Patents by Inventor John Otto
John Otto 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).
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Publication number: 20190079297Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical device comprises an optical waveguide including a volume of optically transparent material having a first longitudinal surface positioned opposite a second longitudinal surface across a width of the volume, an in-coupler, a liquid crystal out-coupler, and a controller to modulate a refractive index of the liquid crystal out-coupler. Light is in-coupled into the waveguide and is propagated along a length of the waveguide by total internal reflection between the longitudinal surfaces before being out-coupled by the liquid crystal out-coupler on a path that is dependent on the modulated refractive index of the liquid crystal out-coupler. In this way, light signals can be steered to create an image and/or to move an exit pupil of an image. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Publication number: 20190079294Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical device comprises an optical waveguide including a volume of optically transparent material having a first longitudinal surface positioned opposite a second longitudinal surface across a width of the volume, an in-coupler, a liquid crystal out-coupler, and a controller to modulate a refractive index of the liquid crystal out-coupler. Light is in-coupled into the waveguide and is propagated along a length of the waveguide by total internal reflection between the longitudinal surfaces before being out-coupled by the liquid crystal out-coupler on a path that is dependent on the modulated refractive index of the liquid crystal out-coupler. In this way, light signals can be steered to create an image and/or to move an exit pupil of an image. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Publication number: 20190079292Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical device comprises an optical waveguide including a volume of optically transparent material having a first longitudinal surface positioned opposite a second longitudinal surface across a width of the volume, a liquid crystal in-coupler, a controller to modulate a refractive index of the liquid crystal in-coupler, and an out-coupler. Light is in-coupled into the waveguide on a path that is dependent on the modulated refractive index of the liquid crystal in-coupler and is propagated along a length of the waveguide by total internal reflection between the longitudinal surfaces before being out-coupled by the out-coupler. In this way, light signals can be steered to create an image and/or to move an exit pupil of an image. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Publication number: 20190079296Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical device comprises an optical waveguide including a volume of optically transparent material having a first longitudinal surface positioned opposite a second longitudinal surface across a width of the volume, an in-coupler, a liquid crystal out-coupler, and a controller to modulate a refractive index of the liquid crystal out-coupler. Light is in-coupled into the waveguide and is propagated along a length of the waveguide by total internal reflection between the longitudinal surfaces before being out-coupled by the liquid crystal out-coupler on a path that is dependent on the modulated refractive index of the liquid crystal out-coupler. In this way, light signals can be steered to create an image and/or to move an exit pupil of an image. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Publication number: 20180373045Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical waveguide includes a volume of optically transparent material, a first holographic optical element (HOE) and a second holographic optical element, wherein the first HOE and the second HOE are carried by the volume of optically transparent material, and the first HOE is positioned across a width of the volume of optically transparent material from the second HOE. Light enters the optical waveguide and is propagated down a length of the waveguide by reflection between the first HOE and the second HOE. Propagation of the light within the optical waveguide does not require total internal reflection. The optical waveguide may include means to in-couple the light into the waveguide and means to out-couple the light from the waveguide. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Publication number: 20180373046Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical waveguide includes a volume of optically transparent material, a first holographic optical element (HOE) and a second holographic optical element, wherein the first HOE and the second HOE are carried by the volume of optically transparent material, and the first HOE is positioned across a width of the volume of optically transparent material from the second HOE. Light enters the optical waveguide and is propagated down a length of the waveguide by reflection between the first HOE and the second HOE. Propagation of the light within the optical waveguide does not require total internal reflection. The optical waveguide may include means to in-couple the light into the waveguide and means to out-couple the light from the waveguide. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Publication number: 20180373044Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical waveguide includes a volume of optically transparent material, a first holographic optical element (HOE) and a second holographic optical element, wherein the first HOE and the second HOE are carried by the volume of optically transparent material, and the first HOE is positioned across a width of the volume of optically transparent material from the second HOE. Light enters the optical waveguide and is propagated down a length of the waveguide by reflection between the first HOE and the second HOE. Propagation of the light within the optical waveguide does not require total internal reflection. The optical waveguide may include means to in-couple the light into the waveguide and means to out-couple the light from the waveguide. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Publication number: 20180373043Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical waveguide includes a volume of optically transparent material, a first holographic optical element (HOE) and a second holographic optical element, wherein the first HOE and the second HOE are carried by the volume of optically transparent material, and the first HOE is positioned across a width of the volume of optically transparent material from the second HOE. Light enters the optical waveguide and is propagated down a length of the waveguide by reflection between the first HOE and the second HOE. Propagation of the light within the optical waveguide does not require total internal reflection. The optical waveguide may include means to in-couple the light into the waveguide and means to out-couple the light from the waveguide. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Stefan Alexander, Douglas Raymond Dykaar, John Otto Vieth, Timothy Paul Bodiya
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Patent number: 9957890Abstract: In various embodiments, a manifold assembly (64) for conducting one or more fluids to a gear assembly (60) in a gas turbine engine (20) is provided. The manifold assembly (64) may comprise a first plate (66) and a second plate (68) that rotatably couple together. The manifold assembly (64) may be retained and/or held together by a channel (72) and engagement member (70) arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephanie Baker, John Otto
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Publication number: 20160220054Abstract: A temple-like device devoted to the Poker Gods of Luck comprised of a display of many separate three-dimensional poker related items; which create the gods, the temple, and the offerings which are made to the poker gods in hope that the poker gods will confer blessings and good luck to the poker player; the Poker Gods' Temple of Luck being defined as the use of one or more of the items as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventor: JOHN OTTO KLUG
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Publication number: 20160010550Abstract: In various embodiments, a manifold assembly (64) for conducting one or more fluids to a gear assembly (60) in a gas turbine engine (20) is provided. The manifold assembly (64) may comprise a first plate (66) and a second plate (68) that rotatably couple together. The manifold assembly (64) may be retained and/or held together by a channel (72) and engagement member (70) arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephanie Baker, John Otto
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Publication number: 20120265265Abstract: An embodiment includes a cardiac resuscitation system with first and second electrodes in a source electrode pad and a return electrode in a return electrode pad. After the source and return electrode pads are applied to a patient the layperson may put a switch in a first position to create a first electrical path to communicate a first shock between the first and return electrodes via a first vector. If the first shock fails the user may move the switch to a second position to create a second electrical path to communicate a second shock between the second and return electrodes via a second vector. As a result, the system allows a layperson to easily flip a switch to produce a first shock via a first vector and a second shock via a second vector thereby improving therapy outcomes. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Mehdi Razavi, Renata F. Ramos, Joanna Christabel Nathan, Bradley John Otto, Lingxiao Jiang, Carl J. Nelson, Justin Lin
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Publication number: 20090070340Abstract: The instant invention provides a method for disseminating information concerning memorial or other commemorative services over a system of computers accessible via the Internet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: John Otto, Christy Louise Douglas
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Publication number: 20080277304Abstract: The invention is a container for storing and serving food, especially practical for cheese, and other items that would benefit from being stored in a temperature and environment similar to those recommended for wine. The invention addresses food storage requirements including moderated refrigeration and enhanced humidity control while addressing odor migration thus maintaining the flavor and other characteristics of cheese and other temperature sensitive items. The invention does so by taking a novel approach in that it repurposes one or more of the wine bottle storage bays found in commercially available refrigerated wine storage units and the bottle bays of wine storage racks found in wine cellars and wine storage rooms. By virtue of the container's size and contour the container will fit stably into the bottle bays in the vast majority of commercially available refrigerated wine storage units and in those bottle bays of wine storage racks found in wine cellars and wine storage rooms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: John Otto Bachmann, Kathryn Junell Bachman, Ryan H. Behroozi
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Publication number: 20050279213Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a dust collector are provided. The method and apparatus include a remote control for controlling at least one of the speed and time of operation for a dust collector. The remote control includes a transmitter for transmitting signals for controlling the dust collector and a receiver for receiving the signals transmitted from the transmitter and controlling the dust collector accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventor: John Otto
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Publication number: 20050230553Abstract: An ice detector for providing a signal indicating ice formation includes a longitudinally extending probe protruding into an airflow. One or more surface roughness features on surfaces of the probe improve ice detection. Surface roughness features on the probe include ice accreting edges at a distal end of the probe and features arranged on a side surface of the probe which cause the airflow to increase in turbulence.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: John Otto, Joseph Fanska, Kenneth Schram, John Severson, David Owens, Dennis Cronin
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Publication number: 20050218268Abstract: An ice detector for providing a signal indicating ice formation includes a probe protruding into an airflow. The probe extends into the airflow from a strut. The strut has one or more features which allow the probe to accrete ice at a higher temperature than would conventionally be possible. Strut features can include a notch formed therein in an upwind direction relative to the probe, and a curved surface adjacent a point of extension of the probe from the strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: John Otto, Joseph Fanska, Kenneth Schram, John Severson, David Owens, Dennis Cronin
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Publication number: 20020198725Abstract: A method and system for managing a relationship with a venture company. Specifically, the present invention provides a process for a business entity to analyze a relationship opportunity with a venture company. The process has four phases, namely, identification, screening, evaluation, and deployment. In addition, the present invention provides a database system for efficiently managing relationship information corresponding to the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John Otto Piepenbrink, John Arthur Ricketts
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Patent number: 5754673Abstract: An image based, dual path, document processing system including an imaging unit, a character recognition unit, a dual path module and an encoder. A document received by the system is sequentially processed through the imaging unit, the character recognition unit, the dual path module and the encoder. The imaging unit images the front face of the document and attempts to identify character data appearing on the face of said document, such as a hand-written courtesy amount appearing on a bank check, while the character recognition unit is utilized to reads machine-readable data, such as MICR data, printed on the face of the document.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1995Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Ralf M. Brooks, John Otto Vieth