Patents by Inventor Philip L. Detweiler

Philip L. Detweiler 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).

  • Patent number: 7064819
    Abstract: Field-deployable spatial positioning or measurement systems are provided for improved versatility, reliability and performance. The spatial positioning or measurement systems use rotating laser fans or beams for positioning and measuring and include a system integrated field-deployable length standard that uses a reelable tape with positional indents. The systems further include the use of labyrinth seals at interface volumes between rotating laser heads and transmitter assemblies to prevent ingress of contaminants and allow for elimination of the use of rotary seals. Further, new dynamic leveling techniques are provided to plumb positional laser transmitter systems. Still further, strobe beam configurations are provided for improved near/far performance and a vertical mode sensing scheme that allows switching to measuring tall structures when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Philip L. Detweiler, James E. Denney, Jonathan A. Jackson, Frank B. Douglas
  • Patent number: 6870608
    Abstract: Field-deployable spatial positioning or measurement systems are provided for improved versatility, reliability and performance. The spatial positioning or measurement systems use rotating laser fans or beams for positioning and measuring and include a system integrated field-deployable length standard that uses a reelable tape with positional indents. The systems further include the use of labyrinth seals at interface volumes between rotating laser heads and transmitter assemblies to prevent ingress of contaminants and allow for elimination of the use of rotary seals. Further, new dynamic leveling techniques are provided to plumb positional laser transmitter systems. Still further, strobe beam configurations are provided for improved near/far performance and a vertical mode sensing scheme that allows switching to measuring tall structures when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Philip L. Detweiler, James E. Denney, Jonathon A. Jackson, Frank B. Douglas
  • Publication number: 20040008338
    Abstract: Field-deployable spatial positioning or measurement systems are provided for improved versatility, reliability and performance. The spatial positioning or measurement systems use rotating laser fans or beams for positioning and measuring and include a system integrated field-deployable length standard that uses a reelable tape with positional indents. The systems further include the use of labyrinth seals at interface volumes between rotating laser heads and transmitter assemblies to prevent ingress of contaminants and allow for elimination of the use of rotary seals. Further, new dynamic leveling techniques are provided to plumb positional laser transmitter systems. Still further, strobe beam configurations are provided for improved near/far performance and a vertical mode sensing scheme that allows switching to measuring tall structures when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Philip L. Detweiler, James E. Denney, Jonathan A. Jackson, Frank B. Douglas
  • Patent number: 6643004
    Abstract: Field-deployable spatial positioning or measurement systems are provided for improved versatility, reliability and performance. The spatial positioning or measurement systems use rotating laser fans or beams for positioning and measuring and include a system integrated field-deployable length standard that uses a reelable tape with positional indents. The systems further include the use of labyrinth seals at interface volumes between rotating laser heads and transmitter assemblies to prevent ingress of contaminants and allow for elimination of the use of rotary seals. Further, new dynamic leveling techniques are provided to plumb positional laser transmitter systems. Still further, strobe beam configurations are provided for improved near/far performance and a vertical mode sensing scheme that allows switching to measuring tall structures when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Philip L. Detweiler, James E. Denney, Nathan A. Corey, Jonathan A. Jackson, Frank B. Douglas
  • Publication number: 20010038447
    Abstract: Improved versatility, reliability and performance for field-deployable spatial positioning or measurement systems that use rotating laser fans or beams. Teachings include [1] A system integrated field-deployable length standard uses a reelable tape with positional indents; [2] the use of labyrinth seals at interface volumes between rotating laser heads and transmitter assemblies to prevent ingress of contaminants and allow for elimination of the use of rotary seals; [3] new dynamic leveling techniques to plumb positional laser transmitter systems; [4] strobe beam configurations for improved near/far performance; and [5] a vertical mode sensing scheme that allows switching to measuring tall structures when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Philip L. Detweiler, James E. Denney, David A. Sayer, Nathan A. Corey, Jonatha A. Jackson, Frank B. Douglas, Horst Pfiffi, Edward E. Hart, Frank A. Leyshon