Patents by Inventor Cheryl J. Kaminsky

Cheryl J. Kaminsky 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).

  • Fabric imaging element
    Patent number: 6689517
    Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging element comprising at least one image layer and a base wherein said base comprises an upper polymer sheet having an elastic modulus of between 500 and 6,000 MPa said upper sheet being adhered to a textile having a roughness of between 0.8 and 8.0 micrometers, and a lower polymer sheet adhered to said textile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais, Steven J. Neerbasch, Kalpana Singh
  • Optical element containing an optical spacer
    Publication number: 20030214720
    Abstract: Disclosed is an optical element containing a rough surface having a roughness average equal to at least 5 micrometers wherein the rough surface contains at least two roughness populations in which the roughness average of the at least two populations varies by at least 8 micrometers. The invention provides an optical element containing an integral optical spacer while simultaneously providing scratch and impact resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
  • Light diffuser with variable diffusion
    Publication number: 20030214812
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation. Also disclosed is a light diffuser for rear projection displays, back-lighted imaging media, a liquid crystal display component and device, and a process for diffusing light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
  • Light diffuser with colored variable diffusion
    Publication number: 20030214717
    Abstract: The invention provides a light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored. The invention also provides light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored for rear projection displays, back-lighted imaging media, and a liquid crystal display component and device. The invention further provides a process for preparing such a diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais, John M. Pochan
  • Light diffuser containing perimeter light director
    Publication number: 20030214719
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light diffuser comprising a perimeter area and a central area wherein the perimeter area contains a light director that directs at least a portion of the light incident on it toward the central area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
  • Light reflector with variable diffuse light reflection
    Publication number: 20030214718
    Abstract: Disclosed is a diffuse reflector comprising a macro reflection efficiency variation. The invention provides improved light reflection for a back lit display while simultaneously diffusely reflecting specular light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais
  • Photographic day/night displays utilizing inorganic particles
    Patent number: 6641973
    Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging member comprising a duplitized imaging layer and a support comprising at least one layer comprising an inorganic particle having an aspect ratio of at least 10 to 1, a lateral dimension of from 0.01 &mgr;m to 5 &mgr;m, and a vertical dimension from 0.5 nm to 10 nm, and polymeric resin matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Narasimharao Dontula, Robert P. Bourdelais, Debasis Majumdar, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
  • Bulk complex polymer lens light diffuser
    Patent number: 6636363
    Abstract: Disclosed is a diffusion film comprising a transparent polymeric film base bearing a plurality of integral contiguous layers, each layer having a pattern of complex lenses on a surface thereof, at least two such contiguous layers comprising material having an index of refraction differing by at least 0.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais
  • BULK COMPLEX POLYMER LENS LIGHT DIFFUSER
    Publication number: 20030169504
    Abstract: Disclosed is a diffusion film comprising a transparent polymeric film base bearing a plurality of integral contiguous layers, each layer having a pattern of complex lenses on a surface thereof, at least two such contiguous layers comprising material having an index of refraction differing by at least 0.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais
  • Surface formed lenses on voided polymer light diffuser
    Publication number: 20030170442
    Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent polymeric diffusion film exhibiting at least 50% transmissivity containing a thermoplastic polymeric material with internal microvoids and containing a plurality of complex lenses on a surface thereof. Such films are useful for diffusing light when it is desired to provide and even light distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais, Thomas M. Laney, Michael R. Brickey
  • Surface formed complex polymer lenses diffuse reflector
    Publication number: 20030169513
    Abstract: Disclosed is a diffuse reflector comprising a reflective layer and a transparent polymeric film comprising a plurality of complex lenses on a surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais
  • Transparent surface formed complex polymer lenses
    Publication number: 20030169512
    Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent polymeric film having a top and bottom surface comprising a plurality of complex lenses on at least one surface thereof and containing as its primary ingredient a polymer sufficient to impart to the film a light transmission of at least 92% based on a film thickness of 125 micrometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Jehuda Greener
  • Surface formed complex polymer lenses for visible light diffusion
    Publication number: 20030169514
    Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent polymeric film having a top and bottom surface comprising a plurality of complex lenses on at least one surface thereof. Such a film is useful for diffusing light such as necessary in an LC display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
  • Surface formed complex multi-layered polymer lenses for light diffusion
    Publication number: 20030169499
    Abstract: Disclosed is an integral film comprising a base bearing a pattern of complex lenses on a surface thereof wherein the complex lenses comprise two or more distinct layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Steven J. Neerbasch
  • Light diffusion material with color temperature correction
    Publication number: 20030128313
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light diffuser comprising a polymeric film incorporating microvoids wherein the film has a diffuse light transmission efficiency of at least 65% at 500 nm and wherein the microvoids are of a size, shape and frequency sufficient to provide an average weight-balanced color temperature variation of not more than 40 degrees K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais, Thomas M. Laney, Michael R. Brickey
  • Microvoided light diffuser
    Publication number: 20030123150
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer containing thermoplastic polymeric material and microvoids having a substantially circular cross-section in a plane perpendicular to the direction of light travel and having a diffuse light transmission efficiency of at least 65%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Brickey, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais, Thomas M. Laney
  • Stacked microvoided light diffuser
    Publication number: 20030118807
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light diffuser comprising a polymeric film wherein the film comprises a plurality of layers having void geometry in which the x/y/z size or frequency varies by at least 28% between at least two layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Thomas M. Laney, Michael R. Brickey, Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais
  • Microvoided light diffuser containing optical contact layer
    Publication number: 20030118750
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the smoothing layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Bourdelais, Thomas M. Laney, Michael R. Brickey, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
  • Patterned roller for the micro-replication of complex lenses
    Patent number: 6583936
    Abstract: Disclosed is a form comprising a surface having a morphology of complex lenses wherein the surface asperities have an amplitude of between 1 and 40 micrometers, a spatial frequency of between 1 and 100 complex lenses per square millimeter, and between 1 and 40 minor lenses per major lens. Also disclosed is a method for making such a form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cheryl J. Kaminsky, Robert P. Bourdelais, Steven M. Pratt, Daniel C. Lioy
  • Desiccants and desiccant packages for highly moisture-sensitive electronic devices
    Publication number: 20030037677
    Abstract: An effective desiccant for use in a package which has a material including at least in part solid particles of one or more materials, at least one of such materials having an average particle size range 0.001 to 0.1 micrometers to provide a high rate of water absorption and to provide an equilibrium minimum humidity level lower than a humidity level to which a highly moisture sensitive electronic device is sensitive within a sealed enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Michael L. Boroson, Jeffrey P. Serbicki, Peter G. Bessey, Glen C. Irvin, Lawrence A. Rowley, Cheryl J. Kaminsky