Patents by Inventor Adam J. Ward

Adam J. Ward has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Thermal isolation device for infrared surveillance camera
    Patent number: 9386239
    Abstract: A thermal imaging system includes a mounting structure characterized by a first thermal conductivity and a focal plane array mounted to the mounting structure. The thermal imaging system also includes an optical system coupled to the mounting structure and a heating element coupled to the mounting structure. The thermal imaging system further includes a thermal isolator coupled to the mounting structure and characterized by a second thermal conductivity lower than the first thermal conductivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Gustafson, Glen Francisco, Adam J. Ward