David Andrew Norman

US Patent:

20040077257, Apr 22, 2004

Filed:

Dec 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/335585

Inventors:

Robert Mimlitch - Rowlett TX, US
David Norman - Greenville TX, US

International Classification:

A63H033/04

US Classification:

446/085000

Abstract:

A construction set for constructing a user-definable apparatus, for example a robot, is provided with one or more construction set components. The components may include components that are reconfigurable into other construction set components, and that have at least one demarcation defining adjacent segments thereof The demarcations facilitate reconfiguration of the construction set components to produce other construction set components. The construction set may include an electromechanical drive assembly having an integrated speed control and operable to receive interchangeable, non-circular drive shafts. The electromechanical drive assembly may be configured to attach to and self-align relative to other construction set components. One or more of the components may be provided with openings through which the non-circular drive shafts may rotate. The drive shaft may be locked in relation to openings of components that allow the drive shaft to rotate via a lock plate. A bearing plate may also be included.

US Patent:

20070131628, Jun 14, 2007

Filed:

Oct 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/549060

Inventors:

Robert Mimlitch - Rowlett TX, US
David Norman - Greenville TX, US

International Classification:

A47F 7/00

US Classification:

211026000

Abstract:

A support and method for supporting equipment within a rack system regardless of its design is disclosed. The base of the support includes a surface capable of supporting the equipment reducing unintended movement of the equipment. Brackets capable of being securely attached to the rack system, regardless of whether it is two-post or four-post in design, are associated with the base of the support. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of selecting a design of rack system, attaching the support of the present system, and placement of the equipment to be supported.

US Patent:

20080220689, Sep 11, 2008

Filed:

May 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/116099

Inventors:

Robert H. Mimlitch - Rowlett TX, US
David A. Norman - Greenville TX, US

International Classification:

A63H 29/22

US Classification:

446 91

Abstract:

A construction set for constructing a user-definable apparatus. for example a robot, is provided with one or more construction set components. The components may include components that are reconfigurable into other construction set components, and that have at least one demarcation defining adjacent segments thereof. The demarcations facilitate reconfiguration of the construction set components to produce other construction set components. The construction set may include an electromechanical drive assembly having an integrated speed control and operable to receive interchangeable. non-circular drive shafts. The electromechanical drive assembly may be configured to attach to and self-align relative to other construction set components. One or more of the components may be provided with openings through which the non-circular drive shafts may rotate. The drive shaft may be locked in relation to openings of components that allow the drive shaft to rotate via a lock plate. A bearing plate may also be included.

US Patent:

20130242123, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Feb 26, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/776806

Inventors:

David E. NORMAN - McKinney TX, US

Assignee:

RAYTHEON COMPANY - Waltham MA

International Classification:

H04N 5/232

US Classification:

34820814

Abstract:

A feed forward command aiding architecture with corresponding method, system, and computer product are provided. The feed forward command aiding architecture includes generating angle and rate commands from a received inertial data input. The angle command is feed into a proper order position loop producing an intermediate result. An angle feedback is differentiated producing a rate loop feedback. The intermediate result, rate command, and rate loop feedback are then feed into a proper order rate loop producing a torque command. The proper order rate loop is nested inside of the proper order position loop. The torque command being generated moves a beam steering element of an electro-optic sensor to deflect a line of sight of the electro-optic sensor by an angle approximating the received inertial angular input.

US Patent:

20190099893, Apr 4, 2019

Filed:

Oct 1, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/148196

Inventors:

- Greenville TX, US
Mitch Randall - Longmont CA, US
Thomas Charles Glick - Dallas TX, US
Douglas Michael Galletti - Allen TX, US
Bryan James Culver - Greenville TX, US
David Anthony Norman - Greenville TX, US

Assignee:

Innovation First, Inc. - Greenville TX

International Classification:

B25J 11/00
B25J 5/00
B25J 9/16

Abstract:

The present invention includes a pair of boxing robots. Each robot includes at least one wheel and at least one arm controllable through a control system on the robot that is in communication with a user control unit. The control system has at least one axis of inertial sensing to support balancing of the robot. Preprogrammed algorithms are configured to include a balance algorithm to (a) maintain the robot upright during movement and actions, (b) maintain the robot upright upon sensing impact or force onto the robot, (c) cause the robot to fall prone upon sensing a strong impact or force (defined above a threshold) or sensing repeated impacts above a threshold number, and (d) create specified movement to mimic swagger, loss of energy, and additional wobble to imitate dazing. A set of preprogrammed instructions to (a) control wheels to move the robot, (b) control arms to mimic punching.

US Patent:

20190099894, Apr 4, 2019

Filed:

Oct 1, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/148423

Inventors:

- Greenville TX, US
Mitch Randall - Longmont CA, US
Thomas Charles Glick - Dallas TX, US
Douglas Michael Galletti - Allen TX, US
Bryan James Culver - Greenville TX, US
David Anthony Norman - Greenville TX, US

Assignee:

Innovation First, Inc. - Greenville TX

International Classification:

B25J 11/00
B25J 5/00
B25J 9/16

Abstract:

The present invention includes a pair of boxing robots. Each robot includes at least one wheel and at least one arm controllable through a control system on the robot that is in communication with a user control unit. The control system has at least one axis of inertial sensing to support balancing of the robot. Preprogrammed algorithms are configured to include a balance algorithm to (a) maintain the robot upright during movement and actions, (b) maintain the robot upright upon sensing impact or force onto the robot, (c) cause the robot to fall prone upon sensing a strong impact or force (defined above a threshold) or sensing repeated impacts above a threshold number, and (d) create specified movement to mimic swagger, loss of energy, and additional wobble to imitate dazing. A set of preprogrammed instructions to (a) control wheels to move the robot, (b) control arms to mimic punching.

US Patent:

20140094088, Apr 3, 2014

Filed:

Oct 1, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/632604

Inventors:

- Greenville TX, US
Jeffrey Russell Waegelin - Rockwall TX, US
David Anthony Norman - Greenville TX, US

Assignee:

INNOVATION FIRST, INC. - Greenville TX

International Classification:

A63H 11/02

US Classification:

446353

Abstract:

In one embodiment there is provided a mechanical device capable of mimicking a serpentine motion. The mechanical device includes a plurality of segmented portions interconnected consecutively at pivoted junctions. A rotational motor and an eccentric weight are secured about one segmented portion and at least one pair of legs extends from a segmented portion towards a contact surface and causes the segmented portion to move in a direction defined as the rotational motor rotates the eccentric weight. The additional segmented portions following the segmented leg portion follow in a serpentine motion as these portions rock and pivot to counter-balance the undulation caused by the segmented leg portion.