Patents by Inventor Robert Tropiano

Robert Tropiano 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: 11921568
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes based on a calculated first estimated error rate, second estimated error rate, first uncertain rank count, second uncertain rank count, and target error rate, displaying a stopping point indication. A computing system includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the computing system to: based on a calculated first estimated error rate, second estimated error rate, first uncertain rank count, second uncertain rank count, and target error rate, display a stopping point indication. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes program instructions that when executed, cause a computer system to: based on a calculated first estimated error rate, second estimated error rate, first uncertain rank count, second uncertain rank count, and target error rate, display a stopping point indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: RELATIVITY ODA LLC
    Inventors: Jesse Allan Winkler, Elise Tropiano, Robert Jenson Price, Brandon Gauthier, Theo Van Wijk, Patricia Ann Gleason
  • Patent number: 7950200
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes a drilling device and a tube. The drilling device typically has a first end, at which a point is located and a second end which is connected to a first end of the tube. The apparatus also includes an insertion bar having a first end inserted into the tube and a second end at which a latching device is located. The latching device can set a location of the insertion bar with respect to the tube so that a height is set. The apparatus may also include a first pole receiver connected at the second end of the insertion bar. The apparatus may include a handle which can be inserted into the insertion bar for rotating the insertion bar, tube, and drilling device to drill the drilling device into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Tropiano
  • Publication number: 20080083172
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes a drilling device and a tube. The drilling device typically has a first end, at which a point is located and a second end which is connected to a first end of the tube. The apparatus also includes an insertion bar having a first end inserted into the tube and a second end at which a latching device is located. The latching device can set a location of the insertion bar with respect to the tube so that a height is set. The apparatus may also include a first pole receiver connected at the second end of the insertion bar. The apparatus may include a handle which can be inserted into the insertion bar for rotating the insertion bar, tube, and drilling device to drill the drilling device into the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Tropiano
  • Publication number: 20050246976
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed comprising a drilling device and a tube. The drilling device typically has a first end, at which a point is located and a second end which is connected to a first end of the tube. The apparatus also includes an insertion bar having a first end inserted into the tube and a second end at which a latching device is located. The latching device can set a location of the insertion bar with respect to the tube so that a height is set. The apparatus may also include a first pole receiver connected at the second end of the insertion bar. The apparatus may include a handle which can be inserted into the insertion bar for rotating the insertion bar, tube, and drilling device to drill the drilling device into the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Tropiano