Patents by Inventor Carlos D. Carbonera
Carlos D. Carbonera 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: 9582615Abstract: A method of modeling may include obtaining an input file defining a first geometry, establishing a control related to the first geometry, adjusting the control, and using a thin plate spline transform to adjust the first geometry to a second geometry based on the control.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventor: Carlos D. Carbonera
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Patent number: 9434035Abstract: A method for embellishment placement is provided. More specifically, an automated method for determining placement of embellishments for an item, such as a jewelry item, is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, determining and setting values for parameters, creating offsets along a portion of the item to be embellished, setting points along the offsets, randomizing the points, adding decorative features to the item, and eliminating points based on the parameter values. After points violating the parameter values have been eliminated, the remaining points comprise positions for embellishments.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Publication number: 20140200698Abstract: A method of modeling may include obtaining an input file defining a first geometry, establishing a control related to the first geometry, adjusting the control, and using a thin plate spline transform to adjust the first geometry to a second geometry based on the control.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Jostens, Inc.Inventor: Carlos D. Carbonera
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Publication number: 20130333181Abstract: A method for embellishment placement is provided. More specifically, an automated method for determining placement of embellishments for an item, such as a jewelry item, is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, determining and setting values for parameters, creating offsets along a portion of the item to be embellished, setting points along the offsets, randomizing the points, adding decorative features to the item, and eliminating points based on the parameter values, After points violating the parameter values have been eliminated, the remaining points comprise positions for embellishments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Publication number: 20130274907Abstract: A method of creating a triangulated surfaces for generating machine readable instructions for customization is provided. The method comprises selecting text or symbols. The text or symbols are spaced. The text or symbols are mapped between first and second curves. Triangulated surfaces are generated from the mapped text or symbols. The triangulated surfaces are converted to machine readable instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Patent number: 8515713Abstract: A method for embellishment placement may include receiving a parameter value defining a minimum distance between an embellishment and another feature of the item, defining points on the item, randomizing the points, eliminating one or more points based on the parameter value and leaving remaining points, the remaining points defining the positions for embellishments on the item, and manufacturing the item.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Patent number: 8473088Abstract: A method of creating a triangulated surfaces for generating machine readable instructions for customization is provided. The method comprises selecting text or symbols. The text or symbols are spaced. The text or symbols are mapped between first and second curves. Triangulated surfaces are generated from the mapped text or symbols. The triangulated surfaces are converted to machine readable instructions.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Publication number: 20120116729Abstract: A method for embellishment placement is provided. More specifically, an automated method for determining placement of embellishments for an item, such as a jewelry item, is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, determining and setting values for parameters, creating offsets along a portion of the item to be embellished, setting points along the offsets, randomizing the points, adding decorative features to the item, and eliminating points based on the parameter values, After points violating the parameter values have been eliminated, the remaining points comprise positions for embellishments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yurity Malinin
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Publication number: 20120075297Abstract: A method and system for converting two-dimensional artwork into three-dimensional models. Data relating to an image is imported and segments of the image are chained into contiguous curves. The contiguous curves together may form loops. Subsets of closed loops are split and created where surfaces of the image are to be created. The closed loops are contoured to create contours. The geometries created are projected onto a surface as an image. Finally, the image is smoothed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Patent number: 8126683Abstract: A method for embellishment placement is provided. More specifically, an automated method for determining placement of embellishments for an item, such as a jewelry item, is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, determining and setting values for parameters, creating offsets along a portion of the item to be embellished, setting points along the offsets, randomizing the points, adding decorative features to the item, and eliminating points based on the parameter values. After points violating the parameter values have been eliminated, the remaining points comprise positions for embellishments.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Patent number: 8085266Abstract: A method and system for converting two-dimensional artwork into three-dimensional models. Data relating to an image is imported and segments of the image are chained into contiguous curves. The contiguous curves together may form loops. Subsets of closed loops are split and created where surfaces of the image are to be created. The closed loops are contoured to create contours. The geometries created are projected onto a surface as an image. Finally, the image is smoothed.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Publication number: 20110144785Abstract: A method of creating a triangulated surfaces for generating machine readable instructions for customization is provided. The method comprises selecting text or symbols. The text or symbols are spaced. The text or symbols are mapped between first and second curves. Triangulated surfaces are generated from the mapped text or symbols. The triangulated surfaces are converted to machine readable instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Patent number: 7856285Abstract: A method of creating a triangulated surfaces for generating machine readable instructions for customization is provided. The method comprises selecting text or symbols. The text or symbols are spaced. The text or symbols are mapped between first and second curves. Triangulated surfaces are generated from the mapped text or symbols. The triangulated surfaces are converted to machine readable instructions.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Malinin
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Patent number: 7593786Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ring (i.e. class, championship, or affiliation) begins by receiving order data specifying a series of personalization elements, such as the addition of text and icon designs. A geometric model for each personalization item is constructed. To assemble text panels, the operating system provides font geometry for a desired TrueType font. Then a set of splines are created from the font geometry and are then tessellated to generate polyline sets of data, which are then spaced and mapped between two boundary curves. The personalization elements are then projected onto one of the model's 3D surfaces. A set of machining instructions for a milling machine is generated by obtaining a set of machining pattern strategies, generating a set of curves, projecting the toolpath onto the surface of the ring to calculate the 3D toolpath, and rotating it to a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Saarela, Carlos D. Carbonera, Michael J. Frisch, Yuriy Malinin
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Publication number: 20080229784Abstract: A method for embellishment placement is provided. More specifically, an automated method for determining placement of embellishments for an item, such as a jewelry item, is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, determining and setting values for parameters, creating offsets along a portion of the item to be embellished, setting points along the offsets, randomizing the points, adding decorative features to the item, and eliminating points based on the parameter values, After points violating the parameter values have been eliminated, the remaining points comprise positions for embellishments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Carlos D. Carbonera, Yuriy Y. Malinin
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Publication number: 20080177410Abstract: A method of creating a triangulated surfaces for generating machine readable instructions for customization is provided. The method comprises selecting text or symbols. The text or symbols are spaced. The text or symbols are mapped between first and second curves. Triangulated surfaces are generated from the mapped text or symbols. The triangulated surfaces are converted to machine readable instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventor: Carlos D. Carbonera
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Patent number: 7069108Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ring (i.e. class, championship, or affiliation) begins by receiving order data specifying a series of personalization elements, such as the addition of text and icon designs. A geometric model for each personalization item is constructed. To assemble text panels, the operating system provides font geometry for a desired TrueType font. Then a set of splines are created from the font geometry and are then tessellated to generate polyline sets of data, which are then spaced and mapped between two boundary curves. The personalization elements are then projected onto one of the model's 3D surfaces. A set of machining instructions for a milling machine is generated by obtaining a set of machining pattern strategies, generating a set of curves, projecting the toolpath onto the surface of the ring to calculate the 3D toolpath, and rotating it to a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Saarela, Carlos D. Carbonera, Michael J. Frisch, Yuriy Malinin
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Publication number: 20040111178Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ring (i.e. class, championship, or affiliation) begins by receiving order data specifying a series of personalization elements, such as the addition of text and icon designs. A geometric model for each personalization item is constructed. To assemble text panels, the operating system provides font geometry for a desired TrueType font. Then a set of splines are created from the font geometry and are then tessellated to generate polyline sets of data, which are then spaced and mapped between two boundary curves. The personalization elements are then projected onto one of the model's 3D surfaces. A set of machining instructions for a milling machine is generated by obtaining a set of machining pattern strategies, generating a set of curves, projecting the toolpath onto the surface of the ring to calculate the 3D toolpath, and rotating it to a desired angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2002Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Timothy D. Saarela, Carlos D. Carbonera, Michael J. Frisch, Yuriy Malinin
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Patent number: RE44696Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ring (i.e. class, championship, or affiliation) begins by receiving order data specifying a series of personalization elements, such as the addition of text and icon designs. A geometric model for each personalization item is constructed. To assemble text panels, the operating system provides font geometry for a desired TrueType font. Then a set of splines are created from the font geometry and are then tessellated to generate polyline sets of data, which are then spaced and mapped between two boundary curves. The personalization elements are then projected onto one of the model's 3D surfaces. A set of machining instructions for a milling machine is generated by obtaining a set of machining pattern strategies, generating a set of curves, projecting the toolpath onto the surface of the ring to calculate the 3D toolpath, and rotating it to a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Jostens, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Saarela, Carlos D. Carbonera, Michael J. Frisch, Yuriy Malinin