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).
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Patent number: 7246567Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: H2EYE (International) LimitedInventors: 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
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Patent number: 6986320Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: H2EYE (International) LimitedInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20050204992Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20040083940Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 6662742Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: H2EYE (International) LimitedInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20030067111Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2002Publication date: April 10, 2003Applicant: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.Inventors: Fred Swan, John R. Faust, Ming Yu, Wayne Tsai, Rico Zorkendorfer, Pontus Wahlgren, Frances Samalionis
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Publication number: 20020083880Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: 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
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Patent number: D510306Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Fred Swan, John R. Faust, Ming Yu, Wayne Tsai, Rico Zorkendorfer, Pontus Wahlgren, Janet Collin, Frances Samalionis
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Patent number: D463764Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Fred Swan, John Faust, Ming Yu, Megan Liu, Rico Zorkendorfer, Pontus Wahlgren, Janet Collin, Frances Samalionis