Patents by Inventor Jacob Yates

Jacob Yates 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: 20260179189
    Abstract: Standard event-based cameras capture changes in luminance with high temporal resolution, but they do not measure static images. An event-based imaging system and methods that can capture static intensity is provided that eliminates the need for a dual-sensing system and significantly reduces the cost, footprint, and data bandwidth of the imaging system. The system is suited for applications where high temporal resolution and dynamic range are required, but where static scene information is also important. The system has a Dynamic Vision Sensor for capturing data and a processing unit for data aggregation, a fast approximate extraction of static information from noise, and scene reconstruction. The methods may use a model for reconstruction or may calibrate during system deployment by making measurements of known static luminance and recording average noise levels over a predetermined period to map between luminance and noise for reconstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2026
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Dekel Galor, Ruiming Cao, Laura Waller, Jacob Yates
  • Patent number: 12522330
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using an additively manufactured vehicle, such as an UUV, with additively manufactured modules. The vehicle may be configurable such that additively manufactured modules or components may be detachably connected to the vehicle by hand, without the use of tools. Such modules may include connectors adapted to securely attach additional modules that may be detached by hand, without the use of tools. The additively manufactured modules may include ball bearings for rotating modules such as propellers and thrusters, and clips or tabs for detachable connection. The modules may include optical components for communications between a swarm of unmanned vehicles. Such optical modules for underwater vehicles may utilize nephelometry and/or turbidimetry to improve communications parameters based on scattered light measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eric Seeley, Nathan Schulyer, Jacob Yates, Destany Burke, Colin Gillespie, Shawn Stainsby, Stephen J Leahu
  • Patent number: 12343571
    Abstract: A filtration mask protects the wearer against airborne hazards. The mask is reusable and may be used in a number of configurations. The mask includes filters located to the side and beneath the line of sight of the wearer. The filters may be tailored to the use and type of environmental hazard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Sorna, Jacob Yates, Nathan Schuyler, Jose Ruiz
  • Patent number: 11596194
    Abstract: A face shield for use with protective headgear can be shipped flat and easily assembled from a kit of parts without the use of tools or adhesives. The face shield protects against disease, aerosols and splatter that may contain pathogens; may include a curved lower perimeter to facilitate head movements, and can be taken on and off easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jacob Snow, Jacob Yates, Nathan Schuyler
  • Publication number: 20220390960
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using an additively manufactured vehicle, such as an UUV, with additively manufactured modules. The vehicle may be configurable such that additively manufactured modules or components may be detachably connected to the vehicle by hand, without the use of tools. Such modules may include connectors adapted to securely attach additional modules that may be detached by hand, without the use of tools. The additively manufactured modules may include ball bearings for rotating modules such as propellers and thrusters, and clips or tabs for detachable connection. The modules may include optical components for communications between a swarm of unmanned vehicles. Such optical modules for underwater vehicles may utilize nephelometry and/or turbidimetry to improve communications parameters based on scattered light measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Seeley, Nathan Schulyer, Jacob Yates, Destany Burke, Colin Gillespie, Shawn Stainsby, Stephen J. Leahu
  • Publication number: 20220354203
    Abstract: A face shield for use with protective headgear can be shipped flat and easily assembled from a kit of parts without the use of tools or adhesives. The face shield protects against disease, aerosols and splatter that may contain pathogens; may include a curved lower perimeter to facilitate head movements, and can be taken on and off easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jacob Snow, Jacob Yates, Nathan Schuyler
  • Patent number: 11388945
    Abstract: A face shield for use with protective headgear can be shipped flat and easily assembled from a kit of parts without the use of tools or adhesives. The face shield protects against disease, aerosols and splatter that may contain pathogens; may include a curved lower perimeter to facilitate head movements, and can be taken on and off easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jacob Snow, Jacob Yates, Nathan Schuyler
  • Publication number: 20210379420
    Abstract: A filtration mask protects the wearer against airborne hazards. The mask is reusable and may be used in a number of configurations. The mask includes filters located to the side and beneath the line of sight of the wearer. The filters may be tailored to the use and type of environmental hazard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Navy
    Inventors: Mark Sorna, Jacob Yates, Nathan Schuyler, Jose Ruiz
  • Publication number: 20210345720
    Abstract: A face shield for use with protective headgear can be shipped flat and easily assembled from a kit of parts without the use of tools or adhesives. The face shield protects against disease, aerosols and splatter that may contain pathogens; may include a curved lower perimeter to facilitate head movements, and can be taken on and off easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jacob Snow, Jacob Yates, Nathan Schuyler
  • Patent number: D946743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Sorna, Jacob Yates
  • Patent number: D946744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Sorna, Jacob Yates
  • Patent number: D946745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Sorna, Jacob Yates
  • Patent number: D946746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Mark Sorna, Jacob Yates
  • Patent number: D973969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jacob Snow, Jacob Yates