Patents by Inventor Norman LaVar Krantz

Norman LaVar Krantz 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).

  • Dynamic information projection for a wall sensor
    Patent number: 9589431
    Abstract: An implementation of a system, device and method for projecting a visual indicator against a surface is provided. A display projection system in a handheld sensor device (e.g. a handheld wall scanner) projects a static or computer-controlled dynamic pattern of light onto a surface being scanned to indicate a specific feature, such as existence of solid structures of wood, metal or plastic, electric or magnetic fields, or a disturbance of a field. The projected light may be controlled by a computer via an aperture to allow flexibility in what is projected, such as icons, lines, graphics, characters and colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: ZIRCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Barry Wingate, Anthony J. Rossetti, Norman LaVar Krantz, John R. Stauss
  • Dynamic information projection for a wall sensor
    Publication number: 20140139348
    Abstract: An implementation of a system, device and method for projecting a visual indicator against a surface is provided. A display projection system in a handheld sensor device (e.g. a handheld wall scanner) projects a static or computer-controlled dynamic pattern of light onto a surface being scanned to indicate a specific feature, such as existence of solid structures of wood, metal or plastic, electric or magnetic fields, or a disturbance of a field. The projected light may be controlled by a computer via an aperture to allow flexibility in what is projected, such as icons, lines, graphics, characters and colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: ZIRCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Barry Wingate, Anthony J. Rossetti, Norman LaVar Krantz, John R. Stauss
  • Dual orientation metal scanner
    Patent number: 7812722
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed metal detector is provided. The metal detector allows for operation of the metal detector between two modes of operation while maintaining an operator's hand position relative to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Zircon Corporation
    Inventor: Norman LaVar Krantz
  • Dynamic information projection for a wall sensor
    Publication number: 20100097212
    Abstract: An implementation of a system, device and method for projecting a visual indicator against a surface is provided. A display projection system in a handheld sensor device (e.g. a handheld wall scanner) projects a static or computer-controlled dynamic pattern of light onto a surface being scanned to indicate a specific feature, such as existence of solid structures of wood, metal or plastic, electric or magnetic fields, or a disturbance of a field. The projected light may be controlled by a computer via an aperture to allow flexibility in what is projected, such as icons, lines, graphics, characters and colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: ZIRCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Barry Wingate, John R. Stauss, Norman LaVar Krantz, Anthony J. Rossetti
  • Dual Orientation Metal Scanner
    Publication number: 20080204257
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed metal detector is provided. The metal detector allows for operation of the metal detector between two modes of operation while maintaining an operator's hand position relative to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Zircon Corporation
    Inventor: Norman LaVar Krantz