Patents Examined by Cara E Rakowski
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Patent number: 11327321Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic device used in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), etc. Disclosed herein is an electronic device which includes: a frame including at least one opening and worn on a human body of a user; a control unit fixed to the frame and generating an image; and a display unit fixed to the opening of the frame and showing the image to the user, in which the frame includes a front frame including the at least one opening and first and second side frames which extend in a first direction crossing the front frame at both ends of the front frame and are parallel to each other, and at least one of a first length of each of the first and second side frames and a first interval between the first side frame and the second side frame is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Changkyu Hwang, Kyoungtae Kim, Seungyong Shin, Seong Jo
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Patent number: 11327338Abstract: Eyewear device includes an eyeglass frame, a temple, and a coupling device for hingedly coupling the temple to the eyeglass frame, formed of an elastically deformable material, and including a single flexible arm of an elongate shape and a front end portion positioned and retained against the front surface of the eyeglass frame. The single flexible arm extends from the front end portion into a slot in the frame and an internal elongate slot in the temple positioned in opposing alignment therewith. The elasticity of the coupling device flexibly, hingedly couples the temple to the eyeglass frame and allows a temple that has suffered inordinate bending moments and directions to instantly return to nominal use by retightening or replacing the coupling device, and/or by repositioning the temple to properly abut the eyeglass frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventor: Peter Brown
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Patent number: 11320625Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided and includes a holder, a frame, a resilient element and a first driving assembly. The holder includes a first holder surface for holding an optical element having an optical axis. The frame is movably connected to the holder and includes a first frame surface. The holder is movably connected to the frame through the first resilient element. The first driving assembly is adjacent to the holder and is used for driving the holder to move relative to the frame, wherein both the first holder surface and the first frame surface face the first resilient element and do not contact the first resilient element, and the shortest distance between the first holder surface and the first resilient element is different than the shortest distance between the first frame surface and the first resilient element.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Yi-Liang Chan, Fu-Yuan Wu, Yi-Hsin Nieh, Yi-Ho Chen, Tsung-Han Wu, Yung-Ping Yang
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Patent number: 11319628Abstract: An article is provided. The article includes a first transparent conductive oxide layer, a transparent metal layer on the first transparent conductive oxide layer, wherein a thickness of the transparent metal layer continuously decreases in a direction; and a second transparent conductive oxide layer on the transparent metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert R. Owings, Mark J. Pellerite, Arnold W. Funkenbusch
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Patent number: 11314076Abstract: A rigid scope includes: an objective lens composed of, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens group having a negative power, a second lens group including a lens having a positive power, and a third lens group including two or more lenses; a relay lens arranged on the image side of the objective lens; a first lens frame that fixes in place a front group including at least the first lens group and the second lens group of the objective lens; and a second lens frame that fixes in place a rear group including one or more remaining lenses constituting the objective lens and at least part of the relay lens.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Takayuki Kato, Takahiro Inoue
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Patent number: 11307391Abstract: An imaging lens and an imaging device furnished with same, including a first lens group having a positive refractive power, a second lens group having a positive refractive power, and a third lens group having a negative refractive power, disposed in sequence from the object side, wherein zooming from a point at infinity to an object at the near point is performed by moving the second lens group along an optical axis toward the object side while affixing the first lens group and third lens group, and satisfying predetermined conditional expressions.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: TAMRON CO., LTD.Inventors: Junichi Yamazoe, Koutarou Joujiki
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Patent number: 11307435Abstract: This invention refers to armless spectacles made from a sheet of material that includes at least a second folding line in stabilisation means. The invention proposes several methods of ensuring the second line and offering even greater rigidity. The spectacles can be converted from a non-functional state into a functional assembled state suitable for use by manipulating the configuration of at least one stabilising means in the bridge area. The spectacles have an enhanced rigidity thus increasing the overall stability of the spectacles during use. They can be presented basically flat for storage or transport and be easily manipulated to achieve the configuration for use. The spectacles may further present enhanced fastening and handling means that increase fastening stability as well as easy placement and removal of the spectacles on and from the nose, which further enhances reliability during use.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventor: Jesus García Pérez
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Patent number: 11300811Abstract: A device and method for lifting eyeglasses off a person's nose and supporting at least some of the weight of the eyeglasses. The device includes a base encircling part of the person's head. At least one support extends from the base and operatively engages an arm of the eyeglasses. The at least one support includes first and second front supports and first and second temporal supports. Each arm of the eyeglasses rests on an upper surface of one of the first and second front supports and under a lower surface of one of the first and second temporal supports. Each arm is counterbalanced between the associated front support and temporal support and is therefore lifted upwardly or forwardly off the person's nose and/or ears. The base may be adjustable in length. The position of the first and second temporal supports on the base may also be adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Inventor: Devaraj Thiruppathi
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Patent number: 11300757Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including: a movable portion for holding an optical element; a fixed portion comprising a case and a bottom arranged along a main axis, wherein the case includes: a top plate extended along a direction that is perpendicular to the main axis; a sidewall extended from edges of the top plate along the main axis and fixed on the bottom, wherein the sidewall includes: a first surface parallel to the main axis; a second surface connected to the first surface and is not parallel to the first surface; and a third surface opposite to the second surface and is not parallel to the first surface; and an adhesive element, wherein the case is connected to the bottom through the adhesive element, and the adhesive element is in direct contact with the second surface and the third surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: TDK Taiwan Corp.Inventors: Kun-Shih Lin, Yu-Sheng Li, Shih-Ting Huang, Yi-Hsin Nieh, Yu-Huai Liao
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Patent number: 11294204Abstract: Provided is a sensor module that includes: a casing; a contacted part that is disposed so that at least a part thereof is exposed to the outside of the casing and that has conductivity; and a detection part that has an electrostatic capacitance type detection pad and that is disposed inside the casing. The detection part further includes a conductive plate provided so as to correspond to the detection region of the detection pad, the contacted part being electrically connected to the conductive plate. This configuration makes it possible to provide a sensor module that is highly sensitive to contact with an object, and that prevents damage to the detection pad caused by contact with the object.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Ryuki Kan, Takafumi Ohto, Osamu Masuda
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Patent number: 11294140Abstract: An optical element driving module is provided, including a fixed portion, a movable portion, a driving assembly, and a glue. The fixed portion includes a housing and a base. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion, and the driving assembly includes at least a coil and at least a magnetic element for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. Specifically, the housing, the base, and the magnetic element are adhered to each other by the glue.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Fu-Yuan Wu, Yu-Shan Chou, Sin-Jhong Song
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Patent number: 11294141Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable part and a fixed part. The movable part holds an optical element with an optical axis and moves relative to the fixed part. The fixed part includes a bottom unit, which is integrally formed. The bottom unit includes a base member, a circuit member, and a driving coil assembly. The driving coil assembly is electrically connected to the circuit member. The circuit member and the driving coil assembly are located at the base member. The driving coil assembly includes a connection wire, a plurality of first driving coils, and a plurality of second driving coils. The first driving coils are connected via the connection wire. The second driving coils are located between the first driving coils and the circuit member. When viewed along a direction that is perpendicular to the optical axis, the second driving coils partially overlap the connection wire.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.Inventors: Kuo-Chun Kao, Meng-Ting Lin, Wei-Han Hsia, Sin-Jhong Song
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Patent number: 11287605Abstract: A driving mechanism is provided, including a fixed part, a movable part for holding an optical element, a driving assembly, and a circuit board. The driving assembly is used for driving the movable part to move relative to the fixed part. The circuit board is disposed on the fixed part, having a conductive portion exposed to an outer surface of the circuit board and a trace embedded in the circuit board. The conductive portion and the trace partially overlap when viewed in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical element.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: TDK Taiwan CorpInventors: Chien-Lun Huang, Shao-Chung Chang, Wei-Cheng Wang, Fu-Yuan Wu, Shou-Jen Liu
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Patent number: 11287670Abstract: Eyewear retention devices, systems, and assemblies are shown and described. The eyewear retention device may comprise a pair of elongated securement points moveably attachable about a temple of an eyewear; a clip body having opposing apertures; and a pair of cords having an insert to removably fit within the opposing apertures. The result is an eyewear retention device to secure eyewear on a head of a user.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Inventor: Lorrie Nicole Lemons
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Patent number: 11287649Abstract: A display device and a display method are provided, the display device including: a light source assembly, configured to output a first light ray carried with a first image to be displayed and a second light ray carried with a second image to be displayed, alternately; a first conversion element, arranged at a light exiting side of the light source assembly, and configured to convert the first light ray carried with the first image to be displayed into a first polarization light, and to convert the second light ray carried with the second image to be displayed into a second polarization light; and a light-splitting assembly and a imaging reflecting element, the light-splitting assembly being configured to direct the converted first light ray originating from the first conversion element towards the imaging reflecting element in a first direction, and to direct the converted second light ray originating from the first conversion element towards the imaging reflecting element in a second direction different froType: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventor: Tao Hong
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Patent number: 11275229Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a lens driving device including: a first movable element including a bobbin and a first coil; a second movable element including a housing and a first magnet; a base disposed below the housing; a board including a circuit member having a second coil; an upper elastic member; and a support member, wherein the bobbin includes a first stopper and a second stopper, which overlap the second movable element in an optical axis direction and are spaced apart from each other, the housing includes side parts and corner parts formed between the side parts, a first stopper is disposed on the side of the corner parts, the second stopper is disposed on the side of the side parts, and the distance between the first stopper and the second movable element in the optical axis direction is different from the distance between the second stopper and the second movable element in the optical axis direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Jun Min, Tae Jin Jung, Kyoung Ho Yoo, Sung Guk Lee
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Patent number: 11269196Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes a primary lens, a primary lens frame including upper and lower frame sections, and at least one snap-on unit disposed between the primary lens and the primary lens frame and including upper and lower engaging members respectively provided on top and bottom portions of the primary lens, and upper and lower engaging blocks respectively protruding from the upper and lower frame sections toward the primary lens. The top and bottom portions of the primary lens are removably embedded in the upper and lower frame sections through snapping engagement between the upper engaging block and the upper engaging member and between the lower engaging block and the lower engaging member.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Inventor: York Tsai
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Patent number: 11256108Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic actuator for which the wiring structure thereof can be simplified, for which the thickness thereof can be reduced, and with which a desired drive force can be attained. An electromagnetic actuator is provided with: a base member; a drive frame that is supported so as to be movable in relation to the base member; a coil that is fixed to the base member; and a magnet that is fixed to the drive frame. The coil is formed as an injection-molded circuit part, and the base member has formed thereon a circuit that connects to the coil.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Nidec Copal CorporationInventor: Haruka Matsuhisa
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Patent number: 11243371Abstract: An optical imaging lens may include a first, a second, a third, a fourth and a fifth lens elements positioned in an order from an object side to an image side. Through designing concave and/or convex surfaces of the five lens elements, the optical imaging lens may provide improved imaging quality and optical characteristics, increased focal length of the optical imaging lens, improved assembly yield and reduced size of the imaging lens while the optical imaging lens may satisfy (T2+G23+T3+G34+T4+G45+T5)/G12?2.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Genius Electronic Optical (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jia-Sin Jhang, Huifeng Pan, Zhao Wang
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Patent number: 11243412Abstract: An assembly for eyeglasses temple includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod each having an elastic component, outer ends of the two elastic components are hooked to each other to cause the second connecting rod and the first connecting rod abut against each other. A protrusion is provided on an end portion of the second connecting rod, when the second connecting rod is rotated to a position perpendicular to the first connecting rod, the protrusion is inserted in and limited by an outer peripheral side surface of an end portion of the first connecting rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Wenzhou Ruilin Glasses Co., Ltd.Inventor: Rongzhou Xie