Patents by Inventor Ian Sharples

Ian Sharples 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).

  • Publication number: 20260249790
    Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2026
    Publication date: August 27, 2026
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Patent number: 12613457
    Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20250377578
    Abstract: A lens hood system designed to accommodate one or more lens filters via one or more recesses. The lens filters may be inserted through various access points, including front, back, or side openings, and can be secured using methods such as threading, snap-fit tabs, or sliding mechanisms. The lens hood may be equipped with movable frame portions allowing for roll, pitch, and yaw rotations of the filters, independently or collectively, to optimize filter alignment. Additionally, the inner surfaces of the lens hood may be non-reflective or feature designs to minimize unwanted light reflections, enhancing image quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Patent number: 12466334
    Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20250298296
    Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Patent number: 12416844
    Abstract: A lens hood system designed to accommodate one or more lens filters via one or more recesses. The lens filters may be inserted through various access points, including front, back, or side openings, and can be secured using methods such as threading, snap-fit tabs, or sliding mechanisms. The lens hood may be equipped with movable frame portions allowing for roll, pitch, and yaw rotations of the filters, independently or collectively, to optimize filter alignment. Additionally, the inner surfaces of the lens hood may be non-reflective or feature designs to minimize unwanted light reflections, enhancing image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20250130480
    Abstract: A lens hood system designed to accommodate one or more lens filters via one or more recesses. The lens filters may be inserted through various access points, including front, back, or side openings, and can be secured using methods such as threading, snap-fit tabs, or sliding mechanisms. The lens hood may be equipped with movable frame portions allowing for roll, pitch, and yaw rotations of the filters, independently or collectively, to optimize filter alignment. Additionally, the inner surfaces of the lens hood may be non-reflective or feature designs to minimize unwanted light reflections, enhancing image quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20240409041
    Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Patent number: 12010439
    Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Patent number: 12010438
    Abstract: A plurality of outward-facing cameras, arranged in nodal clusters surrounding and mounted to the top plate of a plate structure, with the plate structure having an elevated platform for an additional upward-facing camera. The nodal clusters and the configuration of clusters on the top plate enable overlaps in coverage between clusters and more informationally dense coverage within each cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20230396892
    Abstract: A camera array system featuring a plurality of camera clusters attached to a plurality of multi-prong stabilized mounting plates arranged in a split-rig configuration, with the mounting plates configured for mounting the camera clusters onto a moving vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20230156351
    Abstract: A plurality of outward-facing cameras, arranged in nodal clusters surrounding and mounted to the top plate of a plate structure, with the plate structure having an elevated platform for an additional upward-facing camera. The nodal clusters and the configuration of clusters on the top plate enable overlaps in coverage between clusters and more informationally dense coverage within each cluster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Patent number: 11570377
    Abstract: A plurality of outward-facing cameras, arranged in nodal clusters surrounding and mounted to the top plate of a plate structure, with the plate structure having an elevated platform for an additional upward-facing camera. The nodal clusters and the configuration of clusters on the top plate enable overlaps in coverage between clusters and more informationally dense coverage within each cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20220303477
    Abstract: A plurality of outward-facing cameras, arranged in nodal clusters surrounding and mounted to the top plate of a plate structure, with the plate structure having an elevated platform for an additional upward-facing camera. The nodal clusters and the configuration of clusters on the top plate enable overlaps in coverage between clusters and more informationally dense coverage within each cluster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Patent number: 11388352
    Abstract: A plurality of outward-facing cameras, arranged in nodal clusters surrounding and mounted to the top plate of a plate structure, with the plate structure having an elevated platform for an additional upward-facing camera. The nodal clusters and the configuration of clusters on the top plate enable overlaps in coverage between clusters and more informationally dense coverage within each cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples
  • Publication number: 20220014686
    Abstract: A plurality of outward-facing cameras, arranged in nodal clusters surrounding and mounted to the top plate of a plate structure, with the plate structure having an elevated platform for an additional upward-facing camera. The nodal clusters and the configuration of clusters on the top plate enable overlaps in coverage between clusters and more informationally dense coverage within each cluster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Shawn Lawler, Ian Sharples