Patents by Inventor Christopher Wickens

Christopher Wickens 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: 20080048077
    Abstract: A device for attaching a decorative element to a vehicle including a support member attachable to a load surface of the vehicle, the support member having a shaft support, a shaft having first and second opposing ends, the first end of the shaft being attached to the shaft support, the shaft support being arranged for supporting the shaft in a generally upright position relative to an angularly disposed load surface. A display device mount is attached to the second end of the shaft, the display device mount including a flange defining a bore receiving the second end of the shaft, and a cup defining a conical sidewall extending outwardly from the flange, opposite the bore. A web extends between an outer surface of the conical sidewall and the flange for supporting the cup, the web defining a hook for attaching a display device to the mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Dupuis, Christopher Wicken
  • Publication number: 20060253001
    Abstract: Provided is a spatial disorientation (SD) system and method for detecting, analyzing and responding to an SD event. An input routine includes receiving environment data and/or data from a subject within the environment, e.g., true position and orientation of the environment and/or subject. A vestibular attitude calculator computes perceived subject attitude for environment data elements, and may compute a Washout value. A vestibular illusion routine calculates the probability of a vestibular illusion. A threshold adjustment routine adjusts Washout and vestibular thresholds based on subject preference data. Probability and type of an SD event is determined by evaluating the received and computed data. Sensory countermeasures may be implemented responsive to the probability of an SD event. An output routine provides true position and orientation of the environment and perceived subject attitude via an output device; such information may be recorded for post-hoc review, a method of which is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Small, John Keller, Alia Fisher, Christopher Wickens