Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1995
Title: Innovations by Stephen Kreider
Introduction
Stephen Kreider is an accomplished inventor based in Laurel, MD (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of combat identification technology, holding 2 patents that focus on enhancing the safety of friendly forces in military operations.
Latest Patents
One of Kreider's latest patents is the "Anti-fratricide apparatus and method." This invention provides a method and apparatus for positively identifying vehicles, troops, and landmarks of friendly forces to reduce or eliminate the threat of fratricide. It includes a light display made up of flexible electroluminescent panels that can be affixed to the visible outer surfaces of friendly or noncombatant vehicles, troop helmets, or landmarks. Each panel is electrically energized and modulated under computer control to create various combinations of pattern display, color, intensity, and activation times to transmit a desired identification code.
Another notable patent is the "Thermoelectric device for vehicle identification." This invention aims to provide a combat identification device that is not affected by adverse environmental conditions. It incorporates thermoelectric modules into a rotatable panel attached to a target vehicle. By supplying power to the thermoelectric modules, one surface exhibits coolness while the other surface exhibits heat. This creates a cold surface and a hot surface on the panel, which, when rotated, provides an identification signature to an infra-red reviewer, indicating that the vehicle is friendly.
Career Highlights
Stephen Kreider works for the US Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions to enhance the safety and effectiveness of military operations.
Collaborations
Kreider has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Carl J Campagnuolo and Phil Emmerman, contributing to the advancement of military technology.
Conclusion
Stephen Kreider's innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to improving the safety of military personnel through advanced identification technologies. His work continues to have a significant impact on combat operations.