Patents by Inventor Ronald P. Briars

Ronald P. Briars 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).

  • Aiming adjustment technique for a dual light source aiming mechanism of an infrared heat sensor
    Patent number: 5839829
    Abstract: An improved method for aligning the aiming beams of an infrared heat sensor included the steps of providing a heat source at a target site, orienting the infrared heat sensor so that output signal is maximized to orient an optical axis toward the target site, and aligning the aiming beams relative to the target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Raytek Subsidiary, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Litvin, Ronald P. Briars
  • Dual light source aiming mechanism and improved actuation system for hand-held temperature measuring unit
    Patent number: 5626424
    Abstract: A system for aiming a remote IR temperature sensing device includes a beam splitter assembly and mirror assembly mounted on opposite sides of the body of the device. Both assemblies provide for adjusting the vertical and azimuthal positions of alignment beams to facilitate the use of inexpensive, low-tolerance parts while providing high accuracy to improve sensitivity, accuracy, and resolution. A dual action trigger initiates temperature measurement and logs currently measured temperature information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Raytek Subsidiary, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Litvin, Ronald P. Briars