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).

  • Patent number: 12227351
    Abstract: An apparatus has a cartridge utilized to contain a volume of construction material. A piston is inserted into the cartridge under operable control by at least one plunger assembly. A forming device is removably mounted to the cartridge opposite to the piston. A loading assembly is engaged to the cartridge to sequentially insert the volume of construction material and the piston into the cartridge. At least one sensor package is oriented towards the cartridge to capture at least one condition datum from the volume of construction material. A unitary controller receives and processes the condition datum to supply control signals to the plunger assembly and the loading assembly based on historical condition data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Diamond Age 3D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Clark, Philip Mutarelli, Adam Hoch, Jonathan Reiland, Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 12128616
    Abstract: An apparatus has a carrier robot operative within a working volume. A forming mechanism is mounted to the carrier robot. A unitary controller supplies control signals to the carrier robot and the forming mechanism, such that the carrier robot implements mechanical motion along a deposition vector and the forming mechanism deposits a segment of structured material onto a build surface within the working volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Diamond Age 3D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Clark, Philip Mutarelli, Adam Hoch, Jonathan Reiland, Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 12077958
    Abstract: A concrete foundation with reinforcements is formed on a substrate. A first inner wythe horizontal layer and a first outer wythe horizontal layer are printed using a construction material mixture from a 3D printer. The first inner wythe horizontal layer and the first outer wythe horizontal layer are separated by an interstitial space. Additional inner wythe horizontal layers are printed upward on top of the first inner wythe horizontal layer to form a composite inner wythe. Additional outer wythe horizontal layers are printed upward on top of the first outer wythe horizontal layer to form a composite outer wythe. At least one wall tie is placed between the composite inner wythe and the composite outer wythe. A sill cap is installed on top of the composite inner wythe and the composite outer wythe. An anchor mechanism is installed into the sill cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Diamond Age 3D, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Hoch, Brian Hillman, Jonathan Reiland, Nicholas Simon, Paul Clark, Philip Mutarelli, Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 12030194
    Abstract: An apparatus has an anchor shaft with a distal end configured to be embedded into a selected anchor location. A base plate has an aperture to receive the anchor shaft. A mounting ring surrounds the aperture. An inner collar is adjustably mounted on the mounting ring. A lower bearing seat is positioned in the inner collar. A spherical bearing is positioned in the lower bearing seat. The spherical bearing engages a proximal end of the anchor shaft. An upper bearing seat is positioned over the spherical bearing. An outer collar is mounted on the inner collar. The upper bearing seat, the spherical bearing, and the lower bearing seat are compressed between the outer collar and the inner collar, such that the anchor shaft is selectably mounted to the base plate and has six degrees of configurable positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Diamond Age 3D, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 11536019
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Diamond Age 3D, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Hoch, Brian Hillman, Jonathan Reiland, Nicholas Simon, Paul Clark, Phillip Mutarelli, Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 10973185
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 10306847
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: MJNN, LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20170343342
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 9778031
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
  • Publication number: 20150343698
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 9146099
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
  • Publication number: 20120007289
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Patrick M. O'Connell, Garrett R. Pennington, Russell Varone
  • Publication number: 20070102262
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 7077258
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, LP
    Inventor: Russell Varone
  • Publication number: 20060118388
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventor: Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 7037227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Graham Packing Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Deitz
  • Publication number: 20050241912
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventor: Russell Varone
  • Patent number: 6957735
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Graham Packaging, L.P.
    Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Deitz
  • Publication number: 20040180744
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Dietz
  • Publication number: 20040180743
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Russell Varone, Michael Dietz