Patents by Inventor Brian C. Yates

Brian C. Yates 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).

  • Riot or capture shield with integrated broad-area, high-intensity light array
    Patent number: 6367943
    Abstract: A shield in combination with a plurality of high-brightness light sources used for riot, capture or other control of individuals. The light array utilizes a plurality of high-brightness light sources to provide a broad-area, high-intensity light for visual countermeasures. By providing a sudden burst of very bright light to surprise a subject and cause the subject to look away or close his or her eyes, the overseer, such as a police officer, can cause sufficient distraction to effectively capture or control the subject without harm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Science & Engineering Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Nora C. Tocci, Eric J. Cramer, John D. German, Brian C. Yates, Michael D. Tocci