Patents by Inventor James Scavuzzo

James Scavuzzo 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).

  • Tracking and properties control system for bulk materials
    Patent number: 8042736
    Abstract: The invention provides a system of devices and a set of methods for accurately characterizing, tracking and controlling bulk material flows. Measurements of input material properties, dynamical measurements involving identifiable tags, and fast, discrete simulations are combined to predict and control the composition of bulk material exiting a container, such as a silo, bunker or hopper. In one embodiment, a system is provided for a coal-fired power plant where the properties of coal are assessed, then the coal is marked and tracked to provide the plant's operators improved control over the coal mixture and target bulk properties as it makes its way from a coal receiving station to delivery for combustion in a furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Engineering Consultants Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Santucci, James Scavuzzo, Nilimb Misal, Martin Z. Bazant
  • TRACKING AND PROPERTIES CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BULK MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20090266891
    Abstract: The invention provides a system of devices and a set of methods for accurately characterizing, tracking and controlling bulk material flows. Measurements of input material properties, dynamical measurements involving identifiable tags, and fast, discrete simulations are combined to predict and control the composition of bulk material exiting a container, such as a silo, bunker or hopper. In one embodiment, a system is provided for a coal-fired power plant where the properties of coal are assessed, then the coal is marked and tracked to provide the plant's operators improved control over the coal mixture and target bulk properties as it makes its way from a coal receiving station to delivery for combustion in a furnace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Michael SANTUCCI, James SCAVUZZO, Nilimb MISAL, Martin Z. BAZANT
  • Container for holding disposable moistened wipes
    Patent number: D417351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: James Scavuzzo