Patents by Inventor Rusty Mayhew

Rusty Mayhew 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).

  • Stage effects console for stage controlling system
    Patent number: 8483864
    Abstract: A controlling console for moving elements such as trusses and winches. A console body has a display screen, and a processor which is programmed to produce an output screen on the display screen which accepts controls for controlling at least one movable device. The output screen includes a plurality of different logical blocks which are connected together. Values and conditions such as true, false, rising edge or error can be entered. The console arranges this into a flow arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group LLC
    Inventor: Rusty Mayhew
  • Automatic tracking motion control system for a stage set
    Patent number: 8054179
    Abstract: Movable items on a stage have their position detected in three dimensions, and multiple different lights can be shined at the moving items even after they are moved. Shadowing can be detected and compensated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Rusty Mayhew
  • Stage effects console for stage controlling system
    Publication number: 20100324703
    Abstract: A controlling console for moving elements such as trusses and winches. A console body has a display screen, and a processor which is programmed to produce an output screen on the display screen which accepts controls for controlling at least one movable device. The output screen includes a plurality of different logical blocks which are connected together. Values and conditions such as true, false, rising edge or error can be entered. The console arranges this into a flow arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: Rusty Mayhew
  • Stage Command Autostop
    Publication number: 20080091280
    Abstract: The present system teaches an autostop system for a stage control system in which some of all of the device implemented effects associated with a production may be automatically stopped when certain conditions exist. The conditions causing the effects to stop may be configurable by the show creator to prevent injury to the persons involved with the production and damage to the scenery and equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Rusty Mayhew
  • Automatic Tracking Motion Control System for a Stage Set
    Publication number: 20080048864
    Abstract: Movable items on a stage have their position detected in three dimensions, and multiple different lights can be shined at the moving items even after they are moved. Shadowing can be detected and compensated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Rusty Mayhew