Patents Assigned to LaserMax, Inc.
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Publication number: 20170133823Abstract: Laser systems with reduced apparent speckle are provided. The laser systems emit laser light having different mode structures that change within a time period of an integration period of an imaging system used to observe a field of view that is at least in part illuminated by the laser systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: Brian L. Olmsted
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Patent number: 9625671Abstract: Laser modules and systems are provided that are smaller, lighter, and less complex and while more reliably generating collimated laser beams having limited divergence.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth R. Vorndran, Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel J. Balonek
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Publication number: 20170059279Abstract: A method of controlling a target marking system includes emitting a beam with a beam source associated with a target marker. The method also includes sensing movement of the target marker, and modifying operation of the beam source based on the sensed movement. Such modification changes a characteristic of the emitted beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: Susan Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 9559492Abstract: Laser systems with reduced apparent speckle are provided. The laser systems emit laser light having different mode structures that change within a time period of an integration period of an imaging system used to observe a field of view that is at least in part illuminated by the laser systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: Brian L. Olmsted
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Publication number: 20160370145Abstract: A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: Lasermax, Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, William Robert Houde-Walter, Daniel J. Balonek, Brian L. Olmsted, Michael Wade Allen
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Patent number: 9494385Abstract: A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation, and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. A portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation. The target marking system further includes a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the director through the optics assembly. The system also includes a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: Susan Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 9488445Abstract: A laser sight is embedded in a mounting rail otherwise used for attaching accessories to small arms discharge devices such as pistols or rifles. The mounting rail has a transverse profile that extends along an axis of the mounting rail for engaging mating features of the accessories. The laser sight is located at least partly within the transverse profile of the mounting rail and has a sighting axis that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20160305742Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a firearm which may include a frame with a first outer wall, and a second outer wall opposite the first outer wall. A laser module may be disposed between the first and second outer walls. An alignment pin may be in communication with the first outer wall and may be configured to move the laser module relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: John A. Kowalczyk, JR., Jeffrey D. Tuller, Jeffrey W. Mock
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Patent number: 9448039Abstract: A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, William R. Houde-Walter, Brian L. Olmsted
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Publication number: 20160255285Abstract: A system for use in identifying a user includes a portable emitter transported with the user. The emitter includes a quantum cascade laser configured to emit a thermal beam identifying a location of the user in response to a command, the thermal beam having a wavelength between approximately 2 ?m and approximately 30 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Balonek, Christopher A. Gagliano, Susan Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 9423213Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a target marker for a firearm may comprise a module having a first portion, and a second portion electrically connected and coupled to the first portion. A light source may be disposed within and electrically connected to the second portion. An optical component may be coupled to the first portion at a first fixed distance from the light source. A circuit board may be electrically connected to the light source via at least one lead, wherein the lead may permit relative movement between the circuit board and the light source and may maintain a second fixed distance between the circuit board and the light source.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Lasermax IncInventors: John A. Kowalczyk, Jr., Jeffrey W. Mock, Jeffrey D. Tuller
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Patent number: 9423214Abstract: A target marking system includes a light source configured to emit a beam of thermal radiation and to impinge the beam onto a target. The system also includes a detector configured to collect radiation passing from the target to the detector along a path. The radiation passing from the target in response to impingement of the beam onto the target. The system further includes an optics assembly disposed optically upstream of the detector along the path. The optics assembly includes at least one of an afocal power changer, a camera objective, a catadioptric lens, and a zoom system configured to condition the radiation passing from the target to the detector.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Lasermax Inc.Inventors: Susan R. Houde-Walter, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, William R. Houde-Walter, Brian L. Olmsted
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Patent number: 9410768Abstract: A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. The target marking system further includes a detector, and an optics assembly optically connected to the detector.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: LaserMax IncInventors: Susan Houde-Walter, William Houde-Walter, Daniel J. Balonek, Brian L. Olmsted, Michael W. Allen
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Publication number: 20160216526Abstract: Aiming systems are provided for use with a particle projection device. Such aiming systems may have a housing mountable to the particle projection device for movement therewith, a window defining a field of view when in a first orientation and a second field of view when in a second orientation. A first reticle image is visible in the window when the housing and particle projection device are at the first orientation with the first reticle image representative of a projection path of the particles in the first field of view. A second reticle image is visible in the window when the housing and particle projection device are at the second orientation with the second reticle image being representative of a projection path of the particles in the second field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Wiliam Houde-Walter, Christopher A. Gagliano
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Publication number: 20160209170Abstract: Laser systems are provided. In one aspect a laser system has a battery unit and a transistor having a source and a drain in series with the laser and the battery unit with the laser with the transistor having a source, and a gate that allows sufficient current to flow to the laser to allow the laser to emit light when a voltage at the gate is at a higher level and that does not allow sufficient current to flow to allow the laser to emit light when a voltage at the gate is at a lower level. A microcontroller is operable in an active mode and a reduced power mode having an activation input connected to a switch, a reduced power input connected in parallel with the capacitor and an output connected to the gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Mock, John A. Kowalczyk, JR., Kenneth R. Vorndran, Michael W. Allen, Robert J. MacBlane
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Patent number: 9395157Abstract: A target marking system includes a light source emitting a thermal beam having a predetermined temporal modulation, and an optics assembly directing the thermal beam to impact a target, the target directing radiation to the optics assembly in response to the impact. A portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation. The target marking system further includes a detector configured to distinguish the portion of the radiation having the predetermined temporal modulation from a remainder of the radiation, the portion of the radiation passing to the director through the optics assembly. The system also includes a readout integrated circuit, the detector directing an input signal to the readout integrated circuit, and the readout integrated circuit producing a digitally enhanced output signal in response to receipt of the input signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: Susan Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20160195366Abstract: Firearm associated electronic devices are provided. In one aspect a firearm associated device has a housing having a holding area and an opening through which a removable component may be positioned in the holding area, a door movable relative to the housing and having a door latch that moves along a path as the door moves and a housing latch movable between a first latch position where the housing latch is not in the path to a second latch position where the housing latch blocks movement of the door latch from a first range of positions where the door prevents the removable component from passing through the opening to a second range of positions where the door does not prevent the removable component from passing through the opening. A housing latch biasing member biases the housing latch into the second latch position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: John A. Kowalczyk, Jeffrey W. Mock, Jeffrey D. Hanson
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Patent number: 9377271Abstract: A firearm laser sight alignment assembly includes a laser module for emitting a beam along an optical axis, the laser module having an outer seat. The alignment assembly encompasses a resilient grommet mechanically engaging the outer seat in a first adhesive free interference fit. The grommet includes an external seat sized to form adhesive free interferences fits with a laser cover and the housing, as the laser cover engages the housing to retain the grommet with respect to the housing and the laser cover. Upon operable assembly, the interference fits substantially preclude axial and longitudinal movement between the grommet and the laser module as well as the grommet and the laser cover and housing, while allowing angular movement of the laser module to a desired alignment position.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: John A. Kowalczyk, Jr., Jeffrey D. Tuller, Jeffrey W. Mock
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Patent number: 9305963Abstract: A system for use in identifying a user includes a portable emitter transported with the user. The emitter includes a quantum cascade laser configured to emit a thermal beam identifying a location of the user in response to a command, the thermal beam having a wavelength between approximately 2 ?m and approximately 30 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Joseph Balonek, Christopher A. Gagliano, Susan Houde-Walter
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Patent number: D776783Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Eric A. St. Phillips, Thomas O. Pierce