Patents by Inventor David D. Drobnis
David D. Drobnis 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: 8174255Abstract: A hall effect system having a housing, an input element coupled to the housing, and a magnetic element coupled to the input element and configured to have a detectable magnetic flux. A sensing element is adjacent to the magnetic element. The sensing element is configured to sense the magnetic flux. A processing element is coupled to the sensing element and is configured to determine a position of the magnetic element relative to the sensing element by determining changes in and/or the orientation of the magnetic flux upon movement of the interface element by a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Mason Electric Co.Inventors: Terry Peterson, Kevin Allen, Joe C. Fielding, Raymond Francisco, Charlotte A. Marelius, David D. Drobnis, John Ronquillo
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Publication number: 20110303038Abstract: Multi-axis pivot assemblies for control sticks and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A multi-axis pivot assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, an input shaft, a first axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft, and a second axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft via a series of linkages and pivoting joints. The first and second axis output shafts rotated about corresponding first and second fixed bearing sets to capture a first axis output and a second axis output. The series of linkages are configured to decouple first axis movement of the input shaft from second axis movement of the input shaft such that the second axis output is substantially independent of the first axis output.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Mason Electric Co.Inventors: Terry Peterson, David D. Drobnis
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Publication number: 20110035079Abstract: Handheld, unmanned vehicle controllers including interchangeable function bridge modules attached to the grip handles of the controllers are described herein. Interchangeable function bridge modules can include, but are not limited to, a display screen module, a pushbutton module, and a keyboard module. An operator may quickly and easily swap modules, using different modules to perform various tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Kevin Allen, Terry Peterson, Joe C. Fielding, Raymond Francisco, Andre Abelian, Charlotte A. Marelius, David D. Drobnis, John Ronquillo
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Publication number: 20100141960Abstract: A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the illumination over time such that the fixed gradient reveals the features of the three dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: NextPat, Ltd.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, William D. McKinley, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis, J. Douglas Logan, Basel F. Bahhour, Jill E. Haynie, Kevin H. Vuong, Amit Tandon, Kent E. Sidney, Peter L. Diaconescu
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Patent number: 7659995Abstract: A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the illumination over time such that the fixed gradient reveals the features of the three dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: NextPat, Ltd.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, William D. McKinley, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis, J. Douglas Logan, Basel F. Bahhour, Jill E. Haynie, Kevin H. Vuong, Amit Tandon, Kent E. Sidney, Peter L. Diaconescu
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Publication number: 20090115404Abstract: A hall effect system in accordance with one embodiment is described herein. The hall effect system comprises a housing, an input element coupled to the housing, a magnetic element coupled to the input element and configured to have a detectable magnetic flux, a sensing element adjacent to the magnetic element, the sensing element being configured to sense the magnetic flux, and a processing element coupled to the sensing element and configured to determine a position of the magnetic element relative to the sensing element be determining changes in and/or the orientation of the magnetic flux upon movement of the interface element by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Mason Electric Co.Inventors: Terry Peterson, Kevin Allen, Joe C. Fielding, Raymond Francisco, Charlotte A. Marelius, David D. Drobnis, John Ronquillo
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Patent number: 7359003Abstract: A compact appliance providing high resolution display capability in an ergonomically designed package. Subassemblies of the device are mechanically coupled to avoid interference between a user's hands and face while the device is used, while concurrently providing ergonomically located control for substantially all functions of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Synerdyne CorporationInventors: Mark S. Knighton, Marc Goldman, David S. Agabra, David D. Drobnis, Jill E. Haynie
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Patent number: 6980302Abstract: A method and apparatus capable of using two or more capture methods to create three-dimensional representations of a target captured. Elements of the three-dimensional digital representation generated from the plural capture method are combined to yield a single digital three-dimensional representation having improved quality.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: NextEngine, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, William D. McKinley, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis, J. Douglas Logan, Basel F. Bahhour, Jill E. Haynie, Kevin H. Vuong, Amit Tandon, Kent E. Sidney, Peter L. Diaconescu
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Patent number: 6923558Abstract: A system for aligning a light source to a reflector on a frame for efficiently illuminating a target along a first axis of the reflector. The light source is coupled to an arm that is linearly translatable by a driver assembly coupled to the frame. The travel of the driver assembly is aligned to a plane defined by two axes of the reflector with an alignment pin coupled to the driver assembly and adjusted to the frame. The light source may then be aligned for travel in the first axis by mechanically isolating the drive mechanism from a malleable arm connected to the light source and by bending the malleable arm in at least one dimension.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: NextEngine, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, Kevin H. Vuong, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis
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Patent number: 6765501Abstract: A high performance rotary axis. An upper and lower unit are coupled together by a pair of bearings to permit relative rotation between the units. The bearings are biased relative to others along a link to reduce play between the bearings. A processor and sensor provide for detection of relative positions between the units. A floating stop may be provided to permit rotation about the axis in greater than 360°.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: NextEngine, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, Amit Tandon, John Z. Zheng, Basel F. Bahhour, Marc Goldman, David D. Drobnis, Theodore J. Hauser
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Publication number: 20040061871Abstract: A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the illumination over time such that the fixed gradient reveals the features of the three dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, William D. McKinley, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis, J. Douglas Logan, Basel F. Bahhour, Jill E. Haynie, Kevin H. Vuong, Amit Tandon, Kent E. Sidney, Peter L. Diaconescu
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Patent number: 6639684Abstract: A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the illumination over time such that the fixed gradient reveals the features of the three dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: NextEngine, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, William D. McKinley, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis, J. Douglas Logan, Basel F. Bahhour, Jill E. Haynie, Kevin H. Vuong, Amit Tandon, Kent E. Sidney, Peter L. Diaconescu
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Patent number: 6530550Abstract: A method and apparatus for rotating an object. An upper unit is rotatably mounted on a base. A drive mechanism is mounted within the base so as to engage and drive rotation of the upper unit. A processor within the base controls the drive mechanism to achieve desirable acceleration characteristics during a cycle to reduce disturbances of an object rotated.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: NextEngine, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, William D. McKinley, John Z. Zheng, David D. Drobnis, J. Douglas Logan, Basel F. Bahhour, Jill E. Haynie, Kent E. Sidney
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Patent number: 6032866Abstract: A foldable apparatus includes a first housing (20), a second housing (22), and an interface (24). The second housing (22) is pivotally connected to the first housing (20). The interface (24) has a first portion (26) associated with the first housing (20) and a second portion (28) associated with the second housing (22).Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1997Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, David D. Drobnis, John M. Vernon
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Patent number: 5939702Abstract: A writing implement (10) has an optical reader (20) integrated therewith. The optical reader (20) can include a bar code reader, an optical text reader, or an optical imaging reader. Preferably, a wireless data communication circuit shares an emitter and a detector of the optical reader (20).Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, David D. Drobnis, John M. Vernon