Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Kunkler

Kevin J. Kunkler 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).

  • Virtual Tool Manipulation System
    Publication number: 20180137782
    Abstract: In the field of virtual reality, virtual tool manipulation systems and related methods and software are described in the present disclosure. One implementation of a virtual tool manipulation system, among others, comprises a motion tracking system configured to generate motion information related to the position of a part of a user's body. The virtual tool manipulation system also comprises a haptic feedback system configured to provide a haptic sensation to the user based on the motion information, the position of a virtual tool, and characteristics of the virtual tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher J. ULLRICH, Kevin J. KUNKLER
  • Virtual tool manipulation system
    Patent number: 9881520
    Abstract: In the field of virtual reality, virtual tool manipulation systems and related methods and software are described in the present disclosure. One implementation of a virtual tool manipulation system, among others, comprises a motion tracking system configured to generate motion information related to the position of a part of a user's body. The virtual tool manipulation system also comprises a haptic feedback system configured to provide a haptic sensation to the user based on the motion information, the position of a virtual tool, and characteristics of the virtual tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Immersion Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ullrich, Kevin J. Kunkler
  • Virtual Tool Manipulation System
    Publication number: 20090177452
    Abstract: In the field of virtual reality, virtual tool manipulation systems and related methods and software are described in the present disclosure. One implementation of a virtual tool manipulation system, among others, comprises a motion tracking system configured to generate motion information related to the position of a part of a user's body. The virtual tool manipulation system also comprises a haptic feedback system configured to provide a haptic sensation to the user based on the motion information, the position of a virtual tool, and characteristics of the virtual tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Immersion Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ullrich, Kevin J. Kunkler
  • PUMP SUCTION PRESSURE LIMITING SPEED CONTROL AND RELATED PUMP DRIVER AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090129935
    Abstract: A building sprinkler system includes a pump that feeds a plurality of sprinkler heads. A driver is operatively connected to the pump for driving the pump. A speed control is responsive to suction pressure at a suction side of the pump. The speed control is configured to reduce driver speed when the suction pressure falls below a set threshold pressure value to maintain the suction pressure above the set threshold pressure value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kunkler, John T. Whitney
  • Pump pressure limiting engine speed control
    Patent number: 7255539
    Abstract: A sprinkler system for building includes an internal combustion engine which operates a water pump. The water pump in turn forces water through pipes to sprinkler heads. The engine is at least in part controlled by a throttle control mechanism which includes a spring biased piston which is moved in response to the output pressure of the pump. This prevents the pump from exceeding the rated pressure of the system components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Clarke Fire Protection Products
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kunkler, John T. Whitney, Jr.
  • Pump pressure limiting engine speed control and related engine and sprinkler system
    Patent number: 7234922
    Abstract: A sprinkler system for building includes an internal combustion engine which operates a water pump. The water pump in turn forces water through pipes to sprinkler heads. The engine is at least in part controlled by a throttle control mechanism which is responsive to pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Clarke Fire Protection Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kunkler, John T. Whitney, Jr.
  • Pump pressure limiting engine speed control and related engine and sprinkler system
    Publication number: 20040247448
    Abstract: A sprinkler system for building includes an internal combustion engine which operates a water pump. The water pump in turn forces water through pipes to sprinkler heads. The engine is at least in part controlled by a throttle control mechanism which is responsive to pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin J. Kunkler, John T. Whitney