Patents by Inventor Richard A. Genga
Richard A. Genga 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: 11452264Abstract: A grow light for stimulating plant growth is presented herein. The grow light includes a plurality of primary light modules with LEDs fixedly mounted to a support assembly and spaced a distance away from a plant canopy, and one or more secondary light modules movably or pivotally mounted to an end of one or more of the primary light modules. A positioning assembly is disposed interconnected light modules for manually or automatically movably disposing the secondary light modules into different angular positions relative to the plant. A height adjustment assembly is also include to movably position the light assembly, such as the plurality of primary light modules or the secondary light modules in a vertical direction. Additional features can be included, such as positioning sensors, environmental sensors, CO2 delivery systems, water cooling systems, ground wire interconnections, and light frequency control.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Growgenics LLCInventors: Richard A. Genga, Jr., Hamid Pishdadian
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Grow light assembly with secondary light modules angularly movable relative to primary light modules
Patent number: 10842082Abstract: A grow light for stimulating plant growth is presented herein. The grow light includes a plurality of primary light modules with LEDs fixedly mounted to a support assembly and spaced a distance away from a plant canopy, and one or more secondary light modules movably or pivotally mounted to an end of one or more of the primary light modules. A positioning assembly is disposed interconnected light modules for manually or automatically movably disposing the secondary light modules into different angular positions relative to the plant. A height adjustment assembly is also include to movably position the light assembly, such as the plurality of primary light modules or the secondary light modules in a vertical direction. Additional features can be included, such as positioning sensors, environmental sensors, CO2 delivery systems, water cooling systems, ground wire interconnections, and light frequency control.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Growgenics LLCInventors: Richard A. Genga, Jr., Hamid Pishdadian -
Patent number: 10758390Abstract: A joint for a rehabilitation device and a rehabilitation device are disclosed. The joint is defined for operation between an end of a first member and an end of a second member. The joint enables the second member to pivot at the joint with respect to the first member. The joint includes a positioning mechanism for defining a set position from which the second member pivots. The joint also includes a restriction mechanism for restricting the degree of pivoting of the second member, from the set position. The joint further includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the second member such that it returns to the set position when an opposing force applied to the second member is less than the bias of the biasing mechanism. When the joint is in the set position, the biasing mechanism is configured such that no bias is applied to the second member.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHFInventors: Mark Sorrenti, Samiul Sorrenti, Andrew Hughes, Richard Genga
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Publication number: 20180110642Abstract: A joint for a rehabilitation device and a rehabilitation device are disclosed. The joint is defined for operation between an end of a first member and an end of a second member. The joint enables the second member to pivot at the joint with respect to the first member. The joint includes a positioning mechanism for defining a set position from which the second member pivots. The joint also includes a restriction mechanism for restricting the degree of pivoting of the second member, from the set position. The joint further includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the second member such that it returns to the set position when an opposing force applied to the second member is less than the bias of the biasing mechanism. When the joint is in the set position, the biasing mechanism is configured such that no bias is applied to the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Mark SORRENTI, Samiul SORRENTI, Andrew HUGHES, Richard GENGA
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Patent number: 9872789Abstract: A joint for a rehabilitation device and a rehabilitation device are disclosed. The joint is defined for operation between an end of a first member and an end of a second member. The joint enables the second member to pivot at the joint with respect to the first member. The joint includes a positioning mechanism for defining a set position from which the second member pivots. The joint also includes a restriction mechanism for restricting the degree of pivoting of the second member, from the set position. The joint further includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the second member such that it returns to the set position when an opposing force applied to the second member is less than the bias of the biasing mechanism. When the joint is in the set position, the biasing mechanism is configured such that no bias is applied to the second member.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHFInventors: Mark Sorrenti, Samiul Sorrenti, Andrew Hughes, Richard Genga
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Publication number: 20150335455Abstract: A joint for a rehabilitation device and a rehabilitation device are disclosed. The joint is defined for operation between an end of a first member and an end of a second member. The joint enables the second member to pivot at the joint with respect to the first member. The joint includes a positioning mechanism for defining a set position from which the second member pivots. The joint also includes a restriction mechanism for restricting the degree of pivoting of the second member, from the set position. The joint further includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the second member such that it returns to the set position when an opposing force applied to the second member is less than the bias of the biasing mechanism. When the joint is in the set position, the biasing mechanism is configured such that no bias is applied to the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: S.A.M. BRACING PTY LTD.Inventors: Mark Sorrenti, Samiul Sorrenti, Andrew Hughes, Richard Genga
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Publication number: 20140373831Abstract: A pre-filled, single-use, disposable medication chamber for use in a medical nebulizer system that delivers a mist of properly sized aerosol particles of medicament to the patient. The nebulizer can be effectively used in conjunction with conventional nebulizer cap, tee and mouthpiece devices that interface with the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Andrew R. CULBERTSON, Richard A. GENGA, JR.
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Patent number: 7978378Abstract: A method for scanning an object is provided. The method involves placing the object on a scanning platform. The scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around the object to be scanned. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system including at least one sensor is used to determine if the foot is located within a predetermined scanning area. The method can be used to measure foot dimensions for the production of shoe lasts and construction of shoes. The method can be used in a system for selecting shoes that properly fit.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin, Carl B. Dumas
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Publication number: 20100157388Abstract: A method for scanning an object is provided. The method involves placing the object on a scanning platform. The scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around the object to be scanned. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system including at least one sensor is used to determine if the foot is located within a predetermined scanning area. The method can be used to measure foot dimensions for the production of shoe lasts and construction of shoes. The method can be used in a system for selecting shoes that properly fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, JR., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Patent number: 7738145Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Patent number: 7706028Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system, either visual or automatic, is included on the scanner platform. If automatic, a sensor array is affixed to the platform such that a scan will only initiate when certain sensors or combinations of sensors are ON. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin, Carl B. Dumas
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Publication number: 20090273664Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, JR., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Patent number: 7557966Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard A. Genga, Jr., Alan Schinazi, Justin W. Sirotin
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Publication number: 20060098896Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. A positioning system, either visual or automatic, is included on the scanner platform. If automatic, a sensor array is affixed to the platform such that a scan will only initiate when certain sensors or combinations of sensors are ON. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard Genga, Alan Schinazi, Justin Sirotin, Carl Dumas
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Publication number: 20060034717Abstract: Wet rotor circulators are provided, in which a fixed volume of a control fluid is sealed within the rotor chamber, and the rotor chamber is sealed against entry of the circulating system fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Joseph Castellone, Richard Genga, Daniel Nelsen, Justin Sirotin, Alan Schinazi, Thomas Parent
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Publication number: 20060034548Abstract: A scanner has a plurality of cameras positioned around an object to be scanned. The object is illuminated by unstructured light and the object is covered by a textured surface. The cameras can be arranged as pairs and each camera pair is supported on a single support. The scanned object can be a foot, among other things, and the scanner is positioned at a predetermined incline so that the foot is evenly supported. Method for attaching the camera pairs on the support, method for calibrating the camera pairs and method of scanning the foot to provide shoe sizes and shoe lasts are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Hamid Pishdadian, Richard Genga, Alan Schinazi, Justin Sirotin
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Patent number: 6371440Abstract: An valve actuator in a hydronic heating and cooling system includes a motor for changing the position of a valve, a switch for switching power to the motor, and a sensor for detecting the arrival of the valve at a desired position and for stopping the motor without using a mechanical stop. The motor's power source includes a capacitive power source which can be used to drive the motor under low-power conditions. A worm gear is used in the drive train, and combined with a clutch assembly to permit the valve to be operated manually.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Taco, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Genga, Hamid Pishdadian, Richard J. Pasquini
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Patent number: 6290207Abstract: A zone valve for use in a hydronic system, the valve including a ball element through which liquid flows in an axial direction, a valve casing enclosing a ball element, a valve seat in contact with the ball element and the valve casing, the valve seat having a notch to receive an O-ring, an O-ring installed in the notch, and wherein the notch has a surface inclined with respect to the axial direction so that an axial force on the valve seat causes the O-ring installed in the notch to be compressed to improve a seal between the valve seat and an internal bore of the valve casing.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Taco, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Genga, Hamid Pishdadian
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Patent number: 6250323Abstract: An valve actuator in a hydronic heating and cooling system includes a motor for changing the position of a valve, a switch for switching power to the motor, and a sensor for detecting the arrival of the valve at a desired position and for stopping the motor without using a mechanical stop. The motor's power source includes a capacitive power source which can be used to drive the motor under low-power conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Taco, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Genga, Hamid Pishdadian
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Patent number: 6186471Abstract: An valve actuator in a hydronic heating and cooling system includes a motor for changing the position of a valve, a switch for switching power to the motor, and a sensor for detecting the arrival of the valve at a desired position and for stopping the motor without using a mechanical stop. The motor's power source includes a capacitive power source which can be used to drive the motor under low-power conditions. A worm gear is used in the drive train, and combined with a clutch assembly to permit the valve to be operated manually.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1998Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Taco, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Genga, Hamid Pishdadian, Steven Borges, Richard J. Pasquini