Patents by Inventor Robert Eastman
Robert Eastman 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).
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Patent number: 11915670Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for displaying interactive augmented reality presentations are provided. In some embodiments, a system comprises: a plurality of head mounted displays, a first head mounted display comprising a transparent display; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is programmed to: determine that a first physical location of a plurality of physical locations in a physical environment of the head mounted display is located closest to the head mounted display; receive first content comprising a first three dimensional model; receive second content comprising a second three dimensional model; present, using the transparent display, a first view of the first three dimensional model at a first time; and present, using the transparent display, a first view of the second three dimensional model at a second time subsequent to the first time based one or more instructions received from a server.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Mark A. Griswold, Erin Henninger, Jeff Mlakar, Henry Eastman, Robert Gotschall, Catherine Sue Shick, Galen Tingle
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Patent number: 7650899Abstract: A camouflage cover for equipping an outdoor enclosure with three-dimensional nature effects includes a plurality of elongated nature-effect strands that drape over the enclosure in a substantially vertical arrangement. The vine-like nature-effect strands help conceal hard lines and corners of the enclosure structure. The cover may include adjustment straps that allow a single cover to adapt to a number of enclosure structures. The adjustment straps, where used, may include interwoven cords and cord locks for adjusting tension of the straps. The nature-effect strands may have different camouflage patterns so that an enclosure can have an appropriate camouflage scheme no matter what season or environment. Tiebacks may optionally be used to permit horizontal adjustment of the nature-effect strands, in order to prevent allow free access to windows and doorways. Auxiliary loops may also be provided to allow attachment of additional nature effects by a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Eastman Holding CompanyInventors: Robert Eastman, II, Scott D. Lee
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Patent number: 7608002Abstract: A reinforced archery arrow shaft includes a tubular core, with an attached two-part sleeve either covering the core, or disposed inside the core as a liner. The core may include carbon therein. The sleeve includes at least one higher-density front section formed from a fabric material, which is wrapped around and affixed to the core. The sleeve also includes a lower-density rear section wrapped around and affixed to the core behind the front section. The sleeve fabric may have a decorative design or pattern on the exterior surface thereof. The higher density of the front section provides front-of-center weight distribution in the finished arrow shaft. Optionally, accessories may be attached to the arrow shaft to form an arrow.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Eastman Holding CompanyInventors: Robert Eastman, II, Leonard D. Rezmer
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Publication number: 20080083443Abstract: A collapsible and portable enclosure, for providing covering concealment to a user, includes one or more flexible plastic window panels which function as one-way mirrors during daylight hours. The enclosure includes a fabric cover having at least one side wall, and a support structure for supporting the fabric cover. The support structure may include a plurality of collapsible hub-and-strut assemblies. The fabric cover has at least one window opening formed through the side wall, and a flexible panel extending across the window opening. The flexible panel has a partially reflective exterior surface which partially reflects light and partially transmits light, allowing the flexible panel to effectively function as a one-way mirror. Optionally, the flexible panel may be removable and replaceable, allowing a hunter to shoot through the panel and to replace it later.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventor: Robert Eastman
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Publication number: 20080058133Abstract: A reinforced archery arrow shaft includes a tubular core, with an attached two-part sleeve either covering the core, or disposed inside the core as a liner. The core may include carbon therein. The sleeve includes at least one higher-density front section formed from a fabric material, which is wrapped around and affixed to the core. The sleeve also includes a lower-density rear section wrapped around and affixed to the core behind the front section. The sleeve fabric may have a decorative design or pattern on the exterior surface thereof. The higher density of the front section provides front-of-center weight distribution in the finished arrow shaft. Optionally, accessories may be attached to the arrow shaft to form an arrow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: Eastman Holding CompanyInventors: Robert Eastman, Leonard D. Rezmer
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Publication number: 20070271682Abstract: Scent-suppressing fiber to be woven into articles of clothing or other equipment formed of fabric to inhibit or eliminate the emission of scents when the wearer is in the vicinity of wildlife. The fiber is a conventional thread coated with carbon. A fabric sheet is formed completely of woven carbon scent-suppressing fibers, or alternatively may be formed of carbon scent-suppressing fibers interwoven with conventional fibers. The resulting fabric sheet is formed into articles of clothing to suppress scent emission that highly sensitive wild creatures can detect. Because the fiber is structurally a part of the clothing article, its cost is less than if the scent-suppressing fiber were applied superficially, as in a sandwich type layering system. Also, because the fiber is continuously present in the material, the scent-suppressing capability covers the entire garment and is not limited only to large surface areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2005Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventor: Robert Eastman
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Patent number: 7201818Abstract: In a method of making an arrow shaft, a fabric section is placed around a hollow tubular core, and is affixed thereto. The core may include carbon therein. An adhesive or protective composition, associated with the fabric, is cured to adhere the fabric to the core. The adhesive may be impregnated into the fabric prior to its placement on the core, or may be applied to the fabric by methods such as spraying, dipping, brushing, or powder coating. The shaft may be treated to make the exterior surface smooth after curing. A reinforced archery arrow shaft made by the method includes a tubular core and an attached fabric sleeve covering the core. The fabric is wrapped around and affixed to the core. The sleeve fabric may have a decorative design or pattern on the exterior surface thereof. Optionally, accessories may be attached to the arrow shaft to form an arrow.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Eastman Holding CompanyInventor: Robert Eastman, II
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Publication number: 20060263526Abstract: A method of applying a decorative undercoat and a sound-dampening elastomeric outer coating onto a workpiece may be used on a workpiece that is expected to movably contact another adjacent component when used as part of an assembly. The workpiece may be roughened through sanding by machine or by hand, and then may be sprayed with a base paint coat. The workpiece is then placed in a baking chamber where the base coat is allowed to partially cure so that a subsequent coating will adhere thereto. The workpiece is then coated with an image bearing film, and is then again heated to cure the decorative image-bearing film. Then, the workpiece is sprayed with an elastomeric coating over the dried decorative film and allowed to final cure in a baking chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: Eastman Holding Co.Inventor: Robert Eastman
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Patent number: 7121290Abstract: A portable hunting blind or enclosure, to provide cover to a hunter or naturalist in the field, is provided with a scent-dampening liner. An enclosure according to one embodiment includes at least one wall, and a lining material disposed on a surface thereof. In the described embodiment, the lining material includes a binder and a multiplicity of carbon particles interspersed in the binder. The liner may be directly affixed to an inner wall surface. Alternatively, the lining material may be affixed to a separate fabric surface, which is attached to the inner wall. In another aspect, the enclosure includes screen panel sections pivotally connected in a sequence. In still another aspect, a tent-like structure is formed of flexible fabric and includes a roof section and a support structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventor: Robert Eastman, II
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Patent number: 7047875Abstract: A food marinating apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical canister and a base unit including a motor, a plurality of rollers, a vacuum pump, and a control panel. The base unit is operable to rotate the canister thereon. The vacuum pump is provided for reducing the ambient pressure inside of the vessel, to improve marinade absorption by the food. Food such as meat or fish will receive marinade more quickly under low pressure than under atmospheric pressure, and additionally, by rotating the containment vessel, the food is agitated in the presence of the marinade, for a higher degree of marinade absorption.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Eastman Holding CompanyInventor: Robert Eastman, III
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Patent number: 7047874Abstract: A food marinating apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical canister and a base unit including a motor, a plurality of rollers, a vacuum pump, and a control panel. The base unit is operable to rotate the canister thereon. The vacuum pump is provided for reducing the ambient pressure inside of the vessel, to improve marinade absorption by the food. Food such as meat or fish will receive marinade more quickly under low pressure than under atmospheric pressure, and additionally, by rotating the containment vessel, the food is agitated in the presence of the marinade, for a higher degree of marinade absorption.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Eastman Holding CompanyInventor: Robert Eastman, III
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Publication number: 20060096630Abstract: A camouflage cover for equipping an outdoor enclosure with three-dimensional nature effects includes a plurality of elongated nature-effect strands that drape over the enclosure in a substantially vertical arrangement. The vine-like nature-effect strands help conceal hard lines and corners of the enclosure structure. The cover may include adjustment straps that allow a single cover to adapt to a number of enclosure structures. The adjustment straps, where used, may include interwoven cords and cord locks for adjusting tension of the straps. The nature-effect strands may have different camouflage patterns so that an enclosure can have an appropriate camouflage scheme no matter what season or environment. Tiebacks may optionally be used to permit horizontal adjustment of the nature-effect strands, in order to prevent allow free access to windows and doorways. Auxiliary loops may also be provided to allow attachment of additional nature effects by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: Eastman Holding CompanyInventors: Robert Eastman, Scott Lee
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Patent number: 7028635Abstract: A wild game feeding apparatus includes a support structure, a food distributor, and a collapsible reservoir. The reservoir is made collapsible in order to minimize the size of the apparatus for ease of storage and transport. Wild game feed, such as corn, wheat, or other particulate food is loaded into the collapsible container, whence it exits out of the bottom of the container and contacts the distributor. The distributor includes a rotating plate for distributing the food in a limited radius from the feeder apparatus. Optionally, the apparatus may include a control mechanism including a timer, to actuate operation thereof at specific time intervals which are pre-set by a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventor: Robert Eastman, II
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Patent number: 6978777Abstract: A stove for outdoor use includes a hollow shell formed from heat-tolerant material, and a substructure for supporting the shell. The stove also includes a burner assembly, operatively attached to the shell or to the substructure, and a vessel support rack for placement on the shell. The support rack is formed from multiple interconnected segments. A first vessel-supporting surface is defined on a first side of the support rack, for supporting a cooking vessel having a substantially flat lower surface. A second vessel-supporting surface is defined on a second side of the support rack, for supporting a cooking vessel having a substantially non-flat lower surface. The second vessel-supporting surface may be configured to support a concave cooking implement, such as a wok thereon. The support rack is configured to fit into the shell with either the first vessel-supporting surface or the second vessel-supporting surface facing upwardly.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Eastman Holding CompanyInventors: Jeffrey A. Pestrue, Robert Eastman, III, Robert Butcher
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Publication number: 20050257820Abstract: A portable hunting blind or enclosure, to provide cover to a hunter or naturalist in the field, is provided with a scent-dampening liner. An enclosure according to one embodiment of the invention includes at least one wall, and a lining material disposed on a surface thereof. In the described embodiment of the invention, the lining material includes a binder and a multiplicity of carbon particles interspersed in the binder. The liner may be directly affixed to an inner wall surface. Alternatively, the lining material may be affixed to a separate fabric surface, which is attached to the inner wall. In another aspect of the invention, the enclosure includes screen panel sections pivotally connected in a sequence. In still another aspect of the invention, a tent-like structure is formed of flexible fabric and includes a roof section and a support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventor: Robert Eastman II
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Patent number: 6941961Abstract: A portable hunting blind or enclosure, to provide cover to a hunter or naturalist in the field, is provided with a scent-dampening liner. An enclosure includes at least one wall, and a lining material disposed on a surface thereof. In a first illustrative embodiment, the lining material includes a binder and a multiplicity of carbon particles interspersed in the binder. The liner may be directly affixed to an inner wall surface. Alternatively, the lining material may be affixed to a separate fabric surface, which is attached to the inner wall. The enclosure may include screen panel sections pivotally connected in a sequence. Alternatively, the enclosure may be a tent-like structure which is formed of flexible fabric and includes a roof section and a support structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2000Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Inventor: Robert Eastman, II
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Patent number: 6918465Abstract: A seat cushion, for use with an elevated outdoor hunting or observation stand, is constructed with a plurality of layers therein. The seat cushion is constructed in two or more layers in which one layer includes an envelope with a gas sealed therein. The envelope may include at least two independently sealed chambers. A second layer of the seat cushion includes a flexible foam pad above the envelope. The seat cushion may further include a reinforcing member below the envelope, which may be made of foam which is denser than the foam of the top foam layer. A portable tree seat apparatus is also described, including a frame, an attachment member for cooperating with the frame to attach the frame to a tree, and the multi-layer seat cushion.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Inventor: Robert Eastman, II
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Patent number: 6907875Abstract: An outdoor heating apparatus, for warming the ambient air of a pre-selected area, includes a movable table attachment. The height-adjustable tabletop ergonomically enhances the surrounding area to accommodate the needs of various users, and an optional sectional heat transfer dome lowers shipping and packaging costs and reduces storage space. While the heating apparatus operates in a manner similar to that of traditional outdoor heaters, a fillable reservoir in the base member provides additional stability after the apparatus is assembled.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2001Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Inventors: Robert Eastman II, Jeffrey A. Pesture
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Patent number: D523292Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Eastman Holding CompanyInventor: Robert Eastman, III
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Patent number: D776848Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Inventor: Robert Eastman, II