Patents by Inventor Benjamin Schnarch

Benjamin Schnarch 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).

  • Apparatus for positioning optical elements
    Patent number: 4884882
    Abstract: Apparatus for precise rapid orientation of an optical element comprising apparatus for supporting an optical element for rotation about a first axis, apparatus for selectably positioning the optical element about the first axis and including a rotatable cam having a cam surface, a dimension of which varies along its extent and determines the position of the optical element about the first axis; a step motor for determining the rotational orientation of the rotatable cam and thus determining which portion thereof is in operative engagement with the optical element for positioning thereof; and apparatus for interconnecting the rotatable cam with the step motor and comprising a flexible coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Assignee: Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Benjamin Schnarch