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Anthony Catalano, Boulder, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090034262Replacement Illumination Device for a Miniature Flashlight Bulb - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a solid state light emitter and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent light bulb applications.02-05-2009
20090309501Light Emitting Diode Replacement Lamp - The invention is a replacement for a conventional incandescent or halogen light bulb. Besides providing regular illumination, it has advantages over a conventional bulb while maintaining the bulb's decorative function, such as visual effects associated with the bulb's envelope or shade. The invention comprises a connector equivalent to a standard light bulb base, at least one light emitting diode (LED), and a driving circuit hosted on a module such as a printed circuit board and adapting the supply voltage to the requirements of the LED. Compensation for the effects of temperature may be included. The invention may also include other circuitry to support various enhanced features such as novel decorative features or control over the brightness, color, or other characteristics—all potentially varying over time or being controlled remotely.12-17-2009
20100027085Adjustable Beam Portable Light - A lighting device is disclosed which provides for an adjustable beam. The adjustable beam involves the use of a hologram diffuser with areas that have different diffusing properties. The different diffusing areas are selectively positionable in a light beam created by the lighting device to provide for an adjustable beam by providing different diffusions of the light.02-04-2010
20100165611Replacement Illumination Device for a Miniature Flashlight Bulb - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a light emitting diode and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent lightbulb applications. The disclosed embodiments will perform with high efficiency at a wide operating voltage range with a very small size allowing for the incorporation within the envelope and form of existing lightbulb bases. Therefore, a single universal LED light bulb module can be used to replace the dozens of conventional LED and incandescent lights currently being used. The electronic circuitries used to drive the LEDs are extremely compact and consequently can be incorporated in nearly any standard bulb base.07-01-2010
20100170670Advanced Cooling Method and Device for LED Lighting - A light emitting diode cooling device and method are disclosed for passively removing heat from the LED using liquid convection to cool the LED. The liquid convection cooling device operates to cool the LED by circulating a liquid cooling medium without consuming external power to move the medium.07-08-2010
20100176746Method and Device for Remote Sensing and Control of LED Lights - A control system is disclosed for determining an actual temperature of a light emitting diode. The control system uses conductor that supply power to the light emitting diode to supply a pulse to the light emitting diode. The pulse is determined along with a reaction caused by the pulse and the information gained is used in determination of the light emitting diode die temperature which can then be used in controlling current to the light emitting diode to control the temperature of the light emitting diode.07-15-2010
20100320499LIGHT EMITTING DIODE REPLACEMENT LAMP - Thermal management and control techniques for light emitting diode and other incandescent replacement light technologies using a current controller are disclosed.12-23-2010
20110260647LIGHT EMITTING DIODE REPLACEMENT LAMP - In various embodiments, an illumination device includes a housing, a power connector for connecting the illumination device to a power socket and receiving input power, a light emitter for direct illumination disposed within the housing, a circuit for regulating the input power and providing the regulated power to the light emitter, and a decorative illumination element for providing decorative illumination.10-27-2011
20120044673UNIVERSAL LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a light emitting diode and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent lightbulb applications. The disclosed embodiments will perform with high efficiency at a wide operating voltage range with a very small size allowing for the incorporation within the envelope and form of existing lightbulb bases. Therefore, a single universal LED light bulb module can be used to replace the dozens of conventional LED and incandescent lights currently being used. The electronic circuitries used to drive the LEDs are extremely compact and consequently can be incorporated in nearly any standard bulb base.02-23-2012
20120044674UNIVERSAL LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a light emitting diode and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent lightbulb applications. The disclosed embodiments will perform with high efficiency at a wide operating voltage range with a very small size allowing for the incorporation within the envelope and form of existing lightbulb bases. Therefore, a single universal LED light bulb module can be used to replace the dozens of conventional LED and incandescent lights currently being used. The electronic circuitries used to drive the LEDs are extremely compact and consequently can be incorporated in nearly any standard bulb base.02-23-2012
20120068618COMMUNICATION WITH LIGHTING UNITS OVER A POWER BUS - A first entity communicates with a second entity over a shared power bus by switching the bus to a high-impedance state and modifying the voltage on the power bus, in accordance with an outgoing communication, such that the modified voltage is detected by the second entity and the communication is received thereto.03-22-2012
20120069595LINEAR ILLUMINATION DEVICES - In various embodiments, LED-based illumination devices include an inlet region for receiving the LED light that is complementary in shape to the lens of the LED.03-22-2012

Patent applications by Anthony Catalano, Boulder, CO US

Carlo Catalano, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110073575COMPUTER HOUSING - A visually seamless method of joining a first piece of metal and a second piece of metal is described. The first piece of metal is placed in contact with an edge of the second piece of metal. In some embodiments, the edge includes a sacrificial lip. The first piece of metal forming a junction area with the edge of the second piece of metal, applying a forging force to the first piece of metal, the forging force having an effect of creating an extremely tight fit up between the first and the second pieces of metal, welding the first and the second pieces to form an assembly and forming a cosmetically enhancing protective layer on the surface of the assembly, the protective layer obscuring any visible artifacts on the surface of the assembly, the obscured visible artifacts including any discoloration or discontinuity created by the laser welding.03-31-2011

Carol Catalano, Hamilton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100325901IMPAIRED GRIP KNIFE - A knife has a handle with an enlarged proximate end grip portion having ribbed and unribbed surfaces. The handle has oppositely disposed thumb receiving concave unribbed surfaces at the distal end for alternate pinch-grip functions. The knife blade has a cutting edge that extends proximately below and adjacent the enlarged grip portion, and is proximately disposed with respect to the thumb receiving pinch-grip concave surfaces. The knife provides diverse impaired grip cutting functions with comfort and with fatigue.12-30-2010

Christopher J. Catalano, Hinsdale, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100121926METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVIDING A RECOGNITION AWARD - A method and apparatus to provide a recognition award, having steps of creating a computer communication to one of a group and an organization, querying a group to enter an additional message to the one of the group and the organization, compiling the additional messages from the members of the group and the computer communication into a personalized message, and sending the personalized message to the one of the group and the organization.05-13-2010

Frank Catalano, Middletown, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100252285LAWN PERFORATING TOOL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Disclosed herein is a lawn perforating tool and method of using same to prepare new lawn or garden areas or distressed regions of existing lawns or gardens for the planting of seed, example of which include, but are not limited to, grass seed, clover seed, wildflower seed, and the like. The lawn perforating tool of the present invention is particularly configured to provide in the soil and dead grass holes or indentations of a size, shape, and depth that is optimal for receiving and germinating new grass seed and of a density and distribution suitable to provide the resulting grass with a visually desirable pattern, rendering new growth indistinguishable from old growth.10-07-2010

Gregory D. Catalano, Acton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090307926ADJUSTABLE MIDSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - Improved adjustable midsole for footwear, with the midsole comprising an airtight, evacuable capsule containing granules and air, whereby the midsole is moldable to the shape of the wearer's foot for improved support and comfort, with the midsole retaining said shape through evacuation of air from the capsule. The improved midsole further comprises sipes such as slits or channels integrated into the midsole to improve flexibility.12-17-2009

Jannik P. Catalano, Oakland, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090120968"Dot" Bong - The following device has two uses: 1) fast pour beverage tap and 2) a tobacco smoking apparatus.05-14-2009

John G. Catalano, Research Triangle Park, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093454Chemical Compounds - The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) comprising:04-09-2009

Michael Catalano, Toledo, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110095004SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND REMOVING COATING FROM AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - A method for removing coating from a substrate may include: locating an edge of a substrate; directing a laser beam along a first path to a first position on a surface of the substrate proximate to an edge of the substrate at an angle of incidence suitable to redirect the laser beam along a second path, through the substrate, to a second position on a second surface of the substrate corresponding to the located edge of the substrate, where the second surface can include a coating; and ablating at least a portion of coating at the second position on the second surface of the substrate.04-28-2011
20110162715SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING COATING FROM AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - A coating-removal apparatus may include a source positioned on a mounting plate, and operable to emit a laser beam at a first path, where the mounting plate is configured to receive an edge of a photovoltaic module in a designated region substantially proximate to the mounting plate, such that the first path intersects the designated region, and where the mounting plate is further configured to reposition the source to create an additional path that intersects with the designated region, where the additional path is distinct from the first path.07-07-2011

Michael A. Catalano, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090216621Media Based Entertainment Service - A media based entertainment service provides user requested media to a user. Video, audio, images and other media may be provided to a user for a fee or free of charge. The media may be provided from the service provider to a client device over a network. When providing media without charge, the media service can incorporate one or more ads into the media. The ads may be targeted to the user, media content, and other features using advertisement parameters. The media service provides for revenue generation associated with the viewing of media files. The media service can generate revenue from advertising, pay-per-view, e-commerce, and other financial transactions associated with the media service while focusing on providing the service on user preferences.08-27-2009
20090216727Viewer User Interface - Systems and methods for displaying media and associated information are disclosed. A hybrid user interface may include aspects of push and pull interfaces. In some embodiments, media may be characterized by parameters and values for the parameters. Parameters and values may be associated with a user's interests, and a user may identify media by searching for media using one or more preferred values of parameters of interest. In some cases, media are presented to a user. Presented media may share values for parameters associated with the user's interests. Certain embodiments deliver (e.g., play) items of media content.08-27-2009
20100228613Systems and Methods for Interactively Rewarding Users of an Entertainment System - A user is rewarded for actions performed within an entertainment system. Digital content is provided to a client device over a network. Data is then received from the client device over the network. The received data represents an input from a user of the client device in response to the digital content provided to the client device. A value associated with the input from the user is determined. An account balance associated with the user is adjusted by a quantity of credit tokens. The quantity of tokens is determined by the value associated with the input from the user.09-09-2010

Michael J. Catalano, Toledo, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080227581Axle housing with differential bearing support - An axle assembly for a motor vehicle comprises an axle housing having a central axis and first and second openings formed through the axle housing opposite to each other, a carrier with a differential bearing support supporting a differential thereon for rotation about the central axis, and an abutment member attached to the axle housing adjacent to the first opening to extend substantially in a direction of the central axis. The carrier is fastened to the axle housing adjacent to the second opening therein. The abutment member engages the differential bearing support and absorbs a gear separating force imparted in operation by the differential and transmitted to the differential bearing support. Thus, the abutment member restrains deflection of the differential bearing support relative to the axle housing resulting from the gear separating force.09-18-2008

Richard Catalano, Hartland, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110139894INSECT REPELLANT TORCH - An insect repellant torch is disclosed. The torch has at least one repellant pad having an insect repellant contained therein that is dispersed by heat. At least one metallic plate is in contact with the repellant pad. The metallic plate is heated by a heat source and by contact with the repellant pad heats the insect replant thereby dispersing the insect repellant into the air.06-16-2011

Robert Catalano, Mesquite, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100123450INTERLEAVED LLC POWER CONVERTERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A system is provided having a first LLC power converter and a second LLC power converter. The first LLC power converter comprises a first LLC voltage source. The second LLC power converter also comprises a second LLC voltage source. The first LLC power converter also comprises a first resonant inductor, a first magnetic inductor, and a first resonant capacitor coupled to the first voltage source of the first LLC power converter. The second LLC power converter comprises a second resonant inductor, a second magnetic inductor, and a second resonant capacitor coupled to the second voltage source of the second LLC power converter. The first LLC power converter and the second LLC power converter are both magnetically couplable to a common load. A resonance of the first LLC power converter substantially matches a resonance of the second LLC power converter.05-20-2010

Robert James Catalano, Mesquite, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110025446APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFECTING INDUCTIVE COUPLING AMONG A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS - An apparatus for effecting inductive coupling among a plurality of electrical elements includes: (a) an electrically non-conductive core member oriented about an axis; (b) at least one first electrical element of the plurality of electrical elements substantially nestingly surrounding the core member oriented about the axis; each respective first electrical element being in spaced relation vis-Ă -vis other first electrical elements in an installed orientation; and (c) at least one second electrical element of the plurality of electrical elements disposed in surrounding relation with respect to the core member about the axis sufficiently proximal with at least one selected said first electrical element in the installed orientation to establish the inductive coupling.02-03-2011

Susan Catalano, Hayward, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080306074Compositions Comprising Addl Receptors, Related Compositions, and Related Methods - Disclosed and claimed herein are compositions comprising ADDL receptors, related compositions, and related methods. ADDL receptors are typically, but perhaps not exclusively, localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) of neuronal cells. Related compositions include, but are not limited to, compounds that affect, positively or negatively, ADDL binding to neuronal cells, either via one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) or otherwise. Related methods include, but are not limited to, procedures to screen for compounds that affect, either positively or negatively, ADDL binding to neuronal cells, either via one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) or otherwise. Other related methods include, but are not limited to, prevention and treatment of ADDL-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, Down's syndrome, and the like, using compositions that inhibit, block, or otherwise interfere with ADDL binding to one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density of neuronal cells.12-11-2008
20090048214Methods for Treating Renal Tumors Using 2, 4-Pyrimidinediamine Drug and Prodrug Compounds - The present disclosure provides methods for the inhibiting proliferation of tumor cells, and methods for treating solid tumor cancers in a subject by administration of 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds.02-19-2009
201101902712,4-Pyrimidinediamine Compounds and Uses as Anti-Proliferative Agents - The present invention provides 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds having antiproliferative activity, compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds to inhibit cellular proliferation and to treat proliferative diseases such as tumorigenic cancers.08-04-2011
20120059595SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-CONTENT ONCOLOGY ASSAY - The present invention provides an apparatus, system, method and computer program and computer program product for analyzing cellular samples. One embodiment of the apparatus and method provides a multiparameter assay that provides information with respect to cell proliferation, cell cycling and cell death. The multiparameter assay is particularly useful for assessing and screening candidate compounds for anti-cancer utility.03-08-2012

Patent applications by Susan Catalano, Hayward, CA US

Susan Catalano, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120095105INHIBITORS OF COGNITIVE DECLINE - Compounds that are central nervous system drug candidates for the treatment of cognitive decline and, more particularly, Alzheimer's disease are provided. Methods of treating, inhibiting, and/or abatement of cognitive decline and/or Alzheimer's disease with a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the invention are also provided. Also provided are methods of preparing the compounds/compositions of the invention.04-19-2012

Vincent Robert Catalano, St. Charles, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090107085SPACER BAR CONNECTOR - An integrally molded window spacer bar connector for joining opposed spacer bar end passages in the form of a hollow tube with a longitudinal axis of symmetry and a transverse axis of symmetry includes inclined leading edge ramps, a medial rib to control the insertion of the connector into spacer bars, and external channels to receive a sealant material for sealing the connector to the spacer bar at the seam of the joint of the spacer bar.04-30-2009
20110067334KEY FOR CONNECTION OF MUNTIN OR WINDOW PANE SPACER BARS - A key member or key for joining muntin or spacer bars in a dual pane window include an insertion end for frictional engagement in the open ended passage of a spacer bar and a projection end comprised of axially extending, spaced prongs that include teeth or serrations that enable interlocking with projecting prongs of a like key member.03-24-2011