Patents by Inventor Arlene J. Philla

Arlene J. Philla 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).

  • Prescription lens carrier
    Patent number: 5137341
    Abstract: A protective optical device is disclosed. The device includes a transparent shield for protecting a portion of the wearers face and a device for mounting an ophthalmic lens in the transparent shield. The mounting device includes an aperture through the transparent shield, a wall surrounding the aperture and extending forwardly from the shield to a front edge, and a shoulder surrounding the front edge for securing an ophthalmic lens to the front edge. The device allows standard ophthalmic lens to be securely mounted in a protective shield and minimizes the number of lens surfaces of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: American Optical Corporation
    Inventors: Clark L. Gendol, Arlene J. Philla
  • Protective eyewear with removable nosepiece and corrective spectacle
    Patent number: 4810080
    Abstract: A universal fit protective spectacle and assembly kit therefor are disclosed. The protective spectacle is especially adapted for use by eyeglass wearers since it includes an inner spectacle that holds corrective lenses removably mounted to an outer protective spectacle. The protective spectacle also includes removably mountale and interchangable nosepieces of various sizes to achieve a comfortable fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: American Optical Corporation
    Inventors: Clark L. Grendol, Arlene J. Philla