Patents by Inventor John Haas

John Haas 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: 20240069688
    Abstract: A head-mounted device is provided that includes displays configured to display an image and to simultaneously display a magnifying window that presents a magnified portion of the image. The magnifying window lies in a magnification plane that is fixed relative to a user's head. One or more processors in the head-mounted device can be used to perform a first ray cast operation to identify an input point where a detected user input intersects the magnifying window, to obtain a remapped point from the input point, to compute a directional vector based on the remapped point and a reference point associated with the user's head, to obtain a shifted point by shifting the remapped point from the magnification plane to another plane parallel to the magnification plane, and to perform a second ray cast operation using the shifted point and the directional vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel M Golden, John M Nefulda, Joaquim Goncalo Lobo Ferreira da Silva, Anuj Bhatnagar, Mark A Ebbole, Andrew A Haas, Seyedkoosha Mirhosseini, Colin D Munro
  • Publication number: 20230401943
    Abstract: Systems and methods of non-line-of-sight passive detection and integrated early warning of an unmanned aerial system by a plurality of acoustic sensors are described. In some embodiments, the plurality of acoustic sensors is positioned within an intra-netted array in depth according to at least one of a terrain, terrain features, or man-made objects or structures. The acoustic sensors are capable of detecting and tracking unmanned aerial systems in non-line-of-sight environments. In some embodiments, the acoustic sensors may be in communication with internal electro-optical components or other external sensors, with orthogonal signal data then transmitted to remote observation stations for correlation, threat determination and if required, mitigation. The unmanned aerial systems may be classified by type and a threat level associated with the unmanned aerial system may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Robert M. Serino, Mark J. McKenna, John Haas
  • Patent number: 11776369
    Abstract: Systems and methods of non-line-of-sight passive detection and integrated early warning of an unmanned aerial system by a plurality of acoustic sensors are described. In some embodiments, the plurality of acoustic sensors is positioned within an intra-netted array in depth according to at least one of a terrain, terrain features, or man-made objects or structures. The acoustic sensors are capable of detecting and tracking unmanned aerial systems in non-line-of-sight environments. In some embodiments, the acoustic sensors may be in communication with internal electro-optical components or other external sensors, with orthogonal signal data then transmitted to remote observation stations for correlation, threat determination and if required, mitigation. The unmanned aerial systems may be classified by type and a threat level associated with the unmanned aerial system may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Applied Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Serino, Mark J. McKenna, John Haas
  • Publication number: 20230053896
    Abstract: An off highway vehicle having a plurality of track assemblies for supporting the vehicle for movement over terrains of various conditions. A track cleaning device is mounted on a chassis of the vehicle adjacent a powered roller of the track assembly. Each track cleaning device has an arcuate configured frame for supporting an endless chain assembly for movement in an arcuate path over an axel of the power driven roller of the track assembly for engaging, dislodging, and directing debris from the gap between the respective track assembly and chassis of the work vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventor: Robert John Haas
  • Publication number: 20210383665
    Abstract: Systems and methods of non-line-of-sight passive detection and integrated early warning of an unmanned aerial system by a plurality of acoustic sensors are described. In some embodiments, the plurality of acoustic sensors is positioned within an intra-netted array in depth according to at least one of a terrain, terrain features, or man-made objects or structures. The acoustic sensors are capable of detecting and tracking unmanned aerial systems in non-line-of-sight environments. In some embodiments, the acoustic sensors may be in communication with internal electro-optical components or other external sensors, with orthogonal signal data then transmitted to remote observation stations for correlation, threat determination and if required, mitigation. The unmanned aerial systems may be classified by type and a threat level associated with the unmanned aerial system may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Robert M. Serino, Mark J. McKenna, John Haas
  • Patent number: 10724639
    Abstract: A face seal member includes a cylindrical annular body defining a cylindrical axis, a radial direction, a first axial extremity, a second axial extremity, an outside radial extremity and an inside radial extremity, a face sealing surface including a clearance surface, a contact region disposed radially adjacent the clearance surface that defines a contact plane, and a tapered surface extending radially from the contact region that defines a taper angle with the contact plane that increases as the tapered surface progresses further radially from the contact region toward the inside radial extremity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Connor John Haas
  • Publication number: 20190323610
    Abstract: A face seal member includes a cylindrical annular body defining a cylindrical axis, a radial direction, a first axial extremity, a second axial extremity, an outside radial extremity and an inside radial extremity, a face sealing surface including a clearance surface, a contact region disposed radially adjacent the clearance surface that defines a contact plane, and a tapered surface extending radially from the contact region that defines a taper angle with the contact plane that increases as the tapered surface progresses further radially from the contact region toward the inside radial extremity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Connor John Haas
  • Patent number: 9656705
    Abstract: A track roller for a mobile machine is disclosed. The track roller may have a shaft defining a central axis, and a roller body connected to the shaft and configured to rotate around the central axis relative to the shaft. The track roller may also have a sealing member positioned between the shaft and the roller body, and a collar member secured to the shaft and at least partially covering the sealing member. A passageway having an opening may be defined between the collar member and the roller body. The track roller may further have a guard member secured to the shaft, the guard member having a main body and an upper rim extending from the main body towards the roller body. The guard member may also have a plurality of projections extending from the main body towards the roller body, and a plurality of openings formed between the upper rim and the projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Donald John Kalmes, Allen Jay Weeks, Connor John Haas, Timothy Richard Hoyt
  • Publication number: 20150345642
    Abstract: A seal is disclosed. The seal has a first surface and a second surface disposed in a plane generally parallel to the first surface. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is at least partially coated with a film that includes an adhesion layer, a transition layer, and an amorphous diamond-like (a-DLC) layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: CONNOR JOHN HAAS, STEVEN CHARLES TAYLOR, DANIEL EDWARD MATHIEN, DANIEL PATRICK VERTENTEN
  • Publication number: 20150284042
    Abstract: A track roller for a mobile machine is disclosed. The track roller may have a shaft defining a central axis, and a roller body connected to the shaft and configured to rotate around the central axis relative to the shaft. The track roller may also have a sealing member positioned between the shaft and the roller body, and a collar member secured to the shaft and at least partially covering the sealing member. A passageway having an opening may be defined between the collar member and the roller body. The track roller may further have a guard member secured to the shaft, the guard member having a main body and an upper rim extending from the main body towards the roller body. The guard member may also have a plurality of projections extending from the main body towards the roller body, and a plurality of openings formed between the upper rim and the projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Donald John Kalmes, Allen Jay Weeks, Connor John Haas, Timothy Richard Hoyt
  • Publication number: 20090328203
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for providing conditional access control using a parametric-based conditional access code. The parametric-based access code is generated by a access grantor, such as a homeowner, parent, employer, rental company, etc., from a set of parameter values associated with an access control device. Such parameters can include date and time, location, purchase amount, type of purchase, etc. Once a parametric-based access code is generated, it can be used by the grantee, i.e., the person seeking access, at the appropriate access control device. The access control device extracts the conditional parameter values and compares them to current parameter values of the access control device. Access is granted only when the conditional parameter values match the current parameter values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth John Haas
  • Publication number: 20050064805
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes an array of protruding abrasive units. Each unit has a base and a distal apex that is off-center from the base when projected on to a plane that is coplanar with the base. The abrasive article includes a backing bonded to an abrasive coating formed to include the aforementioned abrasive units. Methods for making the abrasive article include nipping a production tool, an abrasive slurry, and the backing. A binder within the slurry is cured during fabrication. The abrasive article may be used to abrade a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Culler, John Haas, Jeffrey Simons
  • Publication number: 20050060945
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes an array of protruding abrasive units. Each unit has a base and a distal apex that is off-center from the base when projected on to a plane that is coplanar with the base. The abrasive article includes a backing bonded to an abrasive coating formed to include the aforementioned abrasive units. Methods for making the abrasive article include nipping a production tool, an abrasive slurry, and the backing. A binder within the slurry is cured during fabrication. The abrasive article may be used to abrade a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Culler, John Haas, Jeffrey Simons
  • Publication number: 20050060941
    Abstract: An abrasive article and methods of making the same are disclosed. The abrasive article includes a backing and an array of features on the backing. Each feature includes a base and a body. The body includes a face having an undercut. In one embodiment, the feature also includes a planar top portion having abrasive particles disposed thereon. In another embodiment, the feature also includes a radiused portion on the undercut sidewall adjacent the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Ronald Provow, John Haas
  • Publication number: 20050060944
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes an array of protruding abrasive units. Each unit has a base and a distal apex that is off-center from the base when projected on to a plane that is coplanar with the base. The abrasive article includes a backing bonded to an abrasive coating formed to include the aforementioned abrasive units. Methods for making the abrasive article include nipping a production tool, an abrasive slurry, and the backing. A binder within the slurry is cured during fabrication. The abrasive article may be used to abrade a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Culler, John Haas, Jeffrey Simons
  • Publication number: 20050060942
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes an array of protruding abrasive units. Each unit has a base and a distal apex that is off-center from the base when projected on to a plane that is coplanar with the base. The abrasive article includes a backing bonded to an abrasive coating formed to include the aforementioned abrasive units. Methods for making the abrasive article include nipping a production tool, an abrasive slurry, and the backing. A binder within the slurry is cured during fabrication. The abrasive article may be used to abrade a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Culler, John Haas, Jeffrey Simons
  • Publication number: 20050060946
    Abstract: An abrasive article and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The abrasive article includes a plurality of features on a backing. The features have a base and a body. The body is defined by sidewalls having parabolic sections. In some embodiments, the sidewalls are defined by a series of inner-connected lines segments approximating a parabolic section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Stanley Collins, John Haas
  • Patent number: 6037926
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for using a wide screen television receiver operating at 2f.sub.H as a VGA or SVGA monitor. The VGA or SVGA board in a computer is programmed to generate an RGB video signal representing a picture having fewer than a normal number of horizontal lines than a conventional VGA or SVGA picture having a 4:3 format display ratio, in order to define a picture having a wide format display ratio, for example 16:9. The separate synchronizing signals of the RGB video signal are converted in polarity and phase, as necessary, to a form recognizable by a video processing circuit of the wide screen television receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Haas, Theodore Frederick Simpson
  • Patent number: 5788659
    Abstract: A device for relocating dislocated shoulders, providing in-line humeral traction, wherein there is provided an arm isolation component for isolating the elbow area of the arm adjoining the shoulder to which traction is to be applied, the present invention further including a second strap placed about the chest of the patient, under the arm of the afflicted shoulder, for countertraction. The arm isolation component is of a unique design and includes an upper, generally wedge-configured upper isolation component, having a base configured to engage the underside of the upper (humeral) area of arm, the base further including first and second, somewhat aligned, cushion members emanating in generally lateral fashion from opposing sides of the base, the cushion members configured to each engage an opposing side of the upper arm when applied to the base, enveloping that portion of the arm with the application of a first strap which secures the base and cushion members about the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventor: Michael John Haas