Patents by Inventor Brian F. Ruff
Brian F. Ruff 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: 10670372Abstract: A targeting system operable to be used with a bow to assist an operator with striking a target with an arrow. The targeting system comprising a processor, a target sighting window, a ranging module and a projector. The processor is operable to determine a range (distance) to the target and determine an orientation of the bow to strike the target. The processor is configured to present a first sighting element on the target sighting window and project a second sighting element onto the target sighting window. The projected second sighting element appears to be closer to the target than the first sighting element, which may be aligned with the second sighting element to aim the bow. The projector is also operable to present a variable compensated sighting mark onto the target sighting window that is indicative of a compensated targeting axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Chad A. VanCamp, Robert A. Lewis, Joe Ryan Dejmal, Brian F. Ruff, Jonathan E. Reberry, Christopher G. Perra
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Patent number: 10184757Abstract: Systems and methods for a positioning device for alignment of archery sights are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an assembly for mounting a bow sight to a bow may be disclosed. The bow sight may project a fixed sighting mark and a laser sighting reticle that may be aligned to orient a bow. The assembly may include: a mount that may be operable to attach to a riser of the bow, a translational block coupled to the mount that may be operable to align the fixed sighting mark along a sighting line. The translational block may further include: a first translational element that may be operable to adjust a location of the fixed sighting mark along a first axis of translation. The assembly may further include a rotational block that may be operable to align the laser sighting reticle along the sighting line.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Austin W. Ahlgren, Christopher G. Perra, Jonathan E. Reberry, Brian F. Ruff
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Publication number: 20190011224Abstract: Systems and methods for a positioning device for alignment of archery sights are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an assembly for mounting a bow sight to a bow may be disclosed. The bow sight may project a fixed sighting mark and a laser sighting reticle that may be aligned to orient a bow. The assembly may include: a mount that may be operable to attach to a riser of the bow, a translational block coupled to the mount that may be operable to align the fixed sighting mark along a sighting line. The translational block may further include: a first translational element that may be operable to adjust a location of the fixed sighting mark along a first axis of translation. The assembly may further include a rotational block that may be operable to align the laser sighting reticle along the sighting line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Austin W. Ahlgren, Christopher G. Perra, Jonathan E. Reberry, Brian F. Ruff
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Publication number: 20180347948Abstract: A targeting system operable to be used with a bow to assist an operator with striking a target with an arrow. The targeting system comprising a processor, a target sighting window, a ranging module and a projector. The processor is operable to determine a range (distance) to the target and determine an orientation of the bow to strike the target. The processor is configured to present a first sighting element on the target sighting window and project a second sighting element onto the target sighting window. The projected second sighting element appears to be closer to the target than the first sighting element, which may be aligned with the second sighting element to aim the bow. The projector is also operable to present a variable compensated sighting mark onto the target sighting window that is indicative of a compensated targeting axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Chad A. VanCamp, Robert A. Lewis, Joe Ryan Dejmal, Brian F. Ruff, Jonathan E. Reberry, Christopher G. Perra
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Patent number: 7417866Abstract: An equipment module, a module retention device, as well as a system and a method for mounting equipment modules are disclosed. The modules can be installed without tools, using the retention device. Each module includes a chassis unit which slides into a unit rack, which is in turn attached to a mounting frame. The entire assembly may be mounted to an instrument panel. The module retention device is attached to the chassis unit, typically engaging a slot on the rack. A rotating fastener secures the retention device in the engaged position. The method includes inserting an electronic module into the open end of a unit rack, sliding an engagement lug attached to a cam lever into engagement with a slot on the rack, electrically coupling a connector on the module with a connector on the rack, and attaching the rack to the mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Paul J. Rollheiser, Sheldon T. Wheaton, Brian F. Ruff, Jared S. Klein
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Patent number: 7094070Abstract: An improved device and method for a transmission line connector is shown. The transmission line connector includes a memory device. In one embodiment, the memory device allows the storage of parameters for use with an electronic module. In one embodiment, the location of the memory device allows a user to replace a broken module with a second module and upload any parameters stored in the memory device without having to manually re-enter the parameters from the new module.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Brian F. Ruff, Walter J. Rolston, Sheldon T. Wheaton
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Patent number: 7052323Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided which includes a connector backshell, a conductor clamp, and a thermocouple attachment point. In another embodiment, an apparatus is provided which includes a connector backshell, a cover, a connector, a conductor clamp, and a thermocouple attachment point. A method of assembling a connector housing includes laying a plurality of unshielded conductor portions against a backshell support and clamping the plurality of unshielded conductor portions against the support. The method can also include attaching a thermocouple to a thermocouple attachment point on the backshell.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Garmin, Ltd.Inventors: Brian F. Ruff, Walter J. Rolston, Greg A. January
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Patent number: 7008233Abstract: A device and method for mounting and wiring avionic equipment such as modules and display units in an aircraft is provided. The novel configuration utilizes a flexible guide that routes communication lines from a device such as a display unit to other devices such as avionic modules. Because the flexible guide is only allowed motion in substantially a two dimensional plane, the communication lines routed by the flexible guide are held securely in place before, during, and after any access procedure. Damage or failure of communication lines is prevented by the structural support of the flexible guide, while at the same time, the display unit may be easily removed to allow access to devices such as modules located behind.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Garmin, Ltd.Inventors: Brian F. Ruff, Walter J. Rolston, Sheldon T. Wheaton
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Patent number: 6960100Abstract: An improved device and method for grounding shields of transmission lines is shown. A grounding apparatus, a connector device, and methods associated with them are shown having improved efficiency and reliability among other advantages. Devices and methods shown eliminate a dressing and attaching step of grounding numerous grounding lines to a grounding element such as a connector housing. Devices and methods shown further improve quality and reliability of grounding operations using shielded transmission lines and transmission line connectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Brian F. Ruff, Walter J. Rolston, David T. Mindrup
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Patent number: 6899562Abstract: An improved device and method for grounding shields of transmission lines is shown. A grounding apparatus, a connector device, and methods associated with them are shown having improved efficiency and reliability among other advantages. Devices and methods shown eliminate a dressing and attaching step of grounding numerous grounding lines to a grounding element such as a connector housing. Devices and methods shown further improve quality and reliability of grounding operations using shielded transmission lines and transmission line connectors.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Brian F. Ruff, Walter J. Rolston, David T. Mindrup
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Patent number: 6549424Abstract: An equipment module, a module retention device, as well as a system and a method for mounting equipment modules are disclosed. The modules can be installed without tools, using the retention device. Each module includes a chassis unit which slides into a unit rack, which is in turn attached to a mounting frame. The entire assembly may be mounted to an instrument panel. The module retention device is attached to the chassis unit, typically engaging a slot on the rack. A rotating fastener secures the retention device in the engaged position. The method includes inserting an electronic module into the open end of a unit rack, sliding an engagement lug attached to a cam lever into engagement with a slot on the rack, electrically coupling a connector on the module with a connector on the rack, and attaching the rack to the mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Paul J. Rollheiser, Sheldon T. Wheaton, Brian F. Ruff, Jared S. Klein
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Patent number: D626439Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Juhee Lee, Warren R. Stevens, Brian F. Ruff
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Patent number: D627667Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Derrick D. Lenz, Benjamin E. Morrill, Brian F. Ruff, Warren R. Stevens
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Patent number: D648234Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Derrick D. Lenz, Warren R. Stevens, Brian F. Ruff, John R. Tines
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Patent number: D757583Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Adam W. Roush, Brian F. Ruff, Scott H. Wrenick
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Patent number: D785066Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Kevin Liu, Derrick D. Lenz, Sean F. Engineer, Brian F. Ruff
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Patent number: D805405Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Peter J. Henne, Marcos J. Bowman, Brian F. Ruff
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Patent number: D883412Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Jonathan E. Reberry, Austin W. Ahlgren, Christopher G. Perra, Brian F. Ruff