Patents by Inventor Wayne C. Haase

Wayne C. Haase 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: 20170270775
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, the PASS-Tracker is a hand-held device that improves the ability of a rescuer to quickly locate a distressed firefighter by two processes: (1) detecting and recognizing the acoustic alarm sound from a PASS device in Alarm Mode, and (2) providing an indication to rescue personnel of the shortest path to the victim. The invention does not require a pre-installed infrastructure in a particular building; rather the device can be used in an ad hoc fashion at any fire scene. The PASS-Tracker utilizes a plurality of small microphones to detect the acoustic signal from the PASS device. Internal electronics in the PASS-Tracker measure the time-of-arrival (TOA) of the leading edge of the acoustic wave at each microphone and calculate and display the angle-of-arrival (AOA) of the wave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase, Stephen F. Haase
  • Patent number: 9024748
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, the PASS-Tracker is a hand-held device that improves the ability of a rescuer to quickly locate a distressed firefighter by two processes: (1) detecting and recognizing the acoustic alarm sound from a PASS device in Alarm Mode, and (2) providing an indication to rescue personnel of the shortest path to the victim. The invention does not require a pre-installed infrastructure in a particular building; rather the device can be used in an ad hoc fashion at any fire scene. The PASS-Tracker utilizes a plurality of small microphones to detect the acoustic signal from the PASS device. Internal electronics in the PASS-Tracker measure the time-of-arrival (TOA) of the leading edge of the acoustic wave at each microphone and calculate and display the angle-of-arrival (AOA) of the wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase
  • Publication number: 20140070942
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, the PASS-Tracker is a hand-held device that improves the ability of a rescuer to quickly locate a distressed firefighter by two processes: (1) detecting and recognizing the acoustic alarm sound from a PASS device in Alarm Mode, and (2) providing an indication to rescue personnel of the shortest path to the victim. The invention does not require a pre-installed infrastructure in a particular building; rather the device can be used in an ad hoc fashion at any fire scene. The PASS-Tracker utilizes a plurality of small microphones to detect the acoustic signal from the PASS device. Internal electronics in the PASS-Tracker measure the time-of-arrival (TOA) of the leading edge of the acoustic wave at each microphone and calculate and display the angle-of-arrival (AOA) of the wave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase
  • Publication number: 20110208060
    Abstract: A non-contact system utilizing an air-propagated ultrasound for monitoring biometric parameters is disclosed. A non-contact sensor transmits an ultrasonic wave toward a subject. The wave is reflected by the subject's skin surface back toward the sensor. Electronics in the sensor measure the small changes in displacement of the skin surface to derive a plurality of biometric parameters, including but not limited to respiration rate, heart rate, eye motion, and limb movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase, Richard F. Young, Philippe E. Monin, Colin W. McCarthy, F. William Sarles
  • Publication number: 20100242771
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7617777
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: MagicFire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7194959
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: MagicFire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6857369
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Magic Fire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarto, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6826117
    Abstract: An ultrasonic signal is used to link a beacon unit to a tracker unit to provide a tracking and navigation system for firefighters to use in a smoke filled environment at the scene of a fire. The beacon unit transmits an omnidirectional ultrasonic signal. The tracker unit, using a directional ultrasonic receiver provides a display or other indication of the signal strength of the received ultrasonic signal to allow the direction to the beacon unit to be determined. The ultrasonic signal provided by the beacon unit may be pulse modulated to include digitally encoded data that may be used to identify particular individuals, objects, materials, dangers, or exits. In addition, the tracker unit may be provided with a transmitter and the beacon unit provided with a receiver such that audio communication may be established therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Summit Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase, Paul M. Chizinski, Malcolm S. MacGregor, Donald B. Bruck
  • Patent number: 6700392
    Abstract: A circuit and system for sensing and measuring the mutual capacitance between a sensor capacitor having one grounded lead and a target and providing a direct digital output of the measured capacitance is disclosed. The circuit and system includes a relaxation oscillator coupled to a sensor capacitor and a fixed resistor. The fixed resistor and the sensor capacitor in conjunction with the relaxation oscillator provide a time varying output signal that has a period that is proportional to the mutual capacitance of the sensor capacitor and a target and resistance of the fixed resistor. The circuit and system can also include circuitry to compensate for the input capacitance of one or more amplifiers used in the relaxation oscillator. The circuit and system can also include circuitry to effectively increase the resistance of the fixed resistor by a predetermined constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Wayne C. Haase
  • Publication number: 20030156495
    Abstract: An ultrasonic signal is used to link a beacon unit to a tracker unit to provide a tracking and navigation system for firefighters to use in a smoke filled environment at the scene of a fire. The beacon unit transmits an omnidirectional ultrasonic signal. The tracker unit, using a directional ultrasonic receiver provides a display or other indication of the signal strength of the received ultrasonic signal to allow the direction to the beacon unit to be determined. The ultrasonic signal provided by the beacon unit may be pulse modulated to include digitally encoded data that may be used to identify particular individuals, objects, materials, dangers, or exits. In addition, the tracker unit may be provided with a transmitter and the beacon unit provided with a receiver such that audio communication may be established therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase, Paul M. Chizinski, Malcolm S. MacGregor, Donald B. Bruck
  • Publication number: 20030116048
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Patent number: 6504794
    Abstract: An ultrasonic signal is used to link a beacon unit to a tracker unit to provide a tracking and navigation system for firefighters to use in a smoke filled environment at the scene of a fire. The beacon unit transmits an omnidirectional ultrasonic signal. The tracker unit, using a directional ultrasonic receiver provides a display or other indication of the signal strength of the received ultrasonic signal to allow the direction to the beacon unit to be determined. The ultrasonic signal provided by the beacon unit may be pulse modulated to include digitally encoded data that may be used to identify particular individuals, objects, materials, dangers, or exits. In addition, the tracker unit may be provided with a transmitter and the beacon unit provided with a receiver such that audio communication may be established therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Summit Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase, Paul M. Chizinski, Malcolm S. MacGregor, Donald B. Bruck
  • Patent number: 6490977
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: MagicFire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20020140440
    Abstract: A circuit and system for sensing and measuring the mutual capacitance between a sensor capacitor having one grounded lead and a target and providing a direct digital output of the measured capacitance is disclosed. The circuit and system includes a relaxation oscillator coupled to a sensor capacitor and a fixed resistor. The fixed resistor and the sensor capacitor in conjunction with the relaxation oscillator provide a time varying output signal that has a period that is proportional to the mutual capacitance of the sensor capacitor and a target and resistance of the fixed resistor. The circuit and system can also include circuitry to compensate for the input capacitance of one or more amplifiers used in the relaxation oscillator. The circuit and system can also include circuitry to effectively increase the resistance of the fixed resistor by a predetermined constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Wayne C. Haase
  • Publication number: 20020021621
    Abstract: An ultrasonic signal is used to link a beacon unit to a tracker unit to provide a tracking and navigation system for firefighters to use in a smoke filled environment at the scene of a fire. The beacon unit transmits an omnidirectional ultrasonic signal. The tracker unit, using a directional ultrasonic receiver provides a display or other indication of the signal strength of the received ultrasonic signal to allow the direction to the beacon unit to be determined. The ultrasonic signal provided by the beacon unit may be pulse modulated to include digitally encoded data that may be used to identify particular individuals, objects, materials, dangers, or exits. In addition, the tracker unit may be provided with a transmitter and the beacon unit provided with a receiver such that audio communication may be established therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Zachary S. Haase, Paul M. Chizinski, Malcolm S. MacGregor, Donald B. Bruck
  • Patent number: 5942692
    Abstract: A capacitive pressure sensor includes a chamber coupled to a region whose pressure is to be determined. The sensor includes a conductive flexible diaphragm and a pair of electrodes, each defining a capacitance with the diaphragm. Variations in pressure in the chamber cause deflection of the diaphragm which in turn causes variation in the capacitances. A processing circuit applies an excitation signal to the capacitances and couples the capacitances to inductive elements. A current through the inductive elements is detected to determine the difference in the sensor capacitances and, therefore, the deflection of the diaphragm and the pressure in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne C. Haase, Paul M. Chizinski, Leonid Mindlin, Kerry S. Lahey
  • Patent number: RE40852
    Abstract: A system for navigating a catheter probe through a body cavity includes a sensing coil affixed to a distal end of the probe. Magnetic fields are projected into the body cavity to induce voltage signals in the sensing coil that are sufficient to describe the orientation and position of the probe. A set of magnetic coils each generates a substantially uniform field in a single respective dimension. The orientation angles of the sensing coil may be determined from known values of the unidirectional fields and the measured induced voltage signals. Gradient magnetic fields with components in two dimensions are projected into the body cavity to induce another group of voltage signals. The geometrical intersection of constant voltage surfaces developed by certain gradient fields that produce the measured induced voltage signals is a set of lines on which the catheter is located. The point of intersection of such lines yields the positional coordinates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Martinelli, Wayne C. Haase
  • Patent number: RE41066
    Abstract: A system for navigating a catheter probe through a body cavity includes a sensing coil affixed to a distal end of the probe. Magnetic fields are projected into the body cavity to induce voltage signals in the sensing coil that are sufficient to describe the orientation and position of the probe. A set of magnetic coils each generates a substantially uniform field in a single respective dimension. The orientation angles of the sensing coil may be determined from known values of the unidirectional fields and the measured induced voltage signals. Gradient magnetic fields with components in two dimensions are projected into the body cavity to induce another group of voltage signals. The geometrical intersection of constant voltage surfaces developed by certain gradient fields that produce the measured induced voltage signals is a set of lines on which the catheter is located. The point of intersection of such lines yields the positional coordinates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Metronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Martinelli, Wayne C. Haase
  • Patent number: RE43750
    Abstract: A system for navigating a catheter probe through a body cavity includes a sensing coil affixed to a distal end of the probe. Magnetic fields are projected into the body cavity to induce voltage signals in the sensing coil that are sufficient to describe the orientation and position of the probe. A set of magnetic coils each generates a substantially uniform field in a single respective dimension. The orientation angles of the sensing coil may be determined from known values of the unidirectional fields and the measured induced voltage signals. Gradient magnetic fields with components in two dimensions are projected into the body cavity to induce another group of voltage signals. The geometrical intersection of constant voltage surfaces developed by certain gradient fields that produce the measured induced voltage signals is a set of lines on which the catheter is located. The point of intersection of such lines yields the positional coordinates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Martinelli, Wayne C. Haase