Patents by Inventor Mark Ayres

Mark Ayres 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).

  • Patent number: 11762198
    Abstract: An optical reflective device for pupil equalization including at least one or more grating structures within a grating medium is disclosed. The grating structures may have reflective axes that need not be constrained to surface normal. The grating structures are configured to reflect light about substantially constant reflective axes across a relatively wide range of wavelengths. The optical reflective device may reflect light towards a specific location, such as an exit pupil or eye box. Each grating structure within the device may be configured to reflect light of a particular wavelength at a plurality of incidence angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Akonia Holographics LLC
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
  • Publication number: 20210231961
    Abstract: A device including a waveguide having a first waveguide surface and a second waveguide surface parallel to the first waveguide surface is disclosed. The device may include a first volume holographic light coupling element disposed between the first waveguide surface and the second waveguide surface. The first volume holographic light coupling element may be structured to reflect at least a portion of incident light as reflected light. Incident light for which the first volume holographic light coupling element is structured to reflect may have a first angle of incidence within a total internal reflection (TIR) range with respect a first axis corresponding to a surface normal of the waveguide. Incident light for which the first volume holographic light coupling element is structured to reflect may have a second angle of incidence with respect to a second axis different from the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Kenneth Anderson, Adam Urness, Friso Schlottau
  • Patent number: 11009704
    Abstract: A device including a waveguide having a first waveguide surface and a second waveguide surface parallel to the first waveguide surface is disclosed. The device may include a first volume holographic light coupling element disposed between the first waveguide surface and the second waveguide surface. The first volume holographic light coupling element may be structured to reflect at least a portion of incident light as reflected light. Incident light for which the first volume holographic light coupling element is structured to reflect may have a first angle of incidence within a total internal reflection (TIR) range with respect a first axis corresponding to a surface normal of the waveguide. Incident light for which the first volume holographic light coupling element is structured to reflect may have a second angle of incidence with respect to a second axis different from the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Akonia Holographies LLC
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Kenneth Anderson, Adam Urness, Friso Schlottau
  • Publication number: 20210109350
    Abstract: An optical reflective device for pupil equalization including at least one or more grating structures within a grating medium is disclosed. The grating structures may have reflective axes that need not be constrained to surface normal. The grating structures are configured to reflect light about substantially constant reflective axes across a relatively wide range of wavelengths. The optical reflective device may reflect light towards a specific location, such as an exit pupil or eye box. Each grating structure within the device may be configured to reflect light of a particular wavelength at a plurality of incidence angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
  • Patent number: 10976550
    Abstract: An optical reflective device for pupil equalization including at least one or more grating structures within a grating medium is disclosed. The grating structures may have reflective axes that need not be constrained to surface normal. The grating structures are configured to reflect light about substantially constant reflective axes across a relatively wide range of wavelengths. The optical reflective device may reflect light towards a specific location, such as an exit pupil or eye box. Each grating structure within the device may be configured to reflect light of a particular wavelength at a plurality of incidence angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Akonia Holographics LLC
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
  • Publication number: 20210088796
    Abstract: An optical reflective device for pupil equalization including at least one or more grating structures within a grating medium is disclosed. The grating structures may have reflective axes that need not be constrained to surface normal. The grating structures are configured to reflect light about substantially constant reflective axes across a relatively wide range of wavelengths. The optical reflective device may reflect light towards a specific location, such as an exit pupil or eye box. Each grating structure within the device may be configured to reflect light of a particular wavelength at a plurality of incidence angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
  • Patent number: 10845599
    Abstract: An optical reflective device for pupil equalization including at least one or more grating structures within a grating medium is disclosed. The grating structures may have reflective axes that need not be constrained to surface normal. The grating structures are configured to reflect light about substantially constant reflective axes across a relatively wide range of wavelengths. The optical reflective device may reflect light towards a specific location, such as an exit pupil or eye box. Each grating structure within the device may be configured to reflect light of a particular wavelength at a plurality of incidence angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Akonia Holographics LLC
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
  • Publication number: 20190391393
    Abstract: A device including a waveguide having a first waveguide surface and a second waveguide surface parallel to the first waveguide surface is disclosed. The device may include a first volume holographic light coupling element disposed between the first waveguide surface and the second waveguide surface. The first volume holographic light coupling element may be structured to reflect at least a portion of incident light as reflected light. Incident light for which the first volume holographic light coupling element is structured to reflect may have a first angle of incidence within a total internal reflection (TIR) range with respect a first axis corresponding to a surface normal of the waveguide. Incident light for which the first volume holographic light coupling element is structured to reflect may have a second angle of incidence with respect to a second axis different from the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Kenneth Anderson, Adam Urness, Friso Schlottau
  • Publication number: 20190101760
    Abstract: An optical reflective device for pupil equalization including at least one or more grating structures within a grating medium is disclosed. The grating structures may have reflective axes that need not be constrained to surface normal. The grating structures are configured to reflect light about substantially constant reflective axes across a relatively wide range of wavelengths. The optical reflective device may reflect light towards a specific location, such as an exit pupil or eye box. Each grating structure within the device may be configured to reflect light of a particular wavelength at a plurality of incidence angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
  • Publication number: 20180011647
    Abstract: Systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format are described. Embodiments include systems and methods for protecting data stored on a data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
  • Publication number: 20150324141
    Abstract: Systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format are described. Embodiments include systems and methods for protecting data stored on a data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
  • Patent number: 9105307
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Akonia Holographics, LLC
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
  • Publication number: 20150149868
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
  • Patent number: 7774681
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: InPhase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7774680
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Inphase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7739577
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Inphase Technologies
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080229147
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod R. EARHART, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080222492
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and recovery on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and methods for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod R. EARHART, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080195890
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for logically organizing data for storage and on a data storage medium using a multi-level format. The present invention also provides systems and for protecting data stored on data storage medium so that the data may be recovered without errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20070242589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: stabilizing a holographic disk medium against vibrations by engaging at least one of surface of a disk medium when coupled to a disk medium coupler and during recording or reading holograms to or from the disk; stabilizing the disk medium proximate the outer peripheral portion thereof, coupling and uncoupling the disk medium to and from the disk medium coupler and causing the stabilizing means to engage the disk medium when coupled to the disk medium coupler; imparting an axial offset proximate the peripheral portion to deflect a record and/or read portion of the disk medium towards a normal record and/or read plane when coupled to the disk medium coupler, and optionally stabilizing the disk medium against vibrations; and stabilizing the disk medium against vibrations when rotatably mounted on or within a data storage cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Redmond, Gregory Hertrich, Mark Ayres, Keith Malang