Patents by Inventor Andrew Kostrzewski
Andrew Kostrzewski 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: 11931820Abstract: Systems and techniques are directed to a Swappable Retractable Tool Tip (SRTT), which is designed as a next generation of friction stir welding tools and retractable tool tips. The disclosed SRTT may be “swappable,” having different types of retractable tool tips that can be assembled and employed as a part of the SRTT. A SRTT system can include at least: a blank tool holder, a piston, and a retractable tool tip. In operation, the blank tool holder allows air to flow to cause movement of the piston and the retractable tool tip. For example, compressed air can push up on the piston and the retractable tool tip, retracting it into a “home” position inside of the blank tool holder. Also, the SRTT can include springs that push down on the piston and the retractable tool tip, extending the tip into an “extended” position outside of the blank tool holder.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: MERCURY MISSION SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Kang Lee, Matthew Neil, Wayne Chan, Anthony Lai, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 11914435Abstract: A vibrorotational fluid flow actuator includes: a first vibrorotational component comprising a first body including an axis, a plurality of first legs extending from a bottom surface of first body in a direction of and at an angle to the axis, and a plurality of first blades extending from a respective side of the first body in a direction perpendicular to the axis, wherein when the first vibrorotational component is placed on a chassis, vibration of the chassis induces rotation of the body such that the blades and body rotate about the axis of the body thereby inducing fluid flow in a fluid surrounding the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: MERCURY MISSION SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang S. Lee, Christopher LaMontagna
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Patent number: 11852817Abstract: A waveguide can include a first portion configured to confine an input beam within the structure of the waveguide, and a second portion configured to collimate the beam to be projected through a combiner, to produce an image in infinity. A method of constructing an optical system for a head-up-display can include shaping a first waveguide element such that a first portion of the waveguide is configured to confine an input beam within the structure of the waveguide, and a second portion is configured to collimate the input beam. The method can include coupling the waveguide to a combiner.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: MERCURY MISSION SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Wesley Burkhard, Kangbin Chua, Alexander Naumov, Robert Waldo, Ninad Patnekar, Ranjit Pradhan, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 11789711Abstract: Systems and methods are described that implement a tool chain which receives original software source code, analyzes the code and divides the code into modules that run optimally on the available heterogeneous resources. For example, the toolchain system segments original source code into code segments, and determine the specialized processor resource, such as a digital signal processing (DSP) processor, Field Programming Gate Array (FPGA), Graphical Processing Unit (GPU), and the like, that most optimally performs computations of the particular code segment. A parsing engine determines the processor of the heterogenous resources, based on a set of rules and/or a trained classifier (e.g., a trained machine learning model). New code segments can be generated that can be executed on the determined type of processor. Further, the system enables application programming interfaces (APIs) that can interface the new code segment with other generated code segments and/or some portions of the original code.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: MERCURY MISSION SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Omar Facory, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 11558981Abstract: Systems and methods described herein can provide a thermal interface for an electronic device including: obtaining an enclosure and a circuit within the enclosure, wherein the circuit is disposed within the enclosure such that there is space between the circuit and an internal surface of the enclosure; and positioning a thermally conductive material in the space between the circuit and an internal surface of the enclosure such that the thermally conductive material is in physical contact with an outer surface of the circuit and the internal surface of the enclosure to provide heat transfer from the circuit to the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: MERCURY MISSION SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Kang S. Lee, Tori Kennard, Christopher LaMontagna, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Publication number: 20220206770Abstract: Systems and methods are described that implement a tool chain which receives original software source code, analyzes the code and divides the code into modules that run optimally on the available heterogeneous resources. For example, the toolchain system segments original source code into code segments, and determine the specialized processor resource, such as a digital signal processing (DSP) processor, Field Programming Gate Array (FPGA), Graphical Processing Unit (GPU), and the like, that most optimally performs computations of the particular code segment. A parsing engine determines the processor of the heterogenous resources, based on a set of rules and/or a trained classifier (e.g., a trained machine learning model). New code segments can be generated that can be executed on the determined type of processor. Further, the system enables application programming interfaces (APIs) that can interface the new code segment with other generated code segments and/or some portions of the original code.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Omar Facory, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 11258471Abstract: An integrative software radio embodies a single multi-radio device including functionalities that are a superset of a plurality of individual discrete radio devices includes a radio frequency transmitter that integrates transmission capabilities of a plurality of discrete transmitters such that the radio frequency transmitter is configured to generate a first amalgamated waveform that is a combination of individual waveforms, each individual waveform corresponding to the transmission capabilities of its respective one of the plurality of discrete transmitters, wherein the transmission capabilities each of the plurality of discrete transmitters comprise operating characteristics different from one or more of the other discrete transmitters, wherein a waveform of a discrete transmitter comprises an adjustable electromagnetic wavefront and a proprietary waveform generation component; and a mission module communicatively coupled to the plurality of discrete transmitters and configured to alter the wavefront of atType: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Pedram Boghrat, Thomas C. Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Robert Anthony Kunc, Anthony Shangchi Lai, Kang S. Lee, John Matthews, Ranjit Dinkar Pradhan, Robert Everett Stephens
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Publication number: 20220019082Abstract: A waveguide can include a first portion configured to confine an input beam within the structure of the waveguide, and a second portion configured to collimate the beam to be projected through a combiner, to produce an image in infinity. A method of constructing an optical system for a head-up-display can include shaping a first waveguide element such that a first portion of the waveguide is configured to confine an input beam within the structure of the waveguide, and a second portion is configured to collimate the input beam. The method can include coupling the waveguide to a combiner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Wesley Burkhard, Kangbin Chua, Alexander Naumov, Robert Waldo, Ninad Patnekar, Ranjit Pradhan, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Publication number: 20210307207Abstract: Systems and methods described herein can provide a thermal interface for an electronic device including: obtaining an enclosure and a circuit within the enclosure, wherein the circuit is disposed within the enclosure such that there is space between the circuit and an internal surface of the enclosure; and positioning a thermally conductive material in the space between the circuit and an internal surface of the enclosure such that the thermally conductive material is in physical contact with an outer surface of the circuit and the internal surface of the enclosure to provide heat transfer from the circuit to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Kang S. Lee, Tori Kennard, Christopher LaMontagna, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Publication number: 20210307192Abstract: Embodiments can provide a shutter assembly to improve heat transfer for an electronic component within an enclosure, the shutter assembly including: a shutter body comprising a distal end, a proximal end, a back surface and a flat facing surface extending from the distal end at an angle relative to the back surface, wherein the flat facing surface is configured to contact a surface of a connector body inserted within a base chassis within the enclosure to transfer heat from the connector body to the enclosure; and a spring mechanism coupled to the shutter body to apply rotational force on the shutter body to cause the flat facing surface of the shutter body to contact the surface of the connector body when the connector body is inserted in the enclosure to thereby conduct heat from the connector body to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Kang S. Lee, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Publication number: 20210294396Abstract: A vibrorotational fluid flow actuator includes: a first vibrorotational component comprising a first body including an axis, a plurality of first legs extending from a bottom surface of first body in a direction of and at an angle to the axis, and a plurality of first blades extending from a respective side of the first body in a direction perpendicular to the axis, wherein when the first vibrorotational component is placed on a chassis, vibration of the chassis induces rotation of the body such that the blades and body rotate about the axis of the body thereby inducing fluid flow in a fluid surrounding the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang S. Lee, Christopher LaMontagna
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Patent number: 11119249Abstract: A portable weather station, including an lower body portion; an upper body portion disposed on the lower body portion in a spaced apart relationship thereby forming an open channel between the upper body portion and the lower body portion; and a plurality of weather condition sensors wherein a first set of one or more of the plurality of weather condition sensors is mounted on the upper body portion of the portable weather station and a second set of one or more of the plurality of weather condition sensors is mounted on the lower body portion of the portable weather station.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Ulmer, Dmitry Starodubov, Gregory Peng, Rodion Tikhoplav, David Miller, Andrew Kostrzewski, Koyiro Minakata, Gabriel Kaplan, Tomasz Jannson, Edward Patton, Sookwang Ro, Ihor Berezhnyy
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Publication number: 20210178510Abstract: Systems and techniques are directed to a Swappable Retractable Tool Tip (SRTT), which is designed as a next generation of friction stir welding tools and retractable tool tips. The disclosed SRTT may be “swappable,” having different types of retractable tool tips that can be assembled and employed as a part of the SRTT. A SRTT system can include at least: a blank tool holder, a piston, and a retractable tool tip. In operation, the blank tool holder allows air to flow to cause movement of the piston and the retractable tool tip. For example, compressed air can push up on the piston and the retractable tool tip, retracting it into a “home” position inside of the blank tool holder. Also, the SRTT can include springs that push down on the piston and the retractable tool tip, extending the tip into an “extended” position outside of the blank tool holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Kang Lee, Matthew Neil, Wayne Chan, Anthony Lai, Andrew Kostrzewski
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Publication number: 20200327966Abstract: An assembly and method for updating a display assembly of a control panel is disclosed with optimal uniform illumination. In some instances, embodiments include efficient and cost effective methods for upgrading display assemblies without having to completely overhaul the electrical, mechanical, or wiring components already existing within the control panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang Lee, Robert Waldo, Tomasz Jannson
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Patent number: 10720611Abstract: A non-electrical battery can include a backing plate; a plurality of strings disposed in parallel relation on the backing plate, each string comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each string is attached to the backing plate and each string extends away from the backing plate; and a charging mechanism attached to the second end of each string to apply a force to the strings to increase a potential energy stored by the strings.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Tomasz Jannson, Kang Lee, Richard Koziol, Kevin Walter
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Patent number: 10705394Abstract: An assembly and method for updating a display assembly of a control panel is disclosed with optimal uniform illumination. In some instances, embodiments include efficient and cost effective methods for upgrading display assemblies without having to completely overhaul the electrical, mechanical, or wiring components already existing within the control panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Kostrzewski, Kang Lee, Robert Waldo, Tomasz Jannson
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Publication number: 20200119756Abstract: An integrative software radio embodies a single multi-radio device including functionalities that are a superset of a plurality of individual discrete radio devices includes a radio frequency transmitter that integrates transmission capabilities of a plurality of discrete transmitters such that the radio frequency transmitter is configured to generate a first amalgamated waveform that is a combination of individual waveforms, each individual waveform corresponding to the transmission capabilities of its respective one of the plurality of discrete transmitters, wherein the transmission capabilities each of the plurality of discrete transmitters comprise operating characteristics different from one or more of the other discrete transmitters, wherein a waveform of a discrete transmitter comprises an adjustable electromagnetic wavefront and a proprietary waveform generation component; and a mission module communicatively coupled to the plurality of discrete transmitters and configured to alter the wavefront of atType: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Pedram Boghrat, Thomas C. Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Robert Anthony Kunc, Anthony Shangchi Lai, Kang S. Lee, John Matthews, Ranjit Dinkar Pradhan, Robert Everett Stephens
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Patent number: 10511337Abstract: An integrative software radio embodies a single multi-radio device including functionalities that are a superset of a plurality of individual discrete radio devices includes a radio frequency transmitter that integrates transmission capabilities of a plurality of discrete transmitters such that the radio frequency transmitter is configured to generate a first amalgamated waveform that is a combination of individual waveforms, each individual waveform corresponding to the transmission capabilities of its respective one of the plurality of discrete transmitters, wherein the transmission capabilities each of the plurality of discrete transmitters comprise operating characteristics different from one or more of the other discrete transmitters, wherein a waveform of a discrete transmitter comprises an adjustable electromagnetic wavefront and a proprietary waveform generation component; and a mission module communicatively coupled to the plurality of discrete transmitters and configured to alter the wavefront of atType: GrantFiled: September 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Pedram Boghrat, Thomas C. Forrester, Tomasz Jannson, Andrew Kostrzewski, Robert Anthony Kunc, Anthony Shangchi Lai, Kang S. Lee, John Matthews, Ranjit Dinkar Pradhan, Robert Everett Stephens
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Publication number: 20190361148Abstract: A portable weather station, including an lower body portion; an upper body portion disposed on the lower body portion in a spaced apart relationship thereby forming an open channel between the upper body portion and the lower body portion; and a plurality of weather condition sensors wherein a first set of one or more of the plurality of weather condition sensors is mounted on the upper body portion of the portable weather station and a second set of one or more of the plurality of weather condition sensors is mounted on the lower body portion of the portable weather station.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Christopher Ulmer, Dmitry Starodubov, Gregory Peng, Rodion Tikhoplav, David Miller, Andrew Kostrzewski, Koyiro Minakata, Gabriel Kaplan, Tomasz Jannson, Edward Patton, Sookwang Ro, Ihor Berezhnyy
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Patent number: 10466341Abstract: An optical platform assembly may include a head with a scan mirror; a body with an optical module to detect a hard body object; and a rotary connector that attaches the head to the body of the optical platform assembly. In some instances, the rotary connector may allow the head to rotate about the body, where the body is mounted and stationary to the surface. The optical body may be configured to detect for specific hard body objects, such as periscopes.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth Levin, Ranjit D. Pradhan, Kang Lee, Andrew Kostrzewski, Tomasz Jannson, Samuel Nieva, Jr., Shean Thomas McMahon