Patents by Inventor Harvey F. Burt

Harvey F. Burt 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).

  • Patent number: 7547125
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to the protection of electronic displays and includes a guard configured to protect a lighting means while providing an expanded field of view. The guard may include a first element and a second element each having at least a top surface and a wall. The lighting means may be positionable substantially between the first element and the second element such that the top surface of the lighting means is below the first top surface and the second top surface to protect the lighting means from incidental impact. A gap between the first and second elements provides a field of view. The field of view may include a substantially orthogonal line of sight to one side surface of the lighting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey F. Burt, Jason L. Klassen, Eric E. Sly
  • Patent number: 7430109
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a chassis configured to house electronics. The chassis of an electronic device may include a first rail and a second rail substantially parallel to the first rail. The first rail and the second rail may be coupled to the chassis. The first rail may have a first cutout and a second cutout. The second rail may include a third cutout and a fourth cutout. The invention according may also include a housing. This housing may be configured to be removably coupled to the chassis. The housing may include a first side having a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The housing may also include a second side having a third protrusion and a fourth protrusion. The first recess may be configured to receive one of the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The second recess may be configured to receive one of the third protrusion and the fourth protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey F. Burt, Jason L. Klassen, Eric E. Sly