Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Mechling

Christopher D. Mechling 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).

  • Publication number: 20130017895
    Abstract: An enclosure for fighting competitions, training and sparring having characteristics of both a cage and a boxing ring is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is envisioned for training environments where there is not enough space to have both a complete cage and a complete ring. Many important characteristics are further provided to make the enclosure structurally sound and safe for fighting enthusiasts to include a plurality cantilevered members wielded to a post joining a ring portion to a cage portion. Additional, a novel turnbuckle design is providing for stability of the enclosure. A specially designed safety pad is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Mechling, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120309251
    Abstract: A process and system for taking an ordinary existing flashlight and converting it to an advanced capability flashlight wherein the flashlight can be controlled remotely is disclosed herein. The system employs a relatively low cost method and takes advantage of modular characteristics of existing flashlights. The system additionally employs programmable electronics to the flashlight covered by a polyurethane protection layer to provide functionality in extreme conditions. Different head lamps can be easily switched out to an individual flashlight employing more LED lamps and different wavelengths of light as desired by a user. Additionally, a remote control device is disclosed, wherein the device can further be configured to a rail system of a firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Yur'yevich Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120091115
    Abstract: An improved portable battery system having a plurality of accumulator batteries designed with circuit features to prolong life through cell balancing is disclosed. Further, the portable battery system is designed to be a lighter-weight alternative by use of individual field operators, for example, in colder climates configured to a heated garment. Additionally, the power supply includes a microcontroller that provides control and monitoring of accumulator properties. A power supply commutator is provided to aid efficient discharge of accumulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120062734
    Abstract: A coordinator module comprising flash memory, a processor and a transceiver capable of performing a plurality of functions for a variety of electronic devices. A video server system comprising a coordinator module, a digital video camera and a cellular antenna is described herein. A remote monitoring system comprising a coordinator module, a metering instrument and a cellular antenna is also provided herein. Further described is a related method of controlling a metering instrument comprising providing a metering instrument, a coordinator module and a cellular antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120062733
    Abstract: A surveillance system comprising a remote video server, a camera, a data receiving and processing server and a computer device is disclosed herein. The camera captures video and sends the video to the remote video server. The remote video server wirelessly transmits the video to the data receiving and processing server for video processing. The computer device may then securely and wirelessly connect to the data receiving and processing server to view the video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120055062
    Abstract: Devices for connecting tubular bodies, such as rifle scopes and flashlights, to armament are disclosed herein. In a first preferred embodiment, the device has a screw and spring combination that is quickly detachable and is adjustable along scope axis. In a second preferred embodiment, the device has a riser portion that extends the cylindrical body out according to desires of a user. In yet another preferred embodiment, the device is modified to engage a sling swivel hole typically provided for a rifle shoulder strap. All embodiments further comprise aluminum alloy with black anodized coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120043722
    Abstract: An intelligent shooting having features and props able to be control and monitored wirelessly and remotely is disclosed. Further novel shooting target designs are additionally disclosed herein having external power supplies configured therewith. In a preferred embodiment, a first target of the present invention can be rotated in either direction about a vertical axis to optionally simulate friendly or unfriendly target. Also in this embodiment the target can rotate about a horizontal axis to simulate an engaged or unengaged target, or target eliminated. The present invention also contemplates wireless control and monitoring of target range features such as lighting systems, feedback alarms, and motion sensors, in addition to scene props such as smoke and acoustical simulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120019370
    Abstract: A device/system and method for providing remote wireless control to electronic devices such as a tactical flashlight or an electronic night vision scope are disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, a smart battery is employed that uses a battery sized external housing, but however replaces a power cell with wireless electronics. Next, an existing battery in the electronic device is replaced with battery sized housing with wireless electronics. A similar device is disclosed herein that replaces a typical end cap of an electronics device and is essentially retrofitted with wireless electronics and replaced to the device where such replacement is attainable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling
  • Publication number: 20120020063
    Abstract: An advanced capability flashlight and tactical system where multiple flashlights can be controlled remotely is disclosed herein. The system employs a novel remote control configuration wherein signals are modulated to avoid jamming and can further perform in environments with low signal-to-noise ratio. The system additionally employs programmable electronics to the flashlight covered by a polyurethane protection layer to provide functionality in extreme conditions. Different head lamps can be easily switched out to an individual flashlight employing more LED lamps and different wavelengths of light as desired by a user. Additionally, a remote control device is disclosed that can be configured to a rail system of a firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Sergei Y. Mironichev, Christopher D. Mechling