Patents Assigned to Gemological Appraisal Association, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10036711
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system is provided and includes a processor and a memory accessible by the processor, with the system being configured to measure light performance properties of a gemstone and generate an objective grade for the gemstone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: GEMOLOGICAL APPRAISAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
    Inventors: Angelo W. Palmieri, Donald A. Palmieri, Yu Sun
  • Patent number: 9746422
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system is provided and includes a processor and a memory accessible by the processor, with the system being configured to measure light performance properties of a gemstone and generate an objective grade for the gemstone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: GEMOLOGICAL APPRAISAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
    Inventors: Angelo W. Palmieri, Donald A. Palmieri, Yu Sun
  • Patent number: 9128062
    Abstract: A device for producing a reproducible identification pattern of a polished gemstone includes light directing means for directing a focused beam of light onto a gemstone orientated in a particular known manner to produce an output of the internal refraction and reflection characteristics of the gemstone including reflected light beams having particular locations, sizes and intensities. The device also includes automated means for changing a position of the gemstone relative to the focused beam of light; and also a means for recording the output in a manner to record the relative size and location of the reflected light beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: GEMOLOGICAL APPRAISAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
    Inventors: Angelo W. Palmieri, Donald A. Palmieri
  • Patent number: 8744188
    Abstract: A method and gem pattern matching technique to analyze a target gemstone by analyzing a pattern created by transmitting a light source such as a laser beam through the gemstone to create a visual optical pattern and comparing the pattern to a database of known gemstone patterns to determine the percentage likelihood that the target gemstone will match a gemstone in the database. The matching is based on the weight of the heaviest spot in the pattern and its location in the gemstone image and comparing it to the weight and location of the heaviest spots in each gemstone image in the database to determine a percentage matching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Gemological Appraisal Association, Inc.
    Inventor: Mohamad Ellawand
  • Publication number: 20140063485
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system is provided and includes a processor and a memory accessible by the processor, with the system being configured to measure light performance properties of a gemstone and generate an objective grade for the gemstone. The gemstone is analyzed with respect to a light return property, an optical symmetry property and a scintillation property of the gemstone and an objective grade for each is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Gemological Appraisal Association, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo W. Palmieri, Donald A. Palmieri, Yu Sun, Ritwik Lodhiya
  • Publication number: 20130064459
    Abstract: A method and gem pattern matching technique to analyze a target gemstone by analyzing a pattern created by transmitting a light source such as a laser beam through the gemstone to create a visual optical pattern and comparing the pattern to a database of known gemstone patterns to determine the percentage likelihood that the target gemstone will match a gemstone in the database. The matching is based on the weight of the heaviest spot in the pattern and its location in the gemstone image and comparing it to the weight and location of the heaviest spots in each gemstone image in the database to determine a percentage matching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Gemological Appraisal Association, Inc.
    Inventor: Mohamad Ellawand
  • Publication number: 20130010280
    Abstract: A device for producing a reproducible identification pattern of a polished gemstone includes light directing means for directing a focused beam of light onto a gemstone orientated in a particular known manner to produce an output of the internal refraction and reflection characteristics of the gemstone including reflected light beams having particular locations, sizes and intensities. The device also includes automated means for changing a position of the gemstone relative to the focused beam of light; and also a means for recording the output in a manner to record the relative size and location of the reflected light beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Gemological Appraisal Association, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo W. Palmieri, Donald A. Palmieri
  • Patent number: 8270719
    Abstract: A method and gem pattern matching technique to analyze a target gemstone by analyzing a pattern created by transmitting a light source such as a laser beam through the gemstone to create a visual optical pattern and comparing the pattern to a database of known gemstone patterns to determine the percentage likelihood that the target gemstone will match a gemstone in the database. The matching is based on the weight of the heaviest spot in the pattern and its location in the gemstone image and comparing it to the weight and location of the heaviest spots in each gemstone image in the database to determine a percentage matching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Gemological Appraisal Association, Inc.
    Inventor: Mohamad Ellawand