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).
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Patent number: 11762198Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Akonia Holographics LLCInventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
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Publication number: 20210231961Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Mark Ayres, Kenneth Anderson, Adam Urness, Friso Schlottau
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Patent number: 11009704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Akonia Holographies LLCInventors: Mark Ayres, Kenneth Anderson, Adam Urness, Friso Schlottau
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Publication number: 20210109350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
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Patent number: 10976550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Akonia Holographics LLCInventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
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Publication number: 20210088796Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
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Patent number: 10845599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Akonia Holographics LLCInventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
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Publication number: 20190391393Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Mark Ayres, Kenneth Anderson, Adam Urness, Friso Schlottau
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Publication number: 20190101760Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Mark Ayres, Adam Urness, Kenneth Anderson, Friso Schlottau
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Publication number: 20180011647Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
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Publication number: 20150324141Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
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Patent number: 9105307Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Akonia Holographics, LLCInventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
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Publication number: 20150149868Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel
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Patent number: 7774681Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: InPhase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
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Patent number: 7774680Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Inphase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
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Patent number: 7739577Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Inphase TechnologiesInventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20080229147Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tod R. EARHART, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20080222492Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tod R. EARHART, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20080195890Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tod R. Earhart, Mark Ayres, Will Loechel, Adrian Hill, Kenton Pharris, Kevin Curtis, William L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20070242589Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: InPhase Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ian Redmond, Gregory Hertrich, Mark Ayres, Keith Malang