Patents by Inventor Michael J. Vilcheck

Michael J. Vilcheck 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: 8206225
    Abstract: A reusable interdiction apparatus that makes use of a housing of dimensions making the housing suitable to be carried and thrown by an individual. A light source is disposed within the housing and adapted to project an optical signal through a portion of the housing. A controller is used for controlling operation of the light source. A power source is disposed within the housing and used for powering the controller and the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Voelker, Michael J. Vilcheck, David Greenwald
  • Publication number: 20100285909
    Abstract: A reusable interdiction apparatus that makes use of a housing of dimensions making the housing suitable to be carried and thrown by an individual. A light source is disposed within the housing and adapted to project an optical signal through a portion of the housing. A controller is used for controlling operation of the light source. A power source is disposed within the housing and used for powering the controller and the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Voelker, Michael J. Vilcheck, David Greenwald