Patents by Inventor Richard T. Minorics

Richard T. Minorics 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: 11217099
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle dual traffic controller device for detecting a second vehicle by a first vehicle, includes an outer array, the outer array having a plurality of light receiving-light transmitting lenses, the outer array positioned in an arcuate arrangement having at least one focal point and the outer array having at least two caution-colored lenses; and an inner array of optical fibers positioned inside the outer array and connecting lenses on one side of the device to lenses on the other side, the inner array positioned to receive light passing into the device through at least one lens and send that light out of the device through at least one different lens. A system to guide such vehicles is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: EASTON SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventor: Richard T. Minorics
  • Publication number: 20200168092
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle dual traffic controller device for detecting a second vehicle by a first vehicle, includes an outer array, the outer array having a plurality of light receiving-light transmitting lenses, the outer array positioned in an arcuate arrangement having at least one focal point and the outer array having at least two caution-colored lenses; and an inner array of optical fibers positioned inside the outer array and connecting lenses on one side of the device to lenses on the other side, the inner array positioned to receive light passing into the device through at least one lens and send that light out of the device through at least one different lens. A system to guide such vehicles is also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Richard T. Minorics
  • Patent number: 10539964
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle dual traffic reflector device for detecting a second vehicle by a first vehicle includes an outer array having a plurality of colored light receiving-light transmitting lens, positioned in an arcuate arrangement having at least one focal point and the outer array having at least two caution-colored lenses; and an inner array positioned inside the outer array and between it and a focal point of the at least one focal point of side outer array, the inner array positioned to receive light passing into the device through at least one lens and reflecting the light out of the device through at least one different lens. Information and communication symbols are included on one or more lenses and may be reflected to a receiving vehicle to add site-specific information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: EASTON SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventor: Richard T. Minorics
  • Publication number: 20190171221
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle dual traffic reflector device for detecting a second vehicle by a first vehicle includes an outer array having a plurality of colored light receiving-light transmitting lens, positioned in an arcuate arrangement having at least one focal point and the outer array having at least two caution-colored lenses; and an inner array positioned inside the outer array and between it and a focal point of the at least one focal point of side outer array, the inner array positioned to receive light passing into the device through at least one lens and reflecting the light out of the device through at least one different lens. Information and communication symbols are included on one or more lenses and may be reflected to a receiving vehicle to add site-specific information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Easton Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard T. Minorics
  • Patent number: 10155475
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle dual traffic reflector device for detecting a second vehicle by a first vehicle, includes an outer array, said outer array having a plurality of colored light receiving-light transmitting lens, said outer array positioned in an arcuate arrangement having at least one focal point and said outer array having at least two caution-colored lenses; and an inner array positioned inside said outer array and between said outer array and a focal point of said at least one focal point of side outer array, said inner array positioned to receive light passing into said device through at least one lens and reflecting said light out of said device through at least one different lens. A system to guide such vehicles is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: EASTON SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventor: Richard T. Minorics
  • Patent number: 10156636
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle dual traffic reflector device for detecting a second vehicle by a first vehicle, includes an outer array, the outer array having a plurality of colored light receiving-light transmitting lens, the outer array positioned in an arcuate arrangement having at least one focal point and the outer array having at least two caution-colored lenses; and an inner array positioned inside the outer array and between the outer array and a focal point of the at least one focal point of side outer array, the inner array positioned to receive light passing into the device through at least one lens and reflecting the light out of the device through at least one different lens. Information and communication symbols are included on one or more lenses and may be reflected to a receiving vehicle to add site-specific information. A system to guide such vehicles is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: EASTON SCIENTIFIC, INC
    Inventor: Richard T. Minorics
  • Patent number: 5566493
    Abstract: A retractable, universal lamp for a fishing pole includes a hollow handle portion and a hollow rod portion. The hollow handle portion further having an externally exposed segment. A self-contained lamp unit is positioned within the hollow handle such that a flexible, elongated connector and bulb can be universally positioned by the user for aid in night fishing. Furthermore, a plurality of light conductive eyes are disposed on an external side of the rod portion. The eyes are illuminated by light transmitted from the bulb via a bundle of optical fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: Richard T. Minorics