Patents by Inventor Ronald R. Soto
Ronald R. Soto 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: 11892616Abstract: In an embodiment, a goggle helmet mount, includes: a helmet block attachable to a helmet; a chassis including a battery pack case configured to house a battery, and being rotatably coupled to the helmet block such that the chassis is rotatably positionable in a lowered position and in a raised position; and an electrical path electrically coupled to the battery pack case.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Publication number: 20230350187Abstract: In an embodiment, a goggle helmet mount, includes: a helmet block attachable to a helmet; a chassis including a battery pack case configured to house a battery, and being rotatably coupled to the helmet block such that the chassis is rotatably positionable in a lowered position and in a raised position; and an electrical path electrically coupled to the battery pack case.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Patent number: 11348749Abstract: A night vision goggle adapter including: a goggle mount assembly; a primary magnet generating a magnetic flux; a magnetic flux conducting unit having a first end and a second end; a first plurality of shunts; and a second plurality of shunts disposed about the goggle mount assembly; wherein the magnetic flux conducting unit may overlap the primary magnet and form a magnetic circuit for conducting the magnetic flux towards the second end of the magnetic flux conducting unit when none of the first plurality of shunts and none of the second plurality of shunts are overlapped by the magnetic flux conducting unit; and wherein the magnetic flux is shorted through one of the first plurality of shunts or the second plurality of shunts when the magnetic flux conducting unit is positioned to overlap one of the first plurality of shunts or one of the second plurality of shunts.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Publication number: 20220059304Abstract: A night vision goggle adapter including: a goggle mount assembly; a primary magnet generating a magnetic flux; a magnetic flux conducting unit having a first end and a second end; a first plurality of shunts; and a second plurality of shunts disposed about the goggle mount assembly; wherein the magnetic flux conducting unit may overlap the primary magnet and form a magnetic circuit for conducting the magnetic flux towards the second end of the magnetic flux conducting unit when none of the first plurality of shunts and none of the second plurality of shunts are overlapped by the magnetic flux conducting unit; and wherein the magnetic flux is shorted through one of the first plurality of shunts or the second plurality of shunts when the magnetic flux conducting unit is positioned to overlap one of the first plurality of shunts or one of the second plurality of shunts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Patent number: 11195678Abstract: A night vision goggle adapter including: a goggle mount assembly; a primary magnet generating a magnetic flux; a magnetic flux conducting unit having a first end and a second end; a first plurality of shunts; and a second plurality of shunts disposed about the goggle mount assembly; wherein the magnetic flux conducting unit may overlap the primary magnet and form a magnetic circuit for conducting the magnetic flux towards the second end of the magnetic flux conducting unit when none of the first plurality of shunts and none of the second plurality of shunts are overlapped by the magnetic flux conducting unit; and wherein the magnetic flux is shorted through one of the first plurality of shunts or the second plurality of shunts when the magnetic flux conducting unit is positioned to overlap one of the first plurality of shunts or one of the second plurality of shunts.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Patent number: 11054628Abstract: An adjustable night vision goggle adapter device includes: a mounting point configured to attach to a helmet; a body affixed to the mounting point and including a surface having a first half of a bearing/detent interface and a central axis; and an arm rotatable about the central axis, having: a first end including a second half of the bearing/detent interface and being configured to rotate about the central axis; and a second end configured to form a joint with a night vision goggle interface, wherein the joint is configured to be rotatable about a shaft and is further configured to be lockable into a fixed position holding the night vision goggle interface at a fixed angle relative to the rotatable arm.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
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Publication number: 20210141207Abstract: An adjustable night vision goggle adapter device includes: a mounting point configured to attach to a helmet; a body affixed to the mounting point and including a surface having a first half of a bearing/detent interface and a central axis; and an arm rotatable about the central axis, having: a first end including a second half of the bearing/detent interface and being configured to rotate about the central axis; and a second end configured to form a joint with a night vision goggle interface, wherein the joint is configured to be rotatable about a shaft and is further configured to be lockable into a fixed position holding the night vision goggle interface at a fixed angle relative to the rotatable arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
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Patent number: 10575578Abstract: A helmet attachment device includes an attachment device for a helmet, the attachment device comprising a clamp including means forming a “u” shaped lower section for receiving a portion of the helmet, wherein the clamp includes an exterior, and a cam pivotally mounted to the clamp for movement between a released and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the attachment device to the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
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Patent number: 10288865Abstract: A night vision goggle adapter, the adapter includes a knob, a yoke, the yoke includes an attachment portion operably connected to a helmet mount, a spring operably placed between the knob and yoke, a shaft, the shaft includes a first end operably connected with the knob, and a second end, a head, the head receives a portion of the shaft and is attached to a night vision google, and a cam pivotally mounted to the second end of the shaft for movement between a release and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the adapter to the head.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Patent number: 10288864Abstract: A night vision goggle adapter, the adapter includes a knob, a yoke, the yoke includes an attachment portion operably connected to a helmet mount, a spring operably placed between the knob and yoke, a shaft, the shaft includes a first end operably connected with the knob, and a second end, a head, the head receives a portion of the shaft and is attached to a night vision goggle, and a cam pivotally mounted to the second end of the shaft for movement between a release and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the adapter to the head.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Publication number: 20180348501Abstract: A night vision goggle adapter, the adapter includes a knob, a yoke, the yoke includes an attachment portion operably connected to a helmet mount, a spring operably placed between the knob and yoke, a shaft, the shaft includes a first end operably connected with the knob, and a second end, a head, the head receives a portion of the shaft and is attached to a night vision google, and a cam pivotally mounted to the second end of the shaft for movement between a release and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the adapter to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Publication number: 20180314052Abstract: A night vision goggle adapter, the adapter includes a knob, a yoke, the yoke includes an attachment portion operably connected to a helmet mount, a spring operably placed between the knob and yoke, a shaft, the shaft includes a first end operably connected with the knob, and a second end, a head, the head receives a portion of the shaft and is attached to a night vision goggle, and a cam pivotally mounted to the second end of the shaft for movement between a release and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the adapter to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Publication number: 20180220729Abstract: A helmet attachment device includes an attachment device for a helmet, the attachment device comprising a clamp including means forming a “u” shaped lower section for receiving a portion of the helmet, wherein the clamp includes an exterior, and a cam pivotally mounted to the clamp for movement between a released and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the attachment device to the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
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Patent number: 9924753Abstract: A helmet attachment device includes an attachment device for a helmet, the attachment device comprising a clamp including means forming a “u” shaped lower section for receiving a portion of the helmet, wherein the clamp includes an exterior; and a cam pivotally mounted to the clamp for movement between a released and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the attachment device to the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
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Patent number: 9924754Abstract: A helmet attachment device includes an attachment device for a helmet, the attachment device comprising a clamp including means forming a “u” shaped lower section for receiving a portion of the helmet, wherein the clamp includes an exterior; and a cam pivotally mounted to the clamp for movement between a released and clamped position to respectively disengage and engage the attachment device to the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
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Patent number: 8636375Abstract: A light for headgear includes a shroud plate having a shell configured to receive a goggle mount, the shell having a periphery generally conforming to a contour of the headgear; and a lighting system on the shell having at least one light. The light further includes a power unit electrically coupled to the lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III
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Publication number: 20130094188Abstract: A light for headgear includes a shroud plate having a shell configured to receive a goggle mount, the shell having a periphery generally conforming to a contour of the headgear; and a lighting system on the shell having at least one light. The light further includes a power unit electrically coupled to the lighting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III
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Patent number: 8337036Abstract: A light for headgear includes a shroud plate having a shell configured to receive a goggle mount, the shell having a periphery generally conforming to a contour of the headgear; and a lighting system on the shell having at least one light. The light further includes a power unit electrically coupled to the lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III
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Patent number: 8238045Abstract: An adapter for night vision goggles includes a body including a first arm and a second arm each configured to receive a night vision goggle mount. A first night vision goggle mount is removably attached to the first arm or the second arm and a base extends from the body for attaching the adapter to night vision goggles.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Norotos, Inc.Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
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Publication number: 20110170280Abstract: A light for headgear includes a shroud plate having a shell configured to receive a goggle mount, the shell having a periphery generally conforming to a contour of the headgear; and a lighting system on the shell having at least one light. The light further includes a power unit electrically coupled to the lighting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III