Patents by Inventor Kurt Ashley McLain

Kurt Ashley McLain 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: 11635165
    Abstract: The embodiments of the Remote Video Inspection System comprise a remote video inspection hardware assembly and a video inspection software system. The remote video inspection hardware assembly is comprised of a camera and a stage assembly. The stage assembly is comprised of a horizontal gimbal, an outer gimbal, and an inner gimbal, a base plate, and a component table. The video inspection software system is comprised of both a local and remote component. The local component is operated by a technician who oversees the remote inspection, and allows for setup, manual positioning, and manual camera adjustment. The remote component is operated by an inspector, and provides video feed to them, as well as a system to control the viewing angle and position of the component/camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Frontier Electronic Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Ashley McLain, Scott Andrew Briggs
  • Publication number: 20200037477
    Abstract: The embodiments of the printed wire board stand-off are comprised of a Printed Wire Board (“PWB”) stand-off; a PWB stand-off rail fixture; a PWB a stand-off holder; or a PWB male stand-off, or any combination thereof. The PWB stand-off is comprised of a large stand-off cylinder and an elongated stand-off cylinder. The PWB a stand-off rail fixture is comprised of two sides, a top, a set screw aperture, and a set screw. The PWB stand-off carrier is comprised of a base, a vertical post, and a handle. The PWB male stand-off is comprised of a male stand-off base, a male stand-off post, and a male thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Frontier Electronic Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Kurt Ashley McLain, Scott Andrew Briggs
  • Publication number: 20190349511
    Abstract: The embodiments of the Remote Video Inspection System comprise a remote video inspection hardware assembly and a video inspection software system. The remote video inspection hardware assembly is comprised of a camera and a stage assembly. The stage assembly is comprised of a horizontal gimbal, an outer gimbal, and an inner gimbal, a base plate, and a component table. The video inspection software system is comprised of both a local and remote component. The local component is operated by a technician who oversees the remote inspection, and allows for setup, manual positioning, and manual camera adjustment. The remote component is operated by an inspector, and provides video feed to them, as well as a system to control the viewing angle and position of the component/camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Frontier Electronic Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Kurt Ashley McLain, Scott Andrew Briggs
  • Publication number: 20180103188
    Abstract: The embodiments of the Remote Video Inspection System comprise a remote video inspection hardware assembly and a video inspection software system. The remote video inspection hardware assembly is comprised of a camera and a stage assembly. The stage assembly is comprised of a horizontal gimbal, an outer gimbal, and an inner gimbal, a base plate, and a component table. The video inspection software system is comprised of both a local and remote component. The local component is operated by a technician who oversees the remote inspection, and allows for setup, manual positioning, and manual camera adjustment. The remote component is operated by an inspector, and provides video feed to them, as well as a system to control the viewing angle and position of the component/camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Frontier Electronic Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Kurt Ashley McLain, Scott Andrew Briggs