Patents by Inventor Eric Small

Eric Small 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: 11754369
    Abstract: A weapon light including a head lamp portion, a tubular body portion and an end cap that is releasably coupled to the tubular body. A spacing is defined within the tubular body portion between a battery spring and an end portion. A first member of the end cap includes at least one slot for sliding receipt of at least one guide member of an insert. The tubular body is configured to threadably receive a spacer member that defines a central aperture such that the battery spring extends from the insert and passes through the central aperture into the tubular body portion to make contact with the power source. The spacer member is selectively positioned within the tubular body portion so that the insert may be urged along slot to position the battery spring inside the tubular body to adjust the spacing to fit the power source size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Sean McCauley, Eric Small, David A. Winge, Matt Tenbarge
  • Patent number: 10514235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tape switch mounting bracket for use with a firearm comprising of a one-piece mounting bracket with at least two (2) parallel opposite first and second ends, a switch slot adapted to receive a tape switch, a rail attachment feature adapted to mount to a variety of rail mounting systems, and at least one cable passage adapted to receive a cable of the tape switch. The cable passage configured to receive, contain and manage the tape switch cable during application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventors: Sean McCauley, Eric Small
  • Patent number: 10184756
    Abstract: A rail mounted weapon light for being interfaced with firearm platforms. The weapon light defines an outer housing that includes a main body and an integral outer housing extension that defines an interface profile shaped and sized to slidably engage the track of the firearm platform. The outer housing is configured such that there is an offset between the outer housing extension and the main body. A pressure switch is disposed on the outer housing extension. The pressure switch having a momentary on function and a constant on function. The main body including a head portion that defines an inner chamber for receiving the electronics of the weapon light. The electronics of the weapon light being in electronic communication with the pressure switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Inventors: Sean McCauley, Eric Small, David A. Winge, Matt Tenbarge
  • Patent number: 9966204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tape switch mounting bracket for use with a firearm comprising of a one-piece mounting bracket with at least two (2) parallel opposite first and second ends, a switch slot, a rail attachment feature, at least four (4) apertures; and whereby the switch slot is adapted to receive a tape switch; and whereby the rail attachment feature is adapted to mount to a variety of rail mounting systems. The preferred embodiment includes a tape switch mounting bracket with a switch slot comprising of an indention with at least one rounded rectangular third end and an overhang on said first and second ends and said third end; the section beneath or at an adjacent angle to the switch slot comprises a rail attachment feature to mount the tape switch bracket to a variety of rail mounting systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventors: Sean McCauley, Eric Small
  • Publication number: 20180053607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tape switch mounting bracket for use with a firearm comprising of a one-piece mounting bracket with at least two (2) parallel opposite first and second ends, a switch slot, a rail attachment feature, at least four (4) apertures; and whereby the switch slot is adapted to receive a tape switch; and whereby the rail attachment feature is adapted to mount to a variety of rail mounting systems. The preferred embodiment includes a tape switch mounting bracket with a switch slot comprising of an indention with at least one rounded rectangular third end and an overhang on said first and second ends and said third end; the section beneath or at an adjacent angle to the switch slot comprises a rail attachment feature to mount the tape switch bracket to a variety of rail mounting systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Sean McCauley, Eric Small
  • Patent number: 8605755
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for conserving bandwidth. If a presence of a multimedia device is detected, then a stream of data is delivered to the multimedia device. If the presence of the multimedia device is not detected, then the stream of data is degraded to conserve bandwidth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: James C. Bedingfield, Henry Kafka, Eric Small, Daniel Baeza
  • Publication number: 20130157611
    Abstract: A multimodal mobile cellular node for use by emergency workers and law-enforcement personnel is disclosed. When installed on a hook-and-ladder truck, the node is used to locate and communicate with persons trapped in a high-rise building by fire. When carried by an aircraft, the node provides a cone of coverage, enabling cellular communication and interoperability between handsets using different types CMRS signals in the event some part of the local cellular infrastructure fails. The node also produces a CMRS beacon enabling the node to communicate with handsets individually using the ID numbers provided by their ID signals and to map the handsets' location and movements, to guide emergency relief efforts. These mobile nodes can also improve traffic safety by identifying drivers who are using cellphones while driving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Eric Small
  • Publication number: 20110293674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of microRNAs that regulate smooth muscle cell proliferation and differentiation, including the miR-143/miR-145 cluster. Methods of treating restenosis and neointima formation by increasing expression of miR-143 and/or miR-145 are disclosed. The present invention also relates to the identification of two microRNAs, miR-486 and miR-422a, that regulate cell survival in the heart. Methods of treating or preventing cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure, or myocardial infarction by increasing expression of miR-486 and/or miR-422a in heart tissue are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Eric OLSON, Eric SMALL, Mei XIN
  • Patent number: 7994150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of microRNAs that regulate smooth muscle cell proliferation and differentiation, including the miR-143/miR-145 cluster. Methods of treating restenosis and neointima formation by increasing expression of miR-143 and/or miR-145 are disclosed. The present invention also relates to the identification of two microRNAs, miR-486 and miR-422a, that regulate cell survival in the heart. Methods of treating or preventing cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure, or myocardial infarction by increasing expression of miR-486 and/or miR-422a in heart tissue are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Board of Regents, the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Eric Olson, Eric Small, Mei Xin
  • Publication number: 20090226375
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of microRNAs that regulate smooth muscle cell proliferation and differentiation, including the miR-143/miR-145 cluster. Methods of treating restenosis and neointima formation by increasing expression of miR-143 and/or miR-145 are disclosed. The present invention also relates to the identification of two microRNAs, miR-486 and miR-422a, that regulate cell survival in the heart. Methods of treating or preventing cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure, or myocardial infarction by increasing expression of miR-486 and/or miR-422a in heart tissue are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Eric OLSON, Eric Small, Mei Xin
  • Publication number: 20060222015
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for conserving bandwidth. If a presence of a multimedia device is detected, then a stream of data is delivered to the multimedia device. If the presence of the multimedia device is not detected, then the stream of data is degraded to conserve bandwidth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Henry Kafka, Eric Small, James Bedingfield, Daniel Baeza
  • Publication number: 20050052457
    Abstract: A display processor, connected to receive left and right total audio signals, Lt and Rt, respectively, produces display control signals for a graphic image display which displays a two dimensional image within an X and Y coordinate system. According to the invention, the relative in-phase components of the signals Lt and Rt are represented as positive Y coordinate points in the image, whereas the relative out-of-phase components of the signals Lt and Rt are represented as negative Y coordinate points in the image. Furthermore, the respective amplitudes of the signals Lt and Rt are represented as negative X and positive X coordinate points, respectively, in the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Neil Muncy, Ketan Bhaidasna, Eric Small
  • Patent number: 4441199
    Abstract: Two parallel signal paths carry a composite signal having a narrow-band component such as an FM station's composite signal. The first path includes a notch filter that removes the narrow-band component, such as the FM stereo pilot tone, from the composite signal and also includes a reciprocal clipper coupled to the output of the notch filter that selects peaks beyond given maximum and minimum limits from the remainder of the composite signal. These peaks are then effectively subtracted from the corresponding peaks of the composite signal in the second path and the resultant signal is used to modulate the station's carrier frequency. The resultant signal is an amplitude limited composite signal in which the narrow-band component is substantially unimpaired even though the composite signal has been amplitude limited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Inventors: John K. Chester, Eric Small, Eric D. Stoll
  • Patent number: D898854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventors: Sean McCauley, Eric Small, Matt Tenbarge