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).

  • Patent number: 11892616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Publication number: 20230350187
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Patent number: 11348749
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Publication number: 20220059304
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Patent number: 11195678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Patent number: 11054628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
  • Publication number: 20210141207
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
  • Patent number: 10575578
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: NOROTOS, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
  • Patent number: 10288865
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Patent number: 10288864
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Publication number: 20180348501
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Publication number: 20180314052
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Publication number: 20180220729
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
  • Patent number: 9924753
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
  • Patent number: 9924754
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast
  • Patent number: 8636375
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III
  • Publication number: 20130094188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III
  • Patent number: 8337036
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III
  • Patent number: 8238045
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon R. Prendergast, Ronald R. Soto
  • Publication number: 20110170280
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathon R. Prendergast, Charles Royston Patton, III