Patents by Inventor John A. Higgins

John A. Higgins 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: 20150288948
    Abstract: A stereo vision system includes a first camera sensor and a second camera sensor. The first camera sensor is configured to sense first reflected energy and generate first sensor signals based on the sensed first reflected energy. The second camera sensor is configured to sense second reflected energy and generate second sensor signals based on the sensed second reflected energy. The stereo vision system further includes a processor configured to receive the first sensor signals from the first camera sensor and configured to receive the second sensor signals from the second camera sensor. The processor is configured to perform stereo matching based on the first sensor signals and the second sensor signals. The first camera sensor is configured to sense reflected energy that is infrared radiation. The second camera sensor is configured to sense reflected energy that is infrared radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: TK HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Gerhard SCHAMP, Mario Joseph HADDAD, Michael John HIGGINS-LUTHMAN, Truman SHEN
  • Publication number: 20150257332
    Abstract: A collector/distribution assembly is provided for use with a product supply tank having a bottom outlet, comprising a housing having a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, said housing having an open top for receiving product from the bottom outlet of the product supply tank, an open bottom and at least one pair of side by side loading zones comprising a left loading zone and a right loading zone; a number of left pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each left pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding left loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the left loading zone; a number of right pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each right pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding right loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the right loading zone; and at least one air stream selector device comprising a shaped diverter operable to be positioned at the bottom of the housing; whereby when the at least one air
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Thomas Meyer, Robert John Higgins, Jeffrey Cameron Pridmore, Justin Charles Varjassy
  • Publication number: 20150253100
    Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure includes structure such as barbs and/or openings, a snap-fit sleeve element, and/or one or more spacers to limit or prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements movable between an insertion configuration and a cleaning configuration, and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Lynn Frederick, John Higgins, Ed Evans
  • Patent number: 9109853
    Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: HTR Development, LLC
    Inventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
  • Publication number: 20150223676
    Abstract: An endoscope includes a detachable wireless imaging device and an insertion tube having a distal end region. The attachment of the detachable wireless imaging device detachably attaches the detachable wireless imaging device to the distal end region of the insertion tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: AVANTIS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Lex BAYER, Rupesh DESAI, John HIGGINS
  • Patent number: 9046314
    Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure includes structure such as barbs and/or openings, a snap-fit sleeve element, and/or one or more spacers to limit or prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements movable between an insertion configuration and a cleaning configuration, and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: HTR Development, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Lynn Frederick, John Higgins, Ed Evans
  • Patent number: 9045230
    Abstract: A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft that includes a first wall and a second wall that are generally parallel to one another, and the second wall is longer than the first wall. The lavatory monument assembly further includes a third wall and a fourth wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall generally are perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall connect to the first wall and the second wall to form a lavatory interior. The first portion of the fourth wall generally is parallel to the third wall, and a second portion of the fourth wall angles inwardly along generally straight lines into the lavatory interior, such that the area in the lavatory interior proximate the first wall is less than the area proximate the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: C&D Zodiac, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Burrows, Christoph Goeschel, John Higgins, Thomas Lee, Herman Schotte, Scott Savian, Ian G. Scoley
  • Publication number: 20140206717
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for processing pharmaceutically active substances having poor water solubility in the presence of an inorganic matrix, e.g., magnesium aluminometasilicate, and a secondary polymer as a means of converting the crystalline API to substantially amorphous and stable form, i.e., the crystallinity is less than 5%. The methods of the invention result in more complete amorphization, increased solubility, drug loading and stability as compared to typical amorphization or literature methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: John Higgins, David C. Dubost
  • Publication number: 20140018624
    Abstract: An endoscope includes a detachable wireless imaging device and an insertion tube having a distal end region. The attachment of the detachable wireless imaging device detachably attaches the detachable wireless imaging device to the distal end region of the insertion tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: AVANTIS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Lex BAYER, Rupesh DESAI, John HIGGINS
  • Patent number: 8398032
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a gutter for buildings, the gutter including a generally channel or trough shaped body for collecting water with an internal wall having mounting means thereon, the mounting bracket including an elongated bracket body which includes an attachment section which is attachable to the building and a gutter mounting section, the gutter mounting section including a plurality of gutter support elements arranged along the gutter mounting section and aligned so as to correspond to a fall required when the gutter is in an installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Guttering No Brackets Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Brian John Higgins
  • Publication number: 20130012778
    Abstract: An endoscope includes an insertion tube having an end, and an imaging catheter assembly. The imaging catheter assembly includes a tubular body, an imaging device, and a shape memory link that connects the imaging device to the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Lex BAYER, Rupesh DESAI, John HIGGINS
  • Patent number: 8312870
    Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: HTR Development, LLC
    Inventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
  • Patent number: 8289381
    Abstract: An endoscope includes an insertion tube having an end, and an imaging catheter assembly. The imaging catheter assembly includes a tubular body, an imaging device, and a shape memory link that connects the imaging device to the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Avantis Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lex Bayer, Rupesh Desai, John Higgins
  • Publication number: 20120227723
    Abstract: Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick
  • Publication number: 20120209071
    Abstract: An endoscope includes a detachable wireless imaging device and an insertion tube having a distal end region. The attachment of the detachable wireless imaging device detachably attaches the detachable wireless imaging device to the distal end region of the insertion tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Avantis Medical Sytems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lex BAYER, Rupesh DESAI, John Higgins
  • Patent number: 8182422
    Abstract: An endoscope assembly with a main imaging device and a first light source is configured to provide a forward view of a body cavity, and further includes a detachable imaging device with an attachment member engageable with the distal end region of the endoscope, a linking member connected to the attachment member, and an imaging element with a second light source, wherein the detachable imaging device provides a retrograde view of the body cavity and the main imaging device. Light interference is reduced by using polarizing filters or by alternating the on/off state of the main imaging device, the first light source, the imaging element and the second light source so that the main imaging device and first light source are on when the imaging element and second light source are off and the main imaging device and first light source are off when the imaging element and second light source are on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Avantis Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lex Bayer, Rupesh Desai, John Higgins
  • Publication number: 20120102667
    Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure utilizes a series of barbs and/or openings such as through holes to prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: John Higgins, Benjamin Lynn Frederick, Ed Evans
  • Publication number: 20110114173
    Abstract: A method of creating a patterned particulate layer of a photovoltaic device comprises the steps of providing a dry powder to a fluidising unit, fluidising the powder to form a fluid flow and conveying the fluid flow to a printing unit. The printing unit has means to divert a variable amount of flow to a substrate and the remainder of the flow back to the fluidising unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Julie Baker, John Higgins
  • Patent number: 7673627
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method for wireless communication between a paintball marker or gun and it's associated paintball loading device. This wireless communication, whether bidirectional or unidirectional, allows for the transmission of “load” commands and various other useful information between the paintball marker and the paintball feeding device. When the “load” command, which is much more responsive than the “passive” communication found in the prior art, is wirelessly received by the paintball feeding device, the paintball feeding device loads a singular or plurality of paintballs into the paintball marker of appropriate conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: John Higgins, Kelly Lewis
  • Patent number: RE45477
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method for wireless communication between a paintball marker or gun and it's associated paintball loading device. This wireless communication, whether bidirectional or unidirectional, allows for the transmission of “load” commands and various other useful information between the paintball marker and the paintball feeding device. When the “load” command, which is much more responsive than the “passive” communication found in the prior art, is wirelessly received by the paintball feeding device, the paintball feeding device loads a singular or plurality of paintballs into the paintball marker of appropriate conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: HTR Development, LLC
    Inventors: John Higgins, Kelly Lewis