Patents Assigned to Simulations, LLC
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Composite sabot comprising angled undulated fibers, system, and methods of making and using the same
Patent number: 12359900Abstract: A sabot petal is described herein comprising a plurality of woven axial and undulated fibers angled to transfer setback loads. In some cases, the petal is a one-piece component configured to be positioned around a long rod projectile or other aerostructures or aeroshell shapes to be launched with in a gun bore, or rocket or missile launch tube. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2023Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Simulations, LLCInventor: Jeffrey M Kezerian -
Composite Sabot Comprising Angled Undulated Fibers, System, and Methods of Making and Using the Same
Publication number: 20240263928Abstract: A sabot petal is described herein comprising a plurality of woven axial and undulated fibers angled to transfer setback loads. In some cases, the petal is a one-piece component configured to be positioned around a long rod projectile or other aerostructures or aeroshell shapes to be launched with in a gun bore, or rocket or missile launch tube. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: August 8, 2024Applicant: Simulations, LLCInventor: Jeffrey M. Kezerian -
Patent number: 11353303Abstract: Sabots and riders are described herein that have high torsional stiffness, providing for utility in high-speed projectiles. The sabots include multiple petals with a closed configuration comprising polymer or metal containing composites. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Simulations, LLCInventor: Jeffrey M Kezerian
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Publication number: 20210156656Abstract: Sabots and riders are described herein that have high torsional stiffness, providing for utility in high-speed projectiles. The sabots include multiple petals with a closed configuration comprising polymer or metal containing composites. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Simulations, LLCInventor: Jeffrey M Kezerian
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Patent number: 11015902Abstract: A system for and method of use of an augmented reality display is provided. The preferred system is implemented by one or more tactical units calculating a target path from a weapon position and a range. A lead is calculated. A phantom target is displayed at the lead. A virtual laser and virtual tracer are provided to assist in target tracking. A spotter unit is also provided to supplement target path and range data. A neural network is provided to learn from tracking and successful lead data and to predict lead in the tactical theatre.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventor: James L. Northrup
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Patent number: 10921105Abstract: Disclosed herein is sabot for a sub-caliber projectile comprising a plurality of petals, such that a slip mechanism can be incorporated between the sabot petals and the pusher mechanism to decrease or prevent the sabot from rotating in a rifled gun bore, or the petals themselves can be separated into forward petals and aft petals, with only the aft petals rotating along with the gun rifle. When separate forward petals and aft petals are used, the torque transferred to the forward petals is greatly reduced, thus decreasing the angular rotation of the forward petals with the intent of preventing the forward petals from rotating. The slip mechanism has slip plates with low-coefficient of friction surfaces configured to contact adjacent slip plates prior to and during launch. As assembly, a system, and corresponding methods also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Simulations, LLCInventors: Jeffrey M Kezerian, James E. Abitabilo
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Patent number: 10859357Abstract: Sabots and riders are described herein that have high torsional stiffness, providing for utility in high-speed projectiles. The sabots include multiple petals with a closed configuration comprising polymer or metal containing composites. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Simulations, LLCInventor: Jeffrey M Kezerian
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Publication number: 20200263957Abstract: A system for and method of use of an augmented reality display is provided. The preferred system is implemented by one or more tactical units calculating a target path from a weapon position and a range. A lead is calculated. A phantom target is displayed at the lead. A virtual laser and virtual tracer are provided to assist in target tracking. A spotter unit is also provided to supplement target path and range data. A neural network is provided to learn from tracking and successful lead data and to predict lead in the tactical theatre.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventor: James L. Northrup
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Patent number: 10725559Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods and systems for use with interactive equipment in a simulated or augmented environment, or in real world operations. The inventive devices, methods and systems allow for interactive operation equipment in a virtual or augmented reality environment while eliminating virtual drift of the operational equipment. The present invention further eliminates the need to reset a simulated environment to accommodate swapping out equipment, allowing a seamless simulation to provide an optimal virtual training environment. Finally, the present invention provides for a highly accurate operational equipment to be used in a virtual or augmented environment allowing for optimal training, while minimizing down time.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Serious Simulations, LLCInventor: Christopher M. Chambers
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Patent number: 10655928Abstract: The present invention provides for devices and methods for making and using an integrated rechargeable power supply and power management system for providing power to weapon mounted electronic devices. The inventive apparatus provides for a common power source for weapon attachments, that can be integrated into a weapon. These devices and methods provide for an easy swap of the power source in an active environment, and further includes power management and safety functions. The inventive devices and methods further provide for better ergonomics and improved weight/balance to enhance shooting skills, less physically taxing heft, and potentially save lives. Finally, the present invention is backwards compatible with present weapons.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Serious Simulations, LLCInventor: Christopher M. Chambers
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Patent number: 10584940Abstract: A system and method for simulating lead of a target includes a network, a simulation administrator and a user device connected to the network, a database connected to the simulation administrator, and a set of position trackers positioned at a simulator site. The user device includes a virtual or augmented reality unit and a computer connected to the network. A target may be simulated or may be a real-world object. The target and the user are tracked to generate a phantom target and a phantom halo. The phantom target and the phantom halo are displayed on the virtual or augmented reality unit at a lead distance and a drop distance from the target.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventor: James L. Northrup
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Patent number: 10531127Abstract: The present invention provides for systems and methods of transmitting and converting a landscape image to a portrait image for use in a virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environment at a very high speed with negligible latency thus providing a seamless video feed to enhance the VR or AR environment to meet the demands of VR and AR head mounted displays. The present invention further provides for systems and methods for compositing and communicating video, audio, user data, and commands for VR and AR applications with stationary and moving participants. The present invention overcomes the unmet needs of the art by providing a wireless video processing which includes equipment that has a low power consumption, while providing a reliable and seamless virtual or simulated environment. The present invention further overcomes the unmet need by providing systems and methods to reduce the latency caused by image rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Serious Simulations, LLCInventors: Christopher M. Chambers, Damon Curry, Larry Alan McGinn, Dan Merillat
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Publication number: 20190353457Abstract: A system and method for simulating lead of a target includes a network, a simulation administrator and a user device connected to the network, a database connected to the simulation administrator, and a set of position trackers positioned at a simulator site. The user device includes a virtual or augmented reality unit and a computer connected to the network. A target may be simulated or may be a real-world object. The target and the user are tracked to generate a phantom target and a phantom halo. The phantom target and the phantom halo are displayed on the virtual or augmented reality unit at a lead distance and a drop distance from the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventor: James L. Northrup
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Patent number: 10274287Abstract: A system and method for simulating lead of a target includes a network, a simulation administrator and a user device connected to the network, a database connected to the simulation administrator, and a set of position trackers positioned at a simulator site. The user device includes a virtual reality unit and a computer connected to the set of virtual reality unit and to the network. A generated target is simulated. The target and the user are tracked to generate a phantom target and a phantom halo. The phantom target and the phantom halo are displayed on the virtual reality unit at a lead distance and a drop distance from the target as viewed through the virtual reality unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventors: James L. Northrup, Robert P. Northrup, Peter F. Blakeley
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Patent number: 10234240Abstract: A system and method for simulating lead of a target includes a network, a simulation administrator and a user device connected to the network, a database connected to the simulation administrator, and a set of position trackers positioned at a simulator site. The user device includes a virtual reality unit and a computer connected to the set of virtual reality unit and to the network. A generated target is simulated. The target and the user are tracked to generate a phantom target and a phantom halo. The phantom target and the phantom halo are displayed on the virtual reality unit at a lead distance and a drop distance from the target as viewed through the virtual reality unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventors: James L. Northrup, Robert P. Northrup, Peter F. Blakeley
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Patent number: 10235906Abstract: A system for reconstituting circulation in a cadaver includes at least a pump, a fluid driven by the pump, and operative fluid connections between the pump and the cadaver. The system may be used to occlude one or more arterioles within the cadaver. The system may include a first circuit that creates a first fluid path with vessels of the cadaver, with first circuit having a first fluid conduit, a heater unit, a first pump, and a resistance device. The system may also include a second circuit that creates a second fluid path with vessels of the cadaver that are different from the vessels of the first circuit, with the second circuit having a second fluid conduit and a second pump. Alternately, the system may include a first circuit that creates a first fluid path with vessels of the cadaver and a second flow path that creates a second fluid path with the reservoir, where the first circuit includes a first conduit, a second connector, a pump, a reservoir, and a connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Maximum Fidelity Surgical Simulations, LLCInventor: Joss Dean Fernandez
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Publication number: 20190017792Abstract: Disclosed herein is sabot for a sub-caliber projectile comprising a plurality of petals, such that a slip mechanism can be incorporated between the sabot petals and the pusher mechanism to decrease or prevent the sabot from rotating in a rifled gun bore, or the petals themselves can be separated into forward petals and aft petals, with only the aft petals rotating along with the gun rifle. When separate forward petals and aft petals are used, the torque transferred to the forward petals is greatly reduced, thus decreasing the angular rotation of the forward petals with the intent of preventing the forward petals from rotating. The slip mechanism has slip plates with low-coefficient of friction surfaces configured to contact adjacent slip plates prior to and during launch. As assembly, a system, and corresponding methods also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Simulations, LLCInventors: Jeffrey M. Kezerian, James E. Abitabilo
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Publication number: 20180356194Abstract: Sabots and riders are described herein that have high torsional stiffness, providing for utility in high-speed projectiles. The sabots include multiple petals with a closed configuration comprising polymer or metal containing composites. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Simulations, LLCInventor: Jeffrey M. Kezerian
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Patent number: 10030937Abstract: A system and method for simulating lead of a target includes a network, a simulation administrator and a user device connected to the network, a database connected to the simulation administrator, and a set of position trackers positioned at a simulator site. The user device includes a virtual reality unit and a computer connected to the set of virtual reality unit and to the network. A generated target is simulated. The target and the user are tracked to generate a phantom target and a phantom halo. The phantom target and the phantom halo are displayed on the virtual reality unit at a lead distance and a drop distance from the target as viewed through the virtual reality unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventors: James L. Northrup, Robert P. Northrup, Peter F. Blakeley
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Publication number: 20170307333Abstract: A system and method for simulating lead of a target includes a network, a simulation administrator and a user device connected to the network, a database connected to the simulation administrator, and a set of position trackers positioned at a simulator site. The user device includes a virtual reality unit and a computer connected to the set of virtual reality unit and to the network. A generated target is simulated. The target and the user are tracked to generate a phantom target and a phantom halo. The phantom target and the phantom halo are displayed on the virtual reality unit at a lead distance and a drop distance from the target as viewed through the virtual reality unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Shooting Simulator, LLCInventors: James L. Northrup, Robert P. Northrup, Peter F. Blakeley