Patents by Inventor Nicholas Salerno
Nicholas Salerno 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: 20250003846Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced specimen gripping solutions. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to specimen holder slide guides and methods for use thereof. An example apparatus for handling specimens may include a specimen holder configured to engage a specimen, one or more grippers configured to grip the specimen after insertion, and a guide. The specimen holder may include one or more holding components configured to receive the specimen in a flat position, and one or more securing components configured to securely maintain the specimen flat after insertion into the specimen holder. The guide may include one or more guide components configured for enabling coupling the guide to a component in the apparatus, engaging the specimen holder with the specimen, and enabling movement of the specimen holder with the specimen into the one or more gripper.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Ian McBride Kirk, Kevin Borer, Keith Tremblay, Nicholas Salerno
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Publication number: 20240001370Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced thin-film specimen gripping solutions. An apparatus for handling thin-film specimens may include a specimen holder that is configured to engage a thin-film specimen, with the specimen holder including one or more holding components configured to receive the thin-film specimen in a flat position with respect to the specimen holder, and one or more securing components configured to securely maintain the thin-film specimen in the flat position during manipulation of the specimen holder. The specimen holder may include one or more apertures between the one or more securing components that enable access both sides of the thin-film specimen at two or more locations on the thin-film specimen. The specimen holder may include width adjustment component configured to allow accommodating different specimen widths.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Ian McBride Kirk, Ray Hewenson Tong, Charles Pryor, Nicholas Salerno
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Publication number: 20150310250Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Richard FENRICH, Nicholas SALERNO, Jeremy HUTCHINS, Michael PEDIGO, Carl GAEBE
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Patent number: 9064139Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Identification International, Inc.Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Publication number: 20130321606Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case. Optional elements comprise holographic elements such as gratings and holographic optical elements (HOEs), a battery subsystem, magnetic stripe reader, barcode reader, platen heater, platen blower, and mirrors to divert the image beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Identification International, Inc.Inventors: Richard FENRICH, Nicholas SALERNO, Jeremy HUTCHINS, Michael PEDIGO, Carl GAEBE
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Patent number: 8542890Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Identification International, Inc.Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Patent number: 8520911Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Identification International, Inc.Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Publication number: 20120154568Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: IDENTIFICATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Patent number: 8077934Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Identification International, Inc.Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Publication number: 20100289886Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Identification International, Inc.Inventors: Richard FENRICH, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Patent number: 7822236Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Identification International, Inc.Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Publication number: 20080317301Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe
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Publication number: 20050169506Abstract: The present invention provides a large format fingerprint capture apparatus, system and method that is low power, compact, and lightweight and has a platen area greater than 3.0 square inches. The present system is typically powered, controlled, and exchanges data over a single data/control/power connection to a host PC, e.g., a desk top computer, PDA, or laptop computer although the system can also be used in a wireless fashion with a power subsystem so no physical connections are required. In a preferred embodiment the large format fingerprint device is directly connected to a completely disconnected portable PC, such as a laptop having only a battery power source. The primary system components of the present invention combine to minimize power, size and weight and, thus, enhance portability and battery life. The system typically includes a light source, a prism, a camera (including the lens), and a case.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: IDENTIFICATION INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Richard Fenrich, Nicholas Salerno, Jeremy Hutchins, Michael Pedigo, Carl Gaebe