Patents by Inventor Kinson Van Scotter

Kinson Van Scotter 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).

  • Coded target for use with combination laser and photogrammetry targets
    Patent number: 7661199
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more targets to measure surfaces. The target may comprise a first portion adapted to reflect a laser beam towards a laser tracking device, a second portion adapted to reflect a light beam towards a photogrammetry device, and a third portion adapted to identify to a computer a unique identifier of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Bobby J. Marsh, Kinson Van Scotter, Brian E. Campbell
  • CODED TARGET FOR USE WITH COMBINATION LASER AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY TARGETS
    Publication number: 20070267498
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more targets to measure surfaces. The target may comprise a first portion adapted to reflect a laser beam towards a laser tracking device, a second portion adapted to reflect a light beam towards a photogrammetry device, and a third portion adapted to identify to a computer a unique identifier of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Bobby J. Marsh, Kinson Van Scotter, Brian E. Campbell