MICHAEL GREGORY DURRETT
Pilots at Danwood Dr, Austin, TX

License number
Texas A4061358
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
7109 Danwood Dr, Austin, TX 78759

Professional information

Michael Durrett Photo 1

Principal Scientist At Nanohmics

Location:
Austin, Texas Area
Industry:
Research


Michael Durrett Photo 2

Navigational Display For Parachutists

US Patent:
8244461, Aug 14, 2012
Filed:
Feb 9, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/367773
Inventors:
Michael G. Durrett - Austin TX, US
Keith D. Jamison - Austin TX, US
Mark A. Schulze - Austin TX, US
Daniel Shedd - N Reading MA, US
Assignee:
Nanohmics, Inc. - Austin TX
International Classification:
G01C 21/00
US Classification:
701408, 701418, 701445, 701468, 701469, 701470, 244138 R, 244142
Abstract:
A display system for a parachutist is provided based on navigation data and calculations of locations where the parachutist should steer the parachute to increase likelihood of reaching a target. A two-dimensional representation of a navigation funnel is displayed. The display may increase situational awareness by use of color to indicate preferred positions in the navigation funnel.


Michael Durrett Photo 3

Non-Lethal Projectile For Disorienting Adversaries

US Patent:
8113689, Feb 14, 2012
Filed:
Mar 8, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/715565
Inventors:
Michael W. Mayo - Austin TX, US
Daniel R. Mitchell - Austin TX, US
Michael K. McAleer - Austin TX, US
Byron G. Zollars - Georgetown TX, US
Michael G. Durrett - Austin TX, US
Keith D. Jamison - Austin TX, US
Assignee:
Nanohmics, Inc. - Austin TX
International Classification:
F21V 33/00
US Classification:
362253, 362112, 362800, 89 111, 102367
Abstract:
Projectile apparatus is provided employing light and sound that may be dispersed over a large area with high intensity to produce a non-lethal, visible and audible countermeasure to temporarily blind and/or disorient one or multiple potential adversaries. The apparatus is suitable for use in tactical scenarios by military, police, and special operations personnel. The apparatus is also suitable for use in training operations for military, police, and special operations personnel. For amusement or recreation, the apparatus may be used in simulated warfare or in games such as paintball.