Patents by Inventor Paul Westmeyer

Paul Westmeyer 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: 20220138332
    Abstract: Modulated active sensor waveforms are used to transport data, within a system, to a decision-making computer, in an autonomous or semi-autonomous operation environment. Modulation creates distinct waveforms when a multitude of in-band signals are present. The waveform content is shared between the paired transmitter and receiver, validating the data content of the echo. Variable data are the modulation pattern, controlled by a processor within the system, matching patterns tests at the receiver select which data enter the critical autonomous processes. Matched echoes are secured controlled communications. Validation of the system's transmitter modulation, at the receiver, enhances security of autonomous actions for robotic systems on roads and in factories, transportable computers in office and home settings. Secondarily these secured, under-utilized, resources can safely be aggregated and repurposed without risk to their primary functions once secure communications are established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri, Russell F. Wertenberg
  • Patent number: 10419131
    Abstract: This cyber-retro-reflector technology is a series of Architectures, representing staged deployments, including backward compatibility, of products with enhanced features, for integrating technologies and capabilities, of electronic and photonic systems to: (a) reduce power consumption for circuits and systems that are placed into ‘off’ and/or disabled states, including external interface portals of electronic and photonic systems, (b) increase and enhance intra-/inter-connectivity, interoperability, and functionality of a system and the aggregate of systems, (c) increase and enhance integrated capabilities leading to higher computational performance for the system and the aggregate of systems, (d) take full advantage of photonic capabilities, and (e) improve hacking detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Patent number: 10343258
    Abstract: Combining rotating and gyrating structures, to achieve a specific velocity of a mass, within a device, can reduce the number of parts as compared to a design using only gyration induced acceleration, and can reduce the absolute dimensions compared to a design using only rotation induced acceleration. Synchronous motions allow the accelerated mass to transition from a rotating reference frame to a gyrating reference frame without a significant physical gap or jump, greatly reducing any potential for ricochet. Re-phasing within the device may be accomplished several times. The mass is ejected and directed toward a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Patent number: 10088263
    Abstract: Rotational motion generates velocity of a mass wherein the mass' release from the rotating system, becoming a projectile, and subsequent impact can result in cutting, abrasion, mixing of chemicals, coating, and other surface and bulk volume effects including the transfer of momentum. Structures and devices are used to insert a mass into a rotating device. While inside the rotating device the mass gains velocity. Transitioning from the rotational system to a stationary surface is accomplished with a minimum of velocity loss by selecting trajectories, air flows, and surface finishes to reduce energy losses in the mass' transition onto the stationary surface and info a fixed stationary guide tube, and ultimately to an impact point. Single and multiple conduits, stationary and rotating, can be used to accomplish complex chemistry and physics affects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Robert Edwin Woods, III, Robert Parker Woods
  • Publication number: 20180250792
    Abstract: Combining rotating and gyrating structures, to achieve a specific velocity of a mass, within a device, can reduce the number of parts as compared to a design using only gyration induced acceleration, and can reduce the absolute dimensions compared to a design using only rotation induced acceleration. Synchronous motions allow the accelerated mass to transition from a rotating reference frame to a gyrating reference frame without a significant physical gap or jump, greatly reducing any potential for ricochet. Re-phasing within the device may be accomplished several times. The mass is ejected and directed toward a target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Publication number: 20180212687
    Abstract: This cyber-retro-reflector technology is a series of Architectures, representing staged deployments, including backward compatibility, of products with enhanced features, for integrating technologies and capabilities, of electronic and photonic systems to: (a) reduce power consumption for circuits and systems that are placed into ‘off’ and/or disabled states, including external interface portals of electronic and photonic systems, (b) increase and enhance intra-/inter-connectivity, interoperability, and functionality of a system and the aggregate of systems, (c) increase and enhance integrated capabilities leading to higher computational performance for the system and the aggregate of systems, (d) take full advantage of photonic capabilities, and (e) improve hacking detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Publication number: 20170263337
    Abstract: Nuclear fusion processes with enhanced rates may be realized by providing energetic electrons in an environment containing a suitable fuel gas, a liquid fuel source, a solid fuel source, a plasma fuel source, or any combination thereof. The fuel source may be deuterium, tritium, a combination thereof, or any fuel source capable of creating deeply screened and/or neutral nuclei when exposed to energetic electrons. Under proper conditions, at least some of the deeply screened and/or neutral nuclei fuse with other nuclei. Neutral versions of deuteron and/or triton nuclei may be created by bringing neutrons with certain energy levels (e.g., around 3 MeV, but optionally less or much less than 3 MeV) into interaction with other neutrons, forming neutral versions of deuterons and/or tritons. Such processes may be used for power generation, heat production, nuclear waste remediation, material creation, and/or medical isotope production, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicants: PineSci Consulting, NASA Glenn Research Center
    Inventors: Vladimir Pines, Marianna Pines, Bruce Steinetz, Arnon Chait, Gustave Fralick, Robert Hendricks, Paul Westmeyer
  • Patent number: 9749342
    Abstract: An authentication procedure utilizes multiple independent sources of data to determine whether usage of a device, such as a desktop computer, is authorized. When a comparison indicates an anomaly from the base-line usage data, the system, provides a notice that access of the first device is not authorized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Frederick J. Krage, Paul A. Westmeyer, Russell F. Wertenberg, Jack F. Riegel
  • Publication number: 20170232578
    Abstract: Rotational motion generates velocity of a mass wherein the mass' release from the rotating system, becoming a projectile, and subsequent impact can result in cutting, abrasion, mixing of chemicals, coaling, and other surface and bulk volume effects including the transfer of momentum. Structures and devices are used to insert a mass into a rotating device. While inside the rotating device the mass gains velocity. Transitioning from the rotational system to a stationary surface is accomplished with a minimum of velocity loss by selecting trajectories, air flows, and surface finishes to reduce energy losses in the mass' transition onto the stationary surface and info a fixed stationary guide tube, and ultimately to an impact point. Single and multiple conduits, stationary and rotating, can be used to accomplish complex chemistry and physics affects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Robert Edwin Woods, III, Robert Parker Woods
  • Patent number: 8820303
    Abstract: Gyration induced acceleration of a mass is modified by inserting changes in the pathway of a mass under the influence of gyration force resulting in an acceleration to re-phase after the phase disruption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Publication number: 20130104864
    Abstract: Gyration induced acceleration of a mass is modified by inserting changes in the pathway of a mass under the influence of gyration force resulting in an acceleration to re-phase after the phase disruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Publication number: 20090314270
    Abstract: A combination for performing a variety of functions includes (a) apparatus for moving a projectile or other mass along an arcuate path and moving the path substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (b) a tool, vehicle or other article for receiving such projectile and being moved thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Paul A. Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Patent number: 7500477
    Abstract: A combination for performing a variety of functions includes (a) apparatus for moving a projectile or other mass along an arcuate path and moving the path substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (b) a tool, vehicle or other article for receiving such projectile and being moved thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: Paul A. Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Patent number: 7013988
    Abstract: A combination for performing a variety of functions includes (a) apparatus for moving a projectile or other mass along an arcuate path and moving the path substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (b) a tool, vehicle or other article for receiving such projectile and being moved thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventors: Paul A. Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Publication number: 20050249576
    Abstract: A combination for performing a variety of functions includes (a) apparatus for moving a projectile or other mass along an arcuate path and moving the path substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (b) a tool, vehicle or other article for receiving such projectile and being moved thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Publication number: 20030221867
    Abstract: A combination for performing a variety of functions includes (a) apparatus for moving a projectile or other mass along an arcuate path and moving the path substantially radially along a local radius of curvature and (b) a tool, vehicle or other article for receiving such projectile and being moved thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Paul A. Westmeyer, Renee Mazaheri
  • Patent number: 5481092
    Abstract: An apparatus for mixing concrete adapted to facilitate removal of hardened concrete therefrom includes a metal container and a microwave energy generation device. The metal container is adapted to contain concrete and to enable concrete placed therein to be mixed or agitated, the container having inner walls to which the concrete may adhere when the concrete hardens. The microwave energy generation device generates microwave radiation energy into the metal container and is capable of liberating water molecules from the concrete placed in the container so as to weaken the chemical structure of the concrete to thereby facilitate breakage of the hardened concrete and removal of the concrete from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Paul A. Westmeyer