MICHAEL AUSTIN WATERS
Pilots in Aspen, CO
License number
Colorado A3453304
Issued Date
Sep 2015
Expiration Date
Sep 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
PO Box 8237, Aspen, CO 81612
Professional information
Hands Free Lighting Devices
US Patent:
2010031, Dec 16, 2010
Filed:
Jun 18, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/819067
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
International Classification:
A42B 1/24
US Classification:
220913
Abstract:
There is provided headgear having a variety of components. In one form, the headgear includes a camera mounted to a brim thereof. Camera accessories that can be mounted to the headgear can include a switch, a control panel, a view finder, one or more lights. In another form, the headgear includes a heat sink mounted to the brim to dissipate heat generated by powered components of the headgear, such as the camera, a circuit board, one or more lights, or the like. In yet another form, the headgear includes a rotary switch for energizing the one or more lights and/or operating the camera.
Headwear With Switch Shielding Portion
US Patent:
8333485, Dec 18, 2012
Filed:
Jul 2, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/829786
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
International Classification:
F21V 21/084
US Classification:
362106, 362105, 362376, 220913, 200304, 206 8
Abstract:
There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats and includes various accessories for use therewith, such as a protective switch guard associated with hat packaging surrounding an activation switch to prevent inadvertent activation while still allowing intentional actuation thereof.
Hands Free Lighting Devices
US Patent:
2013020, Aug 8, 2013
Filed:
Apr 29, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/695412
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
International Classification:
H04N 5/225, H04N 13/02
US Classification:
348 49, 348376
Abstract:
There is provided headgear having a variety of components. In one form, the headgear includes a camera device mounted to a brim thereof. Camera accessories that can be mounted to the headgear can include a switch, a control panel, a view finder, one or more lights. The headgear can also include a heat sink mounted to the brim to dissipate heat, and can be configured to block radio frequency emissions, generated by powered components of the headgear, such as the camera, a circuit board, one or more lights, or the like. The headgear can also include a 3D camera device having first and second lens devices mounted to the brim in a spaced configuration.
Power Modules For Mounting To Headgear
US Patent:
2013019, Aug 8, 2013
Filed:
Dec 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/725558
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
International Classification:
A42C 5/00, H05K 5/02, H05K 5/03, H05K 5/00
US Classification:
220913, 361728, 361747
Abstract:
A power module assembly for being mounted to headgear is provided. The power module assembly can include a housing member and a cover member configured to mount thereto. The housing member and cover member can have a generally curved profile configured for fitting against a user's head. The housing member can be generally rigid, and the cover member generally flexible and resilient, so that the cover member can mount to the housing member with a snap fit connection therebetween. The housing member can further include a plurality of handles, so that straps of the headgear can extend through openings between the handles corresponding surfaces of the housing member to secure the power module assemble to the headgear.
Lighted Headgear And Accessories Therefor
US Patent:
2013019, Aug 1, 2013
Filed:
Apr 29, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/695417
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
International Classification:
H01H 13/02, B65D 43/02
US Classification:
200 4318, 220379
Abstract:
There is provided lighted headgear having various configurations, components thereof, other accessories combined therewith.
Illuminated Eyewear
US Patent:
8567945, Oct 29, 2013
Filed:
Apr 24, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/869746
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
International Classification:
G02C 1/00, G02C 11/04, G02C 5/14
US Classification:
351158, 351121, 362103
Abstract:
Illuminated eyewear is provided. In one form, the temple arm members have all the lighting components mounted thereto including for each temple arm member a light, power source for the light, and electrical connections including a switch for providing power from the power source to the light. In another form, the cross-frame member has blinder portions integrally formed at either end thereof which are configured to block stray light to avoid glare problems. The blinder portions preferably include surfaces that are inclined to generally extend along the light cone generated by an LED light source mounted to the front end portion of each of the temple arm members. In another form, the temple arm members each have a recessed cavity formed in inner surface portion thereof in which the power source and switch components are received with the switch actuator mounted to the inner surface portion so it is hidden from view when the eyewear is worn for enhanced aesthetics.
Work Light
US Patent:
2010023, Sep 23, 2010
Filed:
Apr 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/766514
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
Assignee:
Panther Vision, LLC - West Dundee IL
International Classification:
F21S 4/00
US Classification:
362219
Abstract:
In one aspect, a light device is provided having an elongate body that has a high strength construction. The high-strength light device is especially well-suited for use as a work light. The work light includes a high-strength body that has a handle and an elongate light-transmissive portion extending from the handle. Preferably, the light-transmissive portion includes a one-piece tubular wall that is tapered and which is molded from a high-strength material. In another aspect, the light device includes anti-rolling surfaces axially between the handle and light transmission portion along the elongate body. The anti-rolling surfaces preferably have a flat configuration so that the flat surfaces keep the elongate body from rolling when placed on a support surface.
Lighted Hat
US Patent:
8550651, Oct 8, 2013
Filed:
Feb 26, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/714403
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
Assignee:
Waters Industries, Inc. - West Dundee IL
International Classification:
F21V 21/084, F21V 19/00
US Classification:
362106, 36224902, 220913
Abstract:
There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats or visors or other headgear. The hands-free lighting may include multiple light sources positioned at the brim of a lighted hat and configured to provide beams of illumination along different axes thereby illuminating distances both near and far from the wearer at the same time while maintaining natural and streamlined appearance of the lighted hat.
Illuminated Eyewear
US Patent:
8235524, Aug 7, 2012
Filed:
Jul 13, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/835508
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
International Classification:
G02C 1/00
US Classification:
351158, 351111, 362103
Abstract:
Illuminated eyewear is provided that directs light forwardly from the user when wearing the eyewear. The illuminated eyewear herein is in the form of eyeglasses, either with or without lenses, or with a lens or lenses that can be refractive or non-refractive, that in one aspect has the lights arranged so as to optimize their performance. In another aspect, the illustrated eyewear herein has electrical components for the lights arranged to provide enhanced aesthetics over prior lighted eyeglasses.
Work Light
US Patent:
7703966, Apr 27, 2010
Filed:
Dec 11, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/001468
Inventors:
Michael Waters - Aspen CO, US
Assignee:
Panther Vision, LLC - West Dundee IL
International Classification:
A61B 1/24
US Classification:
362577, 362227, 362219, 362171, 362186, 362334, 362 55, 362102, 362120
Abstract:
In one aspect, a light device is provided having an elongate body that has a high strength construction. The high-strength light device is especially well-suited for use as a work light. The work light includes a high-strength body that has a handle and an elongate light-transmissive portion extending from the handle. Preferably, the light-transmissive portion includes a one-piece tubular wall that is tapered and which is molded from a high-strength material. In another aspect, the light device includes anti-rolling surfaces axially between the handle and light transmission portion along the elongate body. The anti-rolling surfaces preferably have a flat configuration so that the flat surfaces keep the elongate body from rolling when placed on a support surface.