Patents by Inventor Giles D. Jones
Giles D. Jones 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: 9593911Abstract: According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a simulated firearm is provided that mimics the appearance of an actual firearm and is configured to fire blank ammunition. The simulated firearm also includes a light transmitter that transmits an infrared signal representative of a bullet fired from the actual firearm in response to firing of the blank ammunition.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Bradley Huang, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, William W. Price, Jeffrey E. Decker
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Patent number: 9011151Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for simulating firing a gun comprises a firing system and a transmitting system coupled to the firing system. The firing system fires a cartridge and comprises a chamber and a hammer. The chamber receives and holds the cartridge, and the hammer strikes the cartridge. The transmitting system detects movement of the hammer and transmits simulation data prior to the hammer striking the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Jeffrey E. Decker, William W. Price, Bradley C Huang, Peter M. Wallrich
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Patent number: 8312814Abstract: A hand grenade simulator includes a hand grenade simulator housing configured to simulate the appearance of a hand grenade. The hand grenade simulator also includes a trigger mechanism coupled to the hand grenade simulator housing. The hand grenade simulator further includes a timer coupled to the trigger mechanism. The hand grenade simulator additionally includes at least one transmitter coupled to the timer. The transmitter is operable to transmit the first signal simulating a hand grenade blast pattern a first amount of time after activation of the trigger mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Eric R. Davis, Giles D. Jones, William W. Price, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, Jeffrey E. Decker
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Patent number: 8157565Abstract: According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Bradley Huang, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, William W. Price, Jeffrey E. Decker, Eric R. Davis
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Patent number: 7976309Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for simulating damage inside a chamber in response to receiving a detection signal from one or more sensors outside the chamber. The method includes receiving the detection signal from the one or more sensors located outside the chamber in response to the one or more sensors detecting a simulated hit to outside the chamber. In response, emitting light from one or more light sources to simulate damage inside the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Jeffrey E Decker, William W. Price, Bradley C Huang, Peter M. Wallrich
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Patent number: 7927102Abstract: A rocket propelled grenade (RPG) simulation device usable with a laser detector is provided. The RPG simulation device comprises a laser transmitter, a switch, a controller, and a housing. The laser transmitter is capable of directing a laser signal to the laser detector, the laser signal comprising information readable by the laser detector, to simulate a launch of a rocket propelled grenade from the RPG simulation device to the laser detector. The switch permits a user to trigger a laser signal from the laser transmitter. The controller is in operable communication with the laser transmitter and the switch, and the controller is operable to respond to triggering of the switch and to simulate the launch of a rocket propelled grenade by directing the laser transmitter to generate and transmit a laser signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Quang K. Ha, Lee Ourn, Samon Jannati
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Patent number: 7922491Abstract: In one embodiment, an explosive device (IED) simulator usable with a laser detector is provided, the IED simulator comprising a laser transmitter and a first switch. The laser transmitter is capable of directing a laser signal to the laser detector, the laser signal comprising information readable by the laser detector, wherein the laser signal is designed to simulate at least a first type of explosion of an IED. The first switch is operably coupled to the laser transmitter, the first switch permitting a user to trigger the laser signal from the laser transmitter. The first type of explosion that is simulated can comprise at least one type selected from the group consisting of an indoor IED explosion, an outdoor IED explosion, a long range IED explosion, an IED explosion of 2 m to 5 m away from a target, an IED explosion of up to 600 m from a target, and an IED explosion having a predetermined kill pattern.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Lee L. Ourn, Saman Jannati, Quang K. Ha
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Publication number: 20100203483Abstract: According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a simulated firearm is provided that mimics the appearance of an actual firearm and is configured to fire blank ammunition. The simulated firearm also includes a light transmitter that transmits an infrared signal representative of a bullet fired from the actual firearm in response to firing of the blank ammunition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Bradley Huang, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, William W. Price, Jeffrey E. Decker
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Publication number: 20100058947Abstract: A hand grenade simulator includes a hand grenade simulator housing configured to simulate the appearance of a hand grenade. The hand grenade simulator also includes a trigger mechanism coupled to the hand grenade simulator housing. The hand grenade simulator further includes a timer coupled to the trigger mechanism. The hand grenade simulator additionally includes at least one transmitter coupled to the timer. The transmitter is operable to transmit the first signal simulating a hand grenade blast pattern a first amount of time after activation of the trigger mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Eric R. Davis, Giles D. Jones, William W. Price, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, Jeffrey E. Decker
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Publication number: 20090263765Abstract: Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Quang K. Ha, Lee L. Ourn, Saman Jannati, Glenn D. Taylor, David L. MacArthur, Qingce Bian
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Publication number: 20090246740Abstract: Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Quang K. Ha, Lee L. Ourn, Saman Jannati, Glenn D. Taylor, David L. MacArthur, Qingce Bian
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Publication number: 20090165664Abstract: According to one embodiment, a simulated mine includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device and a pyrotechnic device disposed in a simulated mine housing that simulates the appearance of an actual mine. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device is operable to transmit a light signal representative of a blast from the actual mine. The pyrotechnic device is operable to detonate simultaneously with transmission of the light signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Qingce Bian, Bradley Huang, Peter M. Wallrich, William W. Price, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Jeffrey Decker, Curtis T. Palmer
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Patent number: 7507089Abstract: Method and apparatus for a training system for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). An IED training system can include an inert explosive component that can resemble a large round, rocket propelled grenade (RPG), or the like. Various triggers can activate visual and/or audio devices in response to triggering the system, such as by a motion sensor or trainer action.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Giles D. Jones, Quang K. Ha, Lee L. Ourn, Saman Jannati, Glenn D. Taylor, David L. MacArthur, Qingce Bian
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Publication number: 20090053679Abstract: According to one embodiment, a military training device includes a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device configured in a piece of apparel. The multiple integrated laser engagement system device includes a light transducing element coupled to an electrical circuit. The light transducing element transmits or receives multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals. The light transducing element is attached to an outer surface of the apparel and oriented so that a radiation pattern of the multiple integrated laser engagement system compliant signals is generated outwardly from the apparel during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Bradley Huang, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, William W. Price, Jeffrey E. Decker, Eric R. Davis
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Publication number: 20080286725Abstract: In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a military training apparatus generally includes an electrical power converter for coupling between a simulated weapon device and an electrical power system of a vehicle. The electrical power system has at least one operating characteristic that is incompatible with the simulated weapon device. The electrical power converter is operable to receive electrical power from the electrical power system and adjust the electrical power provided to the simulated weapon device such that an operating characteristic of the simulated weapon device remains within one or more specified limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Bradley Huang, Jeffrey E. Decker, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, William W. Price, Peter M. Wallrich
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Publication number: 20080187888Abstract: According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an apparatus that simulates a firearm includes a simulated firearm housing and a multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) device. The simulated firearm housing simulates the appearance of an actual firearm. The MILES device is housed in and integrated within the simulated firearm housing. A MILES circuit portion detects a triggering event. A transmitter transmits a MILES signal in response to the triggering event, the MILES signal representing a bullet fired from the actual firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Giles D. Jones, Bradley C. Huang, Qingce Bian, Christopher A. Tomlinson, Peter M. Wallrich, William W. Price, Jeffrey E. Decker, Eric R. Davis