Patents by Inventor William E. Hewlett

William E. Hewlett 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: 6775991
    Abstract: A super cooler device including a thermo electric cooler on a digital micro mirror device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6771411
    Abstract: A digital micromirror device (“DMD”) is used to alter the shape of light that is projected onto a stage. The DMD selectively reflects some light, thereby shaping the light that is projected onto the stage. The control for the alteration is controlled by an image. That image can be processed, thereby carrying out image processing effects on the shape of the light that is displayed. One preferred application follows the shape of the performer and illuminates the performer using a shape that adaptively follows the performer's image. This results in a shadowless follow spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Production Resource Group Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20040065796
    Abstract: A hook clamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6696101
    Abstract: A flexible medium for a scrolling color changer and method of making thereof. The medium is made by applying an ink using a Meyer Rod which has varying cell lengths along its length. This leaves varying size cells of ink at different locations along the length of the medium. The ink has special characteristics whereby its evaporation rate and viscosity are carefully controlled. The viscosity is such that an amount of levelling will occur will be equal to the distance between any cells, but that cell to cell levelling will not, in general, occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20040021689
    Abstract: A system for designing light and sound systems for use in stage productions. Virtual reality interfaces facilitate the selection and location of lighting and sound displays by providing a real-time simulation of the devices and the display produced thereby. The system also calculates parameters with respect to structural elements used for mounting the lighting and sound equipment. In addition, the virtual reality interface permits the simulation of the packing of the lighting and sound equipment and the automatic calculation of parameters relating to packing space, package weight, preferred location, and order of packing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Light and Sound Design, Ltd.
    Inventors: Richard Parker, William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6682031
    Abstract: A hook clamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6648286
    Abstract: A hook lamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett, Richard Parker
  • Publication number: 20030198782
    Abstract: A flexible medium for a scrolling color changer and method of making thereof. The medium is made by applying an ink using a Meyer Rod which has varying cell lengths along its length. This leaves varying size cells of ink at different locations along the length of the medium. The ink has special characteristics whereby its evaporation rate and viscosity are carefully controlled. The viscosity is such that an amount of levelling will occur will be equal to the distance between any cells, but that cell to cell levelling will not, in general, occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20030147117
    Abstract: A digital micromirror device (“DMD”) is used to alter the shape of light that is projected onto a stage. The DMD selectively reflects some light, thereby shaping the light that is projected onto the stage. The control for the alteration is controlled by an image. That image can be processed, thereby carrying out image processing effects on the shape of the light that is displayed. One preferred application follows the shape of the performer and illuminates the performer using a shape that adaptively follows the performer's image. This results in a shadowless follow spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: Light & Sound Design Ltd., a Great Britain Corporation
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20030131610
    Abstract: A super cooler device including a thermo electric cooler on a digital micro mirror device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Light & Sound Design Ltd., a England corporation
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6565941
    Abstract: A flexible medium for a scrolling color changer and method of making thereof. The medium is made by applying an ink using a Meyer Rod which has varying cell lengths along its length. This leaves varying size cells of ink at different locations along the length of the medium. The ink has special characteristics whereby its evaporation rate and viscosity are carefully controlled. The viscosity is such that an amount of levelling will occur will be equal to the distance between any cells, but that cell to cell levelling will not, in general, occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6549326
    Abstract: Techniques for use in a digital mirror device based luminaire. The techniques include using a filter as a gobo for definition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, William E. Hewlett, Ian Clarke
  • Patent number: 6523353
    Abstract: A super cooler device including a thermo electric cooler on a digital micro mirror device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20020181070
    Abstract: A digital micromirror device (“DMD”) is used to alter the shape of light that is projected onto a stage. The DMD selectively reflects some light, thereby shaping the light that is projected onto the stage. The control for the alteration is controlled by an image. That image can be processed, thereby carrying out image processing effects on the shape of the light that is displayed. One preferred application follows the shape of the performer and illuminates the performer using a shape that adaptively follows the performer's image. This results in a shadowless follow spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Light & Sound Design, Ltd. a British Corporation
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20020141037
    Abstract: Techniques for use in a digital mirror device based luminaire. The techniques include using a filter as a gobo for definition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, William E. Hewlett, Ian Clarke
  • Publication number: 20020124573
    Abstract: A super cooler device including a thermo electric cooler on a digital micro mirror device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20020109905
    Abstract: Techniques for use in a digital mirror device based luminaire. The techniques include using a filter as a gobo for definition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, William E. Hewlett, Ian Clarke
  • Patent number: 6430934
    Abstract: A super cooler device including a thermo electric cooler on a digital micro mirror device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6421165
    Abstract: A digital micromirror device “DMD”) is used to alter the shape of light that is projected onto a stage. The DMD selectively reflects some light, thereby shaping the light that is projected onto the stage. The control for the alteration is controlled by an image. That image can be processed, thereby carrying out image processing effects on the shape of the light that is displayed. One preferred application follows the shape of the performer and illuminates the performer using a shape that adaptively follows the performer's image. This results in a shadowless follow spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Light & Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett
  • Publication number: 20020018284
    Abstract: A digital micromirror device (“DMD”) is used to alter the shape of light that is projected onto a stage. The DMD selectively reflects some light, thereby shaping the light that is projected onto the stage. The control for the alteration is controlled by an image. That image can be processed, thereby carrying out image processing effects on the shape of the light that is displayed. One preferred application follows the shape of the performer and illuminates the performer using a shape that adaptively follows the performer's image. This results in a shadowless follow spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Light & Sound Design, Ltd., a corporation
    Inventor: William E. Hewlett