Patents by Inventor Charles Willey
Charles Willey 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).
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Patent number: 9470909Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Charles Willey, Joshua Haddock, Mark Graham, Claudio Dalla Longa, Ronald Blum, William Kokanaski
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Patent number: 9442305Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for the design and manufacturing of electronic eyeglasses and associated components thereof. Electronic eyeglasses consist of electro-active lenses, receiving electrical signals that turn them on and off from an electronic control module. The electronic control module is embedded within a temple of the eyeglass frame, and is powered by a removable power source pack residing at a temple tip through a flexible cable. Various methods describe the interconnection schemes between the components of the electronic eyeglasses.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Sophie Adams, David Boyd, Richard Clompus, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, Robert Hall, Venki Iyer, William Kokonaski, Charles Willey, Yongping Wang, Claudio Dalla Longa
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Publication number: 20150248026Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Charles WILLEY, Joshua HADDOCK, Mark GRAHAM, Claudio DALLA LONGA, Ronald BLUM, William KOKANASKI
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Publication number: 20150226984Abstract: The present invention relates generally to electro-active optical systems, such as a pair of spectacles having one or more lenses that employ electro-active optical structures. In some embodiments, the invention relates to electro-active optical systems having a flexible electrically conductive connection between the lens and the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Ronald D. BLUM, Charles WILLEY, Joshua HADDOCK
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Publication number: 20140313473Abstract: In some embodiments, a first device may be provided. The first device may comprise a lens housing adapted to support a first lens and a second lens, a first temple movably coupled to the lens housing, a second temple movably coupled to the lens housing, an electronics module disposed at least partially within the first temple, and a first electrical conductor coupled to the first temple. A first conductive path may be provided from the first temple to the lens housing at least in part by the first electrical conductor. The first electrical conductor may be configured to couple the electronics module to the first temple.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Charles WILLEY
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Patent number: 8801174Abstract: In some embodiments, a first device may be provided. The first device may comprise a lens housing adapted to support a first lens and a second lens, a first temple movably coupled to the lens housing, a second temple movably coupled to the lens housing, an electronics module disposed at least partially within the first temple, and a first electrical conductor coupled to the first temple. A first conductive path may be provided from the first temple to the lens housing at least in part by the first electrical conductor. The first electrical conductor may be configured to couple the electronics module to the first temple.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: HPO Assets LLCInventor: Charles Willey
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Publication number: 20140028966Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for the design and manufacturing of electronic eyeglasses and associated components thereof. Electronic eyeglasses consist of electro-active lenses, receiving electrical signals that turn them on and off from an electronic control module. The electronic control module is embedded within a temple of the eyeglass frame, and is powered by a removable power source pack residing at a temple tip through a flexible cable. Various methods describe the interconnection schemes between the components of the electronic eyeglasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. BLUM, Sophie Adams, David Boyd, Richard Clompus, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, Robert Hall, Venki Iyer, William Kokonaski, Charles Willey, Yongping Wang, Claudio Dalla Longa
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Publication number: 20130250233Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, William Kokonaski, Claudio Dalla Longa, Mark Graham, Joshua Haddock, Charles Willey, Tiziano Tabacchi, Martin Bock, Massimo Pinazza, Scott N. Richman, Volkan Ozguz
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Publication number: 20130070198Abstract: Eyewear including an optical functional member, control electronics, and a sealed electrical connective element connecting the electronics to the optical functional member. The connective element can directly connect the electronics to the optical functional member, or can connect through an intermediate contact, e.g., a plug-and-receptacle. The connective element can be routed from the electronics, around a rimlock of the eyewear to the optical functional member. The connective element can be a conductive compressible member, such as conductive rubber. In some embodiments, the connective element can be a multiconductor cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventors: Charles Willey, Joshua Haddock, Mark Graham, Claudio Dalla Longa, Ronald Blum, William Kokonaski
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Publication number: 20120262667Abstract: In some embodiments, a first device may be provided. The first device may comprise a lens housing adapted to support a first lens and a second lens, a first temple movably coupled to the lens housing, a second temple movably coupled to the lens housing, an electronics module disposed at least partially within the first temple, and a first electrical conductor coupled to the first temple. A first conductive path may be provided from the first temple to the lens housing at least in part by the first electrical conductor. The first electrical conductor may be configured to couple the electronics module to the first temple.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: PixelOptics, Inc.Inventor: Charles Willey
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Publication number: 20080007826Abstract: A modular night vision assembly comprising a first night vision monocular, a power assembly and a connection assembly. The monocular includes a first monocular housing enclosing a first optic assembly and a first associated electrical assembly. A first contact interface is defined along the exterior of the first monocular housing and is in electrical communication with the first electrical assembly. The first contact interface and the first monocular housing are sealed such that the first monocular assembly is independently sealed. The power assembly includes a power housing enclosing an electrical power source and a second contact interface in communication with the electrical power source. The connection assembly is configured to removably connect the power assembly to the first monocular assembly with the first and second contact interfaces electrically interconnected and sealingly enclosed between the power housing and the first monocular housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2005Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: William Smith, Mark Oesterreich, Charles Willey
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Publication number: 20070145245Abstract: A night vision device includes an image intensifier tube and a fiber optic screen disposed in operative relationship to each other. The fiber optic screen includes a longitudinal bundle of multiple optical fibers, where the bundle has an outer surface. A groove is formed in the fiber optic screen and extends transversely to the longitudinal bundle. An indicator is positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the bundle and is proximate to the groove, where the groove is configured to redirect light emitted from the indicator for viewing by a user. The groove may be formed circumferentially around a portion of the outer surface of the longitudinal bundle. The groove includes a surface of end portions of multiple cut optical fibers, and the groove is configured to redirect the light emitted from the indicator toward the user by way of the end portions of the multiple cut optical fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: William Smith, David Richards, Charles Willey
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Publication number: 20060007562Abstract: A mounting assembly for a vision enhancement device and associated vision enhancement display, the assembly comprising a display mounted to an arm positionable in front of the user's eye, a base member for receiving a cradle for the vision enhancement device and for attaching to a head-mounting platform, and one or more intermediate members for connecting the arm to the cradle. In one embodiment, the mounting system comprises one or more mechanisms for aligning the display optical axis with the vision enhancement device optical axis and with the user's line of sight, one or more mechanisms for orienting the vision enhancement device within multiple degrees of freedom without changing the alignment of the display optical axis with the device optical axis, and one or more mechanisms for toggling the display between an in-use position to at least one storage position, and, optionally, between right eye and left eye positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2004Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Charles Willey, Steven Brillhart, Blair Dobbie
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Publication number: 20050183189Abstract: A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured to contact the user's head. The headmount apparatus is also comprised of at least one elastic strap which is attached to the mounting shell for securing the mounting shell to the user's head. The headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon could alternatively be comprised of at least one mounting frame for attaching vision enhancement equipment, at least one hardware mounting surface for accepting the mounting frame, and a hood configured to fit over a user's head where the hood is made at least in part from an elastic material and which contains the hardware mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Blair Dobbie, Charles Willey, Steven Brillhart