Patents by Inventor Michael W. Shields

Michael W. Shields 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).

  • System and method for digital film development using visible light
    Publication number: 20040170425
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a system for digital dye color film processing. In one embodiment, a developer station applies a processing solution to film to initiate development of metallic silver grains and at least one dye image within the film. A scanning system illuminates the coated film with light having at least one frequency within the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The light interacts with the silver and at least one dye image within the film. The scanning station measures the light from the film and produces sensor data that is communicated to a data processing system. The data processing system processes the sensor data to produce a digital image. The digital image can then be output to an output device, such as a printer, monitor, memory device, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Paul N. Winberg, Stanley Kowalski, Michael W. Shields, David J. Bassett, William A. Gagnon, Michael R. Thering
  • Printed circuit balun with a dipole antenna
    Patent number: 4495505
    Abstract: A coplanar printed circuit balun for connecting an unbalanced feedline to a balanced dipole antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Michael W. Shields