Patents Assigned to Pathfinder Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 9945632Abstract: Electromagnetic force holds a reciprocatively movable bolt in a charged position in resistance to compressive force from a bolt actuating spring, while generating recoil impacts that simulate firing rounds of ammunition from an ammunition belt in imitation machine gun. Terminating the electromagnetic force allows the compressive force from the actuating spring to move the bolt from the charged position after simulating the firing of the last round from the ammunition belt.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Lowrance, C. Ross Cohlmia
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Publication number: 20180087864Abstract: Electromagnetic force holds a reciprocatively movable bolt in a charged position in resistance to compressive force from a bolt actuating spring, while generating recoil impacts that simulate firing rounds of ammunition from an ammunition belt in imitation machine gun. Terminating the electromagnetic force allows the compressive force from the actuating spring to move the bolt from the charged position after simulating the firing of the last round from the ammunition belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: PATHFINDER SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Kyle Lowrance, C. Ross Cohlmia
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Patent number: 9823037Abstract: A simulated ammunition belt is captured in and released from a feedway of an imitation machine gun by selectively extending and retracting a retaining projection into the space between adjacent simulated rounds of the ammunition belt. The retaining projection is operably connected to a cover of the gun housing and is concealed within the housing when the cover is closed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventor: Kyle Lowrance
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Publication number: 20170328668Abstract: A simulated ammunition belt is captured in and released from a feedway of an imitation machine gun by selectively extending and retracting a retaining projection into the space between adjacent simulated rounds of the ammunition belt. The retaining projection is operably connected to a cover of the gun housing and is concealed within the housing when the cover is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: PATHFINDER SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Kyle Lowrance
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Patent number: 9746272Abstract: A muzzle flash from firing a live ammunition round from an actual machine gun is stimulated in an imitation machine gun by locating a LED light source within a flash suppressor attached to a muzzle end of a barrel of the imitation machine gun. When energized, the light source emits a burst of light through vents in the flash suppressor. A plurality of LEDs create the burst of light.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Lowrance, C. Ross Cohlmia
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Patent number: 9746273Abstract: The recoil of an actual machine gun is simulated in an imitation machine gun by converting linearly reciprocating movement of an output shaft of a linear actuator into reciprocating movement of all or part of the imitation machine gun.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Lowrance, C. Ross Cohlmia, Jeffrey Scott Kline, Garrett Fritz, Bryan Harter
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Publication number: 20160169609Abstract: The recoil of an actual machine gun is simulated in an imitation machine gun by converting linearly reciprocating movement of an output shaft of a linear actuator into reciprocating movement of all or part of the imitation machine gun.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: PATHFINDER SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Kyle Lowrance, C. Ross Cohlmia, Jeffrey Scott Kline, Garrett Fritz, Bryan Harter
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Publication number: 20160138884Abstract: A muzzle flash from firing a live ammunition round from an actual machine gun is stimulated in an imitation machine gun by locating a LED light source within a flash suppressor attached to a muzzle end of a barrel of the imitation machine gun. When energized, the light source emits a burst of light through vents in the flash suppressor. A plurality of LEDs create the burst of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: PATHFINDER SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Kyle Lowrance, C. Ross Cohlmia
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Patent number: 7828367Abstract: A mobile facility has a fixed frame, an expandable roof section, an expandable floor section, and an expandable side section. Interior space within the mobile facility is expanded by expanding the expandable roof section, the expandable floor section and the expandable side section.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lavern Hickam, Victor Lee Wisdom, Ivan J. Jaszlics
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Patent number: 6273153Abstract: A system for metering and dispensing particulate matter, such as agricultural pesticides and fertilizers, from a storage bin directly into an applicator bin, and methods of its use. The device includes a storage bin for storing a quantity of particulate matter in bulk form, a meter connected to the storage bin for controllably releasing a desired amount of the particulate matter from the storage bin, a pneumatic transport conduit for suspending the released particulate matter in a flow of gas and transporting the suspended matter to an applicator bin, and a coupler disposed at a distal end of the conduit. The coupler is adapted to provide a sealed connection between the conduit and the applicator bin as transported particulate matter is dispensed from the conduit into the applicator bin through the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventor: Frank G. Reinsch
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Patent number: 6166744Abstract: A system for combining virtual images with images of the real world. A range scanner determines the shape and distance of real-world objects within a field of interest to the observer using the apparatus. Virtual masking objects, which are simplified computer models of real-world objects, are derived from the range data. Virtual entities that are not present in the real world are simulated in an electronic computer. Images of the virtual entities and the virtual masking objects are combined into masked virtual images. The masked virtual images show the portions of virtual entities that would be visible if these entities actually existed in the real world. The masked virtual images and images of the real world scene are combined in such a manner that the virtual images appear to be obscured, when appropriate for their simulated, virtual location by real-world objects. The resulting combined image is presented in an electronic or optical display.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1998Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ivan J. Jaszlics, Sheila L. Jaszlics
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Patent number: 6082934Abstract: The present invention is a device and method for the transportation and metering of precise amounts of particulate matter. The device provides an environmentally and operator safe means of transporting and dispensing precise amounts of particulate matter from the point of manufacture directly to the ultimate consumer of the product. Because of the unique design, the device is readily transportable via standard means of transportation and may be operated by a single individual with no environmental or operator risk. The device further contains, as an integral part thereof, means for the precision metering of the particulate matter being transported. The device may be utilized to store the particulate matter for extended periods of time and, upon being emptied, may be refilled and reused.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Frank G. Reinsch, Kevin Kwanghyon Park
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Patent number: 5803673Abstract: The present invention is a device and method for the transportation and metering of precise amounts of particulate matter. The device provides an environmentally and operator safe means of transporting and dispensing precise amounts of particulate matter from the point of manufacture directly to the ultimate consumer of the product. Because of the unique design, the device is readily transportable via standard means of transportation and may be operated by a single individual with no environmental or operator risk. The device further contains, as an integral part thereof, means for the precision metering of the particulate matter being transported. The device may be utilized to store the particulate matter for extended periods of time and, upon being emptied, may be refilled and reused.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignees: Pathfinder Systems, Inc., Bayer CorporationInventors: Frank G. Reinsch, Kevin Kwanghyon Park
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Patent number: 5060575Abstract: An overhead suspended track mounted vehicle guidance system having an active on board station selection system and a passive non switching track. The slotted track includes an interiorly depending turn vane for guiding the guide wheel of the vehicle mounted guidance system. The system includes provision for fail safe operation wherein a mechanical interlock automatically assures next station selection in the event of guidance system failure.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1990Date of Patent: October 29, 1991Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Stanley J. Hallett, Thomas E. Hallett
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Patent number: 4800558Abstract: A circuit is described for use in a telephone switching system, for generating a large number of frame sync pulses that are progressively offset in time from one another, and that each control the operation of a pair of codecs (coder/decoder circuits). A high frequency clock signal is divided to generate a series of square waves that are 2's multiples of the lowest frequency square wave, such as 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz, 64 kHz, and 128 kHz. These square waves are inputted to an integrated circuit of a type commonly used for addressing, to generate pulses on the several outputs at controlled different times, these pulses being delivered to the codecs. A plurality of such integrated circuits are used, with the inverse of the lower frequencies also being generated, and with different combination of the lower frequencies and their inverses delivered to different ones of the integrated circuits.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1987Date of Patent: January 24, 1989Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Nichols
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Patent number: 4414903Abstract: An improvement in furrow followers of a type adapted for connection to an automatic steering mechanism for causing a vehicle to selectively follow a furrow is disclosed. The improvement provides a first and a second probe unit which are adapted to lie in a field furrow. The first probe unit is pivotally connected to a horizontal displacement arm. The second probe unit is pivotally connected to the first probe unit and is disposed in spaced trail position behind the first probe unit. A spacing bend is also provided in the second probe unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1982Date of Patent: November 15, 1983Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Fasse, Herbert C. Glesmann
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Patent number: 4406232Abstract: A clutch mechanism for use in an automatic steering system is disclosed. The clutch mechanism allows an operator to manually override the automatic steering mechanism by use of the conventional steering gear. It also prevents damage to the automatic steering mechanism, which might be produced by large displacements in a steering gear feedback mechanism. Both angular and linear displacement dissipation devices are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1981Date of Patent: September 27, 1983Assignee: Pathfinder Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Fasse, Herbert C. Glesmann