Patents by Inventor John DeCastro

John DeCastro 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: 20230209232
    Abstract: Audio systems and methods for obtaining location information are disclosed. A portable, wireless speaker that may include a beacon that a user may activate to remotely trigger a request for shot information, which may include location information of the user or speaker. The beacon may be wirelessly coupled to the speaker. The speaker may receive location information from a remote device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The shot information may be converted into an audio format for playback by the speaker. The speaker may pause the playback of the speaker to play out the shot information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Scott O. Nyhart, William Flood
  • Patent number: 11665477
    Abstract: Audio systems and methods for obtaining location information are disclosed. A portable, wireless speaker may include a beacon that a user may activate to remotely trigger a request for shot information, which may include location information of the user or speaker. The beacon may be wirelessly coupled to the speaker. Notably, the beacon may comprise an earpiece such as an earbud or pair of earbuds. The speaker may receive location information from a remote device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The shot information may be converted into an audio format for playback by the speaker. The speaker may pause the playback of the speaker to play out the shot information. The system may also comprise a visual display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Scott O. Nyhart, William Flood
  • Publication number: 20230035430
    Abstract: A golf rangefinder system comprises a GPS golf rangefinder device and an accessory. The golf rangefinder device comprises a housing defining a forward housing portion with a display screen viewable therein, and a rearward housing portion with a convexity projecting therefrom. A magnet centrally positioned at a distal most portion of the convexity. The accessory includes a clip with a hook-shaped member and a receptacle portion for mating with the convexity of the housing of the golf rangefinder device. A second magnet is positioned in a recess in the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion configured as a concavity and conforming to the convexity of the rangefinder device whereby when the accessory and rangefinder device are in proximity with each other they are magnetically coupled with the convexity positioned in the concavity. The accessory and rangefinder slidably rotatable and movable with respect to one another while still maintaining the magnetic coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Ryne Fisher, Scott O. Nyhart, Timothy J. Tiel
  • Publication number: 20230020429
    Abstract: Audio systems and methods for obtaining location information are disclosed. A portable, wireless speaker that may include a beacon that a user may activate to remotely trigger a request for shot information, which may include location information of the user or speaker. The beacon may be wirelessly coupled to the speaker. The speaker may receive location information from a remote device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The shot information may be converted into an audio format for playback by the speaker. The speaker may pause the playback of the speaker to play out the shot information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Scott O. Nyhart, William Flood
  • Patent number: 11474240
    Abstract: A golf rangefinder system comprises a GPS golf rangefinder device and an accessory. The golf rangefinder device comprises a housing defining a forward housing portion with a display screen viewable therein, and a rearward housing portion with a convexity projecting therefrom. A magnet centrally positioned at a distal most portion of the convexity. The accessory includes a clip with a hook-shaped member and a receptacle portion for mating with the convexity of the housing of the golf rangefinder device. A second magnet is positioned in a recess in the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion configured as a concavity and conforming to the convexity of the rangefinder device whereby when the accessory and rangefinder device are in proximity with each other they are magnetically coupled with the convexity positioned in the concavity. The accessory and rangefinder slidably rotatable and movable with respect to one another while still maintaining the magnetic coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Ryne Fisher, Scott O. Nyhart, Timothy J. Tiel
  • Patent number: 11467257
    Abstract: A laser rangefinder may include a housing supporting an objective optic, an eyepiece optic, and a view-thru display. The view-thru display may be located along an optical path between the objective optic and the eyepiece optic. The view-thru display may comprise a first transparent sheet and a plurality of electrodes disposed on a first inner surface of the first transparent sheet. The view-thru display may be disposed rearward of the objective optic and the eyepiece optic may be disposed rearward of the view-thru display assembly so that a scene or subject can be viewed through the eyepiece optic and a plurality of display elements selectively displayed by the view-thru display assembly are superimposed on the scene or subject being viewed. Information regarding wind in proximity to the laser rangefinder may be presented on the view-thru display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro
  • Patent number: 11455141
    Abstract: Audio systems and methods for obtaining location information are disclosed. A portable, wireless speaker that may include a beacon that a user may activate to remotely trigger a request for shot information, which may include location information of the user or speaker. The beacon may be wirelessly coupled to the speaker. The speaker may receive location information from a remote device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The shot information may be converted into an audio format for playback by the speaker. The speaker may pause the playback of the speaker to play out the shot information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Scott O. Nyhart, William Flood
  • Publication number: 20220026203
    Abstract: A golf laser rangefinder comprises a housing with a pair of opposing side wall portions. One of the side wall portions has a magnetic attraction strip extending diagonally across the side wall portion for attachment to, for example, an upright roof support member of a golf cart. A display on the side wall portion opposite the magnetic attraction strip can provide data display, including real time data, to the driver or passenger of the golf cart when the laser rangefinder is mounted to the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro
  • Publication number: 20210144478
    Abstract: Audio systems and methods for obtaining location information are disclosed. A portable, wireless speaker may include a beacon that a user may activate to remotely trigger a request for shot information, which may include location information of the user or speaker. The beacon may be wirelessly coupled to the speaker. Notably, the beacon may comprise an earpiece such as an earbud or pair of earbuds. The speaker may receive location information from a remote device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The shot information may be converted into an audio format for playback by the speaker. The speaker may pause the playback of the speaker to play out the shot information. The system may also comprise a visual display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Scott O. Nyhart, William Flood
  • Publication number: 20210141588
    Abstract: Audio systems and methods for obtaining location information are disclosed. A portable, wireless speaker that may include a beacon that a user may activate to remotely trigger a request for shot information, which may include location information of the user or speaker. The beacon may be wirelessly coupled to the speaker. The speaker may receive location information from a remote device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The shot information may be converted into an audio format for playback by the speaker. The speaker may pause the playback of the speaker to play out the shot information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Scott O. Nyhart, William Flood
  • Publication number: 20200217955
    Abstract: A golf rangefinder system comprises a GPS golf rangefinder device and an accessory. The golf rangefinder device comprises a housing defining a forward housing portion with a display screen viewable therein, and a rearward housing portion with a convexity projecting therefrom. A magnet centrally positioned at a distal most portion of the convexity. The accessory includes a clip with a hook-shaped member and a receptacle portion for mating with the convexity of the housing of the golf rangefinder device. A second magnet is positioned in a recess in the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion configured as a concavity and conforming to the convexity of the rangefinder device whereby when the accessory and rangefinder device are in proximity with each other they are magnetically coupled with the convexity positioned in the concavity. The accessory and rangefinder slidably rotatable and movable with respect to one another while still maintaining the magnetic coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Ryne Fisher, Scott O. Nyhart, Timothy J. Tiel
  • Publication number: 20200200530
    Abstract: A golf laser rangefinder comprises a housing with a pair of opposing side wall portions. One of the side wall portions has a magnetic attraction strip extending diagonally across the side wall portion for attachment to, for example, an upright roof support member of a golf cart. A display on the side wall portion opposite the magnetic attraction strip can provide data display, including real time data, to the driver or passenger of the golf cart when the laser rangefinder is mounted to the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro
  • Publication number: 20190094343
    Abstract: A laser rangefinder may include a housing supporting an objective optic, an eyepiece optic, and a view-thru display. The view-thru display may be located along an optical path between the objective optic and the eyepiece optic. The view-thru display may comprise a first transparent sheet and a plurality of electrodes disposed on a first inner surface of the first transparent sheet. The view-thru display may be disposed rearward of the objective optic and the eyepiece optic may be disposed rearward of the view-thru display assembly so that a scene or subject can be viewed through the eyepiece optic and a plurality of display elements selectively displayed by the view-thru display assembly are superimposed on the scene or subject being viewed. Information regarding wind in proximity to the laser rangefinder may be presented on the view-thru display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro
  • Patent number: D842723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro, Craig Barez
  • Patent number: D875200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro
  • Patent number: D877126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: John DeCastro, Ryne Fisher, Scott O. Nyhart, Timothy J. Tiel
  • Patent number: D895458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro, Craig Barez
  • Patent number: D926606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro, Craig Barez
  • Patent number: D947981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: BUSHNELL INC.
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro
  • Patent number: D954171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventors: Scott O. Nyhart, John DeCastro