Patents by Inventor Bran E Meyers

Bran E Meyers 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).

  • Single laser illuminating and pointing systems
    Patent number: 8270078
    Abstract: Dual-function laser systems and methods are disclosed. In one implementation, an apparatus includes a laser source configured to emit a beam; a collimating optical system spaced apart from the laser source; and a diffractive element positioned to diffract the beam to provide a diffracted beam to the collimating optical system such that the collimating optical system refracts the diffracted beam to form an approximately collimated central portion and a diverging outer portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: B.E. Meyers
    Inventors: Bran E Meyers, David C Shannon, Miles F Elledge