Patents by Inventor Jan J. Ksel

Jan J. Ksel 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: 8561993
    Abstract: A target includes multiple segments that are vibrationaly isolated from each other. A vibration sensor is coupled to each segment to provide vibration signatures representative of a segment being impacted by a projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Preston, Jan J. Ksel, James A. Frey
  • Patent number: 8449298
    Abstract: An alignment device for a weapon that generates a simulation beam and an alignment beam used to align the simulation beam with the weapon's sight. The device can be secured to the weapon during the alignment process, after which it can be removed. The device includes a housing that can be mounted on the weapon so that its optical receiving port intersects both the optical alignment beam generated by the optical transmitter and the sighting axis of the weapon's sight. The optical receiving port includes an optical arrangement for receiving the alignment beam and focusing it on a projection screen located inside the housing. An image of the alignment beam on the projection screen can be viewed through the sight. The alignment beam is parallel to the simulation beam. Thus, by centering the alignment beam in the sight, the alignment beam, and hence the simulation beam, will be properly aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventors: Peter Reardon, Steven Preston, Jan J. Ksel, Thomas Penner
  • Publication number: 20120171643
    Abstract: An alignment device is provided for a weapon that generates a simulation beam and an alignment beam that is used to properly align the simulation beam with the weapon's sight. The device can be secured to the weapon during the alignment process, after which it can be removed. The device includes a housing that can be mounted on the weapon so that its optical receiving port intersects both the optical alignment beam generated by the optical transmitter and the sighting axis of the weapon's sight. The optical receiving port includes an optical arrangement for receiving the alignment beam and focusing it on a projection screen located inside the housing. An image of the alignment beam on the projection screen can be viewed through the sight by a user. The alignment beam is parallel to the simulation beam. Thus, by centering the alignment beam in the sight, the alignment beam, and hence the simulation beam, will be properly aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter Reardon, Steven Preston, Jan J. Ksel, Thomas Penner
  • Publication number: 20120091660
    Abstract: A target includes multiple segments that are vibrationaly isolated from each other. A vibration sensor is coupled to each segment to provide vibration signatures representative of a segment being impacted by a projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Preston, Jan J. Ksel, James A. Frey
  • Publication number: 20080154548
    Abstract: A beltless system for attaching MILES, laser signal-type, sensors to sides of combat vehicles during combat simulations includes at least one mounting magnet attached to each MILES sensor for a vehicle. The sensors can be mounted on respective sides of the vehicle in an arcuate pattern. A common receiver can be in communication with all sensors on a given side of the vehicle via an invisible wireless communication link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: C.G. (Gil) Young, Jan J. Ksel