Patents by Inventor George Dodworth

George Dodworth 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: 11397000
    Abstract: A laser projection system having built-in safety systems is disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of operating a laser projection system such that safe operation is a factor only of meeting a threshold distance between the laser unit and an audience member. To accomplish safe operation at the threshold distance, the laser projection system is pre-calibrated to operate below maximum permitted exposure levels at the threshold distance. In this manner of operation, laser lighting can be accomplished by non-laser professionals without the complexity, external sensors, and need for calibration at the venue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: LIGHTWAVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Dodworth
  • Patent number: 11363243
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a plurality of laser sources forming an element. Multiple laser elements are arranged in a pattern to form an array. Each laser element of the array is independently addressable, such that video and other content can be projected from the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: LIGHTWAVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Dodworth
  • Publication number: 20200041112
    Abstract: A laser projection system having built-in safety systems is disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of operating a laser projection system such that safe operation is a factor only of meeting a threshold distance between the laser unit and an audience member. To accomplish safe operation at the threshold distance, the laser projection system is pre-calibrated to operate below maximum permitted exposure levels at the threshold distance. In this manner of operation, laser lighting can be accomplished by non-laser professionals without the complexity, external sensors, and need for calibration at the venue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: LIGHTWAVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Dodworth
  • Publication number: 20170114992
    Abstract: A laser projection system having built-in safety systems is disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of operating a laser projection system such that safe operation is a factor only of meeting a threshold distance between the laser unit and an audience member. To accomplish safe operation at the threshold distance, the laser projection system is pre-calibrated to operate below maximum permitted exposure levels at the threshold distance. In this manner of operation, laser lighting can be accomplished by non-laser professionals without the complexity, external sensors, and need for calibration at the venue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: LIGHTWAVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Dodworth
  • Publication number: 20170099470
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a plurality of laser sources forming an element. Multiple laser elements are arranged in a pattern to form an array. Each laser element of the array is independently addressable, such that video and other content can be projected from the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: LIGHTWAVE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: George Dodworth