Patents by Inventor Blake Henry
Blake Henry has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11892356Abstract: Test procedures and equipment for the test and calibration of ultra-small thermal imaging cores, or micro-cores are disclosed. Test fixtures for calibration and adjustment that allow for operation and image acquisition of multiple cores at a time may also be provided. Test procedures and fixtures that allow for full temperature calibration of each individual core, as well as providing data useful for uniformity correction during operation, may also be provided as part of the test and manufacture of the core.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventors: William J. Parrish, Derek Moran, Blake Henry
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Patent number: 11774293Abstract: An ultra-small thermal imaging core, or micro-core. The design of the micro-core may include substrates for mounting optics and electronic connectors that are thermally matched to the imaging Focal Plane Array (FPA). Test fixtures for test and adjustment that allow for operation and image acquisition of multiple cores may also be provided. Tooling may be included to position the optics to set the core focus, either by moving the lens and lens holder as one or by pushing and/or pulling the lens against a lens positioning element within the lens holder, while observing a scene. Test procedures and fixtures that allow for full temperature calibration of each individual core, as well as providing data useful for uniformity correction during operation may also be included as part of the test and manufacture of the core.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventors: William J. Parrish, Andreas Engberg, Jason Wolfe, Derek Moran, Blake Henry, Ross Williams, Russ Mead
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Publication number: 20220260424Abstract: An ultra-small thermal imaging core, or micro-core. The design of the micro-core may include substrates for mounting optics and electronic connectors that are thermally matched to the imaging Focal Plane Array (FPA). Test fixtures for test and adjustment that allow for operation and image acquisition of multiple cores may also be provided. Tooling may be included to position the optics to set the core focus, either by moving the lens and lens holder as one or by pushing and/or pulling the lens against a lens positioning element within the lens holder, while observing a scene. Test procedures and fixtures that allow for full temperature calibration of each individual core, as well as providing data useful for uniformity correction during operation may also be included as part of the test and manufacture of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: William J. Parrish, Andreas Engberg, Jason Wolfe, Derek Moran, Blake Henry, Ross Williams, Russ Mead
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Patent number: 11353365Abstract: An ultra-small thermal imaging core, or micro-core. The design of the micro-core may include substrates for mounting optics and electronic connectors that are thermally matched to the imaging Focal Plane Array (FPA). Test fixtures for test and adjustment that allow for operation and image acquisition of multiple cores may also be provided. Tooling may be included to position the optics to set the core focus, either by moving the lens and lens holder as one or by pushing and/or pulling the lens against a lens positioning element within the lens holder, while observing a scene. Test procedures and fixtures that allow for full temperature calibration of each individual core, as well as providing data useful for uniformity correction during operation may also be included as part of the test and manufacture of the core.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventors: William J. Parrish, Andreas Engberg, Jason Wolfe, Derek Moran, Blake Henry, Ross Williams, Russ Mead
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Publication number: 20220053149Abstract: System or methods related to a thermal monitoring system including or interfaced to local intelligence and a network connection to network servers and in particular internet servers. The thermal monitoring system may include one or more visible light cameras, one or more thermal imagers, or both. At least some of the system components may have to operate in high ambient temperature environments, so those components are selected accordingly. The system may also include at least one visible camera disposed to view and obtain image data for gauges and other suitable sensor may be interfaced to the system controller and image and sensor data packaged are communicated to a remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Blake Henry, William J. Parrish, Kelly Brodbeck
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Patent number: 11167699Abstract: An accessory attachment system comprising a fastening key having an accessory retention cap, a stem extending from the retention cap, and at least one bit extending laterally from a distal end of the stem. The stem configured to be inserted through a key aperture in an accessory to be attached to the vehicle. The system includes a locking bracket connectable to the vehicle adjacent an accessory portal provided in the vehicle. The locking bracket comprises a base plate, a keyhole disposed through the base plate, and at least one inclined securing structure disposed along a circumference of the keyhole. Each securing structure comprises a ramp and a detent. The keyhole is configured to receive the stem distal end and bit(s) therethrough, and each securing structure is configured to engage the bit(s) and interlock the fastening key with the locking bracket upon rotation of the key.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Blake Henry Wilckens, Derral Edward Creswell, III, Jeffrey Lloyd Nabors, Scott Timothy Keziah
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Publication number: 20210063244Abstract: Test procedures and equipment for the test and calibration of ultra-small thermal imaging cores, or micro-cores are disclosed. Test fixtures for calibration and adjustment that allow for operation and image acquisition of multiple cores at a time may also be provided. Test procedures and fixtures that allow for full temperature calibration of each individual core, as well as providing data useful for uniformity correction during operation, may also be provided as part of the test and manufacture of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: William J. Parrish, Derek Moran, Blake Henry
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Publication number: 20200314359Abstract: System or methods related to a thermal monitoring system including or interfaced to local intelligence and a network connection to network servers and in particular internet servers. The thermal monitoring system may include one or more visible light cameras, one or more thermal imagers, or both. At least some of the system components may have to operate in high ambient temperature environments, so those components are selected accordingly. The system may also include at least one visible camera disposed to view and obtain image data for gauges and other suitable sensor may be interfaced to the system controller and image and sensor data packaged are communicated to a remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Blake Henry, William J. Parrish, Kelly Brodbeck
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Publication number: 20200217719Abstract: An ultra-small thermal imaging core, or micro-core. The design of the micro-core may include substrates for mounting optics and electronic connectors that are thermally matched to the imaging Focal Plane Array (FPA). Test fixtures for test and adjustment that allow for operation and image acquisition of multiple cores may also be provided. Tooling may be included to position the optics to set the core focus, either by moving the lens and lens holder as one or by pushing and/or pulling the lens against a lens positioning element within the lens holder, while observing a scene. Test procedures and fixtures that allow for full temperature calibration of each individual core, as well as providing data useful for uniformity correction during operation may also be included as part of the test and manufacture of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: William J. Parrish, Andreas Engberg, Jason Wolfe, Derek Moran, Blake Henry, Ross Williams, Russ Mead
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Patent number: 10547820Abstract: An imaging system includes an array of photodetectors configured to produce an array of intensity values corresponding to light intensity at the photodetectors. The imaging system can include a display for display images acquired with the array of photodetectors, after some image and display processing. The image and display processing components of the imaging system produce an array of display-formatted pixels for display on the imaging system display. The display-formatted pixels include at least a first plurality of pixels formatted for display using a first lookup table and a second plurality of pixels formatted for display using a second lookup table. Threshold criteria for choosing which pixels belong to which plurality are determined from analysis of a scene indicated by a user as a background scene.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventor: Blake Henry
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Publication number: 20200007824Abstract: System or methods related to a thermal monitoring system including or interfaced to local intelligence and a network connection to network servers and in particular internet servers. The thermal monitoring system may include one or more visible light cameras, one or more thermal imagers, or both. At least some of the system components may have to operate in high ambient temperature environments, so those components are selected accordingly. The system may also include at least one visible camera disposed to view and obtain image data for gauges and other suitable sensor may be interfaced to the system controller and image and sensor data packaged are communicated to a remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Blake Henry, William J. Parrish, Kelly Brodbeck
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Publication number: 20190375340Abstract: An accessory attachment system comprising a fastening key having an accessory retention cap, a stem extending from the retention cap, and at least one bit extending laterally from a distal end of the stem. The stem configured to be inserted through a key aperture in an accessory to be attached to the vehicle. The system includes a locking bracket connectable to the vehicle adjacent an accessory portal provided in the vehicle. The locking bracket comprises a base plate, a keyhole disposed through the base plate, and at least one inclined securing structure disposed along a circumference of the keyhole. Each securing structure comprises a ramp and a detent. The keyhole is configured to receive the stem distal end and bit(s) therethrough, and each securing structure is configured to engage the bit(s) and interlock the fastening key with the locking bracket upon rotation of the key.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Blake Henry Wilckens, Derral Edward Creswell, III, Jeffrey Lloyd Nabors, Scott Timothy Keziah
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Patent number: 10427616Abstract: An accessory attachment system comprising a fastening key having an accessory retention cap, a stem extending from the retention cap, and at least one bit extending laterally from a distal end of the stem. The stem configured to be inserted through a key aperture in an accessory to be attached to the vehicle. The system includes a locking bracket connectable to the vehicle adjacent an accessory portal provided in the vehicle. The locking bracket comprises a base plate, a keyhole disposed through the base plate, and at least one inclined securing structure disposed along a circumference of the keyhole. Each securing structure comprises a ramp and a detent. The keyhole is configured to receive the stem distal end and bit(s) therethrough, and each securing structure is configured to engage the bit(s) and interlock the fastening key with the locking bracket upon rotation of the key.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Blake Henry Wilckens, Derral Edward Creswell, III, Jeffrey Lloyd Nabors, Scott Timothy Keziah
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Patent number: 10362242Abstract: An imaging system includes an array of photodetectors that produce an array of intensity values. Image and display processing components of the imaging system produce an array of display-formatted pixels for display on an imaging system display. The display-formatted pixels include a first plurality of pixels associated with a color lookup table and a second plurality of pixels associated with a grey-scale lookup table. The image and display processing components compare pixel intensity values to temperature criteria and apply the color lookup table to pixels satisfying the temperature criteria and apply the grey-scale lookup table to pixels not satisfying the temperature criteria.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventor: Blake Henry
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Publication number: 20190158724Abstract: System or methods for a camera module with local intelligence and a network connection to network servers, and in particular Internet servers. The camera module may include a visible light camera, a thermal imager, or both. The module may also include a local bus controller, which is standard bus compatible in both software and bus interface with an array of off-the-shelf actuators, sensors and other devices. Control and activation of these bus compatible devices may be either from the server or if desired for fast response, for emergency situations, or other reasons under the camera module control directly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: William J. Parrish, Blake Henry
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Publication number: 20190014300Abstract: An imaging system includes an array of photodetectors configured to produce an array of intensity values corresponding to light intensity at the photodetectors. The imaging system can include a display for display images acquired with the array of photodetectors, after some image and display processing. The image and display processing components of the imaging system produce an array of display-formatted pixels for display on the imaging system display. The display-formatted pixels include at least a first plurality of pixels formatted for display using a first lookup table and a second plurality of pixels formatted for display using a second lookup table. Threshold criteria for choosing which pixels belong to which plurality are determined from analysis of a scene indicated by a user as a background scene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventor: Blake Henry
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Patent number: 9798220Abstract: A shutter for an optical system, such as a small infrared camera, for alternately blocking and exposing an optical sensor to light includes an electrically conductive coil, having a center long axis, a magnet element rotatably mounted within the coil with an axis of rotation perpendicular to the center long axis of the coil, a shutter flag element connected to the magnet element, and a shutter base element supporting the shutter flag, magnet, and coil. Energizing the coil in a first manner causes the rotatable magnet to rotate from a first position to a second position and energizing the coil in a second manner returns the magnet to the first position, causing the flag to alternately block and expose the optical sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventors: Blake Henry, Scott Dayton, William J. Parrish, David C. Lindberg
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Patent number: 9794455Abstract: An imaging system includes a housing, circuitry within the housing, and a connector coupled to the circuitry and extending from the housing for electrical and mechanical connection with a personal electronic device. The connector can be secured to the housing using a connector support that is resilient and flexible. The connector can be electrically coupled to a main printed circuit board assembly using a flexible circuit. The resilient connector support can be configured to allow movement of the connector relative to the housing. The flexible circuit is configured to maintain electrical connection to the main printed circuit board assembly when the connector moves relative to the housing. The imaging system can be a thermal imaging system and may include an infrared camera core.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventors: Joseph G. Finegold, Blake Henry, Scott Dayton
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Publication number: 20170158144Abstract: An accessory attachment system comprising a fastening key having an accessory retention cap, a stem extending from the retention cap, and at least one bit extending laterally from a distal end of the stem. The stem configured to be inserted through a key aperture in an accessory to be attached to the vehicle. The system includes a locking bracket connectable to the vehicle adjacent an accessory portal provided in the vehicle. The locking bracket comprises a base plate, a keyhole disposed through the base plate, and at least one inclined securing structure disposed along a circumference of the keyhole. Each securing structure comprises a ramp and a detent. The keyhole is configured to receive the stem distal end and bit(s) therethrough, and each securing structure is configured to engage the bit(s) and interlock the fastening key with the locking bracket upon rotation of the key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Blake Henry Wilckens, Derral Edward Creswell, III, Jeffrey Lloyd Nabors, Scott Timothy Keziah
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Patent number: D801403Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Seek Thermal, Inc.Inventor: Blake Henry