Patents by Inventor Douglas B. Armentrout

Douglas B. Armentrout 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: 20130308939
    Abstract: A communication system and method utilizing an infrared signal emitter communicating a predefined signal, and an infrared signal receiver capable of receiving such predefined signal, distinguishing such predefined signal within a field of view of the infrared signal receiver, and providing output indicating the location of the infrared signal emitter within the field of view of the infrared signal receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas B. Armentrout, Thomas R. Boyer
  • Patent number: 8483567
    Abstract: A communication system and method utilizing an infrared signal emitter communicating a predefined signal, and an infrared signal receiver capable of receiving such predefined signal, distinguishing such predefined signal within a field of view of the infrared signal receiver, and providing output indicating the location of the infrared signal emitter within the field of view of the infrared signal receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Immediate Response Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Douglas B. Armentrout, Thomas R. Boyer
  • Patent number: 7666682
    Abstract: A marking system that allows remote observations of visual and infrared electromagnetic signatures emitted from a distinctive marker panel. A kit employing such panels is particularly suitable for military environments, which, in turn, enhances the survivability of military equipment. The marking system preferably provides a signature in the mid and far infrared and near infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, such that the electromagnetic radiation can be observed by a pilot in an approaching moving object such as a plane, helicopter, or land vehicle that is equipped with a thermal imaging system or light intensifier device, even in adverse environmental conditions. In varying embodiments, the marking system may be used as a landing marker, a bore sight panel, and an identification panel. Utilization of passive infrared material enables use of such marking system when external power is unavailable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Immediate Response Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas B. Armentrout, Thomas R. Boyer
  • Patent number: 7503663
    Abstract: An elongated strip of release paper supports infrared reflective tape releasably attached to the backing paper. The infrared reflective tape is cut to form segments that can be dispensed like labels that can be held in place by an adhesive backing to enable the segment of reflective tape to be sewn in place on a garment. Infrared reflective segments can be dispensed from a roll on a spool using a manual label dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: TVi Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Boyer, Douglas B. Armentrout
  • Patent number: D553298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: TVI Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Armentrout, Thomas R. Boyer
  • Patent number: D563602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: TVI Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Armentrout, Thomas R. Boyer
  • Patent number: D567449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: TVI Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas B. Armentrout, Thomas R. Boyer