Patents by Inventor Todd L. Yilek

Todd L. Yilek 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).

  • Method and apparatus for a single point scanner
    Patent number: 7961300
    Abstract: The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Remke, Todd L. Yilek, Craig A. Benson
  • Method and apparatus for a single point scanner
    Patent number: 7773200
    Abstract: The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Remke, Todd L. Yilek, Craig A. Benson
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SINGLE POINT SCANNER
    Publication number: 20100103404
    Abstract: The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Remke, Todd L. Yilek, Craig A. Benson
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SINGLE POINT SCANNER
    Publication number: 20090116037
    Abstract: The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Robert D. Remke, Todd L. Yilek, Craig A. Benson