Patents Represented by Attorney Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee

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  • System for precise rotational and positional tracking
    Patent number: 6980229
    Abstract: A system for tracking a movable structure, comprising: at least one fiducial; and at least one video camera; wherein either the camera or the fiducial is mounted on the movable structure, so that the camera can capture an image of the fiducial as the structure moves. The image from the video camera is captured. From this, the heading of the movable structure is resolved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: John F. Ebersole, Jr.
  • Method to graphically represent weapon effectiveness footprint
    Patent number: 6961070
    Abstract: The invention is a method for augmenting images with the predicted effectiveness of ordinance deployed or dropped at a specific aim point. The method uses JMEM data to calculate the predicted effectiveness of a selected weapon over an area surrounding the aimpoint and calculates the parameters for a graphical representation of the numerical results. Predicted effectiveness is displayed onto an overhead or perspective view image by overlaying with a series of ellipses, a variable color area, a variable transparency area, or some combination of the three.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Information Decision Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Wade Madison, John Franklin Ebersole, Jr., John Franklin Ebersole
  • Angled light beam rotary saw cut alignment device
    Patent number: 6915727
    Abstract: A cut alignment device for a rotary saw having a motor which spins a cutting unit which includes a rotary shaft driven by the motor, a circular blade having a central aperture through which the shaft fits, and a blade mounting device for holding the blade on the shaft. The cut alignment device includes a battery power source carried by the cutting unit; and a beam light source, operatively connected to this power source, and carried by the cutting unit. The light source projects a light beam at a shallow angle from the cutting unit directed to intersect the plane of the rotary cutting tool or saw blade, to assist the operator in cutting accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Raymond Caluori
  • Method to view unseen atmospheric phenomenon using augmented reality
    Patent number: 6903752
    Abstract: The invention is a method for displaying otherwise unseen atmospheric phenomenon using augmented reality (the mixing of real media with computer generated media). The method uses computer generated images to represent existing weather conditions and presents this data to the user by combining the computer generated images with the user's real environment. Computer generated images are used to represent such weather phenomenon as wake vortices, wind shear, and microbursts. These images are represented in such a way as to intuitively display relevant properties of the phenomenon to the system user, which increases the user's situational awareness and safety. The primary intended applications are for air traffic controllers and pilots to view these disturbances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Information Decision Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Franklin Ebersole, Mark Stanley Bastian, John Franklin Walker, Richard Wade Madison, John Franklin Ebersole, Jr.
  • Method for using a motorized camera mount for tracking in augmented reality
    Patent number: 6903707
    Abstract: The invention is a method for displaying otherwise unseen objects and other data using augmented reality (the mixing of real view with computer generated imagery). The method uses a motorized camera mount that can report the position of a camera on that mount back to a computer. With knowledge of where the camera is looking, and the size of its field of view, the computer can precisely overlay computer-generated imagery onto the video image produced by the camera. The method may be used to present to a user such items as existing weather conditions, hazards, or other data, and presents this information to the user by combining the computer generated images with the user's real environment. These images are presented in such a way as to display relevant location and properties of the object to the system user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Information Decision Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hobgood, John F. Ebersole, Jr., John F. Walker, John F. Ebersole
  • Method to augment imagery to display 3-D probabilistic object locations
    Patent number: 6901389
    Abstract: The invention is a method for augmenting images to highlight regions where objects of interest are likely to appear. The method uses fuzzy set theory to classify locations that may contain objects of interest, uses fog volumes to represent the fuzzy sets in three dimensions, and renders these fog volumes from the vantage point of the image to provide a colored overlay with which to augment the image. Where fog volumes of different colors overlap in an image, the invention renders the overlapping area using cross-hatching, so that the multiple colors appear side by side rather than blending to make a third color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Information Decision Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Wade Madison, Todd Joseph Furlong, John Franklin Walker, John Franklin Ebersole, Jr., John Franklin Ebersole
  • Method for accurate and secure voting
    Patent number: 6892935
    Abstract: A method for secure, electronic, distributed voting using existing automated teller machines (ATMs), comprising issuing each voter an access card that can be read by an ATM and a personal identification number (PIN). This card may be a standard bank credit or debit card. ATMs are enabled to read access cards and accept PINs. In response to the reading of an access card and appropriate PIN entry, information relating to the vote to be cast is displayed at the ATM. The user is allowed to cast votes using one or more ATM functions. A particular ATM function is identified as an indication of finalization of the vote. In response, the finalized vote is automatically tallied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Roger E. Weiss
  • Absorbable pubovaginal sling system and method
    Patent number: 6881184
    Abstract: An absorbable pubovaginal sling system for surgical management of urinary incontinence, generally comprising: a latex-free, synthetic sling made entirely of absorbable materials of which at least one of the materials is adapted to stimulate fibroblast interposition; and a looped monofilament suture that is adapted to be transposed to the suprapubic position, supported by an external adjustable tension device, and connected to said sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Stephen M. Zappala
  • Optical wavelength resonant device for chemical sensing
    Patent number: 6870624
    Abstract: An apparatus for filtering electromagnetic waves, the apparatus comprising a substrate having a surface relief structure containing at least one dielectric body with physical dimensions smaller than the wavelength of the filtered electromagnetic waves, such structures repeated in a two dimensional array covering at least a portion of the surface of the first substrate. Also disclosed is a material sensor utilizing this apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Coho Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Douglas S. Hobbs, James J. Cowan
  • Ruggedized instrumented firefighter's vari-nozzle
    Patent number: 6866512
    Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to protect an instrumented firefighter's fire hose nozzle from shock and undesirable environmental pollutant penetration. The invention provides for doing this through the use of a rugged cover on the equipment as well as soft equipment mounts. The cover provides the instrumentation with protection from impact as well as protection from contamination by environmental pollutants. On the inside of the cover, the shock sensitive equipment is seated on an island that is mounted by one or more soft vertical posts, which protect this equipment from shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Information Decision Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Franklin Ebersole, Jr., Mark Stanley Bastian
  • Multiaxis turbine
    Patent number: 6864597
    Abstract: Multiaxis Turbine with an external upper covering, a tower structure with a plurality of vertical elongated members connected to each other with supporting horizontal elongated members, and a plurality of smaller blades on a rotation connected to a tower structure with a plurality of the rotation. A preferred embodiment includes impact impellers connected to a rotation creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than four. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said impact impellers connected to a rotation means creating a swept area with a height to diameter ratio of greater than ten.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventor: Jonathan C Ricker
  • Game combining strategy and ball kicking skills
    Patent number: 6860825
    Abstract: A game requiring and enhancing ball kicking accuracy, to accomplish the desired result of being the first of two alternating players to kick a soccer ball into, and win possession of, three consecutive squares in a frame consisting of nine square openings, arranged three vertically by three horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Mondi Enterprises Inc.
    Inventor: Harvey P. Clark
  • Hybrid AC/DC system for electric power transmission
    Patent number: 6861825
    Abstract: A systematic, time-varying current is applied to any number of transmission conductors while the voltage on each remains at an essentially constant level but periodically reversed in polarity. Variations in current, from high to low and from positive to negative, are timed to coordinate with the thermal time constant of the conductor or cable. Current is interrupted on each conductor for a short period around a zero value to allow reversal of voltage. This invention allows full thermal utilization of each conductor in the system while gaining the advantage afforded by sustained DC voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Lionel O. Barthold
  • Planar inertial measurement units based on gyros and accelerometers with a common structure
    Patent number: 6859751
    Abstract: Inertial Measurement Units based on integrated designs to reduce alignment and assembly costs. Integration also leads to performance improvement, increased miniaturization and simplification as well as reduced cost. Also disclosed are gyroscopes and accelerometers that are identical, yet by their mechanization, can be made to act as separate sensors. Miniaturization and simplification is improved by combining instruments that can share a common member. Savings in space and complexity are also possible in the electronics when elements are shared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Milli Sensor Systems & Actuators, Inc.
    Inventor: Donato Cardarelli
  • Elastomeric interconnection device and methods for making same
    Patent number: 6854985
    Abstract: An elastomeric device for interconnecting two or more electrical components, comprising, an elastomeric matrix having one or more outer surfaces; one or more electrically conductive pathways through the matrix; and one or more electrically conductive contact pads, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the pads is flush with or extends outward from one or more of the outer surfaces of the matrix, and wherein at least a portion of the pad is in at least intimate contact with one or more of the pathways; and methods for making same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Paricon Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Roger E. Weiss
  • Very high bandwidth electrical interconnect
    Patent number: 6854986
    Abstract: A very high bandwidth electrical interconnect for conducting signals at high frequency. The interconnect includes a number of separate fine wire structures. Each such fine wire structure is made up of a string of generally spherical elements, each such element having a ferromagnetic core and a conductive coating over the core. The interconnect also includes an insulating medium surrounding the wire structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Paricon Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Roger E. Weiss
  • Apparatus for applying a mechanically-releasable balanced compressive load to a compliant anisotropic conductive elastomer electrical connector
    Patent number: 6835072
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying a mechanically-releasable balanced compressive load to a compliant anisotropic conductive elastomer (ACE) electrical connector that electrically connects an electrical device to a first side of a two-sided substrate. The apparatus includes a backup plate against the second side of the substrate, a rocker plate against the backup plate, the rocker plate touching the backup plate only at the center of the backup plate, and a rigid member on the electrical device. A plurality of pins are mechanically coupled to the rocker plate and the rigid member, and there is at least one spring member mechanically coupled to at least one pin. The spring applies a variable force coupled through the at least one pin to the rocker plate, to urge the backup plate and rigid member together and thereby compress the ACE between the electrical device and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Paricon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Everett Simons, Roger E. Weiss, Matthew McCarthy, Glenn M. Amber
  • Method for occlusion of movable objects and people in augmented reality scenes
    Patent number: 6822648
    Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to create a method to allow a real person or movable physical object to occlude virtual objects in a augmented reality application using a single tracking data sensor for objects or only head tracking data for a real person. The method involves occluding virtual objects with a real world human in augmented reality. The method comprises creating an orthogonal plane billboard with soft texture edges representing a user's head; creating an orthogonal plane billboard with soft texture edges representing a user's torso; positioning and orienting the head billboard using motion tracker data; positioning and orienting the torso billboard relative to the head billboard; displaying the head and torso billboards in real-time 3-D to correspond to the location of a real person; and mixing the resulting image with a live image of a real person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Information Decision Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Joseph Furlong, John Franklin Ebersole, Jr., John Franklin Walker, John Franklin Ebersole
  • Circuit and circuit breaker tester
    Patent number: 6815955
    Abstract: A circuit breaker test device for testing a circuit breaker, and also for testing the branch circuit of which the circuit breaker is a part. The circuit breaker test device includes a switch that controllably short-circuits the branch circuit. A controller causes the switch to short circuit the branch circuit. A timer, responsive to operation of the controller, causes the switch to cease short-circuiting the branch circuit after a particular test time. An impedance value of the branch circuit is determined. The controller is enabled only if the impedance value is within predetermined limits. The timer is capable of establishing a variable test time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: K.O. Devices, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles D. O'Neal, III
  • Tote bag
    Patent number: D508320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Toegoz, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Holland, David R. Hoidal