Patents by Inventor Russell Varone
Russell Varone 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: 11536019Abstract: A method for constructing a three-dimensional (3D) printer-printable wall system includes forming a concrete foundation on a substrate, where the concrete foundation embeds horizontal and vertical reinforcements. A first inner wythe horizontal layer and a first outer wythe horizontal layer are printed using a concrete mixture from a 3D printer. The first inner wythe horizontal layer and the first outer wythe horizontal layer are separated by an interstitial space. A first wall dam is placed between the first inner wythe horizontal layer and the first outer wythe horizontal layer in the interstitial space. Additional inner wythe horizontal layers are printed on top of the first inner wythe horizontal layer to form a composite inner wythe. Additional outer wythe horizontal layers are printed on top of the first outer wythe horizontal layer to form a composite outer wythe.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Diamond Age 3D, Inc.Inventors: Adam Hoch, Brian Hillman, Jonathan Reiland, Nicholas Simon, Paul Clark, Phillip Mutarelli, Russell Varone
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Publication number: 20220372748Abstract: A method for constructing a three-dimensional (3D) printer-printable wall system includes forming a concrete foundation on a substrate, where the concrete foundation embeds horizontal and vertical reinforcements. A first inner wythe horizontal layer and a first outer wythe horizontal layer are printed using a concrete mixture from a 3D printer. The first inner wythe horizontal layer and the first outer wythe horizontal layer are separated by an interstitial space. A first wall dam is placed between the first inner wythe horizontal layer and the first outer wythe horizontal layer in the interstitial space. Additional inner wythe horizontal layers are printed on top of the first inner wythe horizontal layer to form a composite inner wythe. Additional outer wythe horizontal layers are printed on top of the first outer wythe horizontal layer to form a composite outer wythe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Adam HOCH, Brian HILLMAN, Jonathan REILAND, Nicholas SIMON, Paul CLARK, Phillip MUTARELLI, Russell VARONE
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Patent number: 10973185Abstract: A computer implemented system for a vertical farming system comprising at least a first crop growth module and operating in an environmentally-controlled growing chamber, the control system comprising sensors for measuring environmental growing conditions in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber over time to generate environmental condition data, a device configured for measuring a crop characteristic of a crop grown in the crop growth module of the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to generate crop growth data and a processing device comprising software modules for receiving the environmental condition data and the crop growth data; applying an algorithm to the environmental condition data and the crop growth data to generate an improved environmental growing condition and generating instructions for adjustment of the environmental growing conditions in or around the growth module in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to the improved environmental growing condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Inventors: Jaremy Creechley, Jack Oslan, Nate Mazonson, Nathaniel R. Storey, Daniel Cook, Philip E. Beatty, John L. Whitcher, Christopher K. Conway, Ernest Learn, Michael Duffy, Russell Varone, Russell Field, William R. George, Rob Jensen, Benjamin J. Clark, Matthew Barnard, Matteo Melani
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Patent number: 10306847Abstract: A plant growing system configured for high density crop growth and yield, including an environmentally-controlled growing chamber and a vertical growth column within, the column configured to support a hydroponic plant growth module which is configured for containing and supporting plant growth media for containing and supporting a root structure of at least one gravitropic crop plant growing therein and for detachably mounting to the vertical growth column, the hydroponic plant growth module including a lateral growth opening to allow the plant to grow laterally through toward a light emitting source, a nutrient supply system to direct aqueous crop nutrient solution through an upper opening of the hydroponic plant growth module, an airflow source to direct airflow away from the growth opening and through an under-canopy of the plant, so as to disturb the boundary layer, and a control system for regulating, at least one growing condition in an area in or adjacent to the under-canopy.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: MJNN, LLCInventors: John L. Whitcher, Jack Oslan, Nate Mazonson, Nathaniel R. Storey, Daniel Cook, Philip E. Beatty, Matthew Barnard, Christopher K. Conway, Ernest Learn, Michael Duffy, Russell Varone, Russell Field, William R. George, Rob Jensen, Benjamin J. Clark, Jaremy Creechley, Matteo Melani
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Publication number: 20180014486Abstract: A computer implemented system for a vertical farming system comprising at least a first crop growth module and operating in an environmentally-controlled growing chamber, the control system comprising sensors for measuring environmental growing conditions in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber over time to generate environmental condition data, a device configured for measuring a crop characteristic of a crop grown in the crop growth module of the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to generate crop growth data and a processing device comprising software modules for receiving the environmental condition data and the crop growth data; applying an algorithm to the environmental condition data and the crop growth data to generate an improved environmental growing condition and generating instructions for adjustment of the environmental growing conditions in or around the growth module in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to the improved environmental growing condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Jaremy CREECHLEY, Jack OSLAN, Nate MAZONSON, Nathaniel R. STOREY, Daniel COOK, Philip E. BEATTY, John L. WHITCHER, Christopher K. CONWAY, Ernest LEARN, Michael DUFFY, Russell VARONE, Russell FIELD, William R. GEORGE, Rob JENSEN, Benjamin J. CLARK, Matthew BARNARD, Matteo MELANI
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Publication number: 20180014485Abstract: A plant growing system configured for high density crop growth and yield, including an environmentally-controlled growing chamber and a vertical growth column within, the column configured to support a hydroponic plant growth module which is configured for containing and supporting plant growth media for containing and supporting a root structure of at least one gravitropic crop plant growing therein and for detachably mounting to the vertical growth column, the hydroponic plant growth module including a lateral growth opening to allow the plant to grow laterally through toward a light emitting source, a nutrient supply system to direct aqueous crop nutrient solution through an upper opening of the hydroponic plant growth module, an airflow source to direct airflow away from the growth opening and through an under-canopy of the plant, so as to disturb the boundary layer, and a control system for regulating, at least one growing condition in an area in or adjacent to the under-canopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: John L. WHITCHER, Jack OSLAN, Nate MAZONSON, Nathaniel R. STOREY, Daniel COOK, Philip E. BEATTY, Matthew BARNARD, Christopher K. CONWAY, Ernest LEARN, Michael DUFFY, Russell VARONE, Russell FIELD, William R. GEORGE, Rob JENSEN, Benjamin J. CLARK, Jaremy CREECHLEY, Matteo MELANI
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Publication number: 20180014471Abstract: A multi-stage, plant growing system is configured for high density growth and crop yields and includes among other things, towers or vertical growth columns, an enclosed controlled environmental growth chamber, interchangeable growth modules, and control systems capable of machine learning wherein the crops are optimally spaced and continually staged in their planting cycles utilizing special growth modules to provide an accelerated and continuous annual production yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Rob JENSEN, Jack OSLAN, Nate MAZONSON, Nathaniel R. STOREY, Daniel COOK, Philip E. BEATTY, John L. WHITCHER, Christopher K. CONWAY, Ernest LEARN, Michael DUFFY, Russell VARONE, Russell FIELD, William R. GEORGE, Matthew BARNARD, Benjamin J. CLARK, Jaremy CREECHLEY
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Publication number: 20170343342Abstract: The present invention provides a method of measuring the placement of material forming a blow-molded plastic container after the container is released from a mold of a blow molder having a plurality of molds, wherein each plastic container comprises a continuous sidewall and a base, the method comprising the steps of: detecting with an infrared camera infrared light emitted from the container after the container is released from a mold; converting the detected infrared light into corresponding electrical signals; transmitting the electrical signals to a microprocessor; comparing in the microprocessor the electrical signals with stored data regarding desired material distribution forming the plastic container; and producing output information regarding the placement of material forming the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
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Patent number: 9778031Abstract: The present invention provides a method of measuring the placement of material forming a blow-molded plastic container after the container is released from a mold of a blow molder having a plurality of molds, wherein each plastic container comprises a continuous sidewall and a base, the method comprising the steps of: detecting with an infrared camera infrared light emitted from the container after the container is released from a mold; converting the detected infrared light into corresponding electrical signals; transmitting the electrical signals to a microprocessor; comparing in the microprocessor the electrical signals with stored data regarding desired material distribution forming the plastic container; and producing output information regarding the placement of material forming the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
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Publication number: 20150343698Abstract: The present invention provides a method of measuring the placement of material forming a blow-molded plastic container after the container is released from a mold of a blow molder having a plurality of molds, wherein each plastic container comprises a continuous sidewall and a base, the method comprising the steps of: detecting with an infrared camera infrared light emitted from the container after the container is released from a mold; converting the detected infrared light into corresponding electrical signals; transmitting the electrical signals to a microprocessor; comparing in the microprocessor the electrical signals with stored data regarding desired material distribution forming the plastic container; and producing output information regarding the placement of material forming the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
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Patent number: 9146099Abstract: The present invention provides a method of measuring the placement of material forming a blow-molded plastic container after the container is released from a mold of a blow molder having a plurality of molds, wherein each plastic container comprises a continuous sidewall and a base, the method comprising the steps of: detecting with an infrared camera infrared light emitted from the container after the container is released from a mold; converting the detected infrared light into corresponding electrical signals; transmitting the electrical signals to a microprocessor; comparing in the microprocessor the electrical signals with stored data regarding desired material distribution forming the plastic container; and producing output information regarding the placement of material forming the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
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Publication number: 20120007289Abstract: The present invention provides a method of measuring the placement of material forming a blow-molded plastic container after the container is released from a mold of a blow molder having a plurality of molds, wherein each plastic container comprises a continuous sidewall and a base, the method comprising the steps of: detecting with an infrared camera infrared light emitted from the container after the container is released from a mold; converting the detected infrared light into corresponding electrical signals; transmitting the electrical signals to a microprocessor; comparing in the microprocessor the electrical signals with stored data regarding desired material distribution forming the plastic container; and producing output information regarding the placement of material forming the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
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Publication number: 20070102262Abstract: An apparatus for positioning conveyed articles at different lengths from an initial position includes an endless loop transport system that moves a number of articles in a direction of transport and guide rails attached to the transport system, which extend approximately perpendicular to the direction of transport. A holding device is movably disposed on a respective guide rail and a controller causes the holding device to move perpendicular to the direction of transport along the respective guide rail. Articles are gripped by the holding device while moving in continuous motion at an initial position and then moved to different lengths along the guide rails via the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventor: Russell Varone
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Patent number: 7077258Abstract: Spindle assemblies include an upper spindle shaft with an undercut section, which reduces wear on parts. Assemblies include a depth stop on a probe pin to ensure accurate alignment upon reassembly with minimal time and effort.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, LPInventor: Russell Varone
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Publication number: 20060118388Abstract: A conveying arrangement includes a conveying chain having a series of stems on which items to be conveyed can be spaced at a first distance. The conveying chain also includes a plurality of adapter blocks attached to at least some of the stems such that the items can be spaced at a second distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2004Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventor: Russell Varone
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Patent number: 7037227Abstract: An improved pneumatic tensioner apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus including: a main drive belt; a chuck assembly, suspended from said main drive belt, having a spinning member and a drive contact portion; a first frictional drive belt in a first track in contact with said drive contact portion operative to spin said chuck assembly; a first tension adjusting device operative to apply pressure to said first frictional drive belt tangentially to said drive contact portion; a second frictional drive belt disposed in at least one idler roller on an opposite side of said chuck assembly to said first frictional drive belt, said second frictional drive belt in contact with said drive contact portion; and a second tension adjusting device operative to apply pressure to said second frictional drive belt tangentially to said drive contact portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Graham Packing Company, L.P.Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Deitz
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Publication number: 20050241912Abstract: Spindle assemblies include an upper spindle shaft with an undercut section, which reduces wear on parts. Assemblies include a depth stop on a probe pin to ensure accurate alignment upon reassembly with minimal time and effort.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventor: Russell Varone
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Patent number: 6957735Abstract: An pneumatic tensioner apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus including: a main drive belt; a chuck assembly, suspended from the main drive belt, having a spinning member and a drive contact portion; a first frictional drive belt in a first track, the first frictional drive belt in contact with the drive contact portion operative to spin the chuck assembly; and a first tension adjusting device having at least one pneumatic tension adjustment member operative to apply pressure to the first frictional drive belt tangentially to the drive contact portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Graham Packaging, L.P.Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Deitz
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Publication number: 20040180743Abstract: An improved pneumatic tensioner apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus including: a main drive belt; a chuck assembly, suspended from said main drive belt, having a spinning member and a drive contact portion; a first frictional drive belt in a first track in contact with said drive contact portion operative to spin said chuck assembly; a first tension adjusting device operative to apply pressure to said first frictional drive belt tangentially to said drive contact portion; a second frictional drive belt disposed in at least one idler roller on an opposite side of said chuck assembly to said first frictional drive belt, said second frictional drive belt in contact with said drive contact portion; and a second tension adjusting device operative to apply pressure to said second frictional drive belt tangentially to said drive contact portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Dietz
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Publication number: 20040180744Abstract: An pneumatic tensioner apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus including: a main drive belt; a chuck assembly, suspended from the main drive belt, having a spinning member and a drive contact portion; a first frictional drive belt in a first track, the first frictional drive belt in contact with the drive contact portion operative to spin the chuck assembly; and a first tension adjusting device having at least one pneumatic tension adjustment member operative to apply pressure to the first frictional drive belt tangentially to the drive contact portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Dietz