Patents by Inventor Kenneth Fortune

Kenneth Fortune 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: 9689990
    Abstract: A dual coaxial NSS receiver system is disclosed. One embodiment receives first location information about a first navigation satellite system (NSS) antenna mounted on an object at a first location. In addition, second location information is received from a second NSS antenna mounted on the object in a second location different from the first location. A spatial relationship is determined between the first NSS antenna, the second NSS antenna and a portion of the object. The first location information, the second location information and the spatial relationship are then utilized to determine the spatial location of the portion of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Trimble Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Fortune
  • Patent number: 9671503
    Abstract: A survey instrument conveyance is disclosed. One embodiment includes a mobile platform having a set of wheels attached thereto. In addition, a mechanical coupling assembly is used to couple a survey instrument to the mobile platform. An adjustable position mechanism is coupled to the mechanical coupling assembly to raise and lower the survey instrument relative to the mobile platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Trimble Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Fortune, James M. Janky, Michael V. McCusker
  • Publication number: 20140039724
    Abstract: A survey instrument conveyance is disclosed. One embodiment includes a mobile platform having a set of wheels attached thereto. In addition, a mechanical coupling assembly is used to couple a survey instrument to the mobile platform. An adjustable position mechanism is coupled to the mechanical coupling assembly to raise and lower the survey instrument relative to the mobile platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth Fortune, James M. Janky, Michael V. McCusker
  • Patent number: 8571800
    Abstract: A method for providing user interactive actual time networked surveying is disclosed. In one embodiment, a network connection is established between a survey instrument and a central computing device. In addition, a user session is established with the central computing device. Survey measurement data obtained with the survey instrument is transmitted to the central computing device. In addition, correction data from a virtual reference station (VRS) is received at the central computing device. The user session is allowed to direct the processing of the received survey measurement data including one or more real time kinematic calculations at the central computing device. The output of the processing of the received survey measurement data is provided to one or more authorized devices having a connection to the central computing device, the output provided in a concrete and tangible format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth Fortune, Christian Pagels
  • Publication number: 20130253822
    Abstract: A method for providing user interactive actual time networked surveying is disclosed. In one embodiment, a network connection is established between a survey instrument and a central computing device. In addition, a user session is established with the central computing device. Survey measurement data obtained with the survey instrument is transmitted to the central computing device. In addition, correction data from a virtual reference station (VRS) is received at the central computing device. The user session is allowed to direct the processing of the received survey measurement data including one or more real time kinematic calculations at the central computing device. The output of the processing of the received survey measurement data is provided to one or more authorized devices having a connection to the central computing device, the output provided in a concrete and tangible format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth Fortune, Christian Pagels
  • Publication number: 20130033395
    Abstract: A dual coaxial NSS receiver system is disclosed. One embodiment receives first location information about a first navigation satellite system (NSS) antenna mounted on an object at a first location. In addition, second location information is received from a second NSS antenna mounted on the object in a second location different from the first location. A spatial relationship is determined between the first NSS antenna, the second NSS antenna and a portion of the object. The first location information, the second location information and the spatial relationship are then utilized to determine the spatial location of the portion of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth Fortune