Patents by Inventor Eugene Robertson
Eugene Robertson 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: 11947000Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: FORTEM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Adam Eugene Robertson, Jon Erik Knabenschuh, Lyman Davies Horne, Tyler Drue Park, Matthew Robertson Morin, James David Mackie, Matthew Elliott Argyle, Bryan Alan Davis, Chester Parker Ferry, Daniel Glen Bezzant, Justin Craig Huntington, Nathan James Packard
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Patent number: 11906657Abstract: A method and system device provides a unique object identification process by obtaining information from one or more of radar signals, infrared signals, optical signals, audio signals, and other signals. The method includes continuously receiving object data at the device, applying by a machine learning system, a set of parameters to process the object identification and confidence level, and outputting or updating the object identification, confidence level, and actionable recommendations. The radar data includes a Doppler signature having a wrapped signal due to a sampling rate of the radar system. The Doppler signature is used to train the machine learning system to identify drone types.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Fortem Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Preece, Mikko Valimaki, Mitchell Kay Oldroyd, Adam Eugene Robertson, Bryan Alan Davis, Matthew Elliott Argyle, David Thimm, James David Mackie
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Patent number: 11854415Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for radar-based object discovery and airspace data collection and management. In some examples, a data service system deploys radars across geographic areas based on a respective radar detection range of the radars and a coverage parameter for the geographic areas, wherein each of the radars is configured to detect object parameters within the respective radar detection range. The data service system collects the object parameters from the radars, determines weather conditions and/or airspace regulations associated with the geographic areas, and models airspace conditions for the geographic areas based on the object parameters and the weather conditions and/or airspace regulations.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Fortem Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Adam Eugene Robertson, Mikko Valimaki
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Patent number: 11814190Abstract: A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2023Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Fortem Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Edmund Gooch, Devin Donald Lebaron, Adam Eugene Robertson
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Publication number: 20230192298Abstract: A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Robert Edmund GOOCH, Devin Donald LEBARON, Adam Eugene ROBERTSON
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Patent number: 11660621Abstract: A nozzle is provided having a low precipitation rate and uniform fluid distribution to a desired arcuate span of coverage. The nozzle has an inflow port having a shape corresponding to the desired arc of coverage and a size for effecting a low precipitation rate. The nozzle also has a deflector surface with a water distribution profile including ribs for subdividing the fluid into multiple sets of fluid streams. There are at least two fluid streams for distant and close-in irrigation to provide relatively uniform distribution and coverage. The nozzle may be a unitary, one-piece, molded nozzle body including a mounting portion, an inflow port, and a deflector portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Samuel C. Walker, John James Wlassich, Lee James Shadbolt, David Eugene Robertson
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Patent number: 11597517Abstract: A projectile component that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. The projectile component includes a net configured in the projectile component, a receiving cavity configured in the projectile component, and a weight attached to the net via a string. The weight can be configured in the receiving cavity in preparation for firing the net from the projectile component. In order to entangle a target flying vehicle in the net, a cocklebur associated with the weight is included. Upon firing the net from the projectile component, and upon the net engaging with a target device, the cocklebur becomes entangled with the net to secure the target flying vehicle. A drawstring structure associated with the net can also be used to ensure that the net envelops and captures the target flying vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Fortem Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Edmund Gooch, Devin Donald Lebaron, Adam Eugene Robertson
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Patent number: 11584527Abstract: A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Fortem Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Edmund Gooch, Devin Donald Lebaron, Adam Eugene Robertson
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Patent number: 11498679Abstract: A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Fortem Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Edmund Gooch, Devin Donald Lebaron, Adam Eugene Robertson
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Publication number: 20220339656Abstract: An irrigation nozzle is provided with a grit diversion feature to divert grit away from the interior of the nozzle. The nozzle includes a pattern template that defines the irrigation pattern produced by the nozzle. The pattern template includes one or more flow channels that may be susceptible to clogging with grit. The grit diversion feature includes one or more grit vents to redirect grit away from the interior of the nozzle and may further include an inner wall about the central hub that helps protect the central hub from intrusion by grit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: David Charles Belongia, David Eugene Robertson
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Publication number: 20220317282Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Adam Eugene ROBERTSON, Jon Erik Knabenschuh, Lyman Davies HORNE, Tyler Drue PARK, Matthew Robertson MORIN, James David MACKIE, Matthew Elliott ARGYLE, Bryan Alan DAVIS, Chester Parker FERRY, Daniel Glen BEZZANT, Justin Craig HUNTINGTON, Nathan James PACKARD
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Patent number: 11406999Abstract: An irrigation nozzle is provided with a grit diversion feature to divert grit away from the interior of the nozzle. The nozzle includes a pattern template that defines the irrigation pattern produced by the nozzle. The pattern template includes one or more flow channels that may be susceptible to clogging with grit. The grit diversion feature includes one or more grit vents to redirect grit away from the interior of the nozzle and may further include an inner wall about the central hub that helps protect the central hub from intrusion by grit.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: RAIN BIRD CORPORATIONInventors: David Charles Belongia, David Eugene Robertson
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Publication number: 20220236089Abstract: Flow sensors are provided that can monitor flow conditions. The flow sensor includes a gauge that provides a first level of information about flow through the sensor, and an indicator associated with the gauge that can provided a second level of information about flow through the sensor. The indicator might be in the form of a dial that can rotate about the gauge and might include a locked position for monitoring flow and an unlocked position to rotate the dial about the gauge to reposition the dial. Vanes in the flow sensor remove turbulence in the flow sensor to settle any noise that would otherwise register in the first level of information about flow through the sensor. The plunger with a rounded upstream face also helps to settle any such noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Kirk Andrew Allen, David Eugene Robertson
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Patent number: 11353575Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for compact radar systems. In some examples, a compact radar system can include a first set of transmit antennas, a second set of receive antennas, one or more processors, and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the radar system to coordinate digital beam steering of the first set of transmit antennas and the second set of receive antennas, and coordinate digital beam forming with one or more of the second set of receive antennas to detect one or more objects within a distance of the radar system.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Fortem Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Adam Eugene Robertson, Jon Erik Knabenschuh, Lyman Davies Horne, Tyler Drue Park, Matthew Robertson Morin, James David Mackie, Matthew Elliott Argyle, Bryan Alan Davis, Chester Parker Ferry, Daniel Glen Bezzant, Justin Craig Huntington, Nathan James Packard
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Publication number: 20220119115Abstract: A projectile cartridge that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. A system can include a first flying vehicle, a projectile attachment mechanism configured with the first flying vehicle, a projectile cartridge that contains a projectile, the projectile cartridge being removably attachable to the projectile attachment mechanism, a weight attached to the projectile, the weight being configured in a releasable configuration in the projectile cartridge and a drawstring configured with the projectile. After firing the projectile, when tension is applied to the drawstring as the projectile approaches or envelops a second flying vehicle, the tension can cause the drawstring to close the projectile down to secure the second flying vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Robert Edmund GOOCH, Devin Donald LEBARON, Adam Eugene ROBERTSON
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Patent number: 11247219Abstract: A nozzle is provided having a low precipitation rate and uniform fluid distribution to a desired arcuate span of coverage. The nozzle has an inflow port having a shape corresponding to the desired arc of coverage and a size for effecting a low precipitation rate. The nozzle also has a deflector surface with a water distribution profile including ribs for subdividing the fluid into multiple sets of fluid streams. There are at least two fluid streams for distant and close-in irrigation to provide relatively uniform distribution and coverage. The nozzle may be a unitary, one-piece, molded nozzle body including a mounting portion, an inflow port, and a deflector portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Samuel C. Walker, John James Wlassich, Lee James Shadbolt, David Eugene Robertson
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Publication number: 20210331185Abstract: A nozzle is provided having a low precipitation rate and uniform fluid distribution to a desired arcuate span of coverage. The nozzle has an inflow port having a shape corresponding to the desired arc of coverage and a size for effecting a low precipitation rate. The nozzle also has a deflector surface with a water distribution profile including ribs for subdividing the fluid into multiple sets of fluid streams. There are at least two fluid streams for distant and close-in irrigation to provide relatively uniform distribution and coverage. The nozzle may be a unitary, one-piece, molded nozzle body including a mounting portion, an inflow port, and a deflector portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Samuel C. Walker, John James Wlassich, Lee James Shadbolt, David Eugene Robertson
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Patent number: 11154881Abstract: An irrigation nozzle with a rotating deflector is provided whose rotational speed may be controlled by a friction brake. The nozzle may also include an arc adjustment valve having two portions that helically engage each other to define an opening that may be adjusted at the top of the sprinkler to a desired arcuate length. The arcuate length may be adjusted by pressing down and rotating a deflector to directly actuate the valve. The nozzle may also include a radius reduction valve that may be adjusted by actuation of an outer wall of the nozzle. Rotation of the outer wall causes a flow control member to move axially to or away from an inlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: RAIN BIRD CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel C. Walker, Lee James Shadbolt, David Eugene Robertson
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Publication number: 20210323671Abstract: A projectile component that can be removably attached to a flying vehicle is disclosed. The projectile component includes a net configured in the projectile component, a receiving cavity configured in the projectile component, and a weight attached to the net via a string. The weight can be configured in the receiving cavity in preparation for firing the net from the projectile component. In order to entangle a target flying vehicle in the net, a cocklebur associated with the weight is included. Upon firing the net from the projectile component, and upon the net engaging with a target device, the cocklebur becomes entangled with the net to secure the target flying vehicle. A drawstring structure associated with the net can also be used to ensure that the net envelops and captures the target flying vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Robert Edmund GOOCH, Devin Donald LEBARON, Adam Eugene ROBERTSON
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Patent number: D943587Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Hawaii Pacific HealthInventors: Steven Eugene Robertson, JohnRae Geronimo DeGuzman