Patents by Inventor David Daniel Drobnis

David Daniel 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).

  • Multi-axis pivot assembly for control sticks and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 9637222
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Mason Electric Company
    Inventors: Terry Peterson, David Daniel Drobnis
  • Unmanned vehicle controller with interchangeable function bridge modules
    Patent number: 9141108
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Mason Electric Company
    Inventors: Kevin Allen, Terry Peterson, Joe C. Fielding, Raymond Francisco, André Abelian, Charlotte Ann Marelius, David Daniel Drobnis, John Ronquillo
  • MULTI-AXIS PIVOT ASSEMBLY FOR CONTROL STICKS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20150158574
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Terry Peterson, David Daniel Drobnis
  • Multi-axis pivot assembly for control sticks and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 8770055
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Mason Electric Company
    Inventors: Terry Peterson, David Daniel Drobnis
  • UNMANNED VEHICLE CONTROLLER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FUNCTION BRIDGE MODULES
    Publication number: 20140188308
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Mason Electric Co.
    Inventors: Kevin Allen, Terry Peterson, Joe C. Fielding, Raymond Francisco, André Abelian, Charlotte Ann Marelius, David Daniel Drobnis, John Ronquillo