Patents by Inventor Thomas Bidwell

Thomas Bidwell 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: 12332549
    Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of imaging lens elements arranged to capture adjacent fields of view. In some examples, adjacent imaging lens elements may contact at datum features to maintain a desired spacing. The spacing may allow for partial overlapping of low-parallax volumes associated with the respective imaging lens elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Circle Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Bidwell, Christopher M. Muir, Eugene Sisto, Andrew F. Kurtz, Allen Krisiloff, John Bowron, Zakariya Niazi, Robert Stanchus, James Mazzarella, Robert Baldino, Deanan DaSilva, Jose Manuel Sasian-Alvarado, Charles E. Brugger
  • Patent number: 12287465
    Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a dome defining an interior volume in which a plurality of imaging lens elements are disposed. The dome includes a first outer optical element associated with a first of the imaging lens elements and a second outer optical element associated with a second of the imaging lens elements. Facets are provided at seams in the dome between the first outer optical element and the second outer optical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Circle Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Kurtz, Eugene Sisto, Zakariya Niazi, John Bowron, Thomas Bidwell
  • Publication number: 20250004259
    Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of imaging lens elements arranged to capture adjacent fields of view. In some examples, adjacent imaging lens elements may contact at datum features to maintain a desired spacing. The spacing may allow for partial overlapping of low-parallax volumes associated with the respective imaging lens elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: Circle Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Sisto, Andrew F. Kurtz, Allen Krisiloff, Thomas Bidwell, John Bowron, Zakariya Niazi, Robert Stanchus, James Mazzarella, Robert Baldino, Deanan DaSilva, Jose Manuel Sasian-Alvarado
  • Publication number: 20240393672
    Abstract: A frame for a low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of interconnected faces configured to mount cameras. The faces are mounted along peripheral edges using kinematic connections. The frame provides a structure on which the mounted cameras provide a combined field of view of up to about 360-degrees with minimal parallax between adjacent cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Circle Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Muir, Andrew F. Kurtz, Thomas Bidwell, Adam Inskip, Karen Leap, Nils Kingston
  • Patent number: 12092948
    Abstract: A frame for a low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of interconnected faces configured to mount cameras. The faces are mounted along peripheral edges using kinematic connections. The frame provides a structure on which the mounted cameras provide a combined field of view of up to about 360-degrees with minimal parallax between adjacent cameras.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Circle Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Muir, Andrew F. Kurtz, Thomas Bidwell, Adam Inskip, Karen Leap, Nils Kingston
  • Patent number: 12092800
    Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of imaging lens elements arranged to capture adjacent fields of view. In some examples, adjacent imaging lens elements may contact at datum features to maintain a desired spacing. The spacing may allow for partial overlapping of low-parallax volumes associated with the respective imaging lens elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Circle Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Sisto, Andrew F. Kurtz, Allen Krisiloff, Thomas Bidwell, John Bowron, Zakariya Niazi, Robert Stanchus, James Mazzarella, Robert Baldino, Deanan DaSilva, Jose Manuel Sasian-Alvarado
  • Publication number: 20230236493
    Abstract: A frame for a low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of interconnected faces configured to mount cameras. The faces are mounted along peripheral edges using kinematic connections. The frame provides a structure on which the mounted cameras provide a combined field of view of up to about 360-degrees with minimal parallax between adjacent cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher M. Muir, Andrew F. Kurtz, Thomas Bidwell, Adam Inskip, Karen Leap, Nils Kingston
  • Publication number: 20230152672
    Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of imaging lens elements arranged to capture adjacent fields of view. In some examples, adjacent imaging lens elements may contact at datum features to maintain a desired spacing. The spacing may allow for partial overlapping of low-parallax volumes associated with the respective imaging lens elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Bidwell, Christopher M. Muir, Eugene Sisto, Andrew F. Kurtz, Allen Krisiloff, John Bowron, Zakariya Niazi, Robert Stanchus, James Mazzarella, Robert Baldino, Deanan DaSilva, Jose Manuel Sasian-Alva, Charles E. Brugger
  • Publication number: 20220357645
    Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a plurality of imaging lens elements arranged to capture adjacent fields of view. In some examples, adjacent imaging lens elements may contact at datum features to maintain a desired spacing. The spacing may allow for partial overlapping of low-parallax volumes associated with the respective imaging lens elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Eugene Sisto, Andrew F. Kurtz, Allen Krisiloff, Thomas Bidwell, John Bowron, Zakariya Niazi, Robert Stanchus, James Mazzarella, Robert Baldino, Deanan DaSilva, Jose Manuel Sasian-Alva
  • Publication number: 20220357646
    Abstract: A low parallax imaging device includes a dome defining an interior volume in which a plurality of imaging lens elements are disposed. The dome includes a first outer optical element associated with a first of the imaging lens elements and a second outer optical element associated with a second of the imaging lens elements. Facets are provided at seams in the dome between the first outer optical element and the second outer optical element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew F. Kurtz, Eugene Sisto, Zakariya Niazi, John Bowron, Thomas Bidwell
  • Publication number: 20070231004
    Abstract: A cleaning station for removing particulate material from a moving web in an electrographic printer/copier includes a customer-replaceable web-cleaner device with a support bracket/backup shoe assembly. A quick disconnect feature enables the cleaner cover to be de-coupled from the cleaner body to allow the debris to be easily removed with replacing the web-cleaner. The cleaner has a cleaner sump that is spring loaded to force contact of four strategically placed stops in the sump with a stationary back up shoe assembly allowing for higher precision of blade engagement with a transport web or a photoconductor. The web-cleaner has two wiper blades that are locked into the cleaner sump by springs, to facilitate dumping of material removed from the web without removing the cleaning blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Francisco Ziegelmuller, Thomas Bidwell, Dennis Grabb, Daniel Palmer, Matthias Regelsberger
  • Patent number: D405041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Bidwell, Michael P. Gallagher, Leif A. Norland, Steven R. Pulskamp
  • Patent number: D409349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Bidwell, Michael P Gallagher, Kevin A. Gilliland, Joseph H Knapschaefer, Donald E Luebrecht, John F McClusky, Leif A Norland, Steven R Pulskamp, Harold A Stammen, Robert J Stauffer, Ronald A Grisez
  • Patent number: D412866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Bidwell, Michael P. Gallagher, Kevin A. Gilliland, Joseph H. Knapschaefer, Donald E. Luebrecht, John F. McClusky, Leif A. Norland, Steven R. Pulskamp, Harold A. Stammen, Robert J. Stauffer
  • Patent number: D424777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Bidwell, Michael P Gallagher, Kevin A. Gilliland, Joseph H Knapschaefer, Donald E Luebrecht, John F McClusky, Leif A Norland, Steven R Pulskamp, Harold A Stammen, Robert J Stauffer, Ronald A Grisez