Patents by Inventor Nick DeFrancesco
Nick DeFrancesco 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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Patent number: 12145228Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2022Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Components Express, LLCInventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
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Patent number: 11693299Abstract: A mount system for machine-vision equipment that is located and used outdoors is disclosed. The mount system has a rectangular base, a lower swivel, a puck, and an upper swivel, among other parts. The lower swivel has an aperture with a conical (tapered) surface sunk into its body. This inward-facing conical aperture corresponds in size, shape, and taper with a conical (tapered) protrusion located within the upper swivel. When the mount system is fully assembled, the lower swivel is fastened to the rectangular base using the puck. When fully assembled, a tapered-head screw fastens the upper swivel to the lower swivel by matching the tapered aperture with the conical protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Components Express, Inc.Inventors: Nick DeFrancesco, John Berst
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Patent number: 11628523Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Components Express, InternationalInventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
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Publication number: 20230015464Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Components Express, Inc.Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
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Publication number: 20220260897Abstract: A mount system for machine-vision equipment that is located and used outdoors is disclosed. The mount system has a rectangular base, a lower swivel, a puck, and an upper swivel, among other parts. The lower swivel has an aperture with a conical (tapered) surface sunk into its body. This inward-facing conical aperture corresponds in size, shape, and taper with a conical (tapered) protrusion located within the upper swivel. When the mount system is fully assembled, the lower swivel is fastened to the rectangular base using the puck. When fully assembled, a tapered-head screw fastens the upper swivel to the lower swivel by matching the tapered aperture with the conical protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Components Express, Inc.Inventors: Nick DeFrancesco, John Berst
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Publication number: 20220032409Abstract: A mount system and method of manufacture for e.g. a machine vision camera is disclosed. The mount system comprises a rectangular base, a lower clamp disc, an upper clamp disc, a tilting plate, an expansion clamp, and an O-ring. The expansion clamp comprises a tapered head screw and an expandable mandrel, both typically made of stainless steel. The mount system facilitates improved machine vision by enabling effective mounting of machine vision cameras in smaller spaces and/or spaces requiring unusual angles and intricate positioning. The mount system is also advantageous in inhospitable environments having harsh environmental factors. The mount system is also easier for machine vision personnel to learn and understand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Components Express, Inc.Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco, Rick Ragnini
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Patent number: 11228695Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Component Express IncInventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
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Publication number: 20210243340Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Components Express, Inc.Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
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Patent number: 11012596Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Components Express, InternationalInventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
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Publication number: 20200076991Abstract: Various embodiments of enclosures for machine-vision cameras are disclosed. The enclosures are designed to fit\hug the camera to be as small as physically possible, and also integrate other features such as better cabling, IP-67 compliance, and end-effectors. Further, the embodiments herein have also integrated a way to mount extra lights as part of the design. The embodiments herein accommodate the specific need of the particular application. The embodiments herein can accommodate numerous shapes and sizes of cameras, including square, cylindrical, or cubical cameras, and encompass either rectangular or round enclosures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Components Express, Inc.Inventors: John Berst, Art Didyk, Nick DeFrancesco
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Patent number: D1027010Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Components Express, LLCInventors: Nick DeFrancesco, John Berst