Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Funk, Jr.

Joseph E. Funk, Jr. 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).

  • Method and system for a processor controlled illumination system for reading and analyzing materials
    Patent number: 7244043
    Abstract: A method and system are described for illuminating a document, such as passports, identity documents or other types of documents, using illumination means under control of a processor to effectively control the angle and direction of light on such documents to expose optically variable devices such as holograms, intaglio printing and optically variable coating and inks contained in or on the documents and the material laminating the documents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventors: Bruce C. Monk, Joseph E. Funk, Jr.