Patents by Inventor Michael Santucci

Michael Santucci 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
  • Audio monitoring system
    Publication number: 20060182287
    Abstract: An earphone monitoring system is disclosed that provides for user information and control regarding ambient and monitored sound levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Schulein, Stephen Julstrom, Michael Santucci