Patents by Inventor Howard Laitin

Howard Laitin 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).

  • Low cost night vision system for nonmilitary surface vehicles
    Patent number: 5729016
    Abstract: A low cost night vision system for use in connection with law enforcement vehicles, marine vessels, and other nonmilitary surface vehicles. The invention includes a night vision camera having an array of uncooled detectors. A mechanism is provided for adjusting the pointing angle of the night vision camera in response to scan control signals. Output signals from the uncooled detectors are further processed into a standard video format and displayed on a conventional display located, for example, within a vehicle or marine vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: Stuart H. Klapper, Howard Laitin, Alex L. Kormos, Lacy G. Cook, David M. Masarik, Paul R. Salvio