Patents Assigned to LaserMax, Inc.
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Publication number: 20160084615Abstract: 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: December 7, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Allen, Daniel J. Balonek
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Publication number: 20160036192Abstract: Methods for making laser cores are provided. In one method, a header is provided with a base having a stem extending therefrom and an electrically conductive terminal extending through a sealed opening in the base, a conductive surface that is electrically connected a laser is positioned between the terminal and the stem to create a sized overlap area between the terminal and the conductive surface; and a conductive mass is formed between the terminal and to the conductive surface having a cross-sectional area that is based upon the size of the overlap area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: LASERMAX, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey P. Serbicki
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Publication number: 20160010951Abstract: 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: September 23, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, William R. Houde-Walter, Brian L. Olmsted
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Patent number: 9219568Abstract: A system for interacting with a thermal detector includes at least one unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The sensor is configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component. The system also includes a beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor. The beam emitter includes a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, Christopher Gagliano
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Patent number: 9207043Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Allen, Daniel Balonek
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Publication number: 20150338280Abstract: A system for interacting with a thermal detector includes at least one unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor mounted to the at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The sensor is configured to determine the presence of a component of the thermal detector and to generate a signal indicative of the presence of the component. The system also includes a beam emitter mounted to the at least one unmanned vehicle and in communication with the sensor. The beam emitter includes a beam source configured to direct a beam of thermal radiation to the thermal detector in response to the signal from the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, Christopher Gagliano
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Patent number: 9190447Abstract: 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: November 17, 2015Assignee: Lasermax, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Joseph Balonek, Christopher A. Gagliano, Susan Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20150292836Abstract: 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: June 22, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, William Houde-Walter, Daniel J. Balonek, Brian L. Olmsted, Michael W. Allen
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Publication number: 20150187204Abstract: A deterrent device communication apparatus is linked to a deterrent device. When the deterrent device is in a ready state, the communication apparatus cooperates with an intermediate communication device to establish a communication path with an emergency response center through which the holder of the deterrent device can communicate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: LaserMax,Inc.Inventors: Susan Houde-Walter, Craig M. Czajka
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Patent number: 9062932Abstract: 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: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: 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: 20150109680Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth R. Vorndran, Brian L. Olmsted, Daniel J. Balonek
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Publication number: 20150097967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: LASERMAX, INC.Inventors: Susan R. Houde-Walter, Daniel Joseph Balonek, Michael Wade Allen, William R. Houde-Walter, Brian L. Olmsted
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Publication number: 20150007481Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter
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Patent number: 8912492Abstract: 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: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: 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: 20140283431Abstract: 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: May 5, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Tuller, JR., Jeffrey W. Mock, John A. Kowalczyk, JR.
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Publication number: 20140283430Abstract: 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: May 1, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: LaserMax, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Allen, Daniel Balonek
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Patent number: 8752465Abstract: A laser weapon system includes a chamber configured to direct a post-detonation gas flow between a first mirror and a second mirror, and an ejectable ammunition cartridge containing a first gas and a second gas. The cartridge is fluidly connected to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William Houde-Walter
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Publication number: 20140150323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Lasermax, Inc.Inventors: John A. Kowalczyk, Jr., Jeffrey D. Tuller, Jeffrey W. Mock
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Publication number: 20140130394Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Lasermax Inc.Inventors: John A. Kowalczyk, JR., Jeffrey W. Mock, Jeffrey D. Tuller
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Patent number: D741979Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: LaserMax, Inc.Inventor: William R. Houde-Walter