Patents by Inventor Dennis H. Cowdrick

Dennis H. Cowdrick 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: 20240027607
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods useful in surveying to provide information rich models. In particular, information not readily or possibly provided by conventional survey techniques can be provided. In some versions targets provide reference for baseline positioning or improving position information otherwise acquired. Scanning may be carried out in multiple locations and merged to form a single image. Machine mounted and hand mounted scanning apparatus is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Joseph V.R. Paiva, Dennis H. Cowdrick
  • Publication number: 20230139324
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods useful in surveying to provide information rich models. In particular, information not readily or possibly provided by conventional survey techniques can be provided. In some versions targets provide reference for baseline positioning or improving position information otherwise acquired. Scanning may be carried out in multiple locations and merged to form a single image. Machine mounted and hand mounted scanning apparatus is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Joseph V.R. Paiva, Dennis H. Cowdrick
  • Publication number: 20210141083
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods useful in surveying to provide information rich models. In particular, information not readily or possibly provided by conventional survey techniques can be provided. In some versions targets provide reference for baseline positioning or improving position information otherwise acquired. Scanning may be carried out in multiple locations and merged to form a single image. Machine mounted and hand mounted scanning apparatus is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Joseph V.R. Paiva, Dennis H. Cowdrick
  • Publication number: 20180196135
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods useful in surveying to provide information rich models. In particular, information not readily or possibly provided by conventional survey techniques can be provided. In some versions targets provide reference for baseline positioning or improving position information otherwise acquired. Scanning may be carried out in multiple locations and merged to form a single image. Machine mounted and hand mounted scanning apparatus is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: SADAR 3D, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Joseph V.R. Paiva, Dennis H. Cowdrick
  • Publication number: 20150025788
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping. In one version mapping can be carried out. Vehicles may carry scanners used for mapping and three-dimensional modeling. Surveillance and monitoring methods and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Joseph V.R. Paiva, Dennis H. Cowdrick
  • Publication number: 20140368373
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods useful in surveying to provide information rich models. In particular, information not readily or possibly provided by conventional survey techniques can be provided. In some versions targets provide reference for baseline positioning or improving position information otherwise acquired. Scanning may be carried out in multiple locations and merged to form a single image. Machine mounted and hand mounted scanning apparatus is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Joseph V.R. Paiva, Dennis H. Cowdrick
  • Publication number: 20140368378
    Abstract: A scanning system uses synthetic aperture radar and photography. The system is capable of conjoint use of image data developed by these and other scanning apparatus to form a model of a zone. In some versions, the model includes subsurface image information. Methods for use to scan and for implementation of images and models developed by the scan are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Joseph V.R. Paiva, Dennis H. Cowdrick
  • Patent number: 6094157
    Abstract: A ground penetrating radar uses an oblique or grazing angled radiation beam to provide improved coupling of radar energy into the earth reducing forward and back scatter and eliminating the need to traverse the surface of the earth directly over the investigated volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Underground Imaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis H. Cowdrick