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).
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Publication number: 20260247037Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2026Publication date: August 20, 2026Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Patent number: 12556820Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 2024Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Publication number: 20240373129Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Patent number: 12041355Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Publication number: 20230283902Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Patent number: 11653095Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Patent number: 11375117Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Enke, Sean Flanigan, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Patent number: 11166867Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Tong Jin Kim, Kegan McDaniel, Luke Westra
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Publication number: 20210127064Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Patent number: 10827123Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Sean Flanigan, Joseph A. Enke, Pablo Lema, Nicholas D. Woodman, Michael Paterson
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Publication number: 20200330314Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Michael Paterson, Tong Jin Kim, Kegan McDaniel, Luke Westra
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Patent number: 10695257Abstract: A collapsible rolling walker that readily collapses for storage and/or transportation and that readily deploys for use.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Tong Jin Kim, Kegan McDaniel, Luke Westra
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Patent number: 10548400Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Matt Costello, Kristian Trendafilov, Luke Westra
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Patent number: D861769Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Ryan Harrison
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Patent number: D869546Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Huy Phuong Nguyen, Ryan Harrison
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Patent number: D893582Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Vitale, Michael Paterson
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Patent number: D991315Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Heman Au, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen
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Patent number: D992619Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Heman Au, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen
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Patent number: D1049741Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2023Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: MODERN DISPENSE, LLCInventors: Justin Carson, Adam Fishman, Shaun Lynch, Michael Paterson, Christopher Armenio, Michael Dougherty, Jason Kocher
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Patent number: D1139557Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2023Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paterson, Heman Au, Daniel J. Coster, Huy Phuong Nguyen