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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8154808 | Autofocus imaging apparatus An autofocus imaging apparatus (200) for three-dimensional imaging on a surface of a flexible media mounted on a cylindrical drum (104) includes a carriage (210) which moves parallel to a surface of the drum and an imaging stage (208) mou... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8098444 | Clutching jig A clutching jig has a pair of holding arms which has upper ends connected together, and lower ends spaced away from each other. An inner surface of each holding arm has a through mounting hole of substantially ellipse shape, for allowing a connecting pole passing th... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8077406 | On-vehicle camera lens glass material and on-vehicle camera lens An on-vehicle camera lens glass material satisfies at least one of conditions in which a measurement result in water resistance based on a powder method prescribed by Japanese Optical Glass Industrial Standard is 1st Class, a measurement result in Knoop h... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8023207 | Clutching jig A clutching jig is adapted to disassemble a lens module which includes a lens socket and a lens component mounted to the lens socket. The clutching jig includes a base and at least two inserting slices. The base defines two opposite lateral surfaces and a bottom sur... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7586695 | Method of manufacturing composite optical component and the composite optical component When a core lens is introduced into a cavity, resin is injected into the cavity, and a resin layer is formed around the core lens, the core lens is centered by sandwiching the core lens between first and second bell clamp type holders and applying a load to the core... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7567393 | Lens-assembling jig, assembling system having same and assembling method An assembling system for assembling lens includes a base, a lens-assembling jig mounted on the base, an elastic member, and a push rod. The lens-assembling jig includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder coaxially connected to the first cylinder, and a post rod. Th... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7428112 | Objective lens driving device having damper portions capable of obtaining a moderate damping effect In an objective lens driving device having a lens holder movably holding an objective lens, a damper base, and a suspension member elastically supporting the lens holder with respect to the damper base, the suspension member consists of four suspension wires dispose... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7428113 | Device for reading from and/or writing to optical recording media The present invention relates to a device for reading from and/or writing to optical recording media, having a light source for producing a scanning beam for scanning the optical recording medium, detection means for detecting the beam influenced by the optical reco... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7385772 | Optical device with lens positioning and method of making the same Optical devices which accurately position optical elements and methods for producing such optical devices. Each optical element is carried by a support on an axis that has portions plastically deformed to overlap portions of the faces of the optical element adjacent... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7372647 | Lens mount assembly for optical components A lens mount assembly for securing a lens in a predetermined position within an optical device is disclosed. The lens mount assembly is configured so as to retain the lens in a press fit arrangement, thereby eliminating the need for adhesives or other mechanical mea... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7359129 | Clutched jig A clutched jig includes a housing and a clutching mechanism. The housing has a hollow hole formed along the axis of the housing, a conical hole formed in the end of the hollow hole. The clutching mechanism is received in the hollow hole of the housing. Each of clutc... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7342602 | Polarization means and its position holding mechanism This invention provides a polarization means capable of obtaining an always clear three-dimensional image easily, correctly, and quickly and a position holding mechanism. A polarizing plate has areas for the left eye and the right eye where respective polarized ligh... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7310193 | System and method for manufacturing an assembly including a housing and a window member therein Described is an assembly, which includes a housing and a window member therein. Also, described is a method and system for manufacturing such assembly. In particular, a first part and a second part are approximated into a molding configuration to create a first mold... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7304809 | Magnification screen for books, magazines and like bound literary works A magnifying screen includes a frame with a length to width ratio that is smaller than that of a page and has a hollow opening covering a major portion of a surface thereof. A tassel is coupled to a top ledge of the frame and protrudes beyond a top edge of the liter... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7286306 | Portable multimedia based AV player with magnifying lens A portable device includes a body including an L-shaped first member including a battery compartment, and a second member hingedly coupled to rear of the first member, the second member including a projection adapted to secure to an AV player, and a well for receivi... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7277242 | Lens module A lens module includes a lens seat, an image sensor unit, a lens set, a circuit board, and a resilient interposer. The lens seat includes a top wall that is formed with a barrel hole, a side wall that extends from a periphery of the top wall and that cooperates with... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7277241 | Machine for optical assistance in reading checks A machine for magnifying a check with a freshnel lens, a front cover and back cover hingably connected, to hold a credit card bill or restaurant check, to hold a credit card, to hold a writing utensil, and to illuminate the credit card bill or restaurant check. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7277239 | Magnification mechanism for viewing an electronic display A magnifier for viewing a display of a device that is external to the magnifier, the magnifier is formed having an optical magnifying lens of a type that is structured for optically magnifying an external view that is optically visible there through, and includes me... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7251085 | Optical resonance analysis system An optical resonance analysis system comprising a sensor means (60) and an illumination means (400) for generating non-monochromatic illumination. The illumination means (400) further comprises a means for generating illumination at a plurality ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7226176 | Detachable screen protector assembly with a fastening apparatus A detachable screen protector assembly mounted on a screen frame of a monitor having a lower front surface and an upper front surface and has a screen protector and a fastening apparatus. The fastening apparatus has at least one couple of a bracket and a detachable ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7218463 | Magnifying assembly A magnifying assembly includes a plate with a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end. The plate is mountable to a planar surface. A panel has a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge wherein the first and second edges are positio... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7142357 | Night-day boresight with adjustable wedge-prism assembly An in-line night-day boresight with an adjustable wedge-prism assembly is disclosed. The adjustable wedge-prism assembly includes two opposing wedge prisms that are axially rotatable relative to each other. The assembly is arranged in the optical path between the ni... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7079049 | Element for identifying the functions associated with computer keyboard keys This invention concerns an element for identifying functions associated with the keys of a computer keyboard, characterized by the fact that it features an edging surround (14) in the shape of an elastic band intended to tightly surround the four side faces o... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7049027 | Single battery housing assembly A battery housing for use with a night vision device. The housing is arranged to carry a single, easily replaceable battery and is carried by an electronic device such as a night vision device. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7023594 | Electro-optic lens with integrated components A range finder device for use with a controller in an optical system is disclosed in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. The range finder device comprises a transmitter to produce a first beam of non-visible radiation for intersecting a perceived object... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7009762 | Gem microscope having a swivel base and a stationary power cord A gem microscope includes a base structure that supports the microscope stage, focus column, and optical head. The base structure includes a lower component that receives a power cord; the lower component and the power cord remain stationary when the gem microscope ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6989948 | Compact magnifier for mounting to a portable video device A magnifier device for magnifying a portable video image produced by a video display device. The magnifier includes a base member connected a magnifier portion connected to and rotatable relative to the base member. The magnifier portion is rotatable to facilitate r... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6971754 | Lens cap retention arrangement Vision enhancing apparatus includes a lens and tethered lens cap which protects the lens when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus also includes a protrusion having a shape complementary to the lens cap for retaining the latter when the apparatus is in use. | 12/06/2005 |
| 6950374 | Timekeeping and magnifying device A timekeeping and magnifying device is disclosed. The device includes a watch and a magnifying lens pivotally connected to the watch. The lens may be pivoted away from the face of the watch to magnify objects other than the face of the watch. In one embodiment of th... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6918670 | System, apparatus, and method for correcting vision using an electro-active lens A spectacle lens is disclosed. The disclosed lens provides a vision correcting area for the correction of a wearer's refractive error. The viewing correction area provides correction for non-conventional refractive error to provide at least a part of the wearer's vi... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916000 | Apparatus and method for cannulating retinal blood vessels An apparatus and method for safely cannulating a retinal blood vessel is described. The apparatus consists of a micropipette/microcannula, micromanipulator and positioner mounted to a base, which is attached to a wrist rest commonly used in eye surgery. The micropip... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6909539 | System and method for combining multiple energy bands to improve scene viewing A single sensor that can operate in multiple bands and display either one radiation band alone or multiple overlaid bands, using an appropriate color choice to distinguish the bands. The multiple-band sensor allows the user to look through at least one eyepiece and ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6888628 | Energy beam guide for an electrophoresis system The energy beam guide comprises a first region having a first refractive index, the first region having an energy beam receiving end and an inclined first boundary opposing the energy beam receiving end. The energy beam guide also includes a second region having a s... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6862148 | Film molded casing A film molded casing includes a transparent or translucent film molded member having a printed layer provided on the inner surface thereof so as to define the place of an illumination display, and a casing inside of which a lens for guiding light of an inner light s... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6859338 | System and method for scanning a medium A system for scanning a medium having an axis includes a housing and an optical imaging head assembly mounted in the housing and having an assembly axis. The assembly axis of the optical imaging head assembly is oriented at an acute angle with respect to the axis of... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6856476 | Retainer plate switching mechanism for optical component A switching mechanism in an optical device for switching an optical component between defined positions. A retainer plate, which captures the optical component in a housing, includes detents for maintaining the optical component in a defined position, as well as a m... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6816438 | Travel alarm A clock has a face for telling time, a light for illuminating the face, and a switch for controlling the light. The switch cannot be used for turning the light on when the clock is stored. This conserves the clock battery by preventing accidental discharge of the ba... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6798587 | Thermal imaging combination and method A thermal imaging instrument and method is disclosed for viewing hot spots within a normally enclosed cabinet, for example, a high voltage electrical power distribution cabinet. Large and expensive thermal viewing windows normally required for thermal examination of... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6768092 | Sensor in car window A sensor in a car window permits a reduction in size thereof. The sensor includes a lens that is provided on the inner side of a sloping windshield to condense light coming from an object to be detected that is located outside the windshield, a sensor main body that... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6760165 | System and method for manufacturing an assembly including a housing and a window member therein Described is an assembly which includes a housing and a window member therein. Also, described is a method and system for manufacturing such assembly. In particular, a first part and a second part are approximated into a molding configuration to create a first mold ... | 07/06/2004 |
