Patents by Inventor Robert H. Mimlitch

Robert H. Mimlitch 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: 11971727
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to determine the position of an image sensor relative to a predetermined continuous pattern of colors and/or objects based on the images said patterns of colors and/or objects produces within the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitch Randall, Robert H. Mimlitch
  • Patent number: 11960863
    Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
  • Publication number: 20230099388
    Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
  • Patent number: 11556314
    Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
  • Patent number: 11478720
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti, Raul Olivera
  • Publication number: 20220214697
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to determine the position of an image sensor relative to a predetermined continuous pattern of colors and/or objects based on the images said patterns of colors and/or objects produces within the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitch Randall, Robert H. Mimlitch, III
  • Patent number: 11221631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to determine the position of an image sensor relative to a predetermined continuous pattern of colors and/or objects based on the images said patterns of colors and/or objects produces within the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitch Randall, Robert H. Mimlitch, III
  • Patent number: 10890918
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to determine the position of an image sensor relative to a predetermined continuous pattern of colors and/or objects based on the images said patterns of colors and/or objects produces within the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitch Randall, Robert H. Mimlitch, III
  • Publication number: 20200341483
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to determine the position of an image sensor relative to a predetermined continuous pattern of colors and/or objects based on the images said patterns of colors and/or objects produces within the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitch Randall, Robert H. Mimlitch, III
  • Publication number: 20200341488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to determine the position of an image sensor relative to a predetermined continuous pattern of colors and/or objects based on the images said patterns of colors and/or objects produces within the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitch Randall, Robert H. Mimlitch, III
  • Publication number: 20200210152
    Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
  • Patent number: 10688403
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: INNOVATION FIRST, INC.
    Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti
  • Patent number: 10684830
    Abstract: A mixed mode programming method permitting users to program with graphical coding blocks and textual code within the same programming tool. The mixed mode preserves the advantages of graphical block programming while introducing textual coding as needed for instructional reasons and/or for functional reasons. Converting a graphical code block or group of blocks to a textual block lets the user see a portion of the textual code in the context of a larger program. Within one programming tool the mixed mode method allows users to learn programming and build purely graphical blocks; then transition into mixed graphical and textual code and ultimately lead to their ability to program in purely textual code. The mixed mode further allows users to program using any combination of drag-and-drop graphical blocks and typed textual code in various forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Jason R. McKenna, Levi K. Pope, James B. Pearman, Timothy S. Friez, Paul D. Copioli
  • Publication number: 20200114274
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti, Raul Olivera
  • Publication number: 20190209938
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti
  • Patent number: 10265633
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, a rotational motor situated within the housing, an eccentric load adapted to be rotated by the rotational motor, and a plurality of legs each having a leg base and a leg tip at a distal end relative to the leg base. The legs are coupled to the housing at the leg base and include at least one driving leg constructed from a flexible material and configured to cause the apparatus to move in a direction generally defined by an offset between the leg base and the leg tip as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti
  • Patent number: D846971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: James Whitney Wilson, Hoainam James Tonthat, Robert H. Mimlitch, III
  • Patent number: D914665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Mimlitch, III, John V-Neun, James Whitney Wilson, Jacob Vierus, Juan Carlos Valles
  • Patent number: D937075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: James Whitney Wilson, Hoainam James Tonthat, Robert H. Mimlitch, III
  • Patent number: D959569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Raul Olivera, Douglas Michael Galletti, James Anthony Trzaskos, Gregory James Lavender, Adam Freeman