Patents by Inventor Todd M. Neff

Todd M. Neff 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: 9167859
    Abstract: Systems for mounting a helmet-mounted device to a helmet are disclosed. One such system comprises a frame configured to be movably coupled to the helmet, and an interconnect mechanism rotatably coupled to the frame. The interconnect mechanism is configured to receive the helmet-mounted device. The interconnect mechanism is rotatable relative to the frame between a use position for the helmet-mounted device and a stow position for the helmet-mounted device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Exelis, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Seth Bandy, William Eric Garris, Timothy Trudeau, Christopher Leitzsch, Todd M. Neff
  • Publication number: 20140259317
    Abstract: Systems for mounting a helmet-mounted device to a helmet are disclosed. One such system comprises a frame configured to be movably coupled to the helmet, and an interconnect mechanism rotatably coupled to the frame. The interconnect mechanism is configured to receive the helmet-mounted device. The interconnect mechanism is rotatable relative to the frame between a use position for the helmet-mounted device and a stow position for the helmet-mounted device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: GREGORY SETH BANDY, WILLIAM ERIC GARRIS, TIMOTHY TRUDEAU, CHRISTOPHER LEITZSCH, TODD M. NEFF
  • Patent number: 7652832
    Abstract: An optical system includes a lens cell having a generally cylindrical lens cell body. The lens cell body has a lens cell central longitudinal axis and a lens cell optical axis eccentrically offset from the lens cell central longitudinal axis. A sleeve includes a generally cylindrical sleeve body having an outer surface with a first longitudinal axis and an inner surface with a second longitudinal axis eccentrically offset from the first longitudinal axis. The lens cell is inserted into the sleeve. A housing has a generally cylindrical body with the sleeve at least partially inserted into the housing. A clip is disposed about at least a portion of the circumference of the housing. The lens cell and the sleeve are rotated relative to each other and to the housing such that the lens cell optical axis is aligned in a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Rawlin Heath Brown, Robert D. Klein, Todd M. Neff
  • Publication number: 20090141371
    Abstract: An optical system includes a lens cell having a generally cylindrical lens cell body. The lens cell body has a lens cell central longitudinal axis and a lens cell optical axis eccentrically offset from the lens cell central longitudinal axis. A sleeve includes a generally cylindrical sleeve body having an outer surface with a first longitudinal axis and an inner surface with a second longitudinal axis eccentrically offset from the first longitudinal axis. The lens cell is inserted into the sleeve. A housing has a generally cylindrical body with the sleeve at least partially inserted into the housing. A clip is disposed about at least a portion of the circumference of the housing. The lens cell and the sleeve are rotated relative to each other and to the housing such that the lens cell optical axis is aligned in a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Rawlin Heath Brown, Robert D. Klein, Todd M. Neff
  • Patent number: 7451930
    Abstract: An optical cell mount and a corresponding method of mounting an optical cell comprising inserting into the optical cell an adjustable nut portion comprising an upper section threaded on the outside and a lower section threaded on the inside and rounded on the bottom exterior thereof, contacting with the adjustable nut portion a seating portion for receiving the lower section, and securing the adjustable nut portion with a set screw portion having threading corresponding to that of the lower section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Todd M. Neff