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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7862166 | Side-view mirror attachment for spectacles A side-view mirror attachment for a pair of spectacles constructed of a pair of mirrors each having a hemispherical shape, a center frame that has two opposite ends each fixedly connected to one of the pair of mirrors, and a mounting device for either detachably or ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7748841 | Side-view mirror attachment for spectacles A side-view mirror attachment for a pair of spectacles constructed of a pair of mirrors each having a hemispherical shape, a center frame that has two opposite ends each fixedly connected to one of the pair of mirrors, and a mounting device for either detachably or ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7301485 | Decoding device or encoding device having intermediate buffer interposed between an arithmetic code decoder or encoder and a reverse binarization device or binarization device In the decoder of binary arithmetic code of the present invention, the decoding and reverse binarization of arithmetic code are separated and a large intermediate buffer is interposed. The decoding of arithmetic code is first carried out at the time of input of a st... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7286764 | Reconfigurable modulator-based optical add-and-drop multiplexer An optical add and drop multiplexer system comprising a first module for providing a first signal; a second module for providing a second signal; and a modulator for receiving a channel of the first signal at a first location, the first location configured to actuat... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7177081 | High contrast grating light valve type device A grating light valve has with a plurality of spaced reflective ribbons are spatially arranged over a substrate with reflective surfaces. The grating light valve is configured to optimized the conditions for constructive and destructive interference with an incident... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7158096 | Compact, head-mountable display device with suspended eyepiece assembly A compact, lightweight, head-mountable display device is provided for transmitting an image to a user's eye. The device includes a projection system including a display attached at one end to a head-mountable support fixture. An eyepiece assembly is attached to a se... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7103604 | Scheme for constructing database for user system from structured documents using tags A scheme for constructing a database in a user system, which can automatically store those portions of the structured documents which contain important contents without exerting a burden on the user is disclosed. A structured document provided by a server device is ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7068372 | MEMS interferometer-based reconfigurable optical add-and-drop multiplexor The interferometer comprises a beam splitter, a mirror and a phase modulator. The beam splitter splits a signal into a first portion and a second portion. The mirror reflects the first portion. The first portion includes an optical path length, which is fixed. The p... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7057819 | High contrast tilting ribbon blazed grating The light modulator includes elongated elements and a support structure coupled to the elongated elements. Each element includes one or more lengthwise slits within an active optical area, and a light reflective planar surface with the light reflective planar surfac... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7054515 | Diffractive light modulator-based dynamic equalizer with integrated spectral monitor An integrated device of the present invention comprises free-space optics, a bi-directional multiplexor/de-multiplexor, a diffractive light modulator, a beam splitter, an optical performance monitor, and a controller. The free-space optics collimate, transform and i... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049164 | Microelectronic mechanical system and methods The current invention provides for encapsulated release structures, intermediates thereof and methods for their fabrication. The multi-layer structure has a capping layer, that preferably comprises silicon oxide and/or silicon nitride, and which is formed over an et... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7042611 | Pre-deflected bias ribbons A modulator for and a method of modulating an incident beam of light including means for supporting a plurality of active elements and a plurality of bias elements, each active and bias element including a light reflective planar surface with the light reflective pl... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7027202 | Silicon substrate as a light modulator sacrificial layer An optical MEM device is fabricated with a patterned device layer formed on a silicon wafer. Preferably, the patterned device layer is patterned with plurality of ribbons and/or access trenches. The central portion of the ribbon is released from the silicon wafer us... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7011403 | Prescription flip ups A pair of eyeglasses for an individual to wear. The pair of eyeglasses is normal in most aspects except for the fact that it has a pair of lens that are pivotally attached to the framework of the eyeglasses. Each lens of the pair of lens can individually be raised, ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6956995 | Optical communication arrangement An arrangement for optical communication comprises an optical coupler, an opto-electronic board, and an optical fiber. The optical fiber comprises a first refraction surface, a second refraction surface, and an internal reflector. The first refraction surface has a ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6956878 | Method and apparatus for reducing laser speckle using polarization averaging A method and apparatus for reducing speckle uses polarization averaging. A polarizing beam splitter divides a first polarized laser output into a second polarized laser output and a third polarized laser output. A plurality of mirrors creates an optical path differe... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6947613 | Wavelength selective switch and equalizer A device comprising a light modulator including a plurality of elements wherein each element is selectively operable such that the plurality of elements are dynamically configurable to combine selected ones of a plurality of grating periods such that selected portio... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6934070 | Chirped optical MEM device A light modulator comprises a series of ribbons divided by a series of gaps. Sequences of consecutive ribbons and gaps are grouped together to form a plurality of pixels that are configured to process a respective plurality of wavelengths. The spacing from center-li... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6928207 | Apparatus for selectively blocking WDM channels An apparatus for selective blocking WDM channels comprises a light modulator, a diffraction grating, and a transform lens. The light modulator comprises an array of pixels. Each pixel of the light modulator is selectively operable to direct light into a first mode a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6927891 | Tilt-able grating plane for improved crosstalk in 1×N blaze switches A light modulator includes elongated elements arranged parallel to each other. Each elongated element includes a light reflective planar surface with the light reflective planar surfaces configured in a first grating plane. A support structure is coupled to the elon... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6922272 | Method and apparatus for leveling thermal stress variations in multi-layer MEMS devices A MEMS device such as a grating light valve™ light modulator is athermalized such that the force required to deflect the movable portion of the MEMS device remains constant over a range of temperatures. In MEMS embodiments directed to a grating light valve™ ligh... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918667 | Auxiliary eyewear attachment apparatus A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets having shaped surfaces are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets having complimentary shaped surfaces mounted on the temple extensio... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6910768 | Auxiliary eyewear attachment apparatus A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets having shaped surfaces are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets having complimentary shaped surfaces mounted on the temple extensio... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908201 | Micro-support structures A MEM device in accordance with the invention comprises one or more movable micro-structures which are preferably ribbon structures or cantilever structures. The ribbon structures or cantilever structures are preferably coupled to a substrate structure through one o... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6349001 | Eyeglass interface system An eyeglass interface system is provided which integrates interface systems within eyewear. The system includes a display assembly and one or more audio and/or video assemblies mounted to an eyeglass frame. The display assembly is mounted to one temple an... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6091546 | Eyeglass interface system An eyeglass interface system is provided which integrates interface systems within eyewear. The system includes a display assembly and one or more audio and/or video assemblies mounted to an eyeglass frame. The display assembly is mounted to one temple an... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6076924 | Optical device with rearview capabilities An optical device with rearview capabilities including a pair of generally half-moon shaped attachment members that are adapted for removably securing to an interior surface of the pair of lenses of the eyeglasses. Each of the attachment members have a fi... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6065832 | Eyeglasses with integrated rear view mirrors A pair of eyeglasses includes rear view mirrors, each having a mirror surface substantially equal in area to that of a lens of the eyeglasses, that may be folded forwardly and outwardly to an open position for use, and that may later be folded rearwardly ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6007198 | Rear-view mirror for attachment to eyeglasses and cap brims The mirror attachment for eyeglasses is a lightweight rectangular mirror which is attached to the temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses by a hinged arm. The mirror may be folded to a closed position generally parallel to the temple piece when not in use an... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5980035 | Mirrorized compartments for a driver's mask Mirrorized compartments for extending a diver's vertical, lateral and posterior fields of vision. The mirrorized compartments are clamped on opposite sides of the diving mask and have mirrorized surfaces which reflect light rays entering the compartments ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5929965 | Headwear with optical elements for extending the field of vision An article of headwear for hunters, security guards, motorcyclists, industrial workers, spectators, joggers, hikers and boy and girl watchers. The headwear reduces accidents and crime and is comprised of a pair of reflectors mounted on the frame at about ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5917667 | Helmet shield mirror A new helmet mirror comprises an articulated two-piece body having the mirror on one piece and an attachment device on the other piece. For most applications the attachment device comprises an adhesive for attachment directly to the clear face shield of a... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5914766 | Diver's mask with fixed mirrorized surfaces A diving mask with supplemental lateral and posterior fields of vision. A pair of compartments which extend outwardly from opposite sides of the diving mask have fixed mirrorized surfaces which reflect light rays from objects at the sides and rear of the ... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5914769 | Rear view mirror for divers The invention is directed to a rear view mirror which is attachable to most diving masks in production. A mirror retaining device is clipped by an attachment to the mask and a convex mirror is positioned in an operational position within the line of visio... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5764335 | Eyewear for extending the normal field of vision Extended vision eyewear for hunters, security guards, motorcyclists, industrial workers, spectators, joggers, hikers and boy and girl watchers. The optical system reduces accidents and crime. The eyewear is comprised of a frame, a pair of reflectors mount... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5764334 | Diver's mask with rotatable mirrorized elements A diving mask with supplemental vertical, lateral and posterior fields of vision. A pair of sealed compartments at opposite ends of the diving mask have rotatable mirrorized surfaces which reflect light rays from objects above, below, or the side and rear... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5638144 | Back vision eyeglasses Back vision eyeglasses comprising a frame worn on a face in front of eyes of a person. A pair of regular lenses are held stationary in the frame. A pair of rearwardly facing adjustable mirror lenses are mounted on one side of the frame. Most of an ordinar... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5537160 | Rear view eyewear mirror adjusted by rotation A circular rear view eyewear mirror, approximately 9 min. in diameter, consisting of a reflective surface permanently attached with epoxy adhesive to a cylindrical plastic base with one end obliquely cross-sectioned to form an ellipse. The angle formed by... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5416536 | Eyeglass lens piece with rear view reflective surfaces An aerodynamic eyeglass lens piece which integrally combines a central inboard transparent section with laterally outboard mirror sections, thus enabling a forward facing user to see objects in front as well as behind. The lens piece sections form one ago... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5173720 | Eyewear field-of-view changer A specialty eyewear device including an optical frame that carries a pair of highly reflective surfaces that permit a wearer to experience an angular offset between the direct line of vision and the effective line of vision. No refraction occurs in the pe... | 12/22/1992 |
