Patents by Inventor Brian H. Kennedy

Brian H. Kennedy 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).

  • Combination lens edger, polisher, and safety beveler, tool therefor, and use thereof
    Patent number: 6203409
    Abstract: A combination tool for edging and polishing the edge of eyeglass lenses comprises an axially extending rotatable cutter body having first and second peripherally disposed and axially extending cutter portions. Each cutter portion has a first notch therein for shaping an edge of a lens. The first notches are equiaxially spaced along the body. An axially extending polishing tool is secured to the body and is rotatable therewith. The tool has a second notch formed therein for shaping an edge of a lens. An abrasive coating is applied to the polishing tool for polishing the lens edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian H. Kennedy, Lewis D. Houchens, Jr.
  • Combination lens edger, polisher, and safety beveler, tool therefor and use thereof
    Patent number: 5626511
    Abstract: A combination tool for edging and polishing the edge of eyeglass lenses comprises an axially extending rotatable cutter body having first and second peripherally disposed and axially extending cutter portions. Each cutter portion has a first notch therein for shaping an edge of a lens. The first notches are equiaxially spaced along the body. An axially extending polishing tool is secured to the body and is rotatable therewith. The tool has a second notch formed therein for shaping an edge of a lens. An abrasive coating is applied to the polishing tool for polishing the lens edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian H. Kennedy, Lewis D. Houchens, Jr.
  • Blocking system for prescription lenses
    Patent number: 5462475
    Abstract: An adhesive blocking system, for generating and for fining and polishing eyeglass lenses, utilizes a collar which slides over and engages a lens block, which lens block is secured to a lens blank by a relatively thick adhesive pad, to uniformly transfer pressure from the cylinder machine to the lens blank without deforming the adhesive pad, which deformation adversely affects the optics. In this manner, a lens blank is blocked only once for both generating and fining and polishing. In addition, the environmental risks and heating effects of current solder blocking systems are avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian H. Kennedy
  • Optical lens blocker and method
    Patent number: 5425665
    Abstract: A lens blocker assembly has a first support table moveable in a first direction. A second support is carried by the first support and is moveable in a second direction, with the second direction being angularly disposed relative to the first direction. Variable output drives are operably associated with the supports for selectively moving the supports in the associated directions. A lens block applicator is operably associated with the second support for applying a lens block to a lens blank disposed on the second support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian H. Kennedy
  • Lens generator
    Patent number: D326664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian H. Kennedy, Laurie A. Hartman