Patents by Inventor Mark Squires

Mark Squires 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: 10363316
    Abstract: A liquid throat spray composition for topical application to a sore throat including an aqueous solution of an NSAID and cyclodextrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Edward Beech, Alden Rodwell, Mark Squires
  • Publication number: 20190229533
    Abstract: A system for energy-usage optimization is a system that monitors the power delivered to at least one power distribution system. Each power distribution system includes at least one power storage unit and a multiway additive switch. The multiway additive switch enables the power distribution system to selectively provide power from an sub-circuit, from the at least one power storage unit, and a combination of both the sub-circuit and the at least one power storage unit. The system may serve as a stand-alone apparatus that is connected in between the sub-circuit, through an outlet, and an electrical load. The system increases power delivery, reducing the wait-time of an electrical load to reach maximum performance. Electrical loads, preferably appliances, are no longer limited by instantaneous power availability of the sub-circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Johann Ammerlahn, Mark Squire, Paul Loftsgard, Oren Hinkis, Andrey Dolgov, Petras Avizonis
  • Patent number: 9593912
    Abstract: A live-fire simulation system uses a position sensitive detector (PSD) in a weapon-mounted sensor to intercept emitted light from target emitters spatially distributed about a target. Each target emitter is modulated with a unique frequency. The system can thus not only determine the points of interception on the PSD but also determine which emitter caused which interception by using a frequency analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Squire, Murray Dunn
  • Publication number: 20160138892
    Abstract: A live-fire simulation system uses a position sensitive detector (PSD) in a weapon-mounted sensor to intercept emitted light from target emitters spatially distributed about a target. Each target emitter is modulated with a unique frequency. The system can thus not only determine the points of interception on the PSD but also determine which emitter caused which interception by using a frequency analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Squire, Murray Dunn
  • Patent number: 9250039
    Abstract: A live-fire simulation system uses a position sensitive detector (PSD) in a weapon-mounted sensor to intercept emitted light from target emitters spatially distributed about a target. Each target emitter is modulated with a unique frequency. The system can thus not only determine the points of interception on the PSD but also determine which emitter caused which interception by using a frequency analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: SuroFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Squire, Murray Dunn
  • Publication number: 20160008478
    Abstract: A liquid throat spray composition for topical application to a sore throat including an aqueous solution of an NSAID and cyclodextrin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Edward Beech, Alden Rodwell, Mark Squires
  • Patent number: 9138482
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid composition in comprising an aqueous solution of an NSAID and one or more cyclodextrins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Limited
    Inventors: Edward Beech, Alden Rodwell, Mark Squires
  • Patent number: 9057583
    Abstract: A sight system is provided which may be selectively used in a variety of different ways. In one example, the sight system may be positioned on a rifle to provide a rifle sight system. In this example, the sight system may be positioned on the rifle barrel a substantial distance away from a user's eye. Advantageously, such an implementation may permit a user to effectively sight the rifle without compromising situational awareness. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide a telescopic sight with a reticle (e.g., a dot, crosshair, mark, or other appropriate shape) superimposed on an image (e.g., a zoomed or non-zoomed image) displayed from a camera. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide an occluded sight in which a camera and/or display of the sight system is disabled. As a result, a reticle may be displayed over an opaque background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, John McCrickerd, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Patent number: 9010012
    Abstract: Various gun sights and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a gun sight includes a light source adapted to project light, a user-viewable interface, and an optical element. The optical element includes a first surface adapted to pass the light to provide a reticle at the user-viewable interface. The optical element also includes a second surface adapted to refract the light to provide a light guide at a peripheral area of the user-viewable interface to aid a user to substantially align the user's eye with the reticle. Various mechanisms for aligning gun sights, attaching gun sights, related methods, and other embodiments are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Murray Dunn, Michael LaSavio, Michael D. Picciotta, Loc Nguyen, Ammar Burayez, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Publication number: 20140296342
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid composition in comprising an aqueous solution of an NSAID and one or more cyclodextrins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Edward Beech, Alden Rodwell, Mark Squires
  • Publication number: 20140254842
    Abstract: System and methods can provide both hearing enhancement and hearing protection. An audiogram can be determined for either an individual person or a group of people. A frequency spectrum of an environment can be determined for an environment within which hearing enhancement and/or hearing protection is needed. The audiogram and the frequency spectrum of the environment can be used to modify an electronic signal to attenuate noise and to amplify information. The information can be voice, sirens, bells, or anything else that the user desires to hear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Surefire, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Smith, Diann Smith, Fred Soria, Mark Squire, Joe Saggio
  • Patent number: 8474173
    Abstract: A sight system is provided which may be selectively used in a variety of different ways. In one example, the sight system may be positioned on a rifle to provide a rifle sight system. In this example, the sight system may be positioned on the rifle barrel a substantial distance away from a user's eye. Advantageously, such an implementation may permit a user to effectively sight the rifle without compromising situational awareness. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide a reflex sight with a reticle (e.g., a dot, crosshair, mark, or other appropriate shape) superimposed on an image (e.g., a zoomed or non-zoomed image) displayed from a camera. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide an occluded sight in which a camera and/or display of the sight system is disabled. As a result, a reticle may be displayed over an opaque background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Patent number: 8448373
    Abstract: Various gun sights for firearms and related methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the sight includes an apparatus adapted to be mounted at a rear end of a firearm and arranged to occlude one eye of a user of the firearm and to generate an illuminated dot that is disposed such that it is generally centered on the longitudinal axis of the barrel of the firearm. The gun sight produces a collimated beam of light that creates an image of an illuminated dot by either a refractive method or a reflective method. In use, a dominant eye of the user is occluded by the sight and the other eye of the user is focused on the target. The user then adjusts the position of the gun relative to the target such that the user perceives the illuminated dot of the sight to be positioned on the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Publication number: 20120186132
    Abstract: Various gun sights for firearms and related methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the sight includes an apparatus adapted to be mounted at a rear end of a firearm and arranged to occlude one eye of a user of the firearm and to generate an illuminated dot that is disposed such that it is generally centered on the longitudinal axis of the barrel of the firearm. The gun sight produces a collimated beam of light that creates an image of an illuminated dot by either a refractive method or a reflective method. In use, a dominant eye of the user is occluded by the sight and the other eye of the user is focused on the target. The user then adjusts the position of the gun relative to the target such that the user perceives the illuminated dot of the sight to be positioned on the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: SUREFIRE, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Publication number: 20120102808
    Abstract: A sight system is provided which may be selectively used in a variety of different ways. In one example, the sight system may be positioned on a rifle to provide a rifle sight system. In this example, the sight system may be positioned on the rifle barrel a substantial distance away from a user's eye. Advantageously, such an implementation may permit a user to effectively sight the rifle without compromising situational awareness. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide a reflex sight with a reticle (e.g., a dot, crosshair, mark, or other appropriate shape) superimposed on an image (e.g., a zoomed or non-zoomed image) displayed from a camera. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide an occluded sight in which a camera and/or display of the sight system is disabled. As a result, a reticle may be displayed over an opaque background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: SUREFIRE, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Publication number: 20120106170
    Abstract: A sight system is provided which may be selectively used in a variety of different ways. In one example, the sight system may be positioned on a rifle to provide a rifle sight system. In this example, the sight system may be positioned on the rifle barrel a substantial distance away from a user's eye. Advantageously, such an implementation may permit a user to effectively sight the rifle without compromising situational awareness. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide a telescopic sight with a reticle (e.g., a dot, crosshair, mark, or other appropriate shape) superimposed on an image (e.g., a zoomed or non-zoomed image) displayed from a camera. In another example, the sight system may be used to provide an occluded sight in which a camera and/or display of the sight system is disabled. As a result, a reticle may be displayed over an opaque background.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: SUREFIRE, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, John McCrickerd, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Patent number: 8117780
    Abstract: Various gun sights for firearms and related methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the sight includes an apparatus adapted to be mounted at a rear end of a firearm and arranged to occlude one eye of a user of the firearm and to generate an illuminated dot that is disposed such that it is generally centered on the longitudinal axis of the barrel of the firearm. The gun sight produces a collimated beam of light that creates an image of an illuminated dot by either a refractive method or a reflective method. In use, a dominant eye of the user is occluded by the sight and the other eye of the user is focused on the target. The user then adjusts the position of the gun relative to the target such that the user perceives the illuminated dot of the sight to be positioned on the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Publication number: 20110283589
    Abstract: Various gun sights for firearms and related methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the sight includes an apparatus adapted to be mounted at a rear end of a firearm and arranged to occlude one eye of a user of the firearm and to generate an illuminated dot that is disposed such that it is generally centered on the longitudinal axis of the barrel of the firearm. The gun sight produces a collimated beam of light that creates an image of an illuminated dot by either a refractive method or a reflective method. In use, a dominant eye of the user is occluded by the sight and the other eye of the user is focused on the target. The user then adjusts the position of the gun relative to the target such that the user perceives the illuminated dot of the sight to be positioned on the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Mark Buczek, Mark Squire
  • Publication number: 20060057176
    Abstract: A tableted biocidal/virucidal composition comprising (a) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a water soluble inorganic halide, (b) 25 to 60 parts by weight of an oxidizing agent, (c) 3 to 8 parts by weight of sulfamic acid, (d) up to about 10 parts by weight of an anhydrous alkali metal phosphate, (e) 5 to 25 parts by weight of a water-soluble carbonate or bicarbonate, and (f) a non-reducing organic acid in an amount sufficient that the pH of a 1% by weight aqueous solution of the composition is between 1.5 and 3.5; the parts by weight of the composition totaling 100, wherein a 5 gram tablet of the composition dissolves in 500 ml of water in less than 8 minutes at ambient temperature. Solutions of the composition in tablet form dissolved in a polar solvent provide a liquid disinfecting agent that is useful in sanitizing hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Squire, Vincent Croud
  • Patent number: 6057915
    Abstract: A projectile tracking system for acquiring and precisely tracking a projectile in flight in order to reveal the source from which the projectile was fired. The source is revealed by the back projection of a 3-dimensional track file. The system is particularly suited for tracking a bullet fired by a sniper and identifying the location of the sniper. Projectiles of interest typically become hot due to aerodynamic heating. A telescope focuses infrared light from a relatively large field of view on to an infrared focal plane array. In a detection mode, the system searches for the infrared signature of the projectile. The telescope's field of view is steered in the azimuth by a step and stare mirror which is driven by an azimuth drive motor mounted on the frame. When a projectile is detected, the system switches to a tracking mode and the mirror is steered by the azimuth drive motor and a pivot motor to track the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: ThermoTrex Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Squire, Murray Dunn, George Houghton