Patents by Inventor Chris Lepain

Chris Lepain 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).

  • Protection for optical sensors in industrial applications
    Patent number: 6108072
    Abstract: This invention describes method and apparatus for protecting optical sensors in harsh industrial environments, particularly welding and machining. In a preferred embodiment, a sacrificial window is utilized which is replaced as needed. Numerous design features of such windows are disclosed. Other embodiments include protective baffles and other features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventors: Chris Lepain, Ralph Rebner
  • Protection window for optical sensors in industrial applications
    Patent number: 5844668
    Abstract: This invention describes a method and apparatus for protecting optical sensors in harsh industrial environments, particularly welding and machining. In a preferred embodiment, a sacrificial window is utilized which is replaced as needed. Numerous design features of such windows are disclosed. Other embodiments include protective baffles and other features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: SAMI
    Inventors: Chris Lepain, Ralph Rebner