Patents by Inventor Bill Cross

Bill Cross 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).

  • Patent number: 7859650
    Abstract: A method, device, and computer program for determining range to a target is disclosed. Specifically, the invention provides a method, device and computer program for determining a second range to a target based on a first range to the target and an angle to the target such that the parabolic trajectory of a projectile is accounted for in determining the second range. The device generally includes a range sensor for determining a first range to a target, a tilt sensor for determining an angle to the target, and a computing element for determining a second range to the target based on the first range and the determined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Vermillion, Bill Cross
  • Publication number: 20090213358
    Abstract: A method, device, and computer program for determining range to a target is disclosed. Specifically, the invention provides a method, device and computer program for determining a second range to a target based on a first range to the target and an angle to the target such that the parabolic trajectory of a projectile is accounted for in determining the second range. The device generally includes a range sensor for determining a first range to a target, a tilt sensor for determining an angle to the target, and a computing element for determining a second range to the target based on the first range and the determined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Vermillion, Bill Cross
  • Publication number: 20090156915
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring glucose comprising a processor, an indicating mechanism and sensors that are disposed proximate the skin of a person when the skin is in contact with a motor vehicle operational component such as the steering wheel. The apparatus for monitoring glucose measures the driver's glucose concentration via optical coherence tomography or other non-invasive technique, analyzes the driver's glucose concentration via the processor and displays the driver's glucose concentration via the indicator, or alternately sends an alarm signal. The method for monitoring glucose further comprises programming the processor with a range of glucose concentrations, comparing the driver's glucose concentration with the range and signaling an alert if the driver's glucose concentration is outside the range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Bill Cross
  • Patent number: 7535553
    Abstract: A method, device, and computer program for determining range to a target is disclosed. Specifically, the invention provides a method, device and computer program for determining a second range to a target based on a first range to the target and an angle to the target such that the parabolic trajectory of a projectile is accounted for in determining the second range. The device generally includes a range sensor for determining a first range to a target, a tilt sensor for determining an angle to the target, and a computing element for determining a second range to the target based on the first range and the determined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Vermillion, Bill Cross
  • Patent number: 7534056
    Abstract: A trail camera having one or more hinges to provide pivoting of the trail camera after mounting to a fixed object is disclosed. The hinges allow pivoting of a housing and/or a camera section after the trail camera is mounted to enable a user to direct the trail camera towards a target location to capture an image regardless of the particular mounting orientation of the camera. Such a configuration enables the trail camera to be mounted at a vertical elevation above the target location while still recording events in proximity to the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Cross, Darin Stephens
  • Patent number: 7346400
    Abstract: An optical scope with a position-based on/off switch preserves power by automatically deactivating one or more electrical components when the scope is not in use. The scope includes an orientation sensor that determines when the scope is in an inactive position by sensing when the scope is rolled left or right to a predetermined angle of inclination from an upright position. A power switch receives an indicia of orientation from the orientation sensor and deactivates the one or more electrical components when the scope is in the inactive position, thus preserving power and extending the life of a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Cross, Chris Lalik, Scott Nyhart
  • Publication number: 20070258082
    Abstract: A method, device, and computer program for determining range to a target is disclosed. Specifically, the invention provides a method, device and computer program for determining a second range to a target based on a first range to the target and an angle to the target such that the parabolic trajectory of a projectile is accounted for in determining the second range. The device generally includes a range sensor for determining a first range to a target, a tilt sensor for determining an angle to the target, and a computing element for determining a second range to the target based on the first range and the determined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: BUSHNELL PERFORMANCE OPTICS
    Inventors: JORDAN VERMILLION, BILL CROSS
  • Patent number: 7239377
    Abstract: A method, device, and computer program for determining range to a target is disclosed. Specifically, the invention provides a method, device and computer program for determining a second range to a target based on a first range to the target and an angle to the target such that the parabolic trajectory of a projectile is accounted for in determining the second range. The device generally includes a range sensor for determining a first range to a target, a tilt sensor for determining an angle to the target, and a computing element for determining a second range to the target based on the first range and the determined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Bushnell Performance Optics
    Inventors: Jordan Vermillion, Bill Cross
  • Publication number: 20070132982
    Abstract: A method, device, and computer program for determining range to a target is disclosed. Specifically, the invention provides a method, device and computer program for determining a second range to a target based on a first range to the target and an angle to the target such that the parabolic trajectory of a projectile is accounted for in determining the second range. The device generally includes a range sensor for determining a first range to a target, a tilt sensor for determining an angle to the target, and a computing element for determining a second range to the target based on the first range and the determined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: BUSHNELL PERFORMANCE OPTICS
    Inventors: JORDAN VERMILLION, BILL CROSS
  • Publication number: 20070126628
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for allowing a moving user to automatically determine and store locations (11) over an extended period of time, to display the series of such locations (11), and to actively assist in returning to an earlier location. The apparatus (10) includes an antenna (16) for facilitating satellite lock, a fastening mechanism (18) for positioning the antenna (10) for best reception, and a satellite lock indictor (20) for communication loss of satellite lock. The apparatus (10) also includes a time (26) for measuring an interval during which the apparatus (10) is in a power-conserving sleep mode, and after which the user's current location is automatically determined. Active assistance in returning to an earlier location, either by traveling back along the path earlier traveled or by traveling along a more direct route, is accomplished by warning the user whenever the user's course deviates from the path or route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Lalik, Bill Cross, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20070032885
    Abstract: An optical scope with a position-based on/off switch preserves power by automatically deactivating one or more electrical components when the scope is not in use. The scope includes an orientation sensor that determines when the scope is in an inactive position by sensing when the scope is rolled left or right to a predetermined angle of inclination from an upright position. A power switch receives an indicia of orientation from the orientation sensor and deactivates the one or more electrical components when the scope is in the inactive position, thus preserving power and extending the life of a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Bill Cross, Chris Lalik, Scott Nyhart
  • Publication number: 20070019941
    Abstract: A trail camera having one or more hinges to provide pivoting of the trail camera after mounting to a fixed object is disclosed. The hinges allow pivoting of a housing and/or a camera section after the trail camera is mounted to enable a user to direct the trail camera towards a target location to capture an image regardless of the particular mounting orientation of the camera. Such a configuration enables the trail camera to be mounted at a vertical elevation above the target location while still recording events in proximity to the target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Bill Cross, Darin Stephens
  • Patent number: 7123189
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for allowing a moving user to automatically determine and store locations (11) over an extended period of time, to display the series of such locations (11), and to actively assist in returning to an earlier location. The apparatus (10) includes an antenna (16) for facilitating satellite lock, a fastening mechanism (18) for positioning the antenna (10) for best reception, and a satellite lock indicator (20) for communicating loss of satellite lock. The apparatus (10) also includes a timer (26) for measuring an interval during which the apparatus (10) is in a power-conserving sleep mode, and after which the user's current location is automatically determined. Active assistance in returning to an earlier location, either by traveling back along the path earlier traveled or by traveling along a more direct route, is accomplished by warning the user whenever the user's course deviates from the path or route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Bushnell Performance Optics
    Inventors: Christopher Lalik, Bill Cross, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20060077375
    Abstract: A method, device, and computer program for determining range to a target is disclosed. Specifically, the invention provides a method, device and computer program for determining a second range to a target based on a first range to the target and an angle to the target such that the parabolic trajectory of a projectile is accounted for in determining the second range. The device generally includes a range sensor for determining a first range to a target, a tilt sensor for determining an angle to the target, and a computing element for determining a second range to the target based on the first range and the determined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Jordan Vermillion, Bill Cross
  • Publication number: 20050253752
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for allowing a moving user to automatically periodically determine and store his or her own geographic locations over an extended period of time, and to display the series of such locations (11) as an indication of the user's path of travel. The apparatus (10) accomplishes these functions with features for conserving power and for communicating loss of the satellite lock necessary to determine location. More specifically, the apparatus (10) includes an antenna (16) for facilitating the satellite lock, a fastening mechanism (18) for positioning the antenna (10) for best reception, and a satellite lock indicator (20) for noticeably communicating loss of the satellite lock. The apparatus (10) also includes a timer (26) for measuring a preestablished interval during which time the apparatus (10) is in a power-conserving sleep mode, and after which time the current location is automatically determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Lalik, Bill Cross, Richard Ball
  • Publication number: 20050253753
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) and method for allowing a moving user to automatically determine and store locations (11) over an extended period of time, to display the series of such locations (11), and to actively assist in returning to an earlier location. The apparatus (10) includes an antenna (16) for facilitating satellite lock, a fastening mechanism (18) for positioning the antenna (10) for best reception, and a satellite lock indicator (20) for communicating loss of satellite lock. The apparatus (10) also includes a timer (26) for measuring an interval during which the apparatus (10) is in a power-conserving sleep mode, and after which the user's current location is automatically determined. Active assistance in returning to an earlier location, either by traveling back along the path earlier traveled or by traveling along a more direct route, is accomplished by warning the user whenever the user's course deviates from the path or route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Lalik, Bill Cross, Richard Ball