Patents by Inventor Allen Ziegler

Allen Ziegler 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).

  • Publication number: 20240405871
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for communicating between platforms, comprising the steps of initializing a first platform and a second platform; optically tracking a movement of the second platform by the first platform; and optically communicating bi-directionally between the first platform and the second platform. Disclosed herein is an optical communication device comprising various elements including but not limited to: a processor configured to provide at least a tracking mode and a communications mode; an input-output interface coupled to the processor; an electro-optic controller coupled to the input-output interface; an acquisition-tracking portion coupled to the electro-optic controller; and a communication portion coupled to the electro-optic controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: 4S SILVERSWORD SOFTWARE AND SERVICES LLC
    Inventors: WILLIAM ROBERT ALLEN ZIEGLER, RONALD H. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20230420837
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for communicating between platforms, comprising the steps of initializing a first platform and a second platform; optically tracking a movement of the second platform by the first platform; and optically communicating bi-directionally between the first platform and the second platform. Disclosed herein is an optical communication device comprising various elements including but not limited to: a processor configured to provide at least a tracking mode and a communications mode; an input-output interface coupled to the processor; an electro-optic controller coupled to the input-output interface; an acquisition-tracking portion coupled to the electro-optic controller; and a communication portion coupled to the electro-optic controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: 4S-Silversword Software and Services, LLC
    Inventors: William Robert Allen Ziegler, Ronald H. Smith
  • Patent number: 11855360
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for communicating between platforms, comprising the steps of initializing a first platform and a second platform; optically tracking a movement of the second platform by the first platform; and optically communicating bi-directionally between the first platform and the second platform. Disclosed herein is an optical communication device comprising various elements including but not limited to: a processor configured to provide at least a tracking mode and a communications mode; an input-output interface coupled to the processor; an electro-optic controller coupled to the input-output interface; an acquisition-tracking portion coupled to the electro-optic controller; and a communication portion coupled to the electro-optic controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: 4S-Silversword Software and Services, LLC
    Inventors: William Robert Allen Ziegler, Ronald H. Smith
  • Patent number: 10608741
    Abstract: Through-the-Air Link Optical Component is a low Size, Weight, and Power optical communications device that 1) acquires and maintains a broad band communications link between two platforms in line of sight with one another, 2) measures azimuth and elevation angle relative to each platform reference from one TALOC to the communicating TALOC and vice-versa, 3) measures distance between communicating TALOC units, and 4) sees through atmospheric disturbances such as clouds and fog. These remarkable functions open the door to several important derivative capabilities, such as determining absolute positions of all platforms in a community and formation of platform community into a phase array antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: 4S-SILVERSWORD SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: William Robert Allen Ziegler, Ronald H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190372669
    Abstract: Through-the-Air Link Optical Component is a low Size, Weight, and Power optical communications device that 1) acquires and maintains a broad band communications link between two platforms in line of sight with one another, 2) measures azimuth and elevation angle relative to each platform reference from one TALOC to the communicating TALOC and vice-versa, 3) measures distance between communicating TALOC units, and 4) sees through atmospheric disturbances such as clouds and fog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: William Robert Allen Ziegler, Ronald H. Smith
  • Patent number: 9663757
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating volatile organic compounds produced during a fermentation process is provided. The apparatus includes a ClO2 generator exhausting a ClO2 gas stream, a batch tank fluidly connected to the ClO2 generator outlet and receiving the ClO2 gas stream from the ClO2 generator outlet, the batch tank comprising an inlet for introducing a water stream and an outlet for exhausting an aqueous ClO2 solution from the batch tank, the aqueous ClO2 solution having a concentration of about 3000 mg/L, and a yeast product fermentation vessel configured to receive yeast product and the aqueous ClO2 solution from the batch tank and to ferment the yeast product and the aqueous ClO2 solution. Fermenting the quantity of yeast product and aqueous ClO2 solution reduces concentration of volatile organic compounds produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Pureline Treatment Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Allen Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20150267161
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating volatile organic compounds produced during a fermentation process is provided. The apparatus includes a ClO2 generator exhausting a ClO2 gas stream, a batch tank fluidly connected to the ClO2 generator outlet and receiving the ClO2 gas stream from the ClO2 generator outlet, the batch tank comprising an inlet for introducing a water stream and an outlet for exhausting an aqueous ClO2 solution from the batch tank, the aqueous ClO2 solution having a concentration of about 3000 mg/L, and a yeast product fermentation vessel configured to receive yeast product and the aqueous ClO2 solution from the batch tank and to ferment the yeast product and the aqueous ClO2 solution. Fermenting the quantity of yeast product and aqueous ClO2 solution reduces concentration of volatile organic compounds produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: Allen Ziegler
  • Patent number: 9051540
    Abstract: A method of reducing volatile organic compounds produced during a fermentation process includes (a) producing a volatile organic compound during a fermentation process, (b) generating ClO2 gas, (c) dissolving the ClO2 gas to form a ClO2 solution, and (d) introducing an aqueous ClO2 solution into said volatile organic compound wherein introducing said ClO2 solution reduces concentration of said volatile organic compounds. Another method includes (a) producing a volatile organic compound during a fermentation process, and (b) introducing ClO2 having an efficiency as ClO2 of at least about 90% into the volatile organic compound wherein introducing said ClO2 solution reduces concentration of said volatile organic compounds. An apparatus for treating volatile organic compounds produced during a fermentation process comprises a ClO2 generator fluidly connected to a batch tank, fluidly connected to a volatile organic compound producing fermentation vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Resonaut Biosciences, LLC
    Inventor: Allen Ziegler
  • Patent number: 8875429
    Abstract: A hang tag is generally provided, along with its methods of manufacture and use. In one embodiment, the hang tag includes a tag body and a keyring tab. The tage body generally defines a tag aperture positioned above an information surface, and a slot extends from an edge of the tag body to the tag aperture. The keyring tab is removeably positioned within the tag aperture defined by the tag body, and comprises a tab body defining a keyring aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Laminex, Inc.
    Inventor: Karl Allen Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20130009092
    Abstract: A method of reducing volatile organic compounds produced during a fermentation process includes (a) producing a volatile organic compound during a fermentation process, (b) generating ClO2 gas, (c) dissolving the ClO2 gas to form a ClO2 solution, and (d) introducing an aqueous ClO2 solution into said volatile organic compound wherein introducing said ClO2 solution reduces concentration of said volatile organic compounds. Another method includes (a) producing a volatile organic compound during a fermentation process, and (b) introducing ClO2 having an efficiency as ClO2 of at least about 90% into the volatile organic compound wherein introducing said ClO2 solution reduces concentration of said volatile organic compounds. An apparatus for treating volatile organic compounds produced during a fermentation process comprises a ClO2 generator fluidly connected to a batch tank, fluidly connected to a volatile organic compound producing fermentation vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: RESONANT BIOSCIENCES, LLC
    Inventor: Allen Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20120295320
    Abstract: A method of reducing undesirable microorganism concentration, promoting desirable microorganism propagation/conditioning, and increasing desirable microorganism efficiency in an aqueous fluid stream includes (a) introducing a quantity of fermentable carbohydrate, sugar or cellulose to an aqueous fluid stream, (b) introducing a quantity of desirable microorganism to the aqueous fluid stream, (c) introducing a stabilized sodium chlorite solution into the aqueous fluid stream and (d) introducing a hops acid extract into said aqueous fluid stream. An apparatus for the same comprising a stabilized sodium chlorite batch tank, a hops acid extract tank and a process vessel wherein introducing stabilized sodium chlorite and hops acid extract solution from the batch tank and the hops acid extract tank to the process vessel promotes propagation of producing microorganisms present in the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: RESONANT BIOSCIENCES, LLC
    Inventor: Allen Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20090241392
    Abstract: Electromagnetic blocking tag holders and methods of their use are generally provided. The holder can include an identification tag holding area configured to removably secure an identification tag inserted within the holding area while allowing a face of the inserted identification tag to remain visible. An electromagnetic blocker is attached to the holding area, and is configured to electromagnetically inhibit and prevent skimming or stealing of electronic information stored in the inserted identification tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: LAMINEX, INC.
    Inventors: Marvin Timothy Long, Karl Allen Ziegler
  • Patent number: 7484699
    Abstract: A tubular staff has sections which can be collapsed one into the other down to a very small size. The sections are held together by peripheral clamps snap-tightened by a small lever. There is a ground spike at the bottom of the staff which itself can be removed and stowed within the staff. A firearm cradle can be on top and one end of a small elbowed rod goes either into the top of the staff or into the cradle, if one's there. The rod's other end attaches to a hole in a hunting bow to support it until game arrives. Instead of the elbowed rod, an accessory supporting structure can likewise be set into the staff or cradle. The linkage of the accessory support is a bendable length of ball and socket joints available from certain industrial sources so that the camera angle or telescope can be properly manipulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventors: Rick Lee Ziegler, Wayne Allen Ziegler
  • Patent number: D630848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Laminex, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Timothy Long, Karl Allen Ziegler
  • Patent number: D673874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Laminex, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Timothy Long, Karl Allen Ziegler
  • Patent number: D723800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Laminex, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Allen Ziegler, Mathew Travis Brewington
  • Patent number: D724319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Laminex, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Allen Ziegler, Mathew Travis Brewington