Patents by Inventor Allen Priest
Allen Priest 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).
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Patent number: 11009217Abstract: A light source assembly for use by a user includes a housing assembly and a moving beam light source. The moving beam light source is positioned substantially within the housing assembly. The moving beam light source generates a source output beam that is directed away from the housing assembly at an angle relative to a rotation axis as a moving output beam while being rotated about the rotation axis. The moving beam light source is a non-visible light source that generates the source output beam having a center wavelength that is outside a visible light spectrum.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Alexander Jason Whitmore, Ronald Kevin Arp, Kristen Diane Cecchetti, Michael Vernon Henson, Eric Kim, J. Allen Priest, Michael Pushkarsky
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Publication number: 20200025355Abstract: A light source assembly for use by a user includes a housing assembly and a moving beam light source. The moving beam light source is positioned substantially within the housing assembly. The moving beam light source generates a source output beam that is directed away from the housing assembly at an angle relative to a rotation axis as a moving output beam while being rotated about the rotation axis. The moving beam light source is a non-visible light source that generates the source output beam having a center wavelength that is outside a visible light spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Alexander Jason Whitmore, Ronald Kevin Arp, Kristen Diane Cecchetti, Michael Vernon Henson, Eric Kim, J. Allen Priest, Michael Pushkarsky
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Patent number: 10208902Abstract: A light source assembly includes a housing assembly and at least two sets of disparate light sources that are coupled to the housing assembly. The sets of disparate light sources include a first plurality of disparate light sources; and a second plurality of disparate light sources. Each plurality of disparate light sources includes a first light source that generates a first light beam having a first center wavelength and a second light source that generates a second light beam having a second center wavelength that is different than the first center wavelength. The first plurality of disparate light sources generates a first output beam that is directed along a first central beam axis. The second plurality of disparate light sources generates a second output beam that is directed along a second central beam axis that is spaced apart from the first central beam axis by at least approximately sixty degrees.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Alexander Jason Whitmore, Ronald Kevin Arp, Kristen Diane Cecchetti, Michael Vernon Henson, Eric Kim, J. Allen Priest, Michael Pushkarsky
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Patent number: 10012475Abstract: A method for automatically predicting the cause of suboptimal shooting is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: providing a plurality of good example reference data to an evaluation function; providing a plurality of bad example reference data to the evaluation function; obtaining training data of a trainee's shot dispersion data; obtaining training data from at least one sensor mounted on the trainee's gun; using the evaluation function to classify the training data as good or bad; and, displaying the classification on a screen as feedback.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: MEGGITT TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James Napier, Edric Rominger, Darren Shavers, Allen Priest
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Publication number: 20180038561Abstract: A light source assembly includes a housing assembly and at least two sets of disparate light sources that are coupled to the housing assembly. The sets of disparate light sources include a first plurality of disparate light sources; and a second plurality of disparate light sources. Each plurality of disparate light sources includes a first light source that generates a first light beam having a first center wavelength and a second light source that generates a second light beam having a second center wavelength that is different than the first center wavelength. The first plurality of disparate light sources generates a first output beam that is directed along a first central beam axis. The second plurality of disparate light sources generates a second output beam that is directed along a second central beam axis that is spaced apart from the first central beam axis by at least approximately sixty degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Alexander Jason Whitmore, Ronald Kevin Arp, Kristen Diane Ceccheti, Michael Vernon Henson, Eric Kim, J. Allen Priest, Michael Pushkarsky
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Publication number: 20150285592Abstract: A method for automatically predicting the cause of suboptimal shooting is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: providing a plurality of good example reference data to an evaluation function; providing a plurality of bad example reference data to the evaluation function; obtaining training data of a trainee's shot dispersion data; obtaining training data from at least one sensor mounted on the trainee's gun; using the evaluation function to classify the training data as good or bad; and, displaying the classification on a screen as feedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: JAMES NAPIER, EDRIC ROMINGER, DARREN SHAVERS, ALLEN PRIEST
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Patent number: 9086375Abstract: A laser source (10) for emitting an output beam (12) along an output axis (12A) includes (i) a first laser module (16) that generates a first beam (16A); (ii) a second laser module (18) that generates a second beam (18A); (iii) a beam selector assembly (32); (iv) a first director assembly (24) that directs the first beam (16A) at the beam selector assembly (32); (v) a second director assembly (26) that directs the second beam (18A) at the beam selector assembly (32); and (vii) a control system (34) that directs power to the modules (16), (18). The beam selector assembly (32) moves between a first position in which the first beam (16A) is directed along the output axis (12A), and a second position in which the second beam (18A) is directed along the output axis (12A).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: J. Allen Priest, Santino Marrone, David Caffey, David Arnone, Michael Pushkarsky
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Patent number: 9059562Abstract: An assembly (10) for providing an assembly output beam comprises a laser assembly (12), a power source (14), and a system controller (16). The power source (14) is electrically coupled to the laser assembly (12). The system controller (16) directs power from the power source (14) to the laser assembly (12). Additionally, the system controller (16) includes a capacitor assembly (22) that is electrically connected to the laser assembly (12), and a current source (20) that directs power from the power source (14) to the capacitor assembly (22) and the laser assembly (12). The power source (14) and the capacitor assembly (22) cooperate to provide power to the laser assembly (12). Further, the capacitor assembly (22) provides pulses of power and the current source (20) directs the pulses of power to the laser assembly (12). Moreover, the current source (20) charges the capacitor assembly (22) in between the pulses of power.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Allen Priest, David P. Caffey
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Publication number: 20150101234Abstract: An assembly (10) for providing an assembly output beam comprises a laser assembly (12), a power source (14), and a system controller (16). The power source (14) is electrically coupled to the laser assembly (12). The system controller (16) directs power from the power source (14) to the laser assembly (12). Additionally, the system controller (16) includes a capacitor assembly (22) that is electrically connected to the laser assembly (12), and a current source (20) that directs power from the power source (14) to the capacitor assembly (22) and the laser assembly (12). The power source (14) and the capacitor assembly (22) cooperate to provide power to the laser assembly (12). Further, the capacitor assembly (22) provides pulses of power and the current source (20) directs the pulses of power to the laser assembly (12). Moreover, the current source (20) charges the capacitor assembly (22) in between the pulses of power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Allen Priest, David P. Caffey
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Publication number: 20150070756Abstract: A laser source (10) for emitting an output beam (12) along an output axis (12A) includes (i) a first laser module (16) that generates a first beam (16A); (ii) a second laser module (18) that generates a second beam (18A); (iii) a beam selector assembly (32); (iv) a first director assembly (24) that directs the first beam (16A) at the beam selector assembly (32); (v) a second director assembly (26) that directs the second beam (18A) at the beam selector assembly (32); and (vii) a control system (34) that directs power to the modules (16), (18). The beam selector assembly (32) moves between a first position in which the first beam (16A) is directed along the output axis (12A), and a second position in which the second beam (18A) is directed along the output axis (12A).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Daylight Solutions, Inc.Inventors: J. Allen Priest, Santino Marrone, David Caffey, David Amone, Michael Pushkarsky
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Publication number: 20120039349Abstract: An assembly (10) that generates a laser beam (12) includes a voltage source (14), a gain medium (24A), a closed loop current regulator (22), and a controller (18). The gain medium (24A) generates the laser beam (12) when medium current flows through the gain medium (24A). The current regulator (22) regulates the medium current that flows through gain medium (24A) from the voltage source (14) independent of a voltage of the voltage source (14). The controller (18) directs a command input (20) to the current regulator (22) that is used to control the current regulator (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Allen Priest, David Boyden
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Patent number: 5283844Abstract: A semiconductor active waveguide optical crossbar switch to allow optical signals to be routed to any number of ports with no net attenuation of signal strength. The optical crossbar switch is comprised of a network of optical waveguides wherein both lateral and transverse carrier confinement is provided. Redirection of the optical waveguide is accomplished by means of total internal reflectance turning mirrors. Furthermore, the optical waveguides are formed such that electrical current may be applied to the semiconductor structure to amplify the optical signal travelling therein. Electro-absorption switches formed from distinct metallic contacts overlying portions of the optical waveguides amplify the optical signal travelling through the waveguide underneath the switch if sufficient electrical stimulation is applied to the switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1992Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: McDonnell Douglas CorporationInventors: Robert R. Rice, Mark S. Zediker, Chester L. Balestra, Allen Priest