Patents by Inventor Stephen McClanahan

Stephen McClanahan 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).

  • Publication number: 20160065807
    Abstract: Panoramic imaging systems and methods for manufacturing and arranging the same are disclosed. A panoramic imaging system includes a mounting frame, an image sensor coupled to the mounting frame, and an optical de-rotation device arranged in an optical path of the image sensor. The optical de-rotation device and the image sensor are oriented such that the optical de-rotation device and the image sensor are in the same plane. The optical de-rotation device removes motion-related blur that would be observed by the image sensor when a rotational movement external to the panoramic imaging system causes the panoramic imaging system to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen McClanahan
  • Patent number: 9135888
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein disclose creating an Intensity Based Colormap by interweaving different Hues between two end points (e.g., black and white) with increasing Luminance. An Intensity Based Colormap may be used to convert Computer Input image data using a Computer Machine encoded with an Intensity Based Colormap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen McClanahan
  • Patent number: 8210694
    Abstract: The optical device projects a three dimensional image into free space. A series of minors are aligned thereby allowing an image reflect three times between the two minors. The distance between the mirrors may be altered, changing the size and orientation of the final image. In other arrangements, the minors are aligned to permit an image to reflect five times. The minors of the device are concave, may be spherical or parabolic, and may be fragments of a spherical or parabolic minor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventor: Stephen McClanahan
  • Patent number: 7333634
    Abstract: The present invention is a velocity detection system and method. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a series of still images of moving automobiles are taken at known intervals. An Image processor algorithm is used to determine local features of the moving automobile and in conjunction with known optical formulas, the velocity of the moving object can be determined. Once the velocity is determined, all of the moving automobiles are highlighted with their calculated velocity on a liquid crystal display screen. Images may be exported into flash memory for future reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventor: Stephen A. McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20080038211
    Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Sagel, Robert Barron, Robert Gerlach, Douglas Scott, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20080026340
    Abstract: A system and method employing image analysis may provide an objective measure of the state of gingival tissue health. A region of analysis on an image of gingival tissue may be divided into pixels. Each pixel may have an associated color made up of component R, G and B values. A user may obtain an objective measurement of oral cavity soft tissue health by determining an objective measurement of the component color values of a gingival tissue image region and performing statistical analysis on the color values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Gerlach, Roger Gibb, Michael Rubush, John Dunavent, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20070275041
    Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sagel, Robert Barron, Robert Gerlach, Douglas Scott, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20070275023
    Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sagel, Robert Barron, Robert Gerlach, Douglas Scott, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20070269521
    Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sagel, Robert Barron, Robert Gerlach, Douglas Scott, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20070269491
    Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sagel, Robert Barron, Robert Gerlach, Douglas Scott, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20070269388
    Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sagel, Robert Barron, Robert Gerlach, Douglas Scott, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20070269520
    Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Sagel, Robert Barron, Robert Gerlach, Douglas Scott, Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20070188898
    Abstract: An optical system for producing a three-dimensional real image of an object. The apparatus includes at least one concave reflective surface and a second reflective surface. In a first aspect of the invention the system includes two concave reflective surfaces in substantially fixed spatial relationship to each other. The surfaces share a common vertex. Furthermore, the tangential lines at the vertices of the reflective surfaces form an angle in the range of 90° to 180°. In a second aspect of the system one of the concave reflective surfaces is replaced by a planar reflective surface. By replacing a concave reflective surface with the planar reflective surface a three-dimensional real image can be created while achieving greater economy of production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventor: Stephen McClanahan
  • Publication number: 20060034489
    Abstract: The present invention is a velocity detection system and method. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a series of still images of moving automobiles are taken at known intervals. An Image processor algorithm is used to determine local features of the moving automobile and in conjunction with known optical formulas, the velocity of the moving object can be determined. Once the velocity is determined, all of the moving automobiles are highlighted with their calculated velocity on a liquid crystal display screen. Images may be exported into flash memory for future reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventor: Stephen McClanahan