Richard F Gianni

US Patent:

8056869, Nov 15, 2011

Filed:

Sep 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/858543

Inventors:

Todd A. Newhouse - Rohnert Park CA, US
Richard F. Gianni - Healdsburg CA, US
Joseph F. Kidd - Santa Rosa CA, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Petaluma, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

F16L 3/00

US Classification:

248 744, 2483168, 248 743, 248 73, 248 741

Abstract:

A bracket is provided having a spacer connected to a first and second arms. The spacer has a proximate end and a distal end disposed apart from each other at a suitable distance. The first arm has a base end and a free end, the base end being connected to a first side of the proximate end of the spacer and the free end extending from the proximate end. The second arm has a base end and a free end, the base end connected to the proximate end, and the free arm extending from the proximate end. The first arm, the second arm, and the proximate end substantially form a ring having a gap between the free ends of the first and second arms. Another bracket is provided having a hook and a ring connected to a top of the hook, wherein the ring includes a gap formed therein.

US Patent:

20060202824, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Feb 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/347135

Inventors:

Michael Carroll - Fairfax CA, US
David Wyskiel - Livermore CA, US
Richard Gianni - Healdsburg CA, US

International Classification:

G08B 13/14

US Classification:

340568100

Abstract:

An electronic device for the sealing of shipping containers is accessible through an RFID system controlled by a microprocessor having an internal memory. The device consists of a small case with a tamper and spoof proof security cable. One end of the cable is permanently attached to the case while the other end is threaded across the center door joint and around the two inner vertical locking rods of the container. The loose end is then inserted and locked into a port on the case, thereby activating the microprocessor. Attempts to access or enter the container through the rear doors will result in severing the cable, causing the time of this event to be logged in the memory of the electronic seal device. A separate electronic reader will access the logged memory of the device, and then transmit the logged data to a central database. The device has a unique and invariant electronic identification number that will be transmitted to a reader on demand. In addition, the case will have that same number embossed on the case cover as well as a printed bar code. The device also contains a real time clock that is activated at the time of initial activation.

US Patent:

20090015120, Jan 15, 2009

Filed:

Jul 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/777414

Inventors:

TODD A. NEWHOUSE - ROHNERT PARK CA, US
RICHARD F. GIANNI - HEALDSBURG CA, US

Assignee:

TELLABS PETALUMA, INC. - NAPERVILLE IL

International Classification:

H05K 5/00
H05K 7/20

US Classification:

312236, 454184

Abstract:

A cabinet includes a housing for housing equipment, and a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat in the housing. At least a part of the heat dissipation device is formed integrally with at least a part of the housing. The heat dissipation device includes a fluid passageway adjacent the housing. The fluid passageway includes first and second surface portions, together defining an enclosing structure surrounding an interior space, and first and second openings in the enclosing structure. The first surface portion defines a boundary between the interior space and a region containing the equipment. The first and second openings are provided in respective locations not on the first surface portion. Fluid is caused to flow into the first opening, through the interior space of the enclosing structure, and out of the second opening by means of convection, dissipating heat from the first region.

US Patent:

20090143003, Jun 4, 2009

Filed:

Nov 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/948707

Inventors:

Joseph C. Roesch - Herndon VA, US
Richard F. Gianni - Healdsburg CA, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Guy M. Merritt - Purcellville VA, US

Assignee:

TELLABS VIENNA, INC. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

F24F 7/00

US Classification:

454256

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, method, and computer program are provided for adjusting venting of an enclosure. According to an example aspect of the invention the method adjusts venting in an enclosure enclosing heat generating equipment. The enclosure has at least one ventilation surface having at least one aperture formed therein. The method includes attaching at least one part of at least one cover to the enclosure, and positioning the cover in a selected orientation facing the ventilation surface of the enclosure. The cover may be placed substantially flush with the ventilation surface or may be positioned so that it forms an acute angle relative to the ventilation surface. In addition, the method may also include detecting at least one predetermined condition and varying the orientation of the cover with respect to the ventilation surface in response to detecting the condition. For example, a temperature and/or a position of the cover may be detected, and the orientation of the cover can be varied based on the detection.

US Patent:

D2822865, Jan 21, 1986

Filed:

May 2, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/490872

Inventors:

Richard F. Gianni - Danville CA

Assignee:

Biosafety Systems, Inc. - San Diego CA

US Classification:

D24 99

US Patent:

44665385, Aug 21, 1984

Filed:

Apr 15, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/485203

Inventors:

Richard F. Gianni - Danville CA

Assignee:

Biosafety Systems, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

B65D 2500
B65F 102
B65F 700

US Classification:

206366

Abstract:

A hypodermic needle disposal system includes a portable disposable bottle having a cap assembly movable between an open position permitting used needles to be dropped into the bottle and a closed position locked against reopening. The cap assembly comprises a shim positioned over a bottle opening and a cap ring secured to the bottle in a position overlying the shim and rotatable between the open and closed positions, wherein the shim and cap ring have passages of predetermined shape formed off-center therein. In the open position, these off-center passages are aligned to permit dropping of used needles into the bottle which is shaped for controlled needle stacking for optimized numerical capacity. In the closed position, the off-center passages are moved out of alignment to close the bottle opening, and locking members on the cap ring and bottle are moved into locked engagement to prevent return cap ring movement toward the open position.

US Patent:

D2819074, Dec 24, 1985

Filed:

May 2, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/490865

Inventors:

Richard F. Gianni - Danville CA

Assignee:

Biosafety Systems, Inc. - San Diego CA

US Classification:

D24 99

US Patent:

D2820099, Dec 31, 1985

Filed:

May 2, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/490866

Inventors:

Richard F. Gianni - Danville CA

Assignee:

Biosafety Systems, Inc. - San Diego CA

US Classification:

D24 99