Patents by Inventor Frances Samalionis

Frances Samalionis 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: 7246567
    Abstract: An ROV comprising a topside, a fish and an umbilical cable for connecting the topside and the fish together. The fish is adapted to be powered by an onboard battery inductively coupled to the fish. The cable is of a fine diameter to reduce drag through the water. RF transmissions carry control and return signals to and from the fish and topside. The fish has two cameras. The front facing camera is located behind a dual layer flooded dome. A pan and tilt mechanism is fitted to one of the cameras and uses a pivotable gimbal frame driven by a lead nut moving along an arcuate bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: H2EYE (International) Limited
    Inventors: Chris D. Shelton, Nigel Mark Jagger, Shaun David Househam, Lawrence Samuel Tyson, Jeremy Daniel Cooper, Michael William Dormer, Jan Matteo Paoli, Nicholas Ian Kempt, Mark Sanders, Graham Michael Pullin, Jaime Valls Miro, Frances Samalionis, Paul South, Tracy Currer, Steve O'Connor, Martin Bontoft
  • Patent number: 6986320
    Abstract: An ROV comprising a topside, a fish and an umbilical cable for connecting the topside and the fish together. The fish is adapted to be powered by an onboard battery inductively coupled to the fish. The cable is of a fine diameter to reduce drag through the water. RF transmissions carry control and return signals to and from the fish and topside. The fish has two cameras. The front facing camera is located behind a dual layer flooded dome. A pan and tilt mechanism is fitted to one of the cameras and uses a pivotable gimbal frame driven by a lead nut moving along an arcuate bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: H2EYE (International) Limited
    Inventors: Chris D. Shelton, Nigel Mark Jagger, Shaun David Househam, Lawrence Samuel Tyson, Jeremy Daniel Cooper, Michael William Dormer, Jan Matteo Paoli, Nicholas Ian Kempt, Mark Sanders, Graham Michael Pullin, Jaime Valls Miro, Frances Samalionis, Paul South, Tracy Currer, Steve O'Connor, Martin Bontoft
  • Publication number: 20050204992
    Abstract: An ROV comprising a topside, a fish and an umbilical cable for connecting the topside and the fish together. The fish is adapted to be powered by an onboard battery inductively coupled to the fish. The cable is of a fine diameter to reduce drag through the water. RF transmissions carry control and return signals to and from the fish and topside. The fish has two cameras. The front facing camera is located behind a dual layer flooded dome. A pan and tilt mechanism is fitted to one of the cameras and uses a pivotable gimbal frame driven by a lead nut moving along an arcuate bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Chris Shelton, Nigel Jagger, Shaun Househam, Lawrence Tyson, Jeremy Cooper, Michael Dormer, Jan Paoli, Nicholas Kempt, Mark Sanders, Graham Pullin, Jaime Miro, Frances Samalionis, Paul South, Tracy Currer, Steve O'Connor, Martin Bontoft
  • Publication number: 20040083940
    Abstract: An ROV comprising a topside, a fish and an umbilical cable for connecting the topside and the fish together. The fish is adapted to be powered by an onboard battery inductively coupled to the fish. The cable is of a fine diameter to reduce drag through the water. RF transmissions carry control and return signals to and from the fish and topside. The fish has two cameras. The front facing camera is located behind a dual layer flooded dome. A pan and tilt mechanism is fitted to one of the cameras and uses a pivotable gimbal frame driven by a lead nut moving along an arcuate bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Chris D. Shelton, Nigel Mark Jagger, Shaun David Househam, Lawrence Samuel Tyson, Jeremy Daniel Cooper, Michael William Dormer, Jan Matteo Paoli, Nicholas Ian Kempt, Mark Sanders, Graham Michael Pullin, Jaime Valls Miro, Frances Samalionis, Paul South, Tracy Currer, Steve O'Connor, Martin Bontoft
  • Patent number: 6662742
    Abstract: An ROV comprising a topside, a fish and an umbilical cable for connecting the topside and the fish together. The fish is adapted to be powered by an onboard battery inductively coupled to the fish. The cable is of a fine diameter to reduce drag through the water. RF transmissions carry control and return signals to and from the fish and topside. The fish has two cameras. The front facing camera is located behind a dual layer flooded dome. A pan and tilt mechanism is fitted to one of the cameras and uses a pivotable gimbal frame driven by a lead nut moving along an arcuate bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: H2EYE (International) Limited
    Inventors: Chris D. Shelton, Nigel Mark Jagger, Shaun David Househam, Lawrence Samuel Tyson, Jeremy Daniel Cooper, Michael William Dormer, Jan Matteo Paoli, Nicholas Ian Kempt, Mark Sanders, Graham Michael Pullin, Jaime Valls Miro, Frances Samalionis, Paul South, Tracy Currer, Steve O'Connor, Martin Bontoft
  • Publication number: 20030067111
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a device and a method of supporting a game controller such as a steering wheel without mounting it to a stable physical structure such as a desk or table. The game controller is supported on a lap attachment device which is clasped between the left thigh and the right thigh of the user to provide adequate support needed for the desired game playing experience. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a game controller lap attachment device comprises a base having a left side and a right side, which are configured to be clasped by a left thigh of a user on the left side of the base and a right thigh of the user on the right side of the base. A game controller support is connected with the base and is configured to support a game controller thereon to be operated by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.
    Inventors: Fred Swan, John R. Faust, Ming Yu, Wayne Tsai, Rico Zorkendorfer, Pontus Wahlgren, Frances Samalionis
  • Publication number: 20020083880
    Abstract: An ROV comprising a topside, a fish and an umbilical cable for connecting the topside and the fish together. The fish is adapted to be powered by an onboard battery inductively coupled to the fish. The cable is of a fine diameter to reduce drag through the water. RF transmissions carry control and return signals to and from the fish and topside. The fish has two cameras. The front facing camera is located behind a dual layer flooded dome. A pan and tilt mechanism is fitted to one of the cameras and uses a pivotable gimbal frame driven by a lead nut moving along an arcuate bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Chris D. Shelton, Nigel Mark Jagger, Shaun David Househam, Lawrence Samuel Tyson, Jeremy Daniel Cooper, Michael William Dormer, Jan Matteo Paoli, Nicholas Ian Kempt, Mark Sanders, Graham Michael Pullin, Jaime Valls Miro, Frances Samalionis, Paul South, Tracy Currer, Steve O'Connor, Martin Bontoft
  • Patent number: D510306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Fred Swan, John R. Faust, Ming Yu, Wayne Tsai, Rico Zorkendorfer, Pontus Wahlgren, Janet Collin, Frances Samalionis
  • Patent number: D463764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Fred Swan, John Faust, Ming Yu, Megan Liu, Rico Zorkendorfer, Pontus Wahlgren, Janet Collin, Frances Samalionis