Patents by Inventor Anthony Messina
Anthony Messina 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: 11958457Abstract: A military vehicle includes a passenger capsule having a front end and a rear end, a front module coupled to the front end of the passenger capsule, a rear module coupled to the rear end of the passenger capsule, a generator, and an export power kit. The front module includes a front subframe, a prime mover, a front axle assembly, and a front differential coupled to the front axle assembly. The rear module includes a rear subframe, a rear axle assembly, and a transaxle coupled to the rear axle assembly, the prime mover, and the front differential. The generator is configured to be driven by the prime mover to generate electricity. The export power kit is coupled to the generator and configured to facilitate exporting power off of the military vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Oshkosh Defense, LLCInventors: Don Verhoff, Gary Schmiedel, Chris Yakes, Rob Messina, Brian Wilkins, Kent Schulte, Daniel R. Seffernick, Joseph Holda, Michael Peotter, David McGraw, Anthony Seefeldt, Dave Pelko, Jesse Gander, Jerry Reineking, Jesse Steinke
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Patent number: 11364858Abstract: Methods of producing core layers with a variable basis weight across a width of the core layer are described. The core layers can be used in vehicle headliners to permit proper side air bag deployment in the vehicles during crashes. Systems and various materials used to produce the core layers are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Hanwha Azdel, Inc.Inventors: Peng Cheng, Mark O. Mason, Andrew Anderson, Mark Fero, Shriram Joshi, Jonathan Rosin, Anthony Messina
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Publication number: 20200114839Abstract: Methods of producing core layers with a variable basis weight across a width of the core layer are described. The core layers can be used in vehicle headliners to permit proper side air bag deployment in the vehicles during crashes. Systems and various materials used to produce the core layers are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Peng Cheng, Mark O. Mason, Andrew Anderson, Mark Fero, Shiram Joshi, Jonathan Rosin, Anthony Messina
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Patent number: 10328836Abstract: An inventory system includes an inventory holder and an actively balanced mobile drive unit. A control module of the mobile drive unit can receive sensing information about the inventory holder and/or the mobile drive unit and use the sensing information to control a drive module of the mobile drive unit so as to maintain the inventory holder and/or the mobile drive unit within a predetermined deviation amount from an equilibrium state.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Christoph Purwin, Dragan Pajevic, David William Guerin, Robert Michael Shydo, Jr., Mark Anthony Messina, Parris S. Wellman, Kevin John Trenholme, Peter Thomas Colantonio, Peter K. Mansfield
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Patent number: 10299759Abstract: The control panel and display of a cart-borne ultrasound system are support by a lift which can be controlled to allow the control panel and display to be raised, lowered, and rotated. The lift has a first pivot elbow mounted to the ultrasound system cart and a second pivot elbow on which the control panel and display are mounted. A four-bar linkage is coupled between the pivot elbows which enables to control panel and display to be raised and lowered while maintaining the inclination of the control panel. The pivot elbows allow the control panel and display to be turned and rotated. A pair of hydraulic struts are mounted to the four-bar linkage to support the weight of the control panel and display. When a control button on the handle of the control panel is depressed the control panel and display can be freely raised, lowered and rotated. When the control button is released the pivot elbows and four-bar linkages are locked in their current positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Mark Anthony Messina, David Dolan, Daniel van Alphen, Thomas James Hunt, Brent Jordan
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Publication number: 20180186577Abstract: An inventory management system includes a first robotic device and a second robotic device. The first robotic device includes a first conveyor removably docked with a first head of the first robotic device. The second robotic device includes a second conveyor removably docked with a second head of the second robotic device. The first robotic device includes a first conveyor controller that communicates conveyor control signals to a second conveyor controller of the second robotic device. The conveyor control signals specify operations to activate the second motor of the second conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventor: Mark Anthony Messina
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Patent number: 10011434Abstract: An inventory management system includes a first robotic device and a second robotic device. The first robotic device includes a first conveyor removably docked with a first head of the first robotic device. The second robotic device includes a second conveyor removably docked with a second head of the second robotic device. The first robotic device includes a first conveyor controller that communicates conveyor control signals to a second conveyor controller of the second robotic device. The conveyor control signals specify operations to activate the second motor of the second conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technoloigies, Inc.Inventor: Mark Anthony Messina
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Publication number: 20180098751Abstract: The control panel and display of a cart-borne ultrasound system are support by a lift which can be controlled to allow the control panel and display to be raised, lowered, and rotated. The lift has a first pivot elbow mounted to the ultrasound system cart and a second pivot elbow on which the control panel and display are mounted. A four-bar linkage is coupled between the pivot elbows which enables to control panel and display to be raised and lowered while maintaining the inclination of the control panel. The pivot elbows allow the control panel and display to be turned and rotated. A pair of hydraulic struts are mounted to the four-bar linkage to support the weight of the control panel and display. When a control button on the handle of the control panel is depressed the control panel and display can be freely raised, lowered and rotated. When the control button is released the pivot elbows and four-bar linkages are locked in their current positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Mark Anthony Messina, David Dolan, Daniel van Alphen, Thomas James Hunt, Brent Jordan
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Patent number: 9855023Abstract: The control panel and display of a cart-borne ultrasound system are support by a lift which can be controlled to allow the control panel and display to be raised, lowered, and rotated. The lift has a first pivot elbow mounted to the ultrasound system cart and a second pivot elbow on which the control panel and display are mounted. A four-bar linkage is coupled between the pivot elbows which enables to control panel and display to be raised and lowered while maintaining the inclination of the control panel. The pivot elbows allow the control panel and display to be turned and rotated. A pair of hydraulic struts are mounted to the four-bar linkage to support the weight of the control panel and display. When a control button on the handle of the control panel is depressed the control panel and display can be freely raised, lowered and rotated. When the control button is released the pivot elbows and four-bar linkages are locked in their current positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Mark Anthony Messina, David Dolan, Daniel van Alphen, Thomas James Hunt, Brent Jordan
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Patent number: 9637318Abstract: A mobile robotic device with a conveyor that is configured to link up with another conveyor of a second mobile robotic device is described. In this manner, the mobile robotic devices may provide integrated, flexible conveyors and the ability to link conveyors to make an aggregate conveyor of any shape or size. Moreover, the mobile robotic device is configured to receive a conveyor from a storage unit and move the conveyor to another point within a physical space. The mobile robotic device also has the capability to rotate the conveyor, when docked, about the axis of the mobile robotic device (e.g., for sorting and other operations).Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Mark Anthony Messina
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Publication number: 20170083020Abstract: An inventory system includes an inventory holder and an actively balanced mobile drive unit. A control module of the mobile drive unit can receive sensing information about the inventory holder and/or the mobile drive unit and use the sensing information to control a drive module of the mobile drive unit so as to maintain the inventory holder and/or the mobile drive unit within a predetermined deviation amount from an equilibrium state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Oliver Christoph Purwin, Dragan Pajevic, David William Guerin, Robert Michael Shydo, JR., Mark Anthony Messina, Parris S. Wellman, Kevin John Trenholme, Peter Thomas Colantonio, Peter K. Mansfield
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Publication number: 20170055951Abstract: The control panel and display of a cart-borne ultrasound system are support by a lift which can be controlled to allow the control panel and display to be raised, lowered, and rotated. The lift has a first pivot elbow mounted to the ultrasound system cart and a second pivot elbow on which the control panel and display are mounted. A four-bar linkage is coupled between the pivot elbows which enables to control panel and display to be raised and lowered while maintaining the inclination of the control panel. The pivot elbows allow the control panel and display to be turned and rotated. A pair of hydraulic struts are mounted to the four-bar linkage to support the weight of the control panel and display. When a control button on the handle of the control panel is depressed the control panel and display can be freely raised, lowered and rotated. When the control button is released the pivot elbows and four-bar linkages are locked in their current positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Mark Anthony Messina, David Dolan, Daniel van Alphen, Thomas James Hunt, Brent Jordan
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Patent number: 9504447Abstract: The control panel (14) and display (16) of a cart-borne ultrasound system (10) are support by a lift (30) which can be controlled to allow the control panel and display to be raised, lowered, and rotated. The lift has a first pivot elbow (70) mounted to the ultrasound system cart and a second pivot elbow (70) on which the control panel and display are mounted. A four-bar linkage is coupled between the pivot elbows which enables to control panel and display to be raised and lowered while maintaining the inclination of the control panel. When a control button (26) on the handle (24) of the control panel is depressed the control panel and display can be freely raised, lowered and rotated. When the control button is released the pivot elbows and four-bar linkages are locked in their current positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Mark Anthony Messina, David Dolan, Daniel van Alphen, Thomas James Hunt, Brent Jordan
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Publication number: 20160167888Abstract: A mobile robotic device with a conveyor that is configured to link up with another conveyor of a second mobile robotic device is described. In this manner, the mobile robotic devices may provide integrated, flexible conveyors and the ability to link conveyors to make an aggregate conveyor of any shape or size. Moreover, the mobile robotic device is configured to receive a conveyor from a storage unit and move the conveyor to another point within a physical space. The mobile robotic device also has the capability to rotate the conveyor, when docked, about the axis of the mobile robotic device (e.g., for sorting and other operations).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Mark Anthony Messina
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Publication number: 20150342562Abstract: The control panel (14) and display (16) of a cart-borne ultrasound system (10) are support by a lift (30) which can be controlled to allow the control panel and display to be raised, lowered, and rotated. The lift has a first pivot elbow (70) mounted to the ultrasound system cart and a second pivot elbow (70) on which the control panel and display are mounted. A four-bar linkage is coupled between the pivot elbows which enables to control panel and display to be raised and lowered while maintaining the inclination of the control panel. When a control button (26) on the handle (24) of the control panel is depressed the control panel and display can be freely raised, lowered and rotated. When the control button is released the pivot elbows and four-bar linkages are locked in their current positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Mark Anthony Messina, David Dolan, Daniel van Alphen, THOMAS JAMES HUNT, BRENT JORDAN
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Patent number: 8478445Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, a system and method for automatically adjusting the inoculum level of a sample. Certain embodiments of the present invention may measure a concentration of particles present in a preliminary sample using a sensor device and determine an amount of diluent to be added to or removed from a sample container to prepare a sample having a selected concentration of particles, corresponding to a selected inoculum level. Embodiments of the present invention may also automatically add or remove the diluent using an automated fluidics system so as to prepare a sample having the selected particle concentration. Once the selected particle concentration is achieved and verified, some embodiments may also remove at least a portion of the sample from the sample container such that the container contains a selected volume of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Timothy Roy Hansen, Mark Anthony Messina, John Thulin Page, Thomas Paul Borgoyn, Ammon David Lentz, Robert Michael Novak
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Publication number: 20120031203Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, a system and method for automatically adjusting the inoculum level of a sample. Certain embodiments of the present invention may measure a concentration of particles present in a preliminary sample using a sensor device and determine an amount of diluent to be added to or removed from a sample container to prepare a sample having a selected concentration of particles, corresponding to a selected inoculum level. Embodiments of the present invention may also automatically add or remove the diluent using an automated fluidics system so as to prepare a sample having the selected particle concentration. Once the selected particle concentration is achieved and verified, some embodiments may also remove at least a portion of the sample from the sample container such that the container contains a selected volume of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Timothy Roy Hansen, Mark Anthony Messina, John Thulin Page, Thomas Paul Borgoyn, Ammon David Lentz, Robert Michael Novak
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Patent number: 8058078Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, a system and method for automatically adjusting the inoculum level of a sample. Certain embodiments of the present invention may measure a concentration of particles present in a preliminary sample using a sensor device and determine an amount of diluent to be added to or removed from a sample container to prepare a sample having a selected concentration of particles, corresponding to a selected inoculum level. Embodiments of the present invention may also automatically add or remove the diluent using an automated fluidics system so as to prepare a sample having the selected particle concentration. Once the selected particle concentration is achieved and verified, some embodiments may also remove at least a portion of the sample from the sample container such that the container contains a selected volume of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Timothy Hansen, Mark Anthony Messina, John Thuin Page, Thomas Paul Borgoyn, Ammon David Lentz, Robert Michael Novak
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Publication number: 20110123975Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, a system and method for automatically adjusting the inoculum level of a sample. Certain embodiments of the present invention may measure a concentration of particles present in a preliminary sample using a sensor device and determine an amount of diluent to be added to or removed from a sample container to prepare a sample having a selected concentration of particles, corresponding to a selected inoculum level. Embodiments of the present invention may also automatically add or remove the diluent using an automated fluidics system so as to prepare a sample having the selected particle concentration. Once the selected particle concentration is achieved and verified, some embodiments may also remove at least a portion of the sample from the sample container such that the container contains a selected volume of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Timothy Roy Hansen, Mark Anthony Messina, John Thulin Page, Thomas Paul Borgoyn, Ammon David Lentz, Robert Michael Novak
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Patent number: D711539Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Thomas James Hunt, Alex Wee Kar Tan, Daniel Van Alphen, Ryan Bowman, Mark Anthony Messina, David Dolan, Matthew Schaepe