Michael R Ferraro

US Patent:

7554542, Jun 30, 2009

Filed:

Nov 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/713476

Inventors:

Michael Ferraro - New York NY, US
Michael Sweet - Jersey City NJ, US

Assignee:

Possible Worlds, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345427, 345473, 345581

Abstract:

An animation system is made up of an audio analysis unit, having an audio output and a state change output, and a control unit having an input and an output, the input being constructed to receive a state change indication from the audio analysis unit, the control unit being further constructed to generate compositing command information for individual component elements of an animation frame and send the compositing command information out the output. A method of creating an animation from a set of actions involves receiving a set of signals reflecting the set of actions, outputting a set of compositing commands based upon the set of signals, the set of compositing commands being related to the set of signals by sequences of transition data items, and compositing first images into a first animation using the set of compositing commands and a first graphic database.

US Patent:

20040117294, Jun 17, 2004

Filed:

Jul 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/616233

Inventors:

Michael Ferraro - Wellington FL, US
Frank Ferraro - Wellington FL, US

Assignee:

PlantFind.com, Inc. - Boynton Beach FL

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/037000

Abstract:

A system and methods for managing and transacting business in a component-based industry, and especially the Green Industry. The invention includes a database of materials offered by suppliers in the industry, preferably including inventory, pricing, quality, and other specifications related to the materials. The invention allows buyers to enter material information, including specifications, to create a request for quotation (RFQ's), and the invention can analyze the RFQ's and distribute them to appropriate suppliers, thereby streamlining the RFQ process. The invention also preferably includes business management software, which helps automate business operations for the suppliers, and keeps the information in the database current. In addition to RFQ's, the invention also allows buyers to purchase material from suppliers through a virtual storefront interface. The invention also facilitates the creation of virtual trade shows, and auctions of various materials, and can disseminate news and other information.

US Patent:

20100326594, Dec 30, 2010

Filed:

May 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/774506

Inventors:

Michael A. Ferraro - Wellington FL, US
Frank C. Ferraro - Wellington FL, US

International Classification:

B32B 38/14

US Classification:

156277

Abstract:

A manufacture and method for applying advertising logos and color schemes to hoses, such as garden hoses and utility hoses. Sports teams, universities, corporations and other entities may be promoted by advertising their logos upon such hoses. The logos may be stamped or printed upon the hose. The logos may be applied via printing and clear-coating, a shrink-wrap sleeve for the hose, or a stretchable fabric sleeve.