Patents by Inventor Charles Abnet

Charles Abnet 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).

  • Optically enhanced digital imaging system
    Publication number: 20060092505
    Abstract: Improved methods and systems for imaging are provided. Specifically, systems and methods for extending the range of a digital zoom are provided in which an imaging system provides continuous magnification over a plurality of interleaved optical pathways and digital zooming imagers. Systems and methods of centering an image as the field of view changes, and for masking out undesirable obstacles from a magnified image are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: Umech Technologies, Co.
    Inventors: Charles Abnet, Daniel Feldkhun, Michael Mermelstein
  • Micro-switches for downhole use
    Publication number: 20050145393
    Abstract: A downhole tool includes a device to be activated by electrical energy and a micro-switch that includes conductors and an element between the first and second conductors selected from the group consisting of: a dielectric element capable of being modulated to provide a conductive path in response to receipt of electrical energy; and an element moveable in response to application of an electrical energy. The micro-switch may be formed of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology or microelectronics technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Nolan Lerche, James Brooks, Charles Abnet, Clarence Chui, Stuart Brown