Patents by Inventor Charles H. Reese

Charles H. Reese 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).

  • Computer controlled lighting system with distributed control resources
    Patent number: 5769527
    Abstract: A stage lighting system is comprised of a plurality of lamp units which may have diverse communication protocols, functions and data parameters. The stage lighting system is controlled by a modular control system comprised of a modular controller mainframe interconnected with a plurality of control devices which may have diverse communications protocols and data formats. The modular controller mainframe consists of a plurality of input and output modules, mass storage devices and a main processor kernel, all interconnected by a number of data buses. The input modules serve as an interface between the modular controller mainframe and the diverse protocols of the various control devices. Similarly, the output modules serve as an interface between the modular controller mainframe and the diverse protocols of the various types of lamp units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Vari-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: Brooks W. Taylor, Thomas E. Walsh, Mikell D. Nelson, Charles H. Reese
  • Lighting control console
    Patent number: D451890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Vari-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles H. Reese, Jr., Michael J. Snyder, Brad J. Lee