Patents by Inventor Roger Barton

Roger Barton 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).

  • MEMS-based display apparatus
    Patent number: 9500853
    Abstract: A display apparatus incorporating electromechanical light modulators and a layer of material including apertures corresponding to the electromechanical light modulators that results in the display apparatus having lower power-consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: SnapTrack, Inc.
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, IV, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Timothy J. Brosnihan, Jignesh Gandhi, John J. Fijol, Richard S. Payne, Roger Barton
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130010342
    Abstract: Display devices incorporating shutter-based light modulators are disclosed along with methods of manufacturing such devices. The methods are compatible with thin-film manufacturing processes known in the art and result in displays having lower power-consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: PIXTRONIX, INC.
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, IV, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Timothy J. Brosnihan, Jignesh Gandhi, John J. Fijol, Richard S. Payne, Roger Barton
  • Fuel cell apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 8273485
    Abstract: Fuel cells having an efficient means of thermal insulation such that all of the components requiring high temperature operation are contained within a single housing and whereby such thermal insulation is disposed exterior to such housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Lilliputian Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel B. Schaevitz, Aleksander Franz, Roger Barton, Alan P. Ludwiszewski
  • DISPLAY METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20120169795
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMs-based light modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, Abraham McAllister, Stephen Lewis, Roger Barton
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110267668
    Abstract: Display devices incorporating shutter-based light modulators are disclosed along with methods of manufacturing such devices. The methods are compatible with thin-film manufacturing processes known in the art and result in displays having lower power-consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, IV, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Timothy J. Brosnihan, Jignesh Gandhi, John J. Fijol, Richard S. Payne, Roger Barton
  • Fuel cell apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7897292
    Abstract: Fuel cells having an efficient means of thermal insulation such that all of the components requiring high temperature operation are contained within a single housing and whereby such thermal insulation is disposed exterior to such housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Lilliputian Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel B. Schaevitz, Aleksander Franz, Roger Barton, Alan Ludwiszewski
  • Display methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 7755582
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMs-based light modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, Abraham McAllister, Stephen Lewis, Roger Barton
  • Display methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 7742016
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMs-based light modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, Abraham McAllister, Stephen Lewis, Roger Barton
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20090244678
    Abstract: Display devices incorporating shutter-based light modulators are disclosed along with methods of manufacturing such devices. The methods are compatible with thin-film manufacturing processes known in the art and result in displays having lower power-consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, IV, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Timothy J. Brosnihan, Jignesh Gandhi, John J. Fijol, Richard S. Payne, Roger Barton
  • Methods and apparatus for spatial light modulation
    Patent number: 7417782
    Abstract: Improved apparatus and methods for spatial light modulation are disclosed which utilize optical cavities having both front and rear reflective surfaces. Light-transmissive regions are formed in the front reflective surface for spatially modulating light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, Roger Barton
  • Display apparatus and methods for manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 7405852
    Abstract: Display devices incorporating shutter-based light modulators are disclosed along with methods of manufacturing such devices. The methods are compatible with thin-film manufacturing processes known in the art and result in displays having lower power-consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Pixtronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Brosnihan, Nesbitt W. Hagood, IV, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Jignesh Gandhi, John J. Fijol, Richard S. Payne, Roger Barton
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20080158635
    Abstract: Display devices incorporating shutter-based light modulators are disclosed along with methods of manufacturing such devices. The methods are compatible with thin-film manufacturing processes known in the art and result in displays having lower power-consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Timothy J. Brosnihan, Jignesh Gandhi, John J. Fijol, Richard S. Payne, Roger Barton
  • Methods and apparatus for bi-stable actuation of displays
    Patent number: 7304786
    Abstract: The invention relates to mechanically bi-stable shutter assemblies for use in display apparatus to form images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Pixtronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nesbitt W. Hagood, Jasper Lodewyk Steyn, Roger Barton, Richard S. Payne
  • Systems and methods for stacking fuel cells
    Publication number: 20070259242
    Abstract: The invention, in various embodiments, provides planar fuel cell stack of a plurality of fuel cells, comprising an anode layer including a first anode and a second anode, an electrolyte layer, a cathode layer including a first cathode and a second cathode, and at least one interconnect at least partially disposed within the electrolyte layer, and electrically and mechanically coupling the first anode and the second cathode. In various embodiments, structural supports are provided, the fuel cells are sized to be portable, and are manufactured to produce desired power densities and/or voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: LILLIPUTIAN SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Schaevitz, Aleksander Franz, Zachary Byars, Roger Barton
  • Methods and apparatus for actuating displays
    Publication number: 20070223080
    Abstract: This invention relates to display apparatuses having an array of light modulators and a plurality of apertures formed in a layer of material. Each light modulator corresponds to one or more apertures and has a portion which may overlap a corresponding aperture, where the size of the overlap is proportional to a distance between the array and the layer of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Nesbitt Hagood, Jasper Steyn, Richard Payne, Jignesh Gandhi, John Fijol, Roger Barton
  • Methods and apparatus for actuating displays
    Publication number: 20070216987
    Abstract: This invention relates to display apparatuses having an array of light modulators and a plurality of apertures formed in a layer of material. Each light modulator corresponds to one or more apertures and has a portion which may overlap a corresponding aperture, where the size of the overlap is proportional to a distance between the array and the layer of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nesbitt Hagood, Jasper Steyn, Richard Payne, Jignesh Gandhi, John Fijol, Roger Barton, Eugene Fike
  • Display methods and apparatus
    Publication number: 20070195026
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMs-based light modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nesbitt Hagood, Abraham McAllister, Stephen Lewis, Roger Barton
  • Methods and apparatus for spatial light modulation
    Publication number: 20070159679
    Abstract: Improved apparatus and methods for spatial light modulation are disclosed which utilize optical cavities having both front and rear reflective surfaces. Light-transmissive regions are formed in the front reflective surface for spatially modulating light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nesbitt Hagood, Jasper Steyn, Richard Payne, Roger Barton
  • Circuits for controlling display apparatus
    Publication number: 20070086078
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMs-based light modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Nesbitt Hagood, Stephen Lewis, Abraham McAllister, Roger Barton, Richard Payne, Jasper Steyn
  • Methods and apparatus for spatial light modulation
    Publication number: 20070030555
    Abstract: Improved apparatus and methods for spatial light modulation are disclosed which utilize optical cavities having both front and rear reflective surfaces. Light-transmissive regions are formed in the front reflective surface for spatially modulating light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Pixtronix, Incorporated
    Inventors: Roger Barton, Nesbitt Hagood