Patents by Inventor Mitchell A. Giannini

Mitchell A. Giannini 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).

  • Patent number: 12718712
    Abstract: Methods for assembling a stack of notes for use in recreating an image. The method includes receiving an image and dividing the image into pieces. The pieces of the image are printed on adhesive-coated repositionable notes in a particular order, and the printed notes are assembled into a stack of notes in the particular order. A user can recreate the image by removing the notes from the stack of notes and placing them on a surface in the particular order, such as in rows left to right and top row to bottom row. Alternatively, the method can assign color or grayscale values to the pieces for use in recreating a version or resemblance of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2026
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Merten, Mitchell A. Giannini
  • Publication number: 20240354693
    Abstract: An electronically activated mailer capable of containing one or more articles to be shipped and having an activation code on the mailer or a receipt for it. The purchaser or user of the mailer scans the activation code, such as a QR code, using a digital camera on a mobile phone and, upon receiving the scan, the mobile phone is linked to a web application. The validity of the activation code is verified, possibly using a verification code on the mailer. Upon verifying the activation code, the mailer is activated to receive via the web application destination and return addresses and pick-up information for the mailer. The pick-up information payment are provided to a carrier for delivery of the mailer. Purchase of the mailer can also possibly be used to access shipping services via the web application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Sithya S. Khieu, Sara Maneiro Rey, Alexander C. Guckenberger, Mitchell A. Giannini, Eric T. Walker, Lisa M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20240249648
    Abstract: Methods for assembling a stack of notes for use in recreating an image. The method includes receiving an image and dividing the image into pieces. The pieces of the image are printed on adhesive-coated repositionable notes in a particular order, and the printed notes are assembled into a stack of notes in the particular order. A user can recreate the image by removing the notes from the stack of notes and placing them on a surface in the particular order, such as in rows left to right and top row to bottom row. Alternatively, the method can assign color or grayscale values to the pieces for use in recreating a version or resemblance of the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew J. Merten, Mitchell A. Giannini