Patents by Inventor Jagdish T. Madhav
Jagdish T. Madhav 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: 11705090Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for providing a rearward view of an aircraft. The system, apparatus, and methods include one or more cameras disposed on an aft portion of a fuselage of the aircraft, a heads-up display is within a cockpit of the aircraft, and a heads-up control. The heads-up control receives image data from the one or more cameras and generates an image on the heads-up display based on the image data from the one or more cameras to provide a rearward view of an area behind the aircraft. The heads-up control may be configured to determine when an aerial object is within a predetermined range behind the aircraft and responsively generate the image on the heads-up display based on the image data from the one or more cameras to provide a rearward view of an area behind the aircraft in which the aerial object is located.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Patent number: 11628765Abstract: A system for illuminating at least a portion of an object within an enclosed space includes an object configured to be moved within the enclosed space, and a beacon coupled to the object. The beacon is configured to emit a light tracking signal. A light sensor is configured to detect the light tracking signal emitted from the beacon. A lighting control unit in communication with the light sensor is configured to determine a position of the object within the enclosed space based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor. A lighting assembly is in communication with the lighting control unit. The lighting control unit is configured to operate the lighting assembly to emit the illuminating light onto the at least a portion of the object based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor. The system may also be configured to guide a passenger to a seat, and provide way-finding illumination.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Dean Hettick
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Patent number: 11571968Abstract: A display assembly includes a front panel including a feature. A light source is behind the front panel. A light guide header is coupled to the light source. One or more fiber optic strands are coupled to the light guide header and routed proximate to one or more portions of the feature. The light guide header is configured to receive a portion of light emitted by the light source and guide the portion of the light into the one or more fiber optic strands to illuminate the one or more portions of the feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Samuel A. Foley, Jagdish T. Madhav, John C. Beckman
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Patent number: 11556019Abstract: Provided is a selectively filtered vision protection system for defense against aircraft laser threats. The system comprises a viewing device having a frame supporting a transparent viewing surface. The frame is configured to be positioned on the face of a user such that the user may see through the viewing surface. A selective filter is positioned adjacent to the viewing surface such that the angle of the field of view of the user is regulated in at least one orthogonal plane. The viewing angle is selected to prevent light transmitted from a light source, located outside of the viewing angle, from being viewed by the user. The selective filter is configured to operate in a first mode for transmitting light unrestricted through the viewing surface, and a second mode to regulate the angle of the field of view of the user in at least one orthogonal plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Inventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Patent number: 11434003Abstract: A drone deterrence system includes a housing configured to be secured to a structure. A motion detector is disposed on or within the housing, and is configured to detect motion within a predetermined range. A tracker is disposed on or within the housing, and is configured to track motion of a drone within the predetermined range. A control unit is in communication with the motion detector and the tracker, and is configured to take action to deter the drone from remaining in the predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Lionel Cain
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Publication number: 20220211889Abstract: A device including an outer shell having a first longitudinal axis and a first arcuate shape. The outer shell is opaque to ultraviolet light and to visible light. The device also includes an inner shell having a second longitudinal axis. The inner shell is connected longitudinally to the outer shell along a first longitudinal length and a second longitudinal length. The inner shell has a second arcuate shape different than the first arcuate shape. A chamber is disposed between the outer shell and the inner shell. The chamber is defined by a difference between the first arcuate shape and the second arcuate shape. The device also includes an ultraviolet light source disposed along the second longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Geoffrey Thomas Warr
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Publication number: 20220032840Abstract: A system for illuminating at least a portion of an object within an enclosed space includes an object configured to be moved within the enclosed space, and a beacon coupled to the object. The beacon is configured to emit a light tracking signal. A light sensor is configured to detect the light tracking signal emitted from the beacon. A lighting control unit in communication with the light sensor is configured to determine a position of the object within the enclosed space based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor. A lighting assembly is in communication with the lighting control unit. The lighting control unit is configured to operate the lighting assembly to emit the illuminating light onto the at least a portion of the object based on the light tracking signal as detected by the light sensor. The system may also be configured to guide a passenger to a seat, and provide way-finding illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Dean Hettick
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Publication number: 20210383775Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for providing a rearward view of an aircraft. The system, apparatus, and methods include one or more cameras disposed on an aft portion of a fuselage of the aircraft, a heads-up display is within a cockpit of the aircraft, and a heads-up control. The heads-up control receives image data from the one or more cameras and generates an image on the heads-up display based on the image data from the one or more cameras to provide a rearward view of an area behind the aircraft. The heads-up control may be configured to determine when an aerial object is within a predetermined range behind the aircraft and responsively generate the image on the heads-up display based on the image data from the one or more cameras to provide a rearward view of an area behind the aircraft in which the aerial object is located.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Publication number: 20210354558Abstract: A display assembly includes a front panel including a feature. A light source is behind the front panel. A light guide header is coupled to the light source. One or more fiber optic strands are coupled to the light guide header and routed proximate to one or more portions of the feature. The light guide header is configured to receive a portion of light emitted by the light source and guide the portion of the light into the one or more fiber optic strands to illuminate the one or more portions of the feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Samuel A. Foley, Jagdish T. Madhav, John C. Beckman
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Publication number: 20200284557Abstract: A drone deterrence system and method include a housing configured to be secured to a stationary or moving structure. A tracker is configured to track motion of a drone within a predetermined range. A laser is configured to emit laser energy to a position of the drone that is tracked by the tracker while the drone is within the predetermined range. A gimbal assembly is secured to the housing. One or both of the tracker or the laser is mounted to the gimbal assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Paula T. Deboo
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Publication number: 20200231283Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage and a cabin area with a plurality of windows. The aircraft includes a plurality of projectors positioned within the cabin area that are oriented toward corresponding windows. The projectors project an image over the glass portion of the corresponding window and surrounding surfaces. The image includes a dark center region that is aligned with the glass portion of the corresponding window, reducing undesired effect on passengers. The dark center region may reduce a reflective glare from the glass portion of the corresponding window. The image may include an outer region around the dark center region, which may be brighter than the dark center region. The outer region may illuminate a window bezel and/or a portion of a cabin sidewall. The aircraft may include a plurality of cameras positioned to acquire an outside image that may be added to the image projected by the projectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Barry C. Colwell
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Patent number: 10696404Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage and a cabin area with a plurality of windows. The aircraft includes a plurality of projectors positioned within the cabin area that are oriented toward corresponding windows. The projectors project an image over the glass portion of the corresponding window and surrounding surfaces. The image includes a dark center region that is aligned with the glass portion of the corresponding window, reducing undesired effect on passengers. The dark center region may reduce a reflective glare from the glass portion of the corresponding window. The image may include an outer region around the dark center region, which may be brighter than the dark center region. The outer region may illuminate a window bezel and/or a portion of a cabin sidewall. The aircraft may include a plurality of cameras positioned to acquire an outside image that may be added to the image projected by the projectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Boeing Company, TheInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Barry C. Colwell
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Patent number: 10578809Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adapter for routing, supporting and protecting a filamentary medium from sharp bends and kinking. According to various embodiments, an adapter is provided comprising a body having an entrance end, the entrance end including a hemi-toroidal portion to form a through-hole in the body for receiving a distal portion the filamentary medium. In some embodiments, a proximal portion of the filamentary medium bends over a curved surface of the hemi-toroidal portion away from the through-hole while the distal portion of the filamentary medium is passed through the through-hole.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Patent number: 10520755Abstract: Provided is a selectively filtered vision protection system for defense against aircraft laser threats. The system comprises a viewing device having a frame supporting a transparent viewing surface. The frame is configured to be positioned on the face of a user such that the user may see through the viewing surface. A selective filter is positioned adjacent to the viewing surface such that the angle of the field of view of the user is regulated in at least one orthogonal plane. The viewing angle is selected to prevent light transmitted from a light source, located outside of the viewing angle, from being viewed by the user. The selective filter is configured to operate in a first mode for transmitting light unrestricted through the viewing surface, and a second mode to regulate the angle of the field of view of the user in at least one orthogonal plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Inventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Publication number: 20190235180Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adapter for routing, supporting and protecting a filamentary medium from sharp bends and kinking. According to various embodiments, an adapter is provided comprising a body having an entrance end, the entrance end including a hemi-toroidal portion to form a through-hole in the body for receiving a distal portion the filamentary medium. In some embodiments, a proximal portion of the filamentary medium bends over a curved surface of the hemi-toroidal portion away from the through-hole while the distal portion of the filamentary medium is passed through the through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Patent number: 10365546Abstract: An image projection system (10) having a projector (12) having an interchangeable optical slide holder (14) configured to adaptively focus an object slide (20) onto a surface (16, 42) of a vehicle (17). The system includes an image management system (18) associated with the projector. The image management system is for selectively associating one object slide at a time with the interchangeable optical slide holder for projection of the selected object slide (20a) upon the surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, John Christiaan Beckman
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Patent number: 10288818Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adapter for routing, supporting and protecting a filamentary medium from sharp bends and kinking. According to various embodiments, an adapter is provided comprising a body having an entrance end, the entrance end including a hemi-toroidal portion to form a through-hole in the body for receiving a distal portion the filamentary medium. In some embodiments, a proximal portion of the filamentary medium bends over a curved surface of the hemi-toroidal portion away from the through-hole while the distal portion of the filamentary medium is passed through the through-hole.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Publication number: 20180306980Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide an adapter for routing, supporting and protecting a filamentary medium from sharp bends and kinking. According to various embodiments, an adapter is provided comprising a body having an entrance end, the entrance end including a hemi-toroidal portion to form a through-hole in the body for receiving a distal portion the filamentary medium. In some embodiments, a proximal portion of the filamentary medium bends over a curved surface of the hemi-toroidal portion away from the through-hole while the distal portion of the filamentary medium is passed through the through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jagdish T. Madhav
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Publication number: 20170359554Abstract: A drone deterrence system includes a housing configured to be secured to a structure. A motion detector is disposed on or within the housing, and is configured to detect motion within a predetermined range. A tracker is disposed on or within the housing, and is configured to track motion of a drone within the predetermined range. A control unit is in communication with the motion detector and the tracker, and is configured to take action to deter the drone from remaining in the predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jagdish T. Madhav, Lionel Cain
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Patent number: 9731824Abstract: A vehicle projection system that includes a projector positioned adjacent a first portion of a ceiling of the vehicle, the projector being configured to project a first image on the first portion of the ceiling. The image may be a moving image or may be various natural sky scenes such as a starry sky. The projector may be a pico-projector or a micro-projector. The vehicle may be an aircraft with the projector positioned on an overhead portion of the cabin. The projector may be positioned between two overhead bins. A second projector positioned on an overhead portion of the cabin may be configured to project a second image on a second portion of the ceiling. The projectors may be positioned on curtain headers within the aircraft. The system may include a control panel that controls the operation of the projectors in conjunction with an onboard sound system, if any.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jagdish T. Madhav