Patents by Inventor Bryon G. Zollars

Bryon G. Zollars 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for locating source of and analyzing electromagnetic radiation
    Patent number: 8878114
    Abstract: Detectors and methods for gathering, detecting and analyzing electromagnetic radiation are disclosed. A radiation detector includes one or more positive lenses to direct radiation to mirrors or to a photodetector. Coordinates of directed radiation are measured and interpreted to determine the angle of arrival. A color filter mosaic may be present to determine wavelengths of detected radiation. Temporal characteristics of the radiation may be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Nanohmics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryon G. Zollars, Steve M. Savoy, Michael W. Mayo, Daniel R. Mitchell
  • Apparatus and Methods for Locating Source of and Analyzing Electromagnetic Radiation
    Publication number: 20140049772
    Abstract: Detectors and methods for gathering, detecting and analyzing electromagnetic radiation are disclosed. A radiation detector includes one or more positive lenses to direct radiation to mirrors or to a photodetector. Coordinates of directed radiation are measured and interpreted to determine the angle of arrival. A color filter mosaic may be present to determine wavelengths of detected radiation. Temporal characteristics of the radiation may be measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: NANOHMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Bryon G. Zollars, Steve M. Savoy, Michael W. Mayo, Daniel R. Mitchell
  • Non-lethal projectile for disorienting adversaries
    Publication number: 20080216699
    Abstract: Projectile apparatus is provided employing light and sound that may be dispersed over a large area with high intensity to produce a non-lethal, visible and audible countermeasure to temporarily blind and/or disorient one or multiple potential adversaries. The apparatus is suitable for use in tactical scenarios by military, police, and special operations personnel. The apparatus is also suitable for use in training operations for military, police, and special operations personnel. For amusement or recreation, the apparatus may be used in simulated warfare or in games such as paintball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Michael K. McAleer, Bryon G. Zollars, Michael G. Durrett, Keith D. Jamison, Michael W. Mayo, Daniel R. Mitchell