Patents by Inventor Philip C. Carbone
Philip C. Carbone 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: 20170246333Abstract: An apparatus for treating air includes a housing with an air inlet and an air outlet, the housing enclosing an air treatment zone and an ozone removal zone, wherein the ozone removal zone is positioned downstream of the air treatment zone with respect to a flow direction of the air being treated, an ultraviolet (UV) light source in the air treatment zone configured to generate ozone from the air, wherein the UV light from the UV light source and the ozone generated by the UV light source treat the air in the air treatment zone, catalyst in the ozone removal zone that removes at least a portion of the ozone generated by the UV light source, and an air mover positioned near the air outlet configured to draw the air through the air inlet into the air treatment zone from outside the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Philip C. Carbone, Karen Benedek, Peter J. Loftus, David Hensel, Anna Cheimets, James Poon, Elizabeth Gillis, Warren James Ellis, Charles Marble
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Patent number: 9648977Abstract: An apparatus is provided for accurately dispensing a powder such as powdered infant formula into a container, and pasteurizing and reconstituting the powdered formula while completely mixing the formula in the container. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly for storing powder, a dosing assembly for measuring and dispensing powder from a receptacle into the container, a dilution assembly and a mixing assembly for obtaining accurately and completely mixed formula from the dispensed powder. The hopper is shaped to promote powder bridging, and the resulting powder bridge is used in combination with the dosing assembly to provide a predetermined amount of powder using a single mechanical valve that is isolated from the powder. The mixing assembly mixes the contents of the container while holding the bottle at a fixed angle relative to the vertical. A method of providing pasteurized infant formula from an infant formula powder is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Q Holdings LLCInventors: Philip C. Carbone, Kyle McKenney, Charles Marble, Karen Benedek, Nathan Ayer, Scott Hardy, Warren Ellis, Nicholas Lazaris
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Publication number: 20170043537Abstract: A three-dimensional printer positions a tool such as an extruder in three-dimensional space using a passive, i.e., non-motorized, z-axis alignment technique that generates z-axis movement based upon motorized movements along another axis. In this manner, intermittent z-axis step movements such as those from layer to layer in a multi-layer fabrication process can be performed without the need for an additional, dedicated motor for z-axis movement. The passive system may employ a variety of different gearing techniques to convert x-axis or y-axis movements into a z-axis movement under various conditions. For example, the three-dimensional printing tool may move to a predetermined position along a first axis (e.g., an x-axis or y-axis) where a passive gear assembly engages a rack or the like. When in this predetermined position along the first axis, the tool can move along a second axis and create a resulting movement on a third axis (e.g., the z-axis).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Philip C. Carbone, Warren J. Ellis, JR., Mitchell J. Kelley, Kate E. Nevin
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Patent number: 9566744Abstract: A three-dimensional printer positions a tool such as an extruder in three-dimensional space using a passive, i.e., non-motorized, z-axis alignment technique that generates z-axis movement based upon motorized movements along another axis. In this manner, intermittent z-axis step movements such as those from layer to layer in a multi-layer fabrication process can be performed without the need for an additional, dedicated motor for z-axis movement. The passive system may employ a variety of different gearing techniques to convert x-axis or y-axis movements into a z-axis movement under various conditions. For example, the three-dimensional printing tool may move to a predetermined position along a first axis (e.g., an x-axis or y-axis) where a passive gear assembly engages a rack or the like. When in this predetermined position along the first axis, the tool can move along a second axis and create a resulting movement on a third axis (e.g., the z-axis).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Philip C. Carbone, Warren J. Ellis, Jr., Mitchell J. Kelley, Kate E. Nevin
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Patent number: 9481133Abstract: A three-dimensional printer positions a tool such as an extruder in three-dimensional space using a passive, i.e., non-motorized, z-axis alignment technique that generates z-axis movement based upon motorized movements along another axis. In this manner, intermittent z-axis step movements such as those from layer to layer in a multi-layer fabrication process can be performed without the need for an additional, dedicated motor for z-axis movement. The passive system may employ a variety of different gearing techniques to convert x-axis or y-axis movements into a z-axis movement under various conditions. For example, the three-dimensional printing tool may move to a predetermined position along a first axis (e.g., an x-axis or y-axis) where a passive gear assembly engages a rack or the like. When in this predetermined position along the first axis, the tool can move along a second axis and create a resulting movement on a third axis (e.g., the z-axis).Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Philip C. Carbone, Warren J. Ellis, Jr., Mitchell J. Kelley, Kate E. Nevin
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Publication number: 20160265796Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning contaminated air in an enclosed space, such as a transportation trailer or a shipping container. An air mover in the space circulates contaminated atmosphere from an area of low pressure to an area of higher pressure. The resulting pressure differential is used to draw a reverse, partial air flow through an air cleaning device. The repeated cycling of a portion of airflow results in cleaning of the atmosphere and a general reduction of the contaminant from the enclosed space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Philip C. Carbone, Karen BENEDEK, Peter J. LOFTUS
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Publication number: 20160185039Abstract: A three-dimensional printer positions a tool such as an extruder in three-dimensional space using a passive, i.e., non-motorized, z-axis alignment technique that generates z-axis movement based upon motorized movements along another axis. In this manner, intermittent z-axis step movements such as those from layer to layer in a multi-layer fabrication process can be performed without the need for an additional, dedicated motor for z-axis movement. The passive system may employ a variety of different gearing techniques to convert x-axis or y-axis movements into a z-axis movement under various conditions. For example, the three-dimensional printing tool may move to a predetermined position along a first axis (e.g., an x-axis or y-axis) where a passive gear assembly engages a rack or the like. When in this predetermined position along the first axis, the tool can move along a second axis and create a resulting movement on a third axis (e.g., the z-axis).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Philip C. Carbone, Warren J. Ellis, JR., Mitchell J. Kelley, Kate E. Nevin
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Publication number: 20160076775Abstract: A device for limiting the temperature of cookware on a cooktop to a threshold level that corresponds to an oil ignition temperature. The device includes a temperature sensor that is positioned adjacent a bottom of the cookware on the cooktop. A control device in combination with each of the temperature sensor and the cooktop monitors the temperature and adjusts a heating element of the cooktop as needed to avoid cooking oil ignition. The temperature sensor can be a spring loaded temperature sensor to ensure and/or absorb contact with the cookware.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: Primaira, LLCInventors: Wade LUONGO, Karen BENEDEK, Philip C. CARBONE
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Publication number: 20150320257Abstract: A rotisserie oven includes a cooking enclosure, at least one bottom side track associated with the cooking enclosure, a spit assembly support framework. A drip pan has at least one side configured to engage the bottom side track of the cooking enclosure. A first side rack is attached to the drip pan and includes a support for a spit assembly. A second side rack is attached to the drip pan and includes a support for the spit assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Philip C. Carbone, Kyle Scott McKenney, Karen Benedek, Eric Daniel Hyp, Michael Joseph Smith, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Arling, Joyce Chien Tu, Cory Smith
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Patent number: 9132302Abstract: A device for limiting the temperature of cookware on a cooktop to a threshold level that corresponds to an oil ignition temperature. The device includes a temperature sensor that is positioned adjacent a bottom of the cookware on the cooktop. A control device in combination with each of the temperature sensor and the cooktop monitors the temperature and adjusts a heating element of the cooktop as needed to avoid cooking oil ignition. The temperature sensor can be a spring loaded temperature sensor to ensure and/or absorb contact with the cookware.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Primaira, LLCInventors: Wade Luongo, Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone
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Publication number: 20150173551Abstract: An oven includes a cooking enclosure including one or more cooking heater elements, a steam source in the cooking enclosure, and a steam source heater for the steam source. A sensor is responsive to the temperature of the steam source. A fluid reservoir is exterior to the cooking enclosure and a conduit extends from the fluid reservoir to or proximate the steam source. A controller energizes the steam source heater if the temperature of the steam source is below a predetermined threshold and de-energizes the steam source heater if the temperature of the steam source is above the predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Philip C. Carbone, Kyle Scott McKenney, Karen Benedek, Brian McGee, Eric Hyp, Michael Joseph Smith, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Arling, Joyce Chen Tu
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Publication number: 20140048293Abstract: A device for limiting the temperature of cookware on a cooktop to a threshold level that corresponds to an oil ignition temperature. The device includes a temperature sensor that is positioned adjacent a bottom of the cookware on the cooktop. A control device in combination with each of the temperature sensor and the cooktop monitors the temperature and adjusts a heating element of the cooktop as needed to avoid cooking oil ignition. The temperature sensor can be a spring loaded temperature sensor to ensure and/or absorb contact with the cookware.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Wade LUONGO, Karen BENEDEK, Philip C. CARBONE
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Publication number: 20130287626Abstract: An assembly and method for treating or otherwise improving an atmosphere contained within an enclosed space. The enclosed space can be a container such as a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material, or a room, another similar space and/or environment within a residential building space, a commercial building space, an industrial building space and/or a space of any other similar building structure. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the material. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere in the presence of UV light. The ozone reacts with contaminants in the presence of UV light and removes or inactivates those contaminants from the atmosphere. The UV light and ozone inactivate microbes and alter the proteins on allergens. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone, Wade Luongo, Peter Loftus
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Patent number: 8388900Abstract: An assembly and method for treating or otherwise improving an atmosphere contained within an enclosed space. The enclosed space can be a container such as a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the material. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The assembly and method can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like, as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Primaira, LLCInventors: Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone, Derek Affonce
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Publication number: 20120244036Abstract: An assembly and method for treating or otherwise improving an atmosphere contained within an enclosed space. The enclosed space can be a container such as a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the material. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The assembly and method can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like, as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: PRIMAIRA, LLCInventors: Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone, Derek Affonce, Kyle Mckenney, Warren James Ellis
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Publication number: 20120088022Abstract: An apparatus is provided for accurately dispensing a powder such as powdered infant formula into a container, and pasteurizing and reconstituting the powdered formula while completely mixing the formula in the container. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly for storing powder, a dosing assembly for measuring and dispensing powder from a receptacle into the container, a dilution assembly and a mixing assembly for obtaining accurately and completely mixed formula from the dispensed powder. The hopper is shaped to promote powder bridging, and the resulting powder bridge is used in combination with the dosing assembly to provide a predetermined amount of powder using a single mechanical valve that is isolated from the powder. The mixing assembly mixes the contents of the container while holding the bottle at a fixed angle relative to the vertical. A method of providing pasteurized infant formula from an infant formula powder is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Linckia Express LLCInventors: Philip C. Carbone, Kyle Mckenney, Charles Marble, Karen Benedek, Nathan Ayer, Scott Hardy, Warren Ellis, Nicholas Lazaris
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Patent number: 8114358Abstract: An apparatus and method for sanitizing, decontaminating, deodorizing, conditioning, drying, treating, cleaning, modifying and/or otherwise improving an atmosphere within a container. The container can be a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the materials. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The apparatus and method of this invention can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like, as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Primaira, LLCInventors: Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone
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Patent number: 7857616Abstract: A burner apparatus utilizes a reticulated member to promote mixing of a fuel and oxidizer mixture. A plurality of exit ports, disposed on a wall or surface encapsulating the reticulated member, defines exit streams of the mixture that produces flames upon combustion. The burner apparatus have high heating rates and turndown ratios of at least about 18:1.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: TIAX LLCInventors: Philip C. Carbone, Matthew E. Brekken, Peter F. Pescatore, Charles E. Marble, Matthew Rhodes
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Publication number: 20100158749Abstract: An assembly and method for treating or otherwise improving an atmosphere contained within an enclosed space. The enclosed space can be a container such as a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the material. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The assembly and method can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like, as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone, Derek Affonce
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Publication number: 20100054989Abstract: An apparatus and method for sanitizing, decontaminating, deodorizing, conditioning, drying, treating, cleaning, modifying and/or otherwise improving an atmosphere within a container. The container can be a bag or other housing for equipment, food and/or suitable material. Ozone is generated within an atmosphere that is exposed to the materials. The generated ozone is mixed with the atmosphere. At least a portion of the generated ozone is then removed from the mixed atmosphere. The apparatus and method of this invention can be used to treat contaminated sports equipment and the like,_as well as to treat food storage atmospheres, such as those exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: PRIMAIRA, LLCInventors: Karen Benedek, Philip C. Carbone