Patents by Inventor Michael J. Gregory

Michael J. Gregory 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: 9915530
    Abstract: A laser readable surveying rod is provided with adjustable lighting elements. More specifically, lighting elements, such as LED lights are provided along a length of a surveying rod such that laser readings may be taken at night or in dark conditions. Lighting elements may be translated along a length of a rod, particularly where it is desirable to illuminate only a portion of a rod and conserve valuable energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: RM ASSET GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Gregory, Reed W. Baker
  • Publication number: 20150369602
    Abstract: A surveying and measuring device and method of using the same is provided. The device, which is particularly suited for determining or measuring a rotational position of an object, comprises an elongate rigid member extending radially away from a known center of an object. Distal ends of the rigid member downwardly project points which may be compared to, for example, survey markers or known points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: John D. Baker, Reed W. Baker, Michael J. Gregory
  • Patent number: 9121700
    Abstract: A surveying and measuring device and method of using the same is provided. The device, which is particularly suited for determining or measuring a rotational position of an object, comprises an elongate rigid member extending radially away from a known center of an object. Distal ends of the rigid member downwardly project points which may be compared to, for example, survey markers or known points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: RM Asset Group, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Baker, Reed W. Baker, Michael J. Gregory
  • Publication number: 20150138824
    Abstract: A laser readable surveying rod is provided with adjustable lighting elements. More specifically, lighting elements, such as LED lights are provided along a length of a surveying rod such that laser readings may be taken at night or in dark conditions. Lighting elements may be translated along a length of a rod, particularly where it is desirable to illuminate only a portion of a rod and conserve valuable energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Michael J. Gregory, Reed W. Baker
  • Patent number: 8864327
    Abstract: A laser readable surveying rod is provided with adjustable lighting elements. More specifically, lighting elements, such as LED lights are provided along a length of a surveying rod such that laser readings may be taken at night or in dark conditions. Lighting elements may be translated along a length of a rod, particularly where it is desirable to illuminate only a portion of a rod and conserve valuable energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: RM Asset Group, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Gregory, Reed W. Baker
  • Publication number: 20130074349
    Abstract: A surveying and measuring device and method of using the same is provided. The device, which is particularly suited for determining or measuring a rotational position of an object, comprises an elongate rigid member extending radially away from a known center of an object. Distal ends of the rigid member downwardly project points which may be compared to, for example, survey markers or known points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: John D. Baker, Reed W. Baker, Michael J. Gregory
  • Publication number: 20120195060
    Abstract: A laser readable surveying rod is provided with adjustable lighting elements. More specifically, lighting elements, such as LED lights are provided along a length of a surveying rod such that laser readings may be taken at night or in dark conditions. Lighting elements may be translated along a length of a rod, particularly where it is desirable to illuminate only a portion of a rod and conserve valuable energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: PARAGON LAND CONSULTANTS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Gregory, Reed W. Baker