Patents by Inventor Christopher Niezrecki

Christopher Niezrecki 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).

  • Publication number: 20210006725
    Abstract: A first image sensor device is operable to produce first orientation information indicating an orientation of the first image sensor device at a time of capturing a first image of an object. A second image sensor device is operable to produce second orientation information indicating an orientation of the second image sensor device at a time of capturing a second image of the object. The image capturing system further includes measurement hardware to measure a distance between the first image sensor device and the second image sensor device at times of capturing the first image and the second image. According to one configuration, a combination of the first orientation information, the second orientation information, and the distance between the first image sensor device and the second image sensor device is used to derive a 3-D stereo view of the object using the first image and the second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Niezrecki, Alessandro Sabato
  • Patent number: 10808374
    Abstract: A foundation shift detection device includes a foundation portion attached to a foundation to be monitored, a base portion attached to a base adjacent to the foundation and supporting the same, and a rotary indicator attached to the base portion and adapted for rotation responsive to displacement of the foundation relative to the base. The rotary indicator is visible to a casual or walking inspection from a moderate distance, as by a human inspector making a walking inspection of a number of such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Christopher Niezrecki
  • Publication number: 20190338487
    Abstract: A foundation shift detection device includes a foundation portion attached to a foundation to be monitored, a base portion attached to a base adjacent to the foundation and supporting the same, and a rotary indicator attached to the base portion and adapted for rotation responsive to displacement of the foundation relative to the base. The rotary indicator is visible to a casual or walking inspection from a moderate distance, as by a human inspector making a walking inspection of a number of such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Niezrecki
  • Publication number: 20110075403
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to illuminate a person engaged in an activity along a dark road, thereby promoting safety. The apparatus may allow approaching traffic, such as motorized vehicles, to see and recognize the presence and speed of the user, reducing the occurrence of collisions. The apparatus includes a light which is positioned in a location and at an angle to improve the illumination of the user, while enabling compact storage when not in use via a preferred telescoping design having means to transfer electrical power through the telescoping member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher NIEZRECKI, Robert MALLOY
  • Publication number: 20050235921
    Abstract: A self-deployable open ocean aquaculture cage that includes at least one elongate flexible support member having an open interior for receiving a fluid and a net that forms an enclosure capable of retaining fish, wherein the at least one flexible support member is constructed and arranged to hold the net in a substantially extended configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Niezrecki, Nam-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 6845062
    Abstract: A system (100) and method for identifying a presence of a creature (140) disposed in water (135). This system includes a transducer (105) for receiving at least one vibrational wave and generating at least one transformed signal responsive to the vibrational wave. The system also includes a signal processor (110) for processing the transformed signal to indicate a presence of a particular type of creature which is disposed in water. The system can be included with a buoy, a mooring, an underwater structure and/or a watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: University of Florida Reasearch Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Niezrecki, Richard Lee Phillips, Michael Meyer, Deidrich Beusse
  • Patent number: 6779913
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroluminescent illumination system, more particularly to an electroluminescent light system that allows vehicles to be visible during periods of low light, for example bicycles. The EL panels can be selective affixed to any of the bicycle frame members or wheels, where the EL panels are electrically connected to the power source. The power source applies an AC signal to the conductive substrates of the EL panels resulting in the EL material charging and discharging to emitting light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Niezrecki, Gregory Yoder, Matthew Young
  • Publication number: 20040076080
    Abstract: A system (100) and method for identifying a presence of a creature (140) disposed in water (135). This system includes a transducer (105) for receiving at least one vibrational wave and generating at least one transformed signal responsive to the vibrational wave. The system also includes a signal processor (110) for processing the transformed signal to indicate a presence of a particular type of creature which is disposed in water. The system can be included with a buoy, a mooring, an underwater structure and/or a watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher Niezrecki, Richard Lee Phillips, Michael Meyer, Deidrich Beusse
  • Publication number: 20030067782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroluminescent illumination system, more particularly to an electroluminescent light system that allows vehicles to be visible during periods of low light, for example bicycles. The EL panels can be selective affixed to any of the bicycle frame members or wheels, where the EL panels are electrically connected to the power source. The power source applies an AC signal to the conductive substrates of the EL panels resulting in the EL material charging and discharging to emitting light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher Niezrecki, Gregory Yoder, Matthew Young