Patents by Inventor Bradford J. Keene

Bradford J. Keene has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030063253
    Abstract: Apparatus and method of using same for facilitating and improving vision, specifically reading or near vision. The apparatus is configured for facilitating vision from one eye of a user. The apparatus includes a lens having two side surfaces for enhancing vision when positioned close to an eye of a user, and a holding mechanism including a first portion at least partially framing the lens and a second portion extending from the first portion in the plane of the two side surfaces. The apparatus further includes a container, connected to the second portion via a connector, for containing the holding mechanism and lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventor: Bradford J. Keene
  • Patent number: 6502936
    Abstract: Apparatus for facilitating and improving vision, and specifically reading or near vision. The apparatus is configured for facilitating vision from one eye of a user. The apparatus includes a lens coupled to a holding mechanism. The lens is formed of a size, shape and power that improves a substantially complete area of vision from the one eye when provided close to the one eye. The holding mechanism includes a first portion adapted to be coupled to or to hold the lens. The holding mechanism includes a second portion that is adapted for being held between two fingers of the user. The holding mechanism second portion can be formed with an aperture, for attaching to another object. The present invention provides a convenient, small, and personal apparatus for facilitating vision in situations where such vision could be impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Bradford J. Keene
  • Publication number: 20020071090
    Abstract: Apparatus for facilitating and improving vision, and specifically reading or near vision. The apparatus is configured for facilitating vision from one eye of a user. The apparatus includes a lens coupled to a holding mechanism. The lens is formed of a size, shape and power that improves a substantially complete area of vision from the one eye when provided close to the one eye. The holding mechanism includes a first portion adapted to be coupled to or to hold the lens. The holding mechanism includes a second portion that is adapted for being held between two fingers of the user. The holding mechanism second portion can be formed with an aperture, for attaching to another object. The present invention provides a convenient, small, and personal apparatus for facilitating vision in situations where such vision could be impaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Bradford J. Keene