is configured to ozonate water as the water flows from the tank to the nozzle. The apparatus also includes a power source for providing electric potential to the electrolytic cell. The tank, nozzle, and electrolytic cell all are part of a single spray bottle or dispenser (e.g., like a soap dispenser).Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Electrolytic Ozone, Inc.Inventors: Carl David Lutz, Jeffrey D. Booth, Donald J. Boudreau, Nicholas R. Lauder, Hossein Zarrin, William Roster, Richard A. Federico
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Patent number: 9163990Abstract: In a calibrating method for a filter color measuring device that includes at least three color channels, a calibration matrix for transforming output signals of the color channels into tristimulus color values is formed. The calibration is performed spectrally, wherein the spectral sensitivities of the color channels of the color measuring device and the spectral emission properties of typical light sources are measured and stored, and the calibration matrix is calculated from the spectral sensitivities and the spectral emission properties of the light sources and the spectral evaluation functions of the standard observer, e.g., according to CIE 1931.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: X-Rite Switzerland GmbHInventors: Thomas A. Lianza, Andrew Masia, Wang Long Zhou, Richard Federico, Beat Frick
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Publication number: 20130206604Abstract: An apparatus has a tank with an interior for containing water, a nozzle for directing ozonated water out of the spray apparatus, and an electrolytic cell located between the nozzle and the tank. The electrolytic cell is configured to ozonate water as the water flows from the tank to the nozzle. The apparatus also includes a power source for providing electric potential to the electrolytic cell. The tank, nozzle, and electrolytic cell all are part of a single spray bottle or dispenser (e.g., like a soap dispenser).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: ELECTROLYTIC OZONE INC.Inventors: Carl David Lutz, Jeffrey D. Booth, Donald J. Boudreau, Nicholas R. Lauder, Hossein Zarrin, William Roster, Richard A. Federico
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Publication number: 20130206654Abstract: An apparatus has a hub including a water inlet for receiving source water, a water outlet for discharging ozonated water, and an interface between the water inlet and the water outlet. The apparatus also has a cartridge including an electrolytic cell for ozonating the source water. The electrolytic cell has a cathode, an anode comprising diamond, and a membrane between the cathode and the anode. The electrolytic cell is configured to flow source water through both the cathode and the anode. The cartridge further includes at least one cartridge port for removably coupling with the interface on the hub. The at least one cartridge port and the interface are configured to flow source water from the hub into the electrolytic cell and to flow ozonated water from the electrolytic cell into the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: ELECTROLYTIC OZONE INC.Inventors: Carl David Lutz, Jeffrey D. Booth, Donald J. Boudreau, Nicholas R. Lauder, Hossein Zarrin, William Roster, Richard A. Federico, Brian Arena
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Publication number: 20120253727Abstract: In a calibrating method for a filter color measuring device that includes at least three color channels, a calibration matrix for transforming output signals of the color channels into tristimulus color values is formed. The calibration is performed spectrally, wherein the spectral sensitivities of the color channels of the color measuring device and the spectral emission properties of typical light sources are measured and stored, and the calibration matrix is calculated from the spectral sensitivities and the spectral emission properties of the light sources and the spectral evaluation functions of the standard observer, e.g., according to CIE 1931.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: X-Rite Europe GmbHInventors: Thomas A. Lianza, Andrew Masia, Wang Long Zhou, Richard Federico, Beat Frick
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Patent number: 7499163Abstract: A method and system for effecting an appearance model correction for a display unit, e.g., a CRT, using a polynomial-based algorithm is described. The correction may be effected in real time and is based on gamma values associated with the display. Strong correlations with the CIECAM02 specification are achieved according to the present disclosure. The correction functionality may be implemented using a colorimeter that includes a plurality of sensors/filter systems with non overlappng spectral responses, adequate for providing data capable of translation into standard coordinates system such as, CIE XYZ, CIE L*a*b*, or CIE Luv, as well as non-standard operable coordinate systems. The field of view of the colorimeter is chosen to closely track the response of the human eye using an optical path configured to select and limit the field of view in a manner that is insensitive to placement of the colorimeter on the source image.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: X-Rite Europe GmbHInventors: Thomas A. Lianza, Richard A. Federico, Carl D. Lutz
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Patent number: 7372571Abstract: A colorimeter method and apparatus is described. The colorimeter includes a plurality of sensors/filter systems with non overlapping spectral responses, adequate for providing data capable of translation into standard coordinates system such as, CIE XYZ, CIE L*a*b*, or CIE Luv, as well as non-standard operable coordinate systems. The field of view of the colorimeter is chosen to closely track the response of the human eye using an optical path configured to select and limit the field of view in a manner that is insensitive to placement of the colorimeter on the source image. The optical path from the source image to the sensor is configured to select preferred light rays while rejecting undesirable light rays to maximize the signal/noise ratio. A rearward facing sensor channel is included to simultaneously measure ambient light impinging on the source image and feedback means to provide status and/or change of information.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: GretegMacbeth, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Lianza, Richard A. Federico, Carl D. Lutz
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Publication number: 20060195278Abstract: A method and system for effecting an appearance model correction for a display unit, e.g., a CRT, using a polynomial-based algorithm is described. The correction may be effected in real time and is based on gamma values associated with the display. Strong correlations with the CIECAM02 specification are achieved according to the present disclosure. The correction functionality may be implemented using a colorimeter that includes a plurality of sensors/filter systems with non overlappng spectral responses, adequate for providing data capable of translation into standard coordinates system such as, CIE XYZ, CIE L*a*b*, or CIE Luv, as well as non-standard operable coordinate systems. The field of view of the colorimeter is chosen to closely track the response of the human eye using an optical path configured to select and limit the field of view in a manner that is insensitive to placement of the colorimeter on the source image.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Thomas Lianza, Richard Federico, Carl Lutz
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Publication number: 20060082776Abstract: A colorimeter method and apparatus is described. The colorimeter includes a plurality of sensors/filter systems with non overlappng spectral responses, adequate for providing data capable of translation into standard coordinates system such as, CIE XYZ, CIE L* a* b*, or CIE Luv, as well as non-standard operable coordinate systems. The field of view of the colorimeter is chosen to closely track the response of the human eye using an optical path configured to select and limit the field of view in a manner that is insensitive to placement of the colorimeter on the source image. The optical path from the source image to the sensor is configured to select preferred light rays while rejecting undesirable light rays to maximize the signal/noise ratio. A rearward facing sensor channel is included to simultaneously measure ambient light impinging on the source image and feedback means to provide status and/or change of information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Thomas Lianza, Richard Federico, Carl Lutz
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Publication number: 20060055883Abstract: Diffractive lenses for vision correction are provided on a lens body having a first diffractive structure for splitting light into two or more diffractive orders to different focal distances or ranges, and a second diffractive structure, referred to as a multiorder diffractive (MOD) structure, for diffracting light at different wavelengths into a plurality of different diffractive orders to a common focal distance or range. In a bifocal application, the first and second diffractive structures in combination define the base power for distance vision correction and add power for near vision correction of the lens. The first and second diffractive structures may be combined on the same surface or located on different surfaces of the lens. The first diffractive structure may have blazed (i.e., sawtooth), sinusoidal, sinusoidal harmonic, square wave, or other shape profile. A sinusoidal harmonic diffractive structure is particularly useful in applications where smooth rather than sharp edges are desirable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: G. Morris, Dale Buralli, Richard Federico
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Publication number: 20060050234Abstract: Diffractive lenses for vision correction are provided on a lens body having a first diffractive structure for splitting light into two or more diffractive orders to different focal distances or ranges, and a second diffractive structure, referred to as a multiorder diffractive (MOD) structure, for diffracting light at different wavelengths into a plurality of different diffractive orders to a common focal distance or range. In a bifocal application, the first and second diffractive structures in combination define the base power for distance vision correction and add power for near vision correction of the lens. The first and second diffractive structures may be combined on the same surface or located on different surfaces of the lens. An optical element, such as a substrate or coating, may be integrated along one or both surfaces of the lens to provide the lens with smooth outer surface(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: G. Morris, Dale Buralli, Richard Federico
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Publication number: 20050264757Abstract: A bifocal multiorder diffractive lens is provided having a lens body with one or more first regions having a first multiorder diffractive structure providing near vision correction, and one or more second regions having a second multiorder diffractive structure providing distance vision correction, in which the lens defines an aperture divided between the first and second regions. Such one or more first regions may represent one or more annular rings, or other portion of the lens, and the second region may occupy the portion of the lens aperture outside the first region. The lens body may be provided by a single optical element or multiple optical elements. When multiple optical elements are used, the multiorder diffractive structures may be located along an interior surface of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: G. Morris, Dale Buralli, Richard Federico
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Publication number: 20050057720Abstract: A bifocal multiorder diffractive lens is provided having a lens body with one or more first regions having a first multiorder diffractive structure providing near vision correction, and one or more second regions having a second multiorder diffractive structure providing distance vision correction, in which the lens defines an aperture divided between the first and second regions. Such one or more first regions may represent one or more annular rings, or other portion of the lens, and the second region may occupy the portion of the lens aperture outside the first region. The lens body may be provided by a single optical element or multiple optical elements. When multiple optical elements are used, the multiorder diffractive structures may be located along an interior surface of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: G. Morris, Dale Buralli, Richard Federico
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Patent number: 5892585Abstract: A colorimeter method and apparatus is described that is used to accurately deduce the color of a source which is varying in intensity with respect to time. The colorimeter consists of a plurality of sensors with varied spectral responsivity, a means of shielding these sensors from the effects of ambient illumination and a computational element to analyze the temporal and intensity variation of the signal under measurement. The output from the sensors is integrated and analyzed based upon the measured light intensity, time variant, and characteristics of the source. Sources such as CRT monitors, Flat Panel displays, and stroboscopic illuminators, are typical representations of time variant sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Sequel ImagingInventors: Thomas A. Lianza, Richard A. Federico