Camille N Romano

US Patent:

6795173, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Jan 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/051924

Inventors:

Camille Romano - Miami FL 33183
Ileana Nicolau Romano - Miami FL 33183

International Classification:

G06K 974

US Classification:

356 71

Abstract:

The present invention provides a counterfeit detector viewer having a detection opening for receiving documents such as paper currency to be inspected. The device uses a UV light fixture mounted in the housing for projecting UV light rays toward the detection opening and the paper currency to be inspected. The device also includes a magnifying viewing glass for viewing the documents to be inspected. A slide out tray in the housing guides the currency to the UV lamp and is removable for replacing the UV lamp. The device further includes a reflector mounted within the UV light fixture to reflect the UV light rays toward the detection opening and the currency. The reflector is made of silverized plastic, polished metal, a reflective metallic finish or a pointed reflective finish. The UV lamp may be powered by batteries or an electrical cord and plug for receiving electrical current. The counterfeit detection viewer apparatus is made of plastic or lightweight metal.

US Patent:

20070076527, Apr 5, 2007

Filed:

Sep 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/239760

Inventors:

Camille Romano - Miami FL, US

International Classification:

H04B 11/00

US Classification:

367134000

Abstract:

A multi-function marine emergency communication device for marine signaling and survival including a handheld waterproof housing for holding a plurality of tools; a power source mounted in the housing; and an electronic circuit board mounted in the housing and connected to the power source. A plurality of switches are also mounted in the housing and are connected between the electronic circuit board and the power source. The housing also includes a waterproof spotlight mounted in the housing and a built-in waterproof strobe mounted in the housing, both connected to the electronic circuit board. The housing further includes an acoustical signal generator mounted in the housing and connected to the electronic circuit board; and a telescopic pole and flag retractable into the housing and extendable therefrom; a low battery indicator; a light reflecting surface; and a retractable cutting tool.

US Patent:

58747427, Feb 23, 1999

Filed:

Dec 24, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/772811

Inventors:

Camille Romano - Miami FL

International Classification:

G01N 2164

US Classification:

2504611

Abstract:

A counterfeit detection viewer apparatus for detecting security markings in paper currency, which includes a housing having a detection opening on the bottom thereof for receiving the paper currency to be inspected and a viewing opening on the top thereof for inspecting the paper currency. A UV light fixture is mounted in the housing and has a UV fluorescent lamp for projecting UV light rays toward the detection opening and the paper currency to be inspected. The UV light fixture includes a reflector to reflect the UV light rays toward the detection opening and the paper currency, and a switch for activating the UV fluorescent lamp prior to inspecting the paper currency through the viewing opening.

US Patent:

59427590, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Dec 29, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/999105

Inventors:

Camille Romano - Miami FL

International Classification:

G01N 2164

US Classification:

2504611

Abstract:

A counterfeit detection viewer apparatus for detecting security markings in paper currency. The counterfeit detection viewer apparatus includes a viewer housing having a detection opening on the bottom thereof for receiving the paper currency to be inspected and a viewing opening on the top thereof for inspecting the paper currency. The counterfeit detection viewer apparatus further includes a pair of holding brackets for detachably holding the counterfeit detector unit within the viewer housing which is usable within the housing and is removable for use as a hand-held counterfeit detector unit in a dark room or dark area. The counterfeit detector unit includes a UV light fixture mounted in the counterfeit detector unit having a UV fluorescent lamp for projecting UV light rays toward the detection opening and the paper currency to be inspected. The UV fluorescent lamp being less than 0. 5 cm from the detection opening.

US Patent:

53935560, Feb 28, 1995

Filed:

Jul 13, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/090977

Inventors:

Camille Romano - Miami FL

International Classification:

G01N 3122

US Classification:

427 7

Abstract:

A composition for detecting the starch content in counterfeit paper currency comprising an aqueous-alcohol solution of iodine and acetic acid and method of applying same to paper currency genuine or counterfeit. In other embodiments, phenolthalien and bromine are included.

US Patent:

D3946673, May 26, 1998

Filed:

Dec 24, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/064213

Inventors:

Camille Romano - Miami FL

International Classification:

1606

US Classification:

D16135

US Patent:

D430060, Dec 22, 1998

Filed:

Jul 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/073957

Inventors:

Camille Romano - Miami FL

International Classification:

1606

US Classification:

D16135