Patents by Inventor James C. M. Hayes

James C. M. Hayes 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: 7777870
    Abstract: A system and method for distinguishing a first light source from other light sources utilizes an image receiver that can selectively engage and disengage a filter. The filter can be configured to block bands of light corresponding to the light being emitted by either the first source or the other sources. By alternately engaging and disengaging the filter from the image receiver, the first light source may be distinguished from other light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Evident Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. M. Hayes, Luis A. Sanchez, Eva Marie Sackal, Clinton T. Ballinger