Patents by Inventor Paul Churnetski

Paul Churnetski 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: 20050168824
    Abstract: An imaging device for operably disposing a virtual display in front of each eye of a user and an optional speaker attachable to the imaging device. The imaging device of the present invention includes a binocular frame for securing the imaging device to the user including two adjustable bows such that the virtual display of the imaging device is adjustable and pivotable to at least viewing positions with respect to the line of sight of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Interactive Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Travers, David Vogler, James Gresko, Stephen Glaser, Paul Churnetski, Scott Leathersich
  • Publication number: 20050146488
    Abstract: A headset for operably disposing a virtual display and optional speaker on the head of a user. The headset, including a cantilevered arm coupled to the headset with a pivot, including a hemispherical dome with at least three points of contact with the display support cantilever arm, and thus the headset, also including a stabilizer further stabilizing the virtual display with respect to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Interactive Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Travers, Paul Churnetski, Stephen Glaser, David Vogler, James Gresko, Scott Leathersich
  • Publication number: 20050146487
    Abstract: An imaging device for operably disposing a virtual display in front of each eye of a user and an optional speaker attachable to the imaging device. The imaging device of the present invention includes a binocular frame for securing the imaging device to the user including two adjustable bows such that the virtual display of the imaging device is adjustable and pivotable to at least two viewing positions with respect to the line of sight of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Interactive Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Travers, Paul Churnetski, Stephen Glaser, David Vogler, James Gresko, Scott Leathersich
  • Patent number: 6788286
    Abstract: A controller for a graphical display. The controller is preferably integral to a computing device that is operable while being held in one hand. The user views the display through a magnifying lens while controlling the display and controllable elements on the display with the thumb, either by actuating a push plate or by moving the thumb over a window in the push plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Interactive Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Travers, Paul Churnetski, Dan Menachof, Mark Dunham
  • Patent number: 6636359
    Abstract: A display having a two-stage optical process is disclosed. This two-stage system enables a relatively compact and inexpensive display. A display screen projects an image that passes through a first lens or lens system. The collimated light is then diffused by one of several methods so as to increase the ultimate viewer's eyebox. The diffused image then undergoes a magnification process involving total internal reflection within a second lens. The light exiting the second lens is magnified to the level desired at a low cost and a small size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Interactive Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Travers, Paul Churnetski, Lee Martin
  • Publication number: 20020165005
    Abstract: A portable computing device with a microcomputer, a first display, a magnifying optical element through which the first display is viewed to provide a user with an enlarged virtual display, a first input device to communicate with the first display, a second direct display, and a second input device that can be a keyboard such that the second display can interact with the keyboard to display alphanumeric and other symbols so the user can see what is being typed. The second display is directly viewed and is configured to display the same data being entered in the selected field of the first display. Typically, the first display is a liquid crystal color display, capable of displaying a full range of text and graphic images such as can displayed on a conventional computer monitor. A virtual image of the first display is viewed by holding the lens close to an eye. To a user, the virtual image appears as large a real display provided on a conventional desktop or laptop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Interactive Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Travers, Paul Churnetski, Daniel N. Menachof, Craig R. Travers, Geoffrey G. Furman, Bryan J. Harkola, Stephen Glaser, Stephen Karl Rapp, Grant N. Russell
  • Publication number: 20020163496
    Abstract: A controller for a graphical display. The controller is preferably integral to a computing device that is operable while being held in one hand. The user views the display through a magnifying lens while controlling the display and controllable elements on the display with the thumb, either by actuating a push plate or by moving the thumb over a window in the push plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Paul Travers, Paul Churnetski, Dan Menachof, Mark Dunham