Patents by Inventor John Castle Simmons

John Castle Simmons 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: 7697750
    Abstract: A refinement in optics providing images with improved sharpness, better control of depth of field, vision-improvement applications, and 3-D capture and display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 7377204
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for providing exceptionally high velocity projectiles and safer, more accurate munitions. Inefficiencies in explosive oxidation rates and initial resistance to velocity acquisition are overcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 6805677
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for empowering those in wheelchairs and others with loss of limb control to walk, climb stairs, sit in ordinary chairs, use normal bathroom facilities and stand at normal height with their peers. It also provides a means to speed rehabilitation of the injured while providing superior physical therapy without draining professional resources. The apparatus is worn under normal clothing allowing them to also look normal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20040107826
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for providing exceptionally high velocity projectiles and safer, more accurate munitions. Inefficiencies in explosive oxidation rates and initial resistance to velocity acquisition are overcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Patent number: 6741911
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for controlling a remote robot responsive to the integrated sensory perceptions, natural body movements, inertia and gravitation of an operator/user who is himself responding to a three dimensional virtual world of visual and sensory conditions responsive to the environment at the remote site where the robot is operating. The user requires no training, special commands or devices to direct the robot because the user has the perception of actually being at the remote location, handling remote objects he sees and feels in his hands, walking, climbing, viewing and feeling the remote world.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20030191507
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for empowering those in wheelchairs and others with loss of limb control to walk, climb stairs, sit in ordinary chairs, use normal bathroom facilities and stand at normal height with their peers. It also provides a means to speed rehabilitation of the injured while providing superior physical therapy without draining professional resources. The apparatus is worn under normal clothing allowing them to also look normal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20030030397
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for controlling a remote robot responsive to the integrated sensory perceptions, natural body movements, inertia and gravitation of an operator/user who is himself responding to a three dimensional virtual world of visual and sensory conditions responsive to the environment at the remote site where the robot is operating. The user requires no training, special commands or devices to direct the robot because the user has the perception of actually being at the remote location, handling remote objects he sees and feels in his hands, walking, climbing, viewing and feeling the remote world.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons
  • Publication number: 20020106946
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for substantially reducing water drag while increasing speed and fuel economy for both underwater and surface watercraft. The apparatus and process also provides a means to approach super-cavitation speeds without explosive acceleration which is damaging to equipment and passengers by strategically reinventing the thrust mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: John Castle Simmons