Patents by Inventor Carl A. Testa

Carl A. Testa 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).

  • Method for organizing digital images
    Patent number: 7260587
    Abstract: A computer software product and a method of organizing and searching images. The digital images may be obtained from a plurality of hard copy prints that are digitally scanned. The digital image are analyzed in accordance with a predetermined criteria based on the information obtained by scanning of the images and categorizing in accordance with the predetermined criteria. At least one goods and/or services may be provided in accordance with the predetermined criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Carl A. Testa, Andrew Sailus, Kenneth D. Corby, Leanne M. Capozzi, Dale F. McIntyre, Joseph A. Manico
  • Kit for use in organizing images
    Patent number: 7028900
    Abstract: A kit for organizing a plurality of images provided on a plurality of hard copy prints. The kit may include at least one order form for the ordering of at least one good and/or service; and at least one instruction form having a code capable of being machine read so as obtain information for use in organizing the images. The kit may also include a container and envelopes for use in organizing the images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Leanne M. Capozzi, Andrew Sailus, Kenneth D. Corby, Carl A. Testa, Dale F. McIntyre
  • Antimicrobial web for application to a surface
    Publication number: 20050129937
    Abstract: A flexible support layer having a first side and a second side, a flexible antimicrobial layer adjacent the first side of the support layer, and a flexible adhesive layer adjacent the second side of the support layer
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: David Patton, Richard Wien, Carl Testa, Jacob Pietruszewski, Joseph Bringley
  • Computer software product and method for organizing and manipulating of images
    Patent number: 6873336
    Abstract: A computer software product and method of organizing and manipulating a plurality of images captured in a variety of different circumstances and over a period of time. The images can be automatically manipulated so as to improve the visual appeal between images The software product allows a user to select images for placement into at least one group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Andrew Sailus, Kenneth D. Corby, Carl A. Testa, Leanne M. Capozzi, Allen K. Tsaur, Dale F. McIntyre
  • Method for organizing digital images
    Publication number: 20040139398
    Abstract: A computer software product and a method of organizing and searching images. The digital images may be obtained from a plurality of hard copy prints that are digitally scanned. The digital image are analyzed in accordance with a predetermined criteria based on the information obtained by scanning of the images and categorizing in accordance with the predetermined criteria. At least one goods and/or services may be provided in accordance with the predetermined criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Carl A. Testa, Andrew Sailus, Kenneth D. Corby, Leanne M. Capozzi, Dale F. McIntyre, Joseph A. Manico
  • Product and method for organizing and searching digital images
    Patent number: 6745186
    Abstract: A computer software product and a method of organizing and searching images. The digital images may be obtained from a plurality of hard copy prints that are digitally scanned. The digital image are analyzed in accordance with a predetermined criteria based on the information obtained by scanning of the images and categorizing in accordance with the predetermined criteria. At least one goods and/or services may be provided in accordance with the predetermined criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Carl A. Testa, Andrew Sailus, Kenneth D. Corby, Leanne M. Capozzi, Dale F. McIntyre, Joseph A. Manico
  • Apparatus and method for obtaining special images from a one time use camera
    Patent number: 6628895
    Abstract: A system for capturing an image of an instruction provided on a card by a camera. The fixture includes support surface having a cradle for receiving a camera. A support member extending from the support surface for supporting the support surface a fixed distance from a surface on which the fixture is placed. The instruction card is placed in the fixtures. The photofinisher during scanning of the developed film automatically reads a coded instruction and fulfills the order in accordance with the instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John R. Fredlund, Carl A. Testa
  • Kit for use in organizing images
    Publication number: 20030144923
    Abstract: A kit for organizing a plurality of images provided on a plurality of hard copy prints. The kit may include at least one order form for the ordering of at least one good and/or service; and at least one instruction form having a code capable of being machine read so as obtain information for use in organizing the images. The kit may also include a container and envelopes for use in organizing the images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Leanne M. Capozzi, Andrew Sailus, Kenneth D. Corby, Carl A. Testa, Dale F. McIntyre
  • Apparatus and method for obtaining special images from a one time use camera
    Publication number: 20020164160
    Abstract: A system for capturing an image of an instruction provided on a card by a camera. The fixture includes support surface having a cradle for receiving a camera. A support member extending from the support surface for supporting the support surface a fixed distance from a surface on which the fixture is placed. The instruction card is placed in the fixtures. The photofinisher during scanning of the developed film automatically reads a coded instruction and fulfills the order in accordance with the instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John R. Fredlund, Carl A. Testa