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Marchetti, US

Bernard Gerard Marchetti, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140361568END CAP DOOR ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for a panel end cap includes a housing having an aperture, wherein the aperture opens into a storage compartment which laterally extends into an instrument panel of a vehicle. A cover is pivotally coupled to the housing for covering the housing aperture in a closed position and allowing access to the storage compartment in an open position. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the housing and the cover to bias the cover to the closed position.12-11-2014
20150197075POLYMERIC ARTICLE FORMED BY INJECTION COMPRESSION MOLDING - According to one or more embodiments, a polymeric article includes a first polymeric layer defining a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a first side and a second side opposing the first side, the first side being exposed to atmospheric air, and an ink layer and a second polymeric layer, the ink layer being positioned between the second polymeric layer and the second portion of the first polymeric layer.07-16-2015
20150321397HYBRID COMPOSITE UTILIZING INJECTION-EXPANSION MOLDING - A vehicular instrument panel including a substrate having a first plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a first nylon resin and an expanded reinforcement coupled to the substrate having a second plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a second nylon resin. The first plurality of chopped carbon fibers and the first plurality of glass fibers in the substrate are segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate. An expanded, structural duct has a second plurality of chopped glass fibers within a third nylon resin. The duct, reinforcement and substrate are coupled to form a hollow tube.11-12-2015
20150321398METHOD OF MAKING A HYBRID COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL - A method of forming a vehicular instrument panel includes the steps: melting a first composite comprising carbon fibers and nylon resin; melting a second composite comprising glass fibers and nylon resin; injecting the melted composites into an instrument panel mold such that the carbon and glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the mold; and cooling the melted composites to form an instrument panel. The method may also include the step: forming a boundary region between the first and second melted composites in the mold such that the carbon and glass fibers in the mold are substantially mixed within the boundary region.11-12-2015
20150321561FIBER COMPOSITE SUPPORT FOR VEHICULAR COMPONENTS - A vehicular instrument panel having a reinforcement that includes a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin, a substrate coupled to the reinforcement comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, and a steering column bracket defined from the substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin. The bracket engages a steering column such that the substrate and bracket support the steering column. The plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate can be segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate.11-12-2015
20150321703MODULAR COMPOSITE INTRUMENT PANEL - A vehicular instrument panel, including a substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, the substrate defines an airbag canister. The plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers are segregated such that the chopped carbon fibers are substantially concentrated within a driver-side portion of the substrate and the airbag canister, and the chopped glass fibers are substantially concentrated within a passenger-side portion of the substrate. The substrate can also include a boundary region such that the plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are substantially mixed in the boundary region.11-12-2015
20150321704HYBRID COMPOSITE UTILIZING GAS-ASSISTED MOLDING GEOMETRIES - A vehicular instrument panel includes a substrate having a first plurality of chopped carbon fibers and a first plurality of chopped glass fibers within a first nylon resin. The first plurality of chopped carbon fibers and the first plurality of glass fibers in the substrate are segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate. A reinforcement includes a second plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a second nylon resin. A reinforcement rib is integrally defined by the reinforcement. The reinforcement rib is substantially hollow and positioned on a driver-side portion of the reinforcement. A substrate rib is integrally defined by the substrate. The substrate rib is substantially hollow and positioned on the driver-side portion of the substrate. The substrate rib and the reinforcement rib are bonded to one another.11-12-2015
20160001819FIBER COMPOSITE SUPPORT FOR VEHICULAR COMPONENTS - A vehicular instrument panel having a reinforcement that includes a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin, a substrate coupled to the reinforcement comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, and a steering column bracket defined from the substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin. The bracket engages a steering column such that the substrate and bracket support the steering column. The plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate can be segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate.01-07-2016
20160001823VEHICULAR COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND COMPONENT - A vehicular instrument panel, including a substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, the substrate defines an airbag canister. The plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers are segregated such that the chopped carbon fibers are substantially concentrated within a driver-side portion of the substrate and the airbag canister, and the chopped glass fibers are substantially concentrated within a passenger-side portion of the substrate. The substrate can also include a boundary region such that the plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are substantially mixed in the boundary region.01-07-2016

Patent applications by Bernard Gerard Marchetti, Rochester Hills, MI US

Bernie Gerard Marchetti, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130220569MOLD CORE FOR FORMING A MOLDING TOOL - A mold core package for forming a molding tool includes a plurality of stacked particulate layers having a binding agent. The plurality of stacked particulate layers form sacrificial walls. An elongate sacrificial displacement line extends through the mold core package adjacent a forming surface of the mold core package. A mold cavity is defined by the stacked particulate layers.08-29-2013
20130220572MOLDING ASSEMBLY WITH HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM - A molding assembly for making molded parts includes a molding tool having conformal fluid lines that follow contours of a molding surface of the molding tool. The conformal fluid lines are defined in the molding tool during casting by sacrificial displacement lines formed by a three-dimensional printer. A temperature control station is coupled to the molding tool and includes a heating and cooling fluid. A valve station regulates fluid flow to the molding tool.08-29-2013
20130220573MOLDING TOOL WITH CONFORMAL PORTIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A mold core package for forming a molding tool includes a plurality of stacked particulate layers having a binding agent. The plurality of stacked particulate layers form sacrificial walls defining a mold cavity. A sacrificial displacement line and a sacrificial displacement body extend from the mold core package and are adapted to displace a molten material applied to the mold core package.08-29-2013
20130221192INTERCHANGEABLE MOLD INSERTS - A mold core package for forming a molding tool with a removable insert includes a plurality of stacked particulate layers having a binding agent. The plurality of stacked particulate layers form molding pattern walls that generally define a base mold cavity and an insert mold cavity defining a mold surface. A sacrificial displacement line extends through the insert mold cavity closely following contours of the mold surface.08-29-2013

Christophe Marchetti US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160018801HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE APPARATUS AND CONTROL CABINET COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed is a human-machine interface apparatus (01-21-2016

Dario Marchetti, Seabrook, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140322356CTC BIOMARKER ASSAY TO COMBAT BREAST CANCER BRAIN METASTASIS - Embodiments of the present invention concern methods related to treating, prognosticating and/or diagnosing at least brain metastatic breast cancer. Embodiments of the methods include characterizing circulating tumor cells for the presence or absence of EpCAM and, upon identification of EpCAM negative cells and identification of the status of other markers (such as heparanase and/or Notch1, for example), treating the individual based on the determination of the characterization.10-30-2014

David A. Marchetti, Boca Raton, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100184495METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLAYING AN ONLINE FANTASY GAME - Disclosed is a method of playing a fantasy game. The fantasy game persists for a predetermined duration, within a fantasy league having a number of fantasy teams, each fantasy team being managed by a manager and having number of roster positions. The method provides for selecting a first fantasy player corresponding to a first real-world performer, assigning the first fantasy player to a first position of a first fantasy team, selecting a second fantasy player corresponding to a second real-world performer, and substituting the second fantasy player for the first fantasy player before the expiration of the predetermined duration and after the performance by the first real-world player has begun.07-22-2010
20100203935METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONDUCTING AN ONLINE FANTASY GAME - Disclosed is a method for conducting a plurality of fantasy games including creating a fantasy game on a game server, collecting a first round of wagers, assigning a first fantasy player and a second fantasy player to the community team, assigning a third fantasy player and a fourth fantasy player to the first fantasy team based upon the first rank list, assigning a fifth fantasy player and a sixth fantasy player to the second team based upon the second rank list, collecting a second round of wagers, assigning a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth score to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth fantasy players, respectively, calculating a first team score for the first fantasy team, calculating a second team score for the second fantasy team; and determining a winner between the first fantasy team and the second fantasy team.08-12-2010
20100203936METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTERING A FANTASY GAME - Disclosed is a system for administering a plurality of fantasy games having a game server for hosting the plurality of fantasy games, a client for connecting to the game server, a virtual lobby for accessing the plurality of fantasy games hosted on the game server, a first fantasy game which persists for a predetermined duration, and a scoring module for awarding points to the first fantasy team and the second fantasy team and for determining a winner between the first fantasy team and the second fantasy team at the expiration of the predetermined duration. The first fantasy game has a first fantasy team with a first plurality of roster positions, a second fantasy team with a second plurality of roster positions, and a fantasy draft wherein a first manager selects a first fantasy player corresponding to a first real-world performer in a first real-world event.08-12-2010

George A. Marchetti, Western Springs, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090095260 METHOD TO CONVERT FREE-PISTON LINEAR MOTION TO ROTARY MOTION - Embodiments described herein include a method for converting free-piston linear motion to rotary motion, comprising: providing a free-piston generator or motor/generator that includes one or more pistons; and, for each piston, a surface is provided defining a helical channel, wherein the piston is rotated in a single direction through the helical channel.04-16-2009
20090199821METHOD TO CONVERT FREE-PISTON LINEAR MOTION TO ROTARY MOTION - Embodiments described herein include a method for converting free-piston linear motion to rotary motion, comprising: 08-13-2009

John A. Marchetti, Ellabell, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130147493SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CONCENTRATION OF GAS IN A CONFINED SPACE - A system for determining a concentration of gas in a confined space includes a first frequency generator for generating a first RF signal. A first antenna transmits the first RF signal across the confined space and second antenna receives the first RF signal. First and second RF signal power detectors detect the power of the first RF signal both prior to and after transmission through the confined space. A first comparator circuit determines a concentration of oxygen in the confined space based on the power of the first RF signal prior to transmission through the confined space and the power of the first RF signal received by the second antenna.06-13-2013

John J. Marchetti, Blaine, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100240222WAFER FIXTURE FOR WET PROCESS APPLICATIONS - The present invention is a wafer fixture comprising a housing body, a thrust plate, a flexure clamp, gaskets, flexure pins on an inner circumference of the housing body, locking grooves on an outer circumference of the flexure clamp, and a handle. A wafer may be placed between the gaskets of the housing body and the thrust plate. The flexure clamp may be placed over the thrust plate and secured to the housing body by rotating the flexure clamp such that locking grooves of the fixture plate mate with the flexure pins on the inner circumference of the housing body. The present invention in yet another embodiment is a wafer etch tool comprising a housing, a flexure clamp, and means for securing a wafer between the housing and the flexure clamp upon rotation of the flexure clamp within the housing.09-23-2010

John N. Marchetti, Monrovia, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090112658CLIENT SUPPORTED MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS SYSTEM - A method begins by providing at least one account level preference of a plurality of account level preferences based on a level of subscription. The method continues by receiving a selection of one of the at least one of the account level preference to produce a selected account level preference. The method continues by generating payables process data in accordance with the selected account level preference. The payables process data includes a list of a plurality of creditors and associated payment data. For a creditor of the plurality of creditors, the associated payment data includes at least one payment scheme for paying at least a portion of debt owed to the creditor via at least one of: a business credit card, a funds transfer, commercial paper, tangible consideration, and a debit account. The method continues by transmitting the payable process data to a payment entity device.04-30-2009
20090112659PAYMENT ENTITY ACCOUNT SET UP FOR MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins with a payment entity device receiving payables process data from a client device. The payables process data includes a list of a plurality of creditors and associated payment data, wherein, for a creditor of the plurality of creditors, the associated payment data includes at least one payment scheme for paying at least a portion of debt owed to the creditor via at least one of: a client credit card, a funds transfer, commercial paper, tangible consideration, and a debit account. The method continues with the payment entity device determining level of service for a client associated with the client device. The method continues with the payment entity device generating a payables profile for the client based on the payables process data in accordance with the level of service.04-30-2009
20090112660PAYMENT ENTITY FOR ACCOUNT PAYABLES PROCESSING USING MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins by receiving an accounts payable data file from a client device. The method continues by determining whether a payables profile of a client associated with the client device is to be modified based on the accounts payable data file. The method continues by determining a level of service of the client when the payables profile is not to be modified. The method continues processing payment transactions for accounts payable contained in the accounts payable data file on behalf of the client in accordance with the payables profile via a wide area network when the level of service is a first level of service.04-30-2009
20090112661PAYMENT ENTITY DEVICE TRANSACTION PROCESSING USING MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins with a payment entity device receiving an accounts payable data file from a client entity processing module. The method continues with the payment entity device determining a method of payment for an account payable of the accounts payable data file in accordance with a payables profile. The method continues with the payment entity device initiating a first type of payment for the account payable when the method of payment is a first type; initiating a second type of payment for the account payable, when the method of payment is a second type, or initiating a third type of payment for the account payable when the method of payment is a third type.04-30-2009
20090112662PAYMENT ENTITY DEVICE RECONCILIATION FOR MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins by storing payment request data, which, for a client, includes a payables profile and an accounts payable data file. The method continues by receiving payment remittance information subsequent to initiation of a payment in accordance with the payment request data. The method continues by storing the payment remittance information. The method continues by consolidating the payment remittance information and the payment request data to produce consolidated payment data. The method continues by generating at least one report based on the consolidated payment data.04-30-2009

John Nicholas Marchetti, Monrovia, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130117178PAYMENT ENTITY ACCOUNT SET UP FOR MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins with a payment entity device receiving payables process data from a client device. The payables process data includes a list of a plurality of creditors and associated payment data, wherein, for a creditor of the plurality of creditors, the associated payment data includes at least one payment scheme for paying at least a portion of debt owed to the creditor via at least one of: a client credit card, a funds transfer, commercial paper, tangible consideration, and a debit account. The method continues with the payment entity device determining level of service for a client associated with the client device. The method continues with the payment entity device generating a payables profile for the client based on the payables process data in accordance with the level of service.05-09-2013
20130138557PAYMENT ENTITY FOR ACCOUNT PAYABLES PROCESSING USING MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins by receiving an accounts payable data file from a client device. The method continues by determining whether a payables profile of a client associated with the client device is to be modified based on the accounts payable data file. The method continues by determining a level of service of the client when the payables profile is not to be modified. The method continues processing payment transactions for accounts payable contained in the accounts payable data file on behalf of the client in accordance with the payables profile via a wide area network when the level of service is a first level of service.05-30-2013
20130151384PAYMENT ENTITY DEVICE RECONCILIATION FOR MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins by storing payment request data, which, for a client, includes a payables profile and an accounts payable data file. The method continues by receiving payment remittance information subsequent to initiation of a payment in accordance with the payment request data. The method continues by storing the payment remittance information. The method continues by consolidating the payment remittance information and the payment request data to produce consolidated payment data. The method continues by generating at least one report based on the consolidated payment data.06-13-2013
20130212010PAYMENT ENTITY DEVICE TRANSACTION PROCESSING USING MULTIPLE PAYMENT METHODS - A method begins with a payment entity device receiving an accounts payable data file from a client entity processing module. The method continues with the payment entity device determining a method of payment for an account payable of the accounts payable data file in accordance with a payables profile. The method continues with the payment entity device initiating a first type of payment for the account payable when the method of payment is a first type; initiating a second type of payment for the account payable, when the method of payment is a second type, or initiating a third type of payment for the account payable when the method of payment is a third type.08-15-2013

Joseph L. Marchetti, Lake In The Hills, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140027337Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Packaging Electronic Products - The present invention relates to product packaging for electronic products. Specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus, systems and methods for packaging electronic products, comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein when the first portion and the second portion are oriented in a first configuration, they form a first enclosing structure for a product, such as a first electronic product, and further wherein the first portion and the second portion, when oriented in a second configuration, form a second enclosing structure for a product, such as a second electronic product having a different shape or size from the first electronic product.01-30-2014

Louis Andrew Marchetti, Albany, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080280539Optical component fabrication using amorphous oxide coated substrates - A method of fabricating or preparing an optical component, such as a mirror, using an amorphous oxide coated substrate is presented. An amorphous oxide coating is applied to an optical substrate. An assessment of surface roughness of the coated surface is performed. The coated surface is polished based on the assessment. Initial assessments can be conducted and polishing can be performed based on those initial assessments prior to applying the coating to better prepare the surface for the coating. Each assessment can assess the surface's Mid-Spatial Frequency Roughness (MSFR), High-Spatial Frequency Roughness (HSFR), or both. The performing of the assessments, polishing and/or coating can be computer-controlled. This process is ideal in the fabrication of an optical component formed from a substrate with a near-zero coefficient of thermal expansion. An optical component fabricated in this manner is also presented.11-13-2008
20080318066Optical Component Fabrication Using Coated Substrates - A method of fabricating or preparing an optical component, such as a mirror, using an amorphous oxide coated substrate is presented. An amorphous oxide coating is applied to an optical substrate. An assessment of surface roughness of the coated surface is performed. The coated surface is polished based on the assessment. Initial assessments can be conducted and polishing can be performed based on those initial assessments prior to applying the coating to better prepare the surface for the coating. Each assessment can assess the surface's Mid-Spatial Frequency Roughness (MSFR), High-Spatial Frequency Roughness (HSFR), or both. The performing of the assessments, polishing and/or coating can be computer-controlled. This process is ideal in the fabrication of an optical component formed from a substrate with a near-zero coefficient of thermal expansion. An optical component fabricated in this manner is also presented.12-25-2008
20130011547Optical Component Fabrication Using Coated Substrates - A method of fabricating or preparing an optical component, such as a mirror, using an amorphous oxide coated substrate is presented. An amorphous oxide coating is applied to an optical substrate. An assessment of surface roughness of the coated surface is performed. The coated surface is polished based on the assessment. Initial assessments can be conducted and polishing can be performed based on those initial assessments prior to applying the coating to better prepare the surface for the coating. Each assessment can assess the surface's Mid-Spatial Frequency Roughness (MSFR), High-Spatial Frequency Roughness (HSFR), or both. The performing of the assessments, polishing and/or coating can be computer-controlled. This process is ideal in the fabrication of an optical component formed from a substrate with a near-zero coefficient of thermal expansion. An optical component fabricated in this manner is also presented.01-10-2013

Michael Marchetti, Bridgeport, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120115372Barbed contact member for an electrical receptacle - A contact member for an electrical receptacle includes a connecting member having first and second ends. A first contact is connected to the first end of the connecting member and a second contact is connected to the second end of the connecting member. A first tab is connected to the first contact and is received by a base of the electrical receptacle. A second tab is connected to the second contact and is received by the base of the electrical receptacle. A plurality of barbs are disposed on the first and second tabs to securely retain the contact member in the electrical receptacle.05-10-2012

Michael Marchetti, Victor, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090268233METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INVENTORY CONTROL OF SECURE STOCK IN FEEDERS AND FINISHERS - A method and system for auditing security stock usage including displaying one or more data on a graphical user interface (GUI); extracting a first set of information into a first log file from the one or more data displayed on the GUI; commencing a print run on a printer; extracting a second set of information into a second log file after the print run terminates; and determining a number of sheets of security stock used from the first log file and the second log file.10-29-2009

Michael Marchetti, Manhattan Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140243068MULTIPLAYER SLOTS GAME AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A multiplayer slots game system comprising a multiplayer slots game controller operating on a processor. A plurality of multiplayer slots interfaces, each operating on an associated processor and coupled to the multiplayer slots game controller through a communications medium. A plurality of user interfaces operating on each of the multiplayer slots interfaces, each of the plurality of user interfaces generating a user display that includes two or more user identifiers.08-28-2014

Michael J. Marchetti, Bridgeport, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090149062Hospital grade electrical receptacle - An electrical receptacle includes a housing having a cover or face member coupled to a base, and a mounting bridge extending around and contacting the bottom and the two opposite ends of the base. Each of the end-contacting portions of the mounting bridge has at least one base tab that projects inwardly into engagement with the end of the base, and at least one face tab, preferably barbed, that projects upwardly into the face member. During assembly, the base tabs preferably are bent over an upper edge of the base to firmly clamp the mounting bridge to the base. A line contact assembly extending along each side of the base has at least one line contact tab that projects upwardly into the face member. Mating snap-fit connectors afford additional robustness to the assembly.06-11-2009
20140262420FLOOR BOX COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base with a central opening and a cover pivotally connected to the base by a hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge body with a first end pivotally connected to the base for pivoting with respect to the base and second end pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting with respect to the cover. A tab extends from the second end of the hinge body to contact a bottom surface of the cover to limit pivoting movement of the cover with respect to the hinge body. A slide surface is provided on the base that contacts an end of the cover during pivoting movement of the cover to prevent wear on a gasket with the opening of the base.09-18-2014
20150222104FLOOR BOX COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base with a central opening and a cover pivotally connected to the base by a hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge body with a first end pivotally connected to the base for pivoting with respect to the base and second end pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting with respect to the cover. A tab extends from the second end of the hinge body to contact a bottom surface of the cover to limit pivoting movement of the cover with respect to the hinge body. A slide surface is provided on the base that contacts an end of the cover during pivoting movement of the cover to prevent wear on a gasket with the opening of the base.08-06-2015
20150236488FLOOR BOX COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base with a central opening and a cover pivotally connected to the base by a hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge body with a first end pivotally connected to the base for pivoting with respect to the base and second end pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting with respect to the cover. A tab extends from the second end of the hinge body to contact a bottom surface of the cover to limit pivoting movement of the cover with respect to the hinge body. A slide surface is provided on the base that contacts an end of the cover during pivoting movement of the cover to prevent wear on a gasket with the opening of the base.08-20-2015

Patent applications by Michael J. Marchetti, Bridgeport, CT US

Michael W. Marchetti, Victor, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090284387CUSTOMIZABLE INDICATOR LIGHT - A customizable indicator light system for a printing device includes at least one printing device configured to detect at least one machine state corresponding to the operation of the at least one printing device. An indicator light is operably coupled to the at least one printing device. The indicator light is adapted to operate in at least one of an off state, a blink state, and a steady state to indicate the detected machine state. A computing device is in operative communication with the at least one printing device and is adapted to provide at least one user setting to the at least one printing device. The at least one user setting includes at least one behavior setting configured to selectively set the indicator light to one of the off state, the blink state, and the steady state based on the detected machine state. The at least one user setting further includes a skip setting configured to cause the indicator light to remain set in at least one of the off state, the blink state, and the steady state based on the detected machine state.11-19-2009
20110194125DISTRIBUTED DATA FLOW FOR PAGE PARALLEL IMAGE PROCESSING WITHIN PRINTING SYSTEMS - A system renders print jobs via a marking engine. A raster image processor receives the job from the input module and renders it to one or more raster images. One or more contone image processors receive the one or more raster images to perform cross-channel image processing to render the raster images into a form compatible with the marking engine, wherein the output is partially sub-partitioned by color separation. An image refactoring and distribution network completes the sub-partitioning by separation of the rendered contone raster images by color separation and distributes each color sub-partition to a marker channel module specific to each color sub-partition. A marking engine receives the color sub-partitioned image data, marks the image onto a substrate and outputs a hardcopy of the image.08-11-2011

Paul Marchetti, Canton, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090313072COMPUTER-BASED VEHICLE ORDER TRACKING SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system for receiving a delivery estimated time of arrival (ETA) of an expected vehicle at a customer location is provided. The system comprises at least one customer system for receiving the ETA of the expected vehicle at the customer location from at least one tracking tool. The at least one tracking tool is configured to receive historical vehicle order average information which corresponds to known ETAs of one or more delivered vehicles over a predetermined time frame. The at least one tracking tool is further configured to generate at least one linear regression model in response to the historical vehicle order average information to determine the ETA of the expected vehicle at the customer location.12-17-2009

Paul Marchetti, New York City, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140258082CROSS BORDER COMPETENCIES TOOL - According to one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a memory unit and a processing unit. The memory unit may store loan and tax regulations of a plurality of countries. The processing unit may receive a country designation and a currency designation. The processing unit may determine, based at least in part upon the loan regulations associated with the country designation, at least one service location that is allowed to service a loan according to the currency designation and the country designation. The processing unit may further determine, based at least in part upon the retrieved tax regulations associated with the country designation, a tax withholding on the loan.09-11-2014

Valentina Marchetti, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100254952Isolated myeloid-like cell populations and methods of treatment therewith - The present invention provides a method of rebuilding and stabilizing functional vasculature in hypoxic retinal tissue comprising contacting the hypoxic retinal tissue with an effective amount of cells from an isolated myeloid-like cell population comprising a majority of cells that express CD44 antigen, CD11b antigen, and hypoxia inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α). The isolated myeloid-like bone marrow cells optionally can be transfected with a gene encoding a therapeutically useful peptide, for delivering the gene to the retina.10-07-2010
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