Jason A Dean

US Patent:

7107132, Sep 12, 2006

Filed:

Mar 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/401266

Inventors:

Jason A. Dean - Tarrytown NY, US

Assignee:

Dean Technologies, Inc. - Roslyn NY

International Classification:

G05D 1/00

US Classification:

701 23, 701 25, 31856812, 318587, 900 1, 56 101 A, 56DIG 7

Abstract:

A robotic apparatus for traversing a selected area autonomously that senses orientation relative to the Earth's magnetic field. The robotic apparatus is provided in two models, a master that can record directive and compass readings to provide at least one command recorded on a machine-readable medium representing an instruction for traversing an area of interest, and a slave that lacks the recording capability. Both master and slave models can replay recorded commands, and compare the expected orientation from the command with an actual orientation sensed during autonomous operation. If an error exceeding a predetermined value is observed, a corrective action is taken. The robotic apparatus is able to utilize a tool to perform a task at one or more locations, such as cutting, shoveling and digging. In one embodiment, the robotic apparatus is a lawn mower.

US Patent:

20070260394, Nov 8, 2007

Filed:

Apr 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/740654

Inventors:

Jason Dean - Glenwood Landing NY, US

International Classification:

G01C 21/00

US Classification:

701207000, 901001000

Abstract:

A robotic apparatus for traversing a selected area autonomously that senses orientation relative to “environmental” signals. The robotic apparatus is provided in two models, a master that can record directive and “environmental signal” readings, or that can record received location information, to provide at least one command recorded on a machine-readable medium representing an instruction for traversing an area of interest, and a slave that lacks the recording capability. Both master and slave models can replay recorded commands, and compare the expected orientation from the command with an actual orientation sensed during autonomous operation. If an error exceeding a predetermined value is observed, a corrective action is taken. The robotic apparatus is able to utilize a tool to perform a task.

US Patent:

20120185115, Jul 19, 2012

Filed:

Oct 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/868161

Inventors:

Jason Dean - Glenwood Landing NY, US

International Classification:

G05D 1/00

US Classification:

701 2, 901 1, 901 47

Abstract:

A remotely-controlled robotic apparatus for deactivating explosive ordinance, such as IEDs. The remotely-controlled robotic apparatus is provided with a robotic portion that provides mobility, and a laser portion configured to be aimed at an object of interest (for example an object believed to comprise an IED) and to deactivate the object by destroying, damaging or disconnecting at least one of a control apparatus and a power supply from the object of interest. The remotely-controlled robotic apparatus provides the capability to dispose of IEDs without having an explosion. The remote-controlled robotic apparatus can include a camera and an illumination source for examining objects of interest. A remote control console is provided for the use of an operator in controlling the robotic apparatus.