Patents by Inventor Michael LeCave
Michael LeCave 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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Publication number: 20170059938Abstract: An assembly for enhancing an image displayed on a liquid crystal display (LCD) is disclosed. The assembly comprises a housing configured to surround a backlight, an optical sheet, and an LCD. The optical sheet being located between the backlight and the LCD. The assembly further comprises a spring assembly for tensioning the optical sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Mike Brown, Michael LeCave
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Patent number: 9573346Abstract: A method for bonding glass components using an encapsulated photo-initiated optical adhesive, and the resulting glass assemblies produced by the same. A mixture containing a catalyst and a resin is provided where at least one of either the catalyst or the resin is encapsulated. The mixture is applied to a glass component. The encapsulated catalyst may then be exposed to ultraviolet light causing the capsules to release the portions contained therein and combine to form an adhesive. A second glass component is then placed on the adhesive so that the adhesive is interposed between the glass components and the adhesive is permitted to cure. Alternatively, the mixture may be exposed to UV light after the second glass component is placed. An exemplary method uses a frame with the first glass component to create a uniform thickness of adhesive and provide a low level of optical defects.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20160238876Abstract: Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a LCD assembly including an LED backlight, a liquid crystal display (LCD) placed in front of the LED backlight, a glass plate positioned between LED backlight and the LCD; and an optical film positioned between the glass plate and the LCD. In some embodiments, the glass plate is bonded to the rear side of the LCD, generally around the perimeter of the LCD. Preferred embodiments place a diffusing film within a cavity that is defined between the glass plate and the LCD. Some embodiments also bond the backlight cavity walls to the glass plate, on a side opposing the LCD.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: William DUNN, Michael LeCave
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Patent number: 9348174Abstract: Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a rigid LCD assembly including a LCD having a perimeter, a first layer of tape around the perimeter of the LCD, and a diffusing plate attached to the later of tape so as to create a cavity defined by the space between the LCD, tape, and diffusing plate. One or more optical films may be inserted into the cavity, and while constricted in directions perpendicular to the films, the films may be free to move slightly in the directions parallel to the films. A U-shaped backlight wall may attach to the diffusing plate and would contain a backlight. An optional thermal plate can be attached to the backlight wall, which can be used with a second thermal plate to define a channel for accepting cooling air.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20140313452Abstract: Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a glass assembly having a bottom sheet of glass which is substantially planar, bonded to a top sheet of glass which is substantially concave. A layer of adhesive is preferably interposed between the bottom and top sheets of glass. In an exemplary embodiment, the amount of adhesive used would be less than the amount required to hold both sheets of glass in a parallel planar arrangement. The layer of adhesive may be contained between the two sheets of glass by a perimeter of adhesive tape, also interposed between the top and bottom sheets of glass. The assembly can be used with an electronic display where the display is positioned adjacent to the top sheet of glass, and due to its concavity, the electronic display can bow towards the top sheet of glass without actually contacting the glass.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave, Martin Jarl
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Publication number: 20140268657Abstract: Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a rigid LCD assembly including a LCD having a perimeter, a first layer of tape around the perimeter of the LCD, and a diffusing plate attached to the later of tape so as to create a cavity defined by the space between the LCD, tape, and diffusing plate. One or more optical films may be inserted into the cavity, and while constricted in directions perpendicular to the films, the films may be free to move slightly in the directions parallel to the films. A U-shaped backlight wall may attach to the diffusing plate and would contain a backlight. An optional thermal plate can be attached to the backlight wall, which can be used with a second thermal plate to define a channel for accepting cooling air.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William DUNN, Michael LeCave
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Patent number: 8711321Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a system for thermally controlling an electronic display. A glass substrate containing a pyrolytic electrically conductive layer is utilized. The electrically conductive layer may be used as a passive thermal insulator or may be electrically energized to further heat the glass substrate. The glass may be used with a closed loop plenum which may further heat/cool the display. Additional glass layers may be added in order to polarize light or provide anti-reflective properties.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Ware Bedell, Michael LeCave
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Patent number: 8576354Abstract: Preferred embodiments utilize a plurality of optical channels to effectively aim the light emitted by a liquid crystal display (LCD). Embodiments may also change the nominal and range of viewing angles of light in two or three dimensions in order to confine the emitted light towards the intended observer.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: American Panel CorporationInventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave, Harry Presley
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Patent number: 8562770Abstract: A method for providing a bonded glass component for use in an LCD display. A frame is sealed to a glass component. A barrier coat is then applied to the sealant. An adhesive is poured over the entirety of the glass component and the frame. Starting at one edge of the glass component a second glass component is lowered down until an adhesive wave progresses across the glass component, until the second glass component in position.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave
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Patent number: 8553178Abstract: Preferred embodiments utilize a plurality of optical channels to effectively aim the light emitted by a liquid crystal display (LCD). Embodiments may also change the nominal and range of viewing angles of light in two or three dimensions in order to confine the emitted light towards the intended observer.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: American Panel CorporationInventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave, Harry Presley
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Patent number: 8400430Abstract: A touch panel is integrated into a flat panel display device having a visual display surface with a front polarizer layer, particularly a liquid crystal display device. The touch panel comprises a flexible transparent membrane containing the front polarizer layer and having a first transparent conductive layer on a lower surface of the flexible transparent membrane and a rigid base comprising the flat panel display device and having a second transparent conductive layer on an upper surface of the rigid base. At least one spacer separates the flexible transparent membrane from the rigid base, keeping the first and second transparent conductive layers in spaced-apart facing relationship. A bus bar and tail communicate a signal from the touch panel to the flat panel display device.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: American Panel CorporationInventors: William R. Dunn, Daniel E. Molnar, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20120295051Abstract: A glass assembly having a first glass component, a frame overlapping the perimeter and top surface of the first glass component, a second glass component atop the frame, and a layer of adhesive interposed between the two glass components. Also disclosed is a frame for bonding two glass components. Also disclosed is a protective glass assembly for a LCD having a top surface and perimeter. The protective glass assembly having a frame which overlaps the top surface and perimeter of the LCD, a glass component placed atop the frame, and a layer of optical adhesive interposed between the LCD and the glass component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William DUNN, Michael LeCave
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Patent number: 8189134Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a durable anti-reflective display panel for an electronic display. The panel may be used with any flat panel display including but not limited to LCD, plasma, and organic LED displays. Embodiments may contain anti-reflective glass containing pyrolytic coatings and may be bonded together using an index-matched optical adhesive. Exemplary embodiments can resist impact from objects at high speeds and protect the electronic display from damage. Embodiments also resist shattering to protect any bystanders.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventor: Michael LeCave
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Patent number: 8080119Abstract: A method for providing a bonded glass component for use in an LCD display. A frame is sealed to a glass component. A barrier coat is then applied to the sealant. An adhesive is poured over the entirety of the glass component and the frame. Starting at one edge of the glass component a second glass component is lowered down until an adhesive wave progresses across the glass component, until the second glass component in position.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.Inventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20100075071Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a durable anti-reflective display panel for an electronic display. The panel may be used with any flat panel display including but not limited to LCD, plasma, and organic LED displays. Embodiments may contain anti-reflective glass containing pyrolytic coatings and may be bonded together using an index-matched optical adhesive. Exemplary embodiments can resist impact from objects at high speeds and protect the electronic display from damage. Embodiments also resist shattering to protect any bystanders.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20100043966Abstract: A method for bonding glass components using an encapsulated photo-initiated optical adhesive, and the resulting glass assemblies produced by the same. A mixture containing a catalyst and a resin is provided where at least one of either the catalyst or the resin is encapsulated. The mixture is applied to a glass component. The encapsulated catalyst may then be exposed to ultraviolet light causing the capsules to release the portions contained therein and combine to form an adhesive. A second glass component is then placed on the adhesive so that the adhesive is interposed between the glass components and the adhesive is permitted to cure. Alternatively, the mixture may be exposed to UV light after the second glass component is placed. An exemplary method uses a frame with the first glass component to create a uniform thickness of adhesive and provide a low level of optical defects. Barrier coats and skirting tape may also be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20090322987Abstract: Preferred embodiments utilize a plurality of optical channels to effectively aim the light emitted by a liquid crystal display (LCD). Embodiments may also change the nominal and range of viewing angles of light in two or three dimensions in order to confine the emitted light towards the intended observer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: AMERICAN PANEL CORPORATION, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Michael LeCave, Harry Presley
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Publication number: 20090288756Abstract: A method for providing a bonded glass component for use in an LCD display. A frame is sealed to a glass component. A barrier coat is then applied to the sealant. An adhesive is poured over the entirety of the glass component and the frame. Starting at one edge of the glass component a second glass component is lowered down until an adhesive wave progresses across the glass component, until the second glass component in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William DUNN, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20090213304Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a system for thermally controlling an electronic display. A glass substrate containing a pyrolytic electrically conductive layer is utilized. The electrically conductive layer may be used as a passive thermal insulator or may be electrically energized to further heat the glass substrate. The glass may be used with a closed loop plenum which may further heat/cool the display. Additional glass layers may be added in order to polarize light or provide anti-reflective properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: William Dunn, Ware Bedell, Michael LeCave
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Publication number: 20050184969Abstract: A touch panel is integrated into a flat panel display device having a visual display surface with a front polarizer layer, particularly a liquid crystal display device. The touch panel comprises a flexible transparent membrane containing the front polarizer layer and having a first transparent conductive layer on a lower surface of the flexible transparent membrane and a rigid base comprising the flat panel display device and having a second transparent conductive layer on an upper surface of the rigid base. At least one spacer separates the flexible transparent membrane from the rigid base, keeping the first and second transparent conductive layers in spaced-apart facing relationship. A bus bar and tail communicate a signal from the touch panel to the flat panel display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: American Panel CorporationInventors: William Dunn, Daniel Molnar, Michael LeCave