Patents Assigned to Maranon, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250194727
    Abstract: A headgear mount system includes a mechanical assembly comprising at least one mount assembly, at least one tilt/flip assembly, and at least one interpupillary distance (IPD) adjustment assembly. The mount assembly connects the mechanical assembly to the headgear, while the tilt/flip assembly rotatably connects the IPD adjustment assembly to the mount assembly. The tilt/flip assembly includes at least one tilt/flip pin rotatably interconnecting the mount assembly and the IPD adjustment assembly. The tilt/flip pin allows rotation of the IPD adjustment assembly relative to the mount assembly to permit the electro-optical assembly mounted to the IPD adjustment assembly to be stowed out of the way when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Publication number: 20250159318
    Abstract: The present image sensor assembly for imaging devices incorporates numerous features to allow for weight reduction and incorporation into the objective lens focus mechanisms of the imaging devices. The image sensor, image display, and if necessary, an image amplifier and/or power supply, are directly potted to imaging module housing. A flex circuit mounted to the module housing may incorporate electromagnetic interference filtering, ground circuits, and power. An objective snout mounted to the module housing allows for direct connection to the objective lens focus mechanism. This image sensor assembly may use recycled components from existing image sensor assemblies to reduce waste and cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Patent number: 12130419
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical assembly featuring an architecture which allows adjustment of both objective lenses and the electronic sensing assemblies in the optical assembly. Electrical connections in the housings of the various subassemblies allow focusing adjustment by rotational and/or translational movement for increased adjustability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Maranon, Inc
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Patent number: 12105274
    Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight lens cell assembly forming a nightvision eyepiece. The lens cell has an integral focusing mechanism and at least one lens element manufactured from a polymer. Because the lens cell is manufactured from a material thermally matched to the polymer and the lens element is integrally connected to the lens cell or connected to the lens cell by an interference fit, the assembly provides significant benefits to both weight and error reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: Nils I. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20230251482
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical assembly featuring an architecture which allows adjustment of both objective lenses and the electronic sensing assemblies in the optical assembly. Electrical connections in the housings of the various subassemblies allow focusing adjustment by rotational and/or translational movement for increased adjustability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Patent number: 11698521
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical assembly featuring an architecture which allows adjustment of both objective lenses and the electronic sensing assemblies in the optical assembly. Electrical connections in the housings of the various subassemblies allow focusing adjustment by rotational and/or translational movement for increased adjustability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Patent number: 11668923
    Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight night vision device (NVD) sealed from environmental conditions, shielded from electromagnetic interference (EMI), and having mechanisms for easy adjustment and fixation of collimation and interpupillary distance. The NVD monocular housing is integrated with the eyepiece, image intensifier tube module, and objective, allowing collimation to be fixed via an optical alignment of the monocular housing to its eyepiece, tube module, and objective. Certain components from existing NVDs may be reused in assembling the present invention to provide cost savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: MARANON, INC.
    Inventors: Nils I. Thomas, Joseph P. Estrera, James K. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11630296
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical assembly featuring an architecture which allows adjustment of both objective lenses and the electronic sensing assemblies in the optical assembly. Electrical connections in the housings of the various subassemblies allow focusing adjustment by rotational and/or translational movement for increased adjustability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Publication number: 20220283423
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical assembly featuring an architecture which allows adjustment of both objective lenses and the electronic sensing assemblies in the optical assembly. Electrical connections in the housings of the various subassemblies allow focusing adjustment by rotational and/or translational movement for increased adjustability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Patent number: 11340443
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical assembly featuring an architecture which allows adjustment of both objective lenses and the electronic sensing assemblies in the optical assembly. Electrical connections in the housings of the various subassemblies allow focusing adjustment by rotational and/or translational movement for increased adjustability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Patent number: 11032485
    Abstract: An optical assembly allows video imagery to be imported into a night vision device and exported therefrom. The assembly can be an insert that is installed between the image tube and eyepiece of an existing night vision device to retrofit the device for superimposing images. Images imported—e.g., images captured by thermal detectors, maps, compass information, training video, etc.—are received wirelessly and injected into the optical train of the night vision device such that both the night vision scene from the goggle and the injected imagery can be simultaneously observed at the eyepiece. Combined images can be transmitted to external systems for observation purposes such as real-time active mission feedback. The insert provides sensor fusion and interconnection to the digital battlefield for presently-fielded night vision goggles. It receives power and optical information from the existing goggle. Goggles using this device can have full functionality and performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: Nils I. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200363622
    Abstract: The present invention is an optical assembly featuring an architecture which allows adjustment of both objective lenses and the electronic sensing assemblies in the optical assembly. Electrical connections in the housings of the various subassemblies allow focusing adjustment by rotational and/or translational movement for increased adjustability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: James Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200301125
    Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight lens cell assembly forming a nightvision eyepiece. The lens cell has an integral focusing mechanism and at least one lens element manufactured from a polymer. Because the lens cell is manufactured from a material thermally matched to the polymer and the lens element is integrally connected to the lens cell or connected to the lens cell by an interference fit, the assembly provides significant benefits to both weight and error reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: Nils I. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200259990
    Abstract: An optical assembly allows video imagery to be imported into a night vision device and exported therefrom. The assembly can be an insert that is installed between the image tube and eyepiece of an existing night vision device to retrofit the device for superimposing images. Images imported—e.g., images captured by thermal detectors, maps, compass information, training video, etc.—are received wirelessly and injected into the optical train of the night vision device such that both the night vision scene from the goggle and the injected imagery can be simultaneously observed at the eyepiece. Combined images can be transmitted to external systems for observation purposes such as real-time active mission feedback. The insert provides sensor fusion and interconnection to the digital battlefield for presently-fielded night vision goggles. It receives power and optical information from the existing goggle. Goggles using this device can have full functionality and performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: Nils I. Thomas
  • Patent number: 10582133
    Abstract: An optical assembly allows video imagery to be imported into a night vision device and exported therefrom. The assembly can be an insert that is installed between the image tube and eyepiece of an existing night vision device to retrofit the device for superimposing images. Images imported—e.g., images captured by thermal detectors, maps, compass information, training video, etc.—are received wirelessly and injected into the optical train of the night vision device such that both the night vision scene from the goggle and the injected imagery can be simultaneously observed at the eyepiece. Combined images can be transmitted to external systems for observation purposes such as real-time active mission feedback. The insert provides sensor fusion and interconnection to the digital battlefield for presently-fielded night vision goggles. It receives power and optical information from the existing goggle. Goggles using this device can have full functionality and performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventor: Nils I. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200012087
    Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight night vision device sealed from environmental conditions, shielded from electromagnetic interference (EMI), and having mechanisms for easy adjustment and fixation of collimation and interpupillary distance. The night vision device accomplishes this by removing unnecessary elements from existing designs and providing new components to provide full adjustability while maintaining EMI shielding. Certain components from existing night vision devices may be reused in assembling the present invention to provide cost savings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Maranon, Inc.
    Inventors: Nils I. Thomas, Joseph P. Estrera, James K. Thomas