Patents by Inventor Shawn McPhail

Shawn McPhail 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: 9830695
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying hostile fire. A characteristic of a fired projectile is detected using an optical system and the projectile's travel path in relation to a vehicle is determined. If the determined travel path of the projectile is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, it is determined that the projectile is hostile towards the vehicle and a warning is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Patent number: 9658108
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for optically identifying hostile fire strikes to a vehicle. The identification can be that the hostile fire will hit the vehicle, will likely hit the vehicle, hit the vehicle, or likely hit the vehicle. In the case of predictive hits, a warning may be output and the vehicle can take evasive and/or countermeasure actions. In the case of actual or likely strikes to the vehicle, the optical identification can map a travel path of a detected projectile to positions on the vehicle, thus identifying a likely position or area of projectile impact. Such data can be used for inspection and maintenance purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Patent number: 9569849
    Abstract: A network for indicating and communicating detection of hostile fire, and systems, methods, and computer program products thereof. Hostile fire is optically detected and identified at a first vehicle and such identification is transmitted from the first vehicle to one or more other vehicles in the network. Data regarding hostile fire directed at the first vehicle can be stored at one or more of the other vehicles and even retransmitted to other vehicles or base stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Publication number: 20160321798
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying hostile fire. A characteristic of a fired projectile is detected using an optical system and the projectile's travel path in relation to a vehicle is determined. If the determined travel path of the projectile is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, it is determined that the projectile is hostile towards the vehicle and a warning is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Patent number: 9360370
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying hostile fire. A characteristic of a fired projectile is detected using an optical system and the projectile's travel path in relation to a vehicle is determined. If the determined travel path of the projectile is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, it is determined that the projectile is hostile towards the vehicle and a warning is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Publication number: 20160112655
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying hostile fire. A characteristic of a fired projectile is detected using an optical system and the projectile's travel path in relation to a vehicle is determined. If the determined travel path of the projectile is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, it is determined that the projectile is hostile towards the vehicle and a warning is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Publication number: 20150377709
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for optically identifying hostile fire strikes to a vehicle. The identification can be that the hostile fire will hit the vehicle, will likely hit the vehicle, hit the vehicle, or likely hit the vehicle. In the case of predictive hits, a warning may be output and the vehicle can take evasive and/or countermeasure actions. In the case of actual or likely strikes to the vehicle, the optical identification can map a travel path of a detected projectile to positions on the vehicle, thus identifying a likely position or area of projectile impact. Such data can be used for inspection and maintenance purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Patent number: 9196041
    Abstract: A network for indicating and communicating detection of hostile fire, and systems, methods, and computer program products thereof. Hostile fire is optically detected and identified at a first vehicle and such identification is transmitted from the first vehicle to one or more other vehicles in the network. Data regarding hostile fire directed at the first vehicle can be stored at one or more of the other vehicles and even retransmitted to other vehicles or base stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Publication number: 20150310627
    Abstract: A network for indicating and communicating detection of hostile fire, and systems, methods, and computer program products thereof. Hostile fire is optically detected and identified at a first vehicle and such identification is transmitted from the first vehicle to one or more other vehicles in the network. Data regarding hostile fire directed at the first vehicle can be stored at one or more of the other vehicles and even retransmitted to other vehicles or base stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Patent number: 9146251
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying hostile fire. A characteristic of a fired projectile is detected using an optical system and the projectile's travel path in relation to a vehicle is determined. If the determined travel path of the projectile is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, it is determined that the projectile is hostile towards the vehicle and a warning is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Patent number: 9103628
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for optically identifying hostile fire strikes to a vehicle. The identification can be that the hostile fire will hit the vehicle, will likely hit the vehicle, hit the vehicle, or likely hit the vehicle. In the case of predictive hits, a warning may be output and the vehicle can take evasive and/or countermeasure actions. In the case of actual or likely strikes to the vehicle, the optical identification can map a travel path of a detected projectile to positions on the vehicle, thus identifying a likely position or area of projectile impact. Such data can be used for inspection and maintenance purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski
  • Publication number: 20150219426
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for identifying hostile fire. A characteristic of a fired projectile is detected using an optical system and the projectile's travel path in relation to a vehicle is determined. If the determined travel path of the projectile is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle, it is determined that the projectile is hostile towards the vehicle and a warning is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen C. Moraites, Shawn McPhail, Donald Sobiski