Thomas J Forrester

US Patent:

6954142, Oct 11, 2005

Filed:

Oct 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/002759

Inventors:

Robert A. Lieberman - Torrance CA, US
Thomas C. Forrester - Hacienda Heights CA, US

International Classification:

G08B029/00
G08B001/08

US Classification:

340509, 340511, 340517, 340521, 34053917, 34053922

Abstract:

A sensor system in which a sensor suite has a locally located field sensing unit (FSU) that converts and evaluates sensor information using sensor fusion algorithms and is thereby able to send qualitative low-bandwidth, low power usage signals to a remote command post.

US Patent:

7231017, Jun 12, 2007

Filed:

Jul 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/191095

Inventors:

Michael Gertsenshteyn - Torrance CA, US
Thomas Forrester - Westminster CA, US
Tomasz Jannson - Torrance CA, US
Kang Lee - Woodland Hills CA, US
Gajendra Savant - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US

Assignee:

Physical Optics Corporation - Torrance CA

International Classification:

G01N 23/203
G21K 1/06

US Classification:

378 87, 378 84, 378 86, 378149, 2505051

Abstract:

A Lobster Eye X-ray Imaging System based on a unique Lobster Eye (LE) structure, X-ray generator, scintillator-based detector and cooled CCD (or Intensified CCD) for real-time, safe, staring Compton backscatter X-ray detection of objects hidden under ground, in containers, behind walls, bulkheads etc. In contrast to existing scanning pencil beam systems, Lobster Eye X-Ray Imaging System's true focusing X-ray optics simultaneously acquire ballistic Compton backscattering photons (CBPs) from an entire scene irradiated by a wide-open cone beam from one or more X-ray generators. The Lobster Eye X-ray Imaging System collects (focuses) thousands of times more backscattered hard X-rays in the range from 40 to 120 keV (or wavelength λ=0. 31 to 0. 1 Å) than current backscatter imaging sensors (BISs), giving high sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and penetration through ground, metal walls etc. The collection efficiency of Lobster Eye X-ray Imaging System is optimized to reduce emitted X-ray power and miniaturize the device.

US Patent:

7335067, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Jul 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/191094

Inventors:

Kang Lee - Woodland Hills CA, US
Thomas Forrester - Westminster CA, US
Tomasz Jannson - Torrance CA, US
Andrew Kostrzewski - Garden Grove CA, US
Gajendra Savant - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US

Assignee:

Physical Optics Corporation - Torrance CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/24

US Classification:

439700, 439824, 439289

Abstract:

Two embodiments of a connector that can be mated without regard for its orientation are disclosed. One embodiment is mated and demated autonomously as part of a system for recovering, docking with, recharging and re-launching unmanned aerial vehicles. Another embodiment is employed on the decks of vessels to facilitate mating and demating of various equipment providing different functions to reconfigure the vessel. Because both embodiments are configured for connection irrespective of angular orientation over 360, they are especially suited for harsh environments including autonomous operation, rough seas, darkness and the like.

US Patent:

7462035, Dec 9, 2008

Filed:

Jul 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/190697

Inventors:

Kang Lee - Woodland Hills CA, US
Thomas Forrester - Westminster CA, US
Tomasz Jannson - Torrance CA, US
Andrew Kostrzewski - Garden Grove CA, US
Eugene Levin - Los Angeles CA, US
Gajendra Savant - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US

Assignee:

Physical Optics Corporation - Torrance CA

International Classification:

H01R 33/00

US Classification:

439 37, 439121

Abstract:

An entirely wearable electrical connector for power/data connectivity. The principal element of a modular network is the wearable electrical connector, which is integrated into a personal area network with USB compatibility. Several wearable connector embodiments are disclosed. The first, an O-ring based version, was subsequently replaced by a more mature second version, which is based on anisotropic pressure sensitive conductive elastomer. Both are snap-style, low-profile, 360-moving, round, blind operable plug-and-play, reconfigurable wearable connectors with power/data daisy-lattice-style connectivity. A third embodiment comprises a non-conductive elastomeric environmental seal. A fourth embodiment utilizes a self-acting, automatic shutter-type environmental seal. A fifth embodiment comprises a smaller version that resembles a conventional snap fastener commonly used on clothing. The inventive technology will benefit the military and public safety personnel such as police, fire, EMT and other services that require special protective clothing integrated with multiple electronic devices.

US Patent:

7556532, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Dec 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/644149

Inventors:

Kang Lee - Woodland Hills CA, US
Thomas Forrester - Westminster CA, US
Tomasz Jannson - Torrance CA, US
Andrew Kostrzewski - Garden Grove CA, US
Eugene Levin - Los Angeles CA, US
Gajendra Savant - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US

Assignee:

Physical Optics Corporation - Torrance CA

International Classification:

H01R 33/945

US Classification:

43962004, 43962022, 3405456

Abstract:

A carton-centric security system that uniquely combines a low-cost version of the rugged connector technology and a novel smart skin is provided. The carton-centric security system includes RF electronics for communication. The system can fully meet the homeland security need to autonomously seal, secure, and monitor the integrity of shipping cartons/parcels below the ISO intermodal shipping container level. The system can seal the contents of a shipping carton within a “smart skin/wrapper,” which physically surrounds the contents, monitors the physical integrity of the shipping carton and detects any intrusion into the carton. In case of an intrusion, the system provides notification of the intrusion of the carton or tampering with the carton security system, including alteration of the carton contents, theft or unauthorized removal of the entire carton.

US Patent:

7658612, Feb 9, 2010

Filed:

Nov 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/323360

Inventors:

Kang Lee - Woodland Hills CA, US
Thomas Forrester - Hacienda Heights CA, US
Tomasz Jannson - Torrance CA, US
Andrew Kostrzewski - Garden Grove CA, US
Eugene Levin - Los Angeles CA, US
Gajendra Savant - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US

Assignee:

Physical Optics Corporation - Torrance CA

International Classification:

H01R 33/00

US Classification:

439 37, 439 761

Abstract:

An entirely wearable electrical connector for power/data connectivity. The principal element of a modular network is the wearable electrical connector, which is integrated into a personal area network with USB compatibility.

US Patent:

7731517, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Nov 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/323321

Inventors:

Kang Lee - Woodland Hills CA, US
Thomas Forrester - Hacienda Heights CA, US
Tomasz Jannson - Torrance CA, US
Andrew Kostrzewski - Garden Grove CA, US
Eugene Levin - Houghton MI, US
Gajendra Savant - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US

Assignee:

Physical Optics Corporation - Torrance CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/52

US Classification:

439271, 439 5, 439589

Abstract:

An entirely wearable electrical connector for power/data connectivity. The principal element of a modular network is the wearable electrical connector, which is integrated into a personal area network with USB compatibility. An embodiment comprises a non-conductive elastomeric environmental seal.

US Patent:

7753685, Jul 13, 2010

Filed:

Nov 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/323346

Inventors:

Kang Lee - Woodland Hills CA, US
Thomas Forrester - Hacienda Heights CA, US
Tomasz Jannson - Torrance CA, US
Andrew Kostrzewski - Garden Grove CA, US
Eugene Levin - Houghton MI, US
Gajendra Savant - Rolling Hills Estates CA, US

Assignee:

Physical Optics Corporation - Torrance CA

International Classification:

H01R 33/00

US Classification:

439 37, 439660, 439732

Abstract:

An entirely wearable electrical connector for power/data connectivity. The principal element of a modular network is the wearable electrical connector, which is integrated into a personal area network with USB compatibility. Several wearable connector embodiments are disclosed. An enhancement to the wearable connector includes OSI Layer 2 (and potentially Layer 3) functionality. Data Link layer functionality is supported by including electronic serial numbers at wearable snap-connector points.