Patents by Inventor Scot C. Fairchild
Scot C. Fairchild 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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Publication number: 20250069533Abstract: A display system includes a display screen, a light source to generate a light beam to be modulated in accordance with image data, and a beam scanning module to receive the light beams and to direct the light beam onto an associated display region of the display screen. The beam scanning module includes a resonant scanning mirror configured to scan the light beam along a first scanning direction across the associated display region, and a polygon scanning mirror to scan the light beam along a second scanning direction across the associated display region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Roger A. Hajjar, Scot C. Fairchild, Arthur R. Telkamp
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Patent number: 11961436Abstract: A display system includes a display screen, a light source to generate a light beam to be modulated in accordance with image data, and a beam scanning module to receive the light beams and to direct the light beam onto an associated display region of the display screen. The beam scanning module includes a resonant scanning mirror configured to scan the light beam along a first scanning direction across the associated display region, and a polygon scanning mirror to scan the light beam along a second scanning direction across the associated display region.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Prysm Systems Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Hajjar, Scot C. Fairchild, Arthur R. Telkamp
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Publication number: 20230377497Abstract: A display system includes a display screen, a light source to generate a light beam to be modulated in accordance with image data, and a beam scanning module to receive the light beams and to direct the light beam onto an associated display region of the display screen. The beam scanning module includes a resonant scanning mirror configured to scan the light beam along a first scanning direction across the associated display region, and a polygon scanning mirror to scan the light beam along a second scanning direction across the associated display region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Roger A. Hajjar, Scot C. Fairchild, Arthur R. Telkamp
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Publication number: 20230143152Abstract: A floating optical fiber connector interface generally includes a retention bracket, a translating socket slidingly associated with the retention bracket, and a biasing element positioned between the retention bracket and the translating socket. A tab portion may permit translation of the translating socket with respect to the retention bracket, and an aperture configured to receive a carriage optical fiber connector. The translating socket may translate with respect to the retention bracket within a plane and may further translate in the insertion direction, and the biasing element may resist translation of the translating socket. An alignment plate may be configured to align an instrument interface for connection to a carriage, including a telescoping standoff operable to position the plate at a first position in which the plate is spaced apart from the carriage and to position the plate at a second position in which the plate is adjacent to the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Christopher M. Major, Scot C. Fairchild, Ryan C. Abbott, David W. Bailey, Edward P. Donlon, Matthew D, Rohr Daniel, Timothy D. Boucher
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Patent number: 11532253Abstract: A display system includes a display screen, a light source to generate a light beam to be modulated in accordance with image data, and a beam scanning module to receive the light beams and to direct the light beam onto an associated display region of the display screen. The beam scanning module includes a resonant scanning mirror configured to scan the light beam along a first scanning direction across the associated display region, and a polygon scanning mirror to scan the light beam along a second scanning direction across the associated display region.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Prysm Systems Inc.Inventors: Roger A. Hajjar, Scot C. Fairchild, Arthur R. Telkamp
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Publication number: 20200242988Abstract: A display system includes a display screen, a light source to generate a light beam to be modulated in accordance with image data, and a beam scanning module to receive the light beams and to direct the light beam onto an associated display region of the display screen. The beam scanning module includes a resonant scanning mirror configured to scan the light beam along a first scanning direction across the associated display region, and a polygon scanning mirror to scan the light beam along a second scanning direction across the associated display region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Roger A. Hajjar, Scot C. Fairchild, Arthur R. Telkamp
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Patent number: 10674123Abstract: Large format display systems are described that are reconfigurable between an open configuration designed for performing maintenance on the system and a closed configuration designed for normal operations of the display system. In the closed configuration, the display screen is intentionally subjected to a substantial amount of tensile force to advantageously stabilize the display screen. That substantial tensile force is generated by a sturdy stationary frame that the display screen is anchored against in the closed configuration. When the display system is reconfigured to the open configuration, the display system is no longer anchored against the stationary frame. The process of reconfiguring the display system from the closed configuration to the open configuration includes relieving most of the tensile force applied to the display screen using adjustable tensioning mechanisms of the display systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Prysm, Inc.Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, David E. Weldon
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Publication number: 20190007663Abstract: Large format display systems are described that are reconfigurable between an open configuration designed for performing maintenance on the system and a closed configuration designed for normal operations of the display system. In the closed configuration, the display screen is intentionally subjected to a substantial amount of tensile force to advantageously stabilize the display screen. That substantial tensile force is generated by a sturdy stationary frame that the display screen is anchored against in the closed configuration. When the display system is reconfigured to the open configuration, the display system is no longer anchored against the stationary frame. The process of reconfiguring the display system from the closed configuration to the open configuration includes relieving most of the tensile force applied to the display screen using adjustable tensioning mechanisms of the display systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: Prysm, Inc.Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, David E. Weldon
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Patent number: 10063817Abstract: Large format display systems are described that are reconfigurable between an open configuration designed for performing maintenance on the system and a closed configuration designed for normal operations of the display system. In the closed configuration, the display screen is intentionally subjected to a substantial amount of tensile force to advantageously stabilize the display screen. That substantial tensile force is generated by a sturdy stationary frame that the display screen is anchored against in the closed configuration. When the display system is reconfigured to the open configuration, the display system is no longer anchored against the stationary frame. The process of reconfiguring the display system from the closed configuration to the open configuration includes relieving most of the tensile force applied to the display screen using adjustable tensioning mechanisms of the display systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Prysm, Inc.Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, David E. Weldon
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Publication number: 20120189383Abstract: A latch system couples precision frames in a way that does not over-constrain the coupled frames. The position of a female latching device mounted to one precision frame is adjustable so that, prior to coupling, the latching device can be aligned to a fixed pin that is part of a fixed pin assembly mounted to a second precision frame. Once positioned, the female latching device is fixed in position with respect to the pin and mechanically coupled to the pin, so that the first and second precision frames are not distorted when the coupling takes place. Such latch systems can be used to provide a rigid and over-constrained connection between two structures that does not contain interference fits or the resultant deflection associated with interference fits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, David Inori, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Nigel F. Misso
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Publication number: 20120189381Abstract: A latch system couples precision frames in a way that does not over-constrain the coupled frames. The position of a female latching device mounted to one precision frame is adjustable so that, prior to coupling, the latching device can be aligned to a fixed pin that is part of a fixed pin assembly mounted to a second precision frame. Once positioned, the female latching device is fixed in position with respect to the pin and mechanically coupled to the pin, so that the first and second precision frames are not distorted when the coupling takes place. Such latch systems can be used to provide a rigid and over-constrained connection between two structures that does not contain interference fits or the resultant deflection associated with interference fits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, David Inori, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Nigel F. Misso
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Patent number: 6654517Abstract: Techniques and devices for using fibers that are angle-polished to reduce the adverse effects of optical reflection. Each fiber is mounted so that the longitudinal direction of the fiber core forms an angle with respect to an optical axis of a device along which an optical beam is coupled to or from the angle-polished end facet of the fiber.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Vitesse Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Scot C. Fairchild, Warren Dalziel, Roger A. Hajjar, Tom Schwartz
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Patent number: 6624978Abstract: Methods for providing a highly repeatable loading/unloading pathway for a read/write head of a disk drive.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: TeraStor CorporationInventor: Scot C. Fairchild
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Patent number: 6515959Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing a highly repeatable loading/unloading pathway for a read/write head of a disk drive.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1999Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Terastor CorporationInventor: Scot C. Fairchild
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Patent number: 6490242Abstract: A data storage disk cartridge having a dual housing structure includes an inner housing that contains a disk, and an outer housing that contains the inner housing. The inner housing is at least partially removable from the outer housing for insertion into a disk drive. The outer housing remains external to the disk drive, however, except for a portion that is inserted into the drive to provide a docking channel for retraction of the inner housing. A shutter on the inner housing covers a portion of the disk, but is manipulable by the disk drive to uncover the disk and allow drive access. The dual housing structure of the cartridge is capable of significantly improving disk and drive reliability, particularly for recording applications that require higher areal recording densities, such as near field optical recording. In particular, the disk cartridge reduces the accumulation of debris on the disk and drive components.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1998Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Inventors: Brian T. Bonn, Warren L. Dalziel, Michael A. Maiers, Scot C. Fairchild, Douglas R. Plourde, Wayne M. Hector, Jerrie R. Powers, Leo W. Spychalla, Thiruppathy Srinivasan
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Patent number: 6466399Abstract: A system secures a cartridge inserted into a data storage device. The system includes a slidable member with a recess positioned therein; a toggle pivotably mounted in the recess, the toggle having a tip to pivot the toggle upon contacting the cartridge; and an interlock unit coupled to the slidable member and adapted to engage the toggle when the toggle pivots.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Terastor CorporationInventor: Scot C. Fairchild
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Publication number: 20020114566Abstract: Techniques and devices for using fibers that are angle-polished to reduce the adverse effects of optical reflection. Each fiber is mounted so that the longitudinal direction of the fiber core forms an angle with respect to an optical axis of a device along which an optical beam is coupled to or from the angle-polished end facet of the fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, Warren Dalziel, Roger A. Hajjar, Tom Schwartz
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Publication number: 20020051603Abstract: Techniques and devices for using two or more optical bandpass filters in a free-space, integrated package to add, drop, or exchange a WDM channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Roger A. Hajjar, Scot C. Fairchild
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Patent number: 6364543Abstract: Devices and techniques for engaging a fiber coupler module to a support platform using elongated engagement members.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Versatile Optical Networks, Inc.Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, Charles Depuy
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Patent number: 6229440Abstract: An apparatus opens, closes and locks a data storage device door. The apparatus includes a linkage adapted to actuate the door, the linkage having a handle with a notch and an edge; a flag having a pin mounted thereon, the pin being adapted to engage the edge when the door opens and to be seated in the notch when the door is locked; and a lever to actuate the flag.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: TeraStor CorporationInventor: Scot C. Fairchild