Patents by Inventor David Michael Masarik
David Michael Masarik 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: 11859935Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Maztech Industries, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Publication number: 20230213312Abstract: Certain aspects of a novel weapon sight system combine a direct view, a visible light video view, and an infrared (IR) video view mode. Each of the view modes may be viewed individually or simultaneously with one or more of the other view modes through a single viewing aperture. Further, the one or more view-modes may be provided while providing a bore-sighted reticle superimposed on the selected view. Further, the reticle may be powered separately from the video view electronics enabling use of the reticle regardless of the power status video view electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik, David Alexander Steinweg, Gregory Philip Petersen
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Publication number: 20230213295Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Patent number: 11473874Abstract: Certain aspects of a novel weapon sight system combine a direct view, a visible light video view, and an infrared (IR) video view mode. Each of the view modes may be viewed individually or simultaneously with one or more of the other view modes through a single viewing aperture. Further, the one or more view-modes may be provided while providing a bore-sighted reticle superimposed on the selected view. Further, the reticle may be powered separately from the video view electronics enabling use of the reticle regardless of the power status video view electronics.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Maztech Industries, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik, David Alexander Steinweg, Gregory Philip Petersen
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Patent number: 11466947Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Maztech Industries, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Publication number: 20220011075Abstract: Certain aspects of a novel weapon sight system combine a direct view, a visible light video view, and an infrared (IR) video view mode. Each of the view modes may be viewed individually or simultaneously with one or more of the other view modes through a single viewing aperture. Further, the one or more view-modes may be provided while providing a bore-sighted reticle superimposed on the selected view. Further, the reticle may be powered separately from the video view electronics enabling use of the reticle regardless of the power status video view electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik, David Alexander Steinweg, Gregory Philip Petersen
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Patent number: 11209243Abstract: Certain aspects of a novel weapon sight system combine a direct view, a visible light video view, and an infrared (IR) video view mode. Each of the view modes may be viewed individually or simultaneously with one or more of the other view modes through a single viewing aperture. Further, the one or more view-modes may be provided while providing a bore-sighted reticle superimposed on the selected view. Further, the reticle may be powered separately from the video view electronics enabling use of the reticle regardless of the power status video view electronics.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Maztech Industries, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik, David Alexander Steinweg, Gregory Philip Petersen
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Publication number: 20210372737Abstract: Certain aspects of a novel weapon sight system combine a direct view, a visible light video view, and an infrared (IR) video view mode. Each of the view modes may be viewed individually or simultaneously with one or more of the other view modes through a single viewing aperture. Further, the one or more view-modes may be provided while providing a bore-sighted reticle superimposed on the selected view. Further, the reticle may be powered separately from the video view electronics enabling use of the reticle regardless of the power status video view electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik, David Alexander Steinweg, Gregory Philip Petersen
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Publication number: 20210341237Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Patent number: 11162763Abstract: A tactical rail for a firearm can include a rail body having a receiver end and a muzzle end, a non-contact optical connection arranged at an end of the rail body and configured to interface with a corresponding non-contact optical interface, and a high speed data spoke connected to the non-contact optical connection for high speed data communication with a high speed data accessory through the non-contact optical connection and the corresponding non-contact optical interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: N2 Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Peter Denis Vallianos, Susan Myers Rico, Greg Petersen
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Publication number: 20210274068Abstract: Some embodiments are provided for providing a wireless bridge to local devices on personal equipment systems. Personal equipment systems can include wireless communication systems that allow external systems, users, or both to communicate with and access data from local devices on the personal equipment systems. Personal equipment systems are provided having one or more local devices coupled thereto and in wired communication with one another. Personal equipment systems can include a wireless system and local devices attached to a headgear system, the local devices being in wired communication with one another and in wireless communication with external systems. The wireless communication system is configured to establish a wireless connection with external systems for communicating with and accessing local devices that are in wired communication with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Publication number: 20210231408Abstract: A tactical rail for a firearm can include a rail body having a receiver end and a muzzle end, a non-contact optical connection arranged at an end of the rail body and configured to interface with a corresponding non-contact optical interface, and a high speed data spoke connected to the non-contact optical connection for high speed data communication with a high speed data accessory through the non-contact optical connection and the corresponding non-contact optical interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Peter Denis Vallianos, Susan Myers Rico, Greg Petersen
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Patent number: 10900726Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: MAZTECH INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Patent number: 10900727Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Maztech Industries, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Publication number: 20210006338Abstract: Intrapersonal communication systems and methods that provide an optical digital signal link between two or more local devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a first signal converter disposed at a first end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between electrical digital signals from a first local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link. The system can include an optical connector having a non-contact portion configured to couple optical digital signals between the first signal converter and the optical digital signal link across a gap. The system can include a second signal converter disposed at a second end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between electrical digital signals from the second local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventor: David Michael Masarik
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Publication number: 20200355450Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Patent number: 10812687Abstract: Some embodiments are provided for providing a wireless bridge to local devices on personal equipment systems. Personal equipment systems can include wireless communication systems that allow external systems, users, or both to communicate with and access data from local devices on the personal equipment systems. Personal equipment systems are provided having one or more local devices coupled thereto and in wired communication with one another. Personal equipment systems can include a wireless system and local devices attached to a headgear system, the local devices being in wired communication with one another and in wireless communication with external systems. The wireless communication system is configured to establish a wireless connection with external systems for communicating with and accessing local devices that are in wired communication with each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: N2 Imaging Systems, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Patent number: 10721000Abstract: Intrapersonal communication systems and methods that provide an optical digital signal link between two or more local devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a first signal converter disposed at a first end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between electrical digital signals from a first local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link. The system can include an optical connector having a non-contact portion configured to couple optical digital signals between the first signal converter and the optical digital signal link across a gap. The system can include a second signal converter disposed at a second end of the optical digital signal link and configured to convert between electrical digital signals from the second local device and optical digital signals from the optical digital signal link.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: N2 Imaging Systems, LLCInventor: David Michael Masarik
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Publication number: 20200166301Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik
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Patent number: 10619958Abstract: A linear encoder may be used to accurately determine a number of cartridges within a magazine. Further, using a set of magnetic sensors within a buffer tube of a firearm, it is possible to determine whether a cartridge is loaded within a chamber of the weapon and/or whether the firearm is jammed. The determination of cartridges within the magazine in conjunction with the determination of whether a cartridge is in a chamber of a firearm can give a user an accurate ammunition count. Further, the use of the linear encoder makes it possible to accurately determine the cartridge count when different cartridges are loaded into the magazine or when the magazine degrades in quality over time. Moreover, the ability for magazines to communicate with a firearm enables a user to determine a total available ammunition to the user in a single display without individually checking each magazine.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Maztech Industries, LLCInventors: David Michael Masarik, Michael Raymond Masarik, Matthew James Masarik