Patents by Inventor Brian R. Mentz

Brian R. Mentz 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).

  • AUGMENTED REALITY OPTICAL BLOCK
    Publication number: 20240053608
    Abstract: An augmented reality system comprising, a near-eye display operable to form virtual images viewable by a first of a wearer's eyes, the near-eye display located within a field of view of the first of the wearer's eyes, the near-eye display comprising an image generator operable to generate images, and, an optical block located within a field of view of a second of a wearer's eyes, wherein the optical block is operable to prevent a portion of environmental light from reaching a retina of the second of the wearer's eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Craig R. Travers, Robert W. Gray, Brian R. Mentz
  • Method of embossing a coated sheet with a diffraction or holographic pattern and coated sheet therefor
    Publication number: 20070237933
    Abstract: A coated sheet comprising a substrate, a coating and a surface embossing. The substrate includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The coating is applied to at least one of the top surface and the bottom surface. The coating includes an IR absorbing material dispersed within the coating. The surface embossing is disposed within the coating. A method of embossing such a coated sheet is likewise disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Brian R. Mentz
  • Method for embossing holograms into aluminum and other hard substrates
    Patent number: 6017657
    Abstract: Surface relief holograms are prepared by directly impressing them into aluminum and other hard metal substrates, without the need to preheat or otherwise soften the substrate. A holographic embossing shim is prepared from a master and possesses a unique combination of surface configuration, hardness, and strength. The embossing shim can be mounted on a cylindrical support. In one embodiment, the shim is used to emboss a hardenable material, which is later hardened to form a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Bridgestone Graphic Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Mentz, Timothy F. Dolan