Patents by Inventor Giovanni Nino
Giovanni Nino 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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Publication number: 20230359206Abstract: Indoors positioning and navigation systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for inspecting or maintaining a storage tank includes a vehicle having: at least one sensor for determining properties of a storage tank and a navigation system. The navigation system includes an acoustic transmitter carried by the vehicle and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor configured to at least partially determine a location of the vehicle with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle also includes a propulsion unit configured to move the vehicle within the storage tank, and an acoustic receiver fixed with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle moves inside the storage tank in concentric arcs with respect to the acoustic receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Phillip D. BONDURANT, Giovanni NINO
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Patent number: 11747810Abstract: Indoors positioning and navigation systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for inspecting or maintaining a storage tank includes a vehicle having: at least one sensor for determining properties of a storage tank and a navigation system. The navigation system includes an acoustic transmitter carried by the vehicle and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor configured to at least partially determine a location of the vehicle with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle also includes a propulsion unit configured to move the vehicle within the storage tank, and an acoustic receiver fixed with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle moves inside the storage tank in concentric arcs with respect to the acoustic receiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Phillip D. Bondurant, Giovanni Nino
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Patent number: 11654613Abstract: Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skin are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a smart device includes providing a structure, placing a sensor over an outer surface of the structure, and placing conductive traces over the outer surface of the structure. The conductive traces electrically connect the sensor to electronics.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Giovanni Nino, Tyler Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20220411046Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for controlling fluid flow over surfaces, e.g. wings, are disclosed. A system can include a surface influenced by a fluid flow moving across the surface, a vortex generator disposed proximate to the surface, the vortex generator for altering a vortex pattern within the fluid flow moving across the surface, and a controller for activating the vortex generator to alter the vortex pattern within the fluid flow moving across the surface. The vortex generator can comprise one or more fluid injectors each for injecting a fluid jet into the fluid flow driven by air pressure. The fluid injectors can be disposed along a leading edge of a strake where the strake is disposed on an engine nacelle and the surface comprises an aircraft wing surface. Activation can occur under open or closed loop control with sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONInventors: Giovanni NINO, Lucas J. WEBER, Tobias WITTIG, Robert E. BREIDENTHAL
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Patent number: 11477888Abstract: Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skins are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an aerodynamic apparatus includes an aerodynamic structure having a first surface exposed to an outside environment, and a second surface exposed to an inside environment. A printed sensor is carried by the first surface of the aerodynamic structure, electronic components are carried by the second surface of the aerodynamic structure, and at least one printed conductive trace is carried by the first surface and the second surface. The printed conductive trace electrically connects the printed sensor with the electronics.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Quest Integrated, LLCInventor: Giovanni Nino
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Publication number: 20210370116Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for extinguishing fires are provided. A device for extinguishing fires may include a nozzle defining a flow channel. The device may include a convector fluidly coupled with the flow channel and configured to introduce a flow through the flow channel. The device may also include a vortex generator disposed within the nozzle, the vortex generator positioned to interact with the flow and to form a stream-wise vortex external to the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Giovanni Nino, Hilary Lawlor, Fiona Spencer, Robert E. Breidenthal, DuyKhang Nguyen
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Publication number: 20210283896Abstract: Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skin are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a smart device includes providing a structure, placing a sensor over an outer surface of the structure, and placing conductive traces over the outer surface of the structure. The conductive traces electrically connect the sensor to electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Giovanni Nino, Tyler Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20210271244Abstract: Indoors positioning and navigation systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for inspecting or maintaining a storage tank includes a vehicle having: at least one sensor for determining properties of a storage tank and a navigation system. The navigation system includes an acoustic transmitter carried by the vehicle and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor configured to at least partially determine a location of the vehicle with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle also includes a propulsion unit configured to move the vehicle within the storage tank, and an acoustic receiver fixed with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle moves inside the storage tank in concentric arcs with respect to the acoustic receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Phillip D. BONDURANT, Giovanni NINO
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Patent number: 11085471Abstract: Systems and method for active control of stationary vortices for aerodynamic structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for active control of vortices over a solid surface includes: generating vortices proximate to the solid surface; sensing locations of vortices by printed skin sensors; and maintaining the vortices in their fixed spanwise positions with respect to the solid surface by actuation of printed skin actuators.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignees: Quest Integrated, LLC, University of WashingtonInventors: Giovanni Nino, Robert E. Breidenthal, Aline Cotel
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Patent number: 10996674Abstract: Indoors positioning and navigation systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for inspecting or maintaining a storage tank includes a vehicle having: at least one sensor for determining properties of a storage tank and a navigation system. The navigation system includes an acoustic transmitter carried by the vehicle and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor configured to at least partially determine a location of the vehicle with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle also includes a propulsion unit configured to move the vehicle within the storage tank, and an acoustic receiver fixed with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle moves inside the storage tank in concentric arcs with respect to the acoustic receiver.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Phillip D. Bondurant, Giovanni Nino
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Patent number: 10967627Abstract: Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skin are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a smart device includes providing a structure, placing a sensor over an outer surface of the structure, and placing conductive traces over the outer surface of the structure. The conductive traces electrically connect the sensor to electronics.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Giovanni Nino, Tyler Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20210048821Abstract: Indoors positioning and navigation systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for inspecting or maintaining a storage tank includes a vehicle having: at least one sensor for determining properties of a storage tank and a navigation system. The navigation system includes an acoustic transmitter carried by the vehicle and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor configured to at least partially determine a location of the vehicle with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle also includes a propulsion unit configured to move the vehicle within the storage tank, and an acoustic receiver fixed with respect to the storage tank. The vehicle moves inside the storage tank in concentric arcs with respect to the acoustic receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Phillip D. BONDURANT, Giovanni NINO
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Publication number: 20210035067Abstract: A healthcare and wellness management system, which can be used to collect and analyze data related to a user's health. Using software applications and sensors embedded on a hardware platform, the system collects psychological and physiological data regarding a subject such as mood or stress level, food intake, and vital signs. The system may generate a health parameter based on the collected data. The system may initiate actions based on the gathered data. Multiple users may be ranked relative to one another based on their health parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Boogio, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Nino, Jose Torres, JR.
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Publication number: 20200375496Abstract: A method is disclosed for foot sensors to be used to determine at least two characteristics of a subject's activity by using a combination of sensors for force and foot orientation/motion/position. A wearable footwear ecosystem is comprised of the subject's footwear, sensor-enabled insoles or insertable devices, in- or on-footwear electronics that is hard wired to the sensors and may contain additional sensors such as accelerometers, a master device and means to communicate (typically wirelessly) among the various sensor platforms, and the master device including clock synchronization. Correlating the time stamps for data among various sensors, and the master device communicating wirelessly is critical to accurate determination of the desired characteristics. Multiple force-sensitive resistors on a common substrate are individually optimized for dynamic range. Pulse sensors using arrays of such force-sensitive resistors are implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Reflx Labs, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Nino, Jose Torres, Jr., Tyler Blumenthal, Phillip Dewayne Bondurant, Vincent Fratello, Christian Robert Lentz
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Patent number: 10729356Abstract: A method is disclosed for foot sensors to be used to determine at least two characteristics of a subject's activity by using a combination of sensors for force and foot orientation/motion/position. A wearable footwear ecosystem is comprised of the subject's footwear, sensor-enabled insoles or insertable devices, in- or on-footwear electronics that is hard wired to the sensors and may contain additional sensors such as accelerometers, a master device and means to communicate (typically wirelessly) among the various sensor platforms, and the master device including clock synchronization. Correlating the time stamps for data among various sensors, and the master device communicating wirelessly is critical to accurate determination of the desired characteristics. Multiple force-sensitive resistors on a common substrate are individually optimized for dynamic range. Pulse sensors using arrays of such force-sensitive resistors are implemented.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Reflx Labs, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Nino, Jose Torres, Jr., Tyler Blumenthal, Phillip Dewayne Bondurant, Vincent Fratello, Christian Robert Lentz
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Patent number: 10641743Abstract: A method of inspecting a pipe for flaws includes emitting ultrasonic waves, controlling the emission of the ultrasonic waves, receiving reflections of the ultrasonic waves, and determining at least one characteristic of one or more flaws. The ultrasonic waves are emitted in a helical pattern through the pipe from an array of ultrasonic transducer elements. The emission of the ultrasonic waves from the array is controlled such that the ultrasonic waves are emitted at a plurality of helical angles within a range of helical angles. The reflections of the ultrasonic waves are caused by impingement of the ultrasonic waves on the one or more flaws. The at least one characteristic of the one or more flaws is determined based on the received reflections of the ultrasonic waves.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Q12 Elements, LLCInventors: Haraprasad Kannajosyula, Giovanni Nino, Phillip D. Bondurant, Vincent Fratello
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Publication number: 20200113054Abstract: Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skins are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an aerodynamic apparatus includes an aerodynamic structure having a first surface exposed to an outside environment, and a second surface exposed to an inside environment. A printed sensor is carried by the first surface of the aerodynamic structure, electronic components are carried by the second surface of the aerodynamic structure, and at least one printed conductive trace is carried by the first surface and the second surface. The printed conductive trace electrically connects the printed sensor with the electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Quest Integrated, LLCInventor: Giovanni Nino
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Patent number: 10408796Abstract: Systems and methods for non-destructive testing of specimens are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) includes an electro-permanent magnet (EPM) configured to controllably apply a biasing magnetic flux to a target location. The EPM includes a hard magnet, and a soft magnet at least partially enclosing the hard magnet. The EPM also includes a magnetizing coil having a plurality of turns at least partially encircling the soft magnet. The magnetizing coil is configured to controllably magnetically bias the soft magnet when a current is applied to the magnetizing coil.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Phillip Dewayne Bondurant, Anthony Mactutis, Giovanni Nino
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Publication number: 20190254568Abstract: A method is disclosed for foot sensors to be used to determine at least two characteristics of a subject's activity by using a combination of sensors for force and foot orientation/motion/position. A wearable footwear ecosystem is comprised of the subject's footwear, sensor-enabled insoles or insertable devices, in- or on-footwear electronics that is hard wired to the sensors and may contain additional sensors such as accelerometers, a master device and means to communicate (typically wirelessly) among the various sensor platforms, and the master device including clock synchronization. Correlating the time stamps for data among various sensors, and the master device communicating wirelessly is critical to accurate determination of the desired characteristics. Multiple force-sensitive resistors on a common substrate are individually optimized for dynamic range. Pulse sensors using arrays of such force-sensitive resistors are implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Reflx Labs, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Nino, Jose Torres, JR., Tyler Blumenthal, Phillip Dewayne Bondurant, Vincent Fratello, Christian Robert Lentz
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Patent number: 10307081Abstract: A method is disclosed for foot sensors to be used to determine at least two characteristics of a subject's activity by using a combination of sensors for force and foot orientation/motion/position. A wearable footwear ecosystem is comprised of the subject's footwear, sensor-enabled insoles or insertable devices, in- or on-footwear electronics that is hard wired to the sensors and may contain additional sensors such as accelerometers, a master device and means to communicate (typically wirelessly) among the various sensor platforms, and the master device including clock synchronization. Correlating the time stamps for data among various sensors, and the master device communicating wirelessly is critical to accurate determination of the desired characteristics. Multiple force-sensitive resistors on a common substrate are individually optimized for dynamic range. Pulse sensors using arrays of such force-sensitive resistors are implemented.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: REFLX LABS, INC.Inventors: Giovanni Nino, Jose Torres, Jr., Tyler Blumenthal, Phillip Dewayne Bondurant, Vincent Fratello, Christian Robert Lentz