Patents by Inventor David Thomas Platner

David Thomas Platner 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).

  • Patent number: 12554182
    Abstract: An image capture device includes a lens barrel disposed in a body of the image device, a bayonet, a replaceable lens module that is configured to releasably couple to the bayonet, and a biasing element coupled to the housing or coupled to the bayonet that is configured to bias the housing against the lens barrel. The replaceable lens module includes a housing and a lens positioned in a lens recess of the housing. Additionally, when an impact force that meets a predetermined threshold is applied to an exterior surface of the replaceable lens module, the housing is configured to compress the biasing element and disengage the lens barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Stern
  • Patent number: 12554180
    Abstract: An image capture device is disclosed that includes: a body; an optical module that is positioned within the body and which defines an optical axis; and an isolation assembly that supports (suspends) the optical module within the body and which facilitates resilient displacement of the optical module in relation to the body upon the application of an external force to the image capture device to thereby inhibit transmission of the external force to the optical module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Stern
  • Publication number: 20260039938
    Abstract: An image capture device includes a body, an image sensor and lens assembly (ISLA), an insert, and a fastener. The body defines an interior and an exterior. The ISLA is located partly or entirely within the body. The ISLA includes a housing that extends from an image sensor to a lens to define an optical axis. The insert extends partially or entirely into the housing of the ISLA. The fastener is configured to extend from the exterior of the body in a direction parallel with the optical axis and engage the insert to connect the ISLA to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Nicholas Vitale, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Michael Stern
  • Publication number: 20260019692
    Abstract: An optical module for an image capture system that includes a first integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) and which defines a first optical axis, a second ISLA that is directly connected to the first ISLA and which defines a second optical axis, and mechanical fasteners that extend through the first ISLA and the second ISLA to thereby secure the first ISLA and the second ISLA in relation to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Jonathan Stern, Ian Copeland Griggs
  • Publication number: 20250383588
    Abstract: An image capture system that includes an image capture apparatus and an accessory. The image capture apparatus includes a body and a mounting member that is connected to the body. The accessory is configured for releasable connection to the mounting member and includes at least one haptic component that is configured to provide an indication of positive connection of the accessory to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Nicholas Vitale, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Michael Stern
  • Patent number: 12470793
    Abstract: An integrated sensor-lens assembly for an image capture apparatus. The integrated sensor-lens assembly defines an optical axis and includes: a lens holder, a cover glass holder that is secured to the lens holder at a first interface; and a printed circuit board that is secured to the cover glass holder at a second interface, whereby the cover glass holder indirectly connects the lens holder to the printed circuit board such that the lens holder and the printed circuit board are devoid of any direct connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Stern
  • Patent number: 12439140
    Abstract: An optical module for an image capture system is disclosed. The optical module includes a first integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) that is oriented in a first direction and which defines a first optical axis and first mounting surfaces; a second ISLA that is oriented in a second, opposite direction and which defines a second optical axis coincident with the first optical axis and second mounting surfaces; and an adhesive that is located between the first mounting surfaces and the second mounting surfaces such that the first ISLA and the second ISLA are directly connected together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Jonathan Stern, Ian Copeland Griggs
  • Publication number: 20250251651
    Abstract: A ski pole assembly that includes: a ski pole, which defines a cavity; an extension, which is at least partially received by the cavity and is configured to traverse the cavity along a longitudinal axis of the ski pole; and a mounting mechanism that is configured to removably couple an attachment to the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Woodman, David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Joseph Tucker
  • Publication number: 20250251647
    Abstract: An image capture apparatus with an image sensor and lens assembly (ISLA). The ISLA includes an image sensor, a lens mount, a lens barrel, and a lens sub-barrel. A lens mount connects the ISLA within the image capture apparatus. The lens mount extends away from the image sensor. The lens barrel is in communication with the lens mount. Barrel lenses are located within the lens barrel. The lens sub-barrel is movably connected to the lens barrel, the lens mount, or both. A sub-barrel lens is located within the lens sub-barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Michael Stern, David Thomas Platner, Cesar Adrian Cort
  • Publication number: 20250142195
    Abstract: An image capture apparatus with a first image sensor and lens assembly (first ISLA), a second image sensor and lens assembly (second ISLA); a connector module, and a front connector. The connector module connects the first ISLA and the second ISLA are in a back-to-back configuration. The front connector is connected to the connector module via fasteners that extend into the front connector and the connector module in a direction from the first ISLA towards the second ISLA so that the first ISLA and the second ISLA are connected within the image capture device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas Vitale, David Thomas Platner, Adrian Santos
  • Publication number: 20250060654
    Abstract: An image capture device includes a lens barrel disposed in a body of the image device, a bayonet, a replaceable lens module that is configured to releasably couple to the bayonet, and a biasing element coupled to the housing or coupled to the bayonet that is configured to bias the housing against the lens barrel. The replaceable lens module includes a housing and a lens positioned in a lens recess of the housing. Additionally, when an impact force that meets a predetermined threshold is applied to an exterior surface of the replaceable lens module, the housing is configured to compress the biasing element and disengage the lens barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Stern
  • Patent number: 12189277
    Abstract: A camera mount, comprising: a body, one or more magnets, and one or more pins. The one or more magnets located within the body and configured to connect to a magnetic portion or a ferromagnetic portion of a camera. The one or more pins that extend axially outward from the body above the one or more magnets and are configured to extend into recesses within the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Griggs, David Thomas Platner
  • Publication number: 20250008205
    Abstract: An integrated sensor-lens assembly for an image capture apparatus. The integrated sensor-lens assembly defines an optical axis and includes: a lens holder, a cover glass holder that is secured to the lens holder at a first interface; and a printed circuit board that is secured to the cover glass holder at a second interface, whereby the cover glass holder indirectly connects the lens holder to the printed circuit board such that the lens holder and the printed circuit board are devoid of any direct connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Stern
  • Publication number: 20240393665
    Abstract: An image capture apparatus includes first and second image sensors that generates heat and are opposed a space from each other and a housing assembly that encloses the first and second image sensors. The image capture apparatus includes first and second circuit boards that are connected respectively and separately with the first and second image sensors, and the first and second circuit boards include a peripheral edge that extends from the first and second image sensors to an outside of the housing assembly. The image capture apparatus includes a heatsink assembly positioned on the outside of the housing assembly and a heat conductor assembly that is extended between the heatsink assembly and the first and second circuit boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Raul Vargas Gonzalez, Adrian Santos, Jonathan Stern, Nicholas Vitale
  • Publication number: 20240348903
    Abstract: An optical module for an image capture system is disclosed. The optical module includes a first integrated sensor-lens assembly (ISLA) that is oriented in a first direction and which defines a first optical axis and first mounting surfaces; a second ISLA that is oriented in a second, opposite direction and which defines a second optical axis coincident with the first optical axis and second mounting surfaces; and an adhesive that is located between the first mounting surfaces and the second mounting surfaces such that the first ISLA and the second ISLA are directly connected together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Jonathan Stern, Ian Copeland Griggs
  • Publication number: 20240345460
    Abstract: An image capture device includes a first lens assembly, a first image sensor, a second lens assembly, and a second image sensor. The first image sensor is in communication with the first lens assembly forming a first integrated sensor and lens assembly (a first ISLA) that faces in a first direction. The second image sensor is in communication with the second lens assembly forming a second integrated sensor and lens assembly (a second ISLA) that faces in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. A lens mount that connects the first ISLA and the second ISLA together forming one or more stress-free zones. A first retention system that connect a first connector and a flexible connector in a first connection zone. A second retention system that connects a second connector and a second flexible connector in a second connection zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventor: David Thomas Platner
  • Publication number: 20240337812
    Abstract: An optical assembly for an image capture device that defines an optical axis and includes an optical module having: a lens holder; a first optical group supported by the lens holder; a lens barrel axially movable in relation to the lens holder along the optical axis; a second optical group supported by the lens barrel such that the second optical group is axially movable in relation to the first optical group along the optical axis to thereby adjust focus of the image capture device; and an adjustment member in engagement with the lens barrel such that rotation of the adjustment member causes axial movement of the lens barrel and the second optical group along the optical axis. In various embodiments, the adjustment member may be configured for rotation about an axis of rotation that extends in (generally) parallel relation or in (generally) orthogonal relation to the optical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Mahshad Mosayebi, Jonathan Stern, Peiqian Zhao, Ian Copeland Griggs, David Thomas Platner
  • Publication number: 20240142742
    Abstract: The present teachings provide an image capture device including an optical system. The optical system includes a rearward lens assembly, a forward lens assembly, and a bias device. The forward lens assembly is axially aligned with the rearward lens assembly along an optical axis. The bias device is located between the rearward lens assembly and the forward lens assembly and is configured to allow the forward lens assembly to move relative to the rearward lens assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Stern, Mahshad Mosayebi
  • Publication number: 20240126146
    Abstract: An image capture device is disclosed that includes: a body; an optical module that is positioned within the body and which defines an optical axis; and an isolation assembly that supports (suspends) the optical module within the body and which facilitates resilient displacement of the optical module in relation to the body upon the application of an external force to the image capture device to thereby inhibit transmission of the external force to the optical module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: David Thomas Platner, Ian Copeland Griggs, Jonathan Stern
  • Publication number: 20240014458
    Abstract: Heating of an image capture apparatus battery to an operational temperature using an attached heater device is described. The image capture apparatus includes an image capture apparatus battery configured to functionally operate at a first operational temperature. The heater device includes a heater device battery configured to operate at a second operational temperature lower than the first operational temperature. A heater controller is implemented in one of the image capture apparatus or the heater device. The heater controller is configured to initiate a heating process based on a first defined event, set a current level of the heater device, maintain or adjust the current level of the heater device until a second defined event, and display an indication that the image capture apparatus can detect, capture, or record an image based on the image capture apparatus battery attaining the first operational temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Raul Vargas Gonzalez, Ian Copeland Griggs, David Thomas Platner, Matthew Hardcastle