Patents by Inventor Michael Paterson

Michael Paterson 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).

  • Publication number: 20260247037
    Abstract: A system including a mechanical stabilization system configured to control an orientation of an image capture module. The system includes a handheld module in communication with the mechanical stabilization system. The handheld module is shaped to be ergonomically held in a hand. The handheld module includes a battery, a connector, a fastening mechanism, microphones, and a mounting device. The battery is located within the handheld module. The connector connects the mechanical stabilization system to the handheld module. The fastening mechanism is located at a bottom of the handheld module. Microphones located within the handheld module that are configured to capture sound in stereo. A mounting device connected to the fastening mechanism at the bottom of the handheld module, wherein the mounting device includes a tripod that is configured to support the system. The mechanical stabilization system is configured to control an orientation of the image capture module relative to the handheld module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2026
    Publication date: August 20, 2026
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Patent number: 12556820
    Abstract: A system including an image capture module and a handheld module. The image capture module includes a body; an image sensor; and a mechanical stabilization system comprising a first gimbal, a second gimbal, and a third gimbal connected to the body and configured to control an orientation of the image sensor of the image capture module relative to the body. The handheld module defines a slot that is keyed to the body of the image capture module. The image capture module, when located within the handheld module, has a low profile so that the third gimbal is protected from damage by the handheld module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Publication number: 20240373129
    Abstract: A system including an image capture module and a handheld module. The image capture module includes a body; an image sensor; and a mechanical stabilization system comprising a first gimbal, a second gimbal, and a third gimbal connected to the body and configured to control an orientation of the image sensor of the image capture module relative to the body. The handheld module defines a slot that is keyed to the body of the image capture module. The image capture module, when located within the handheld module, has a low profile so that the third gimbal is protected from damage by the handheld module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Patent number: 12041355
    Abstract: A system including an image capture module and a handheld module. The image capture module includes a body; an image sensor; and a mechanical stabilization system comprising a first gimbal, a second gimbal, and a third gimbal connected to the body and configured to control an orientation of the image sensor of the image capture module relative to the body. The handheld module defines a slot that is keyed to the body of the image capture module. The image capture module, when located within the handheld module, has a low profile so that the third gimbal is protected from damage by the handheld module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Publication number: 20230283902
    Abstract: A system including an image capture module and a handheld module. The image capture module includes a body; an image sensor; and a mechanical stabilization system comprising a first gimbal, a second gimbal, and a third gimbal connected to the body and configured to control an orientation of the image sensor of the image capture module relative to the body. The handheld module defines a slot that is keyed to the body of the image capture module. The image capture module, when located within the handheld module, has a low profile so that the third gimbal is protected from damage by the handheld module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Patent number: 11653095
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for image capture. For example, systems may include an image capture module including an image sensor configured to capture images, a connector, and an integrated mechanical stabilization system configured to control an orientation of the image sensor relative to the connector; an aerial vehicle configured to be removably attached to the image capture module by the connector and to fly while carrying the image capture module; and a handheld module configured to be removably attached to the image capture module by the connector, wherein the handheld module includes a battery and an integrated display configured to display images received from the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Patent number: 11375117
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for image capture. For example, systems may include an image capture module including an image sensor configured to capture images, a base that includes a processing apparatus and a connector, and an integrated mechanical stabilization system configured to control an orientation of the image sensor relative to the base, wherein the processing apparatus is configured to send commands to motor controllers of the mechanical stabilization system and includes an image signal processor that is configured to receive image data from the image sensor; and a handheld module configured to be removably attached to the image capture module by the connector, wherein the handheld module includes a display configured to display images received from the image sensor via conductors of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Enke, Sean Flanigan, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Patent number: 11166867
    Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Tong Jin Kim, Kegan McDaniel, Luke Westra
  • Publication number: 20210127064
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for image capture. For example, systems may include an image capture module including an image sensor configured to capture images, a connector, and an integrated mechanical stabilization system configured to control an orientation of the image sensor relative to the connector; an aerial vehicle configured to be removably attached to the image capture module by the connector and to fly while carrying the image capture module; and a handheld module configured to be removably attached to the image capture module by the connector, wherein the handheld module includes a battery and an integrated display configured to display images received from the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Patent number: 10827123
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for image capture. For example, systems may include an image capture module including an image sensor configured to capture images, a connector, and an integrated mechanical stabilization system configured to control an orientation of the image sensor relative to the connector; an aerial vehicle configured to be removably attached to the image capture module by the connector and to fly while carrying the image capture module; and a handheld module configured to be removably attached to the image capture module by the connector, wherein the handheld module includes a battery and an integrated display configured to display images received from the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
  • Publication number: 20200330314
    Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Tong Jin Kim, Kegan McDaniel, Luke Westra
  • Patent number: 10695257
    Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Tong Jin Kim, Kegan McDaniel, Luke Westra
  • Patent number: 10548400
    Abstract: A bench (100) includes an upper member (101), a first leg member (103), and a second leg member (102). The first leg member and the second leg member can be selectively attachable to the upper member. The upper member includes a substantially planar portion (104), a first side end portion (105), and a second side end portion (106). The substantially planar portion can define a seat (113) for a user, where the seat defines a seat width (116) and a seat length (117). The first leg member and the second leg member can define a leg member length (120) that is coextensive with seat length and the lengths of the side end portions. The leg members can include an adjustment mechanism (203) to selectively alter a height (207) of the one or both of the first leg member or the second leg member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Matt Costello, Kristian Trendafilov, Luke Westra
  • Patent number: D861769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Ryan Harrison
  • Patent number: D869546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Ryan Harrison
  • Patent number: D893582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Vitale, Michael Paterson
  • Patent number: D991315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Heman Au, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen
  • Patent number: D992619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Heman Au, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen
  • Patent number: D1049741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: MODERN DISPENSE, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Carson, Adam Fishman, Shaun Lynch, Michael Paterson, Christopher Armenio, Michael Dougherty, Jason Kocher
  • Patent number: D1139557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Paterson, Heman Au, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen