Patents by Inventor Kent Sidney

Kent Sidney 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).

  • Graphical interface for manipulation of 3D models
    Publication number: 20060119618
    Abstract: A method comprising analyzing a data file representing a three dimensional object to automatically identify a plurality of views of interest based on at least one observable characteristic of the three dimensional object; and defining an access mechanism to permit the plurality of views to be accessed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Knighton, Todd Moyer, Kent Sidney, William McKinley
  • Digitizer using plural capture methods to image features of 3-D objects
    Publication number: 20060072121
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the illumination over time such that the fixed gradient reveals the features of the three dimensional object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Knighton, David Agabra, William McKinley, John Zheng, David Drobnis, J. Logan, Basel Bahhour, Jill Haynie, Kevin Vuong, Amit Tandon, Kent Sidney, Peter Diaconescu