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Eric Spina, Eden, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100251670Box Closing Apparatus - An apparatus for closing flaps of a rectangular cuboid includes a pair of first flap closing guide members to guide a first flap from an open position to a closed position. A pair of second flap diverting members divert a second flap away from engaging the first flap closing guide members and a pair of second flap closing guide members that guide the second flap from an open position to a closed position. A machine having the closing apparatus and a method of closing a rectangular cuboid are also included.10-07-2010

Erik Spina, Eden, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110024018Solenoid Driven Application Mechanism - An apparatus for applying labels to products includes a label application station at which the labels are applied to a product and an application head movably mounted relative to a base for movement between a first operative loading position spaced from the label application station and a second operative application position at which the application head applies at least one label to a product positioned at the label application station. An electrically actuated solenoid is operatively connected to the application head to move the application head between the first and second operative positions.02-03-2011

Joseph L. Spina, Henderson, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100222141CONTROLLING MODES IN WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS - A mode control device in a wagering game network is described herein. The mode control device can be used to control operational modes on a machine within the wagering game network. The mode control device can interface with the machine and gather criteria affecting which of the operational modes can be activated on the machine. Additionally, the mode control device can select, based on the criteria, allowable modes from the operational modes. Furthermore, the mode control device can notify the machine about the allowable modes. In addition, mode control device can select, activate, limit, enhance, or in any other way control the modes on the machine. In some embodiments, the mode control device can also control the modes on other devices associated with the machine in the wagering game network.09-02-2010

Joseph Lane Spina, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090298577WAGER GAMING NETWORK WITH WIRELESS HOTSPOTS - Embodiments of a wager gaming network that includes handheld wager gaming units and hotspots are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, in a handheld wager gaming unit, a wager associated with a wagering game. The method can also include wirelessly connecting the handheld wager gaming unit to a wireless access point in a wager gaming network. The method can also include transmitting, via the wireless access point, information from the handheld wager gaming unit to a device on the wager gaming network.12-03-2009
20100130278WAGERING GAME MACHINE WITH CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMISSION - A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable to present a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a wireless power module. The power module is operable to provide power to a wagering game component via a power signal traveling through a nonconductive medium.05-27-2010

Michele Spina, Torino IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090315291TRAILING ARM FOR A MOTOR-VEHICLE REAR INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION - The trailing arm (12-24-2009

Michelle Spina, Winchester, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080255835USER DIRECTED ADAPTATION OF SPOKEN LANGUAGE GRAMMER - A method and system for interacting with a speech recognition system. A lattice of candidate words is displayed. The lattice of candidate words may include the output of a speech recognizer. Candidate words representing temporally serial utterances may be directly joined in the lattice. A path through the lattice represents a selection of one or more candidate words interpreting one or more corresponding utterances. An interface allows a user to select a path in the lattice. A selection of the path in the lattice may be received and the selection may be stored. The selection may be provided as positive feedback to the speech recognizer.10-16-2008

Nunzio Spina, Acicastello IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080311862INTEGRATED GALVANIC ISOLATOR USING WIRELESS TRANSMISSION - An embodiment of a wireless galvanic isolator device is formed by a transmitter circuit, a receiver circuit, and a wireless coupling structure, arranged between the transmitter circuit and the receiver circuit. The wireless coupling structure is formed by a pair of antennas each arranged on an own die and integrated together with the respective transmitter and receiver circuit. The two dice may be arranged adjacent to each other in a planar configuration or arranged on top of each other and bonded together.12-18-2008

Nunzio Spina, Catania IT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120256290MICROSTRUCTURE DEVICE COMPRISING A FACE TO FACE ELECTROMAGNETIC NEAR FIELD COUPLING BETWEEN STACKED DEVICE PORTIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE DEVICE - A galvanic-isolated coupling of circuit portions is accomplished on the basis of a stacked chip configuration. The semiconductor chips thus can be fabricated on the basis of any appropriate process technology, thereby incorporating one or more coupling elements, such as primary or secondary coils of a micro transformer, wherein the final characteristics of the micro transformer are adjusted during the wafer bond process.10-11-2012

Pasquale Spina, Laval CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100126298CUSTOMIZABLE PEDAL SYSTEM - A pedal system including a support base, a first lever including a root portion and a terminal portion formed such that the terminal portion interfaces with the root portion at a bend in the first lever of a first predetermined angle, the root portion of the first lever being pivotally mounted to the support base such that the first lever is rotatable in a first plane of rotation about an axis of rotation at or near the support base, a second lever including a root portion and a terminal portion formed such that the terminal portion interfaces with the root portion at a bend in the second lever of a second predetermined angle, the root portion of the second lever being pivotally mounted to the support base such that the second lever is rotatable in a second plane of rotation about the axis of rotation.05-27-2010

Richard Spina, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090063720Systems and Methods for Controlling HDA System Capabilities - Systems and methods for controlling the capabilities of an High Definition Audio (HDA) system, wherein the system determines whether an optional component such as a plug-in card is connected to the system and then configures itself in a baseline configuration if the optional component is not connected or configures itself in a different, alternative configuration if the optional component is connected. In one embodiment, a codec of the system includes a programmable processor configured to read configuration authorization information and also read configuration information from the optional component if it is connected to the system. The processor also controls the configuration of the HDA system and the operation of the codec based on the authorization and configuration information. The system can thereby provide different features and functionality using the same hardware.03-05-2009

Richard V. Spina, Austin, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110305354SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING HDA SYSTEM CAPABILITIES - Systems and methods for controlling the capabilities of an High Definition Audio (HDA) system, wherein the system determines whether an optional component such as a plug-in card is connected to the system and then configures itself in a baseline configuration if the optional component is not connected or configures itself in a different, alternative configuration if the optional component is connected. In one embodiment, a codec of the system includes a programmable processor configured to read configuration authorization information and also read configuration information from the optional component if it is connected to the system. The processor also controls the configuration of the HDA system and the operation of the codec based on the authorization and configuration information. The system can thereby provide different features and functionality using the same hardware.12-15-2011