Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Stein

Christopher J. Stein 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).

  • Three-point focus spacer and wishbone retention
    Patent number: 9103947
    Abstract: A system includes a light detector, optics, a telescope camera mount, a plurality of spacers, and a retainer. The optics are configured to focus light on the light detector. The telescope camera mount is configured to at least partially support the optics. The plurality of spacers are positioned between the optics and the light detector. A retainer is coupled to the plurality of spacers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Lance T. Brown, Phil C. White, Christopher J. Stein
  • THREE-POINT FOCUS SPACER AND WISHBONE RETENTION
    Publication number: 20140036365
    Abstract: A system includes a light detector, optics, a telescope camera mount, a plurality of spacers, and a retainer. The optics are configured to focus light on the light detector. The telescope camera mount is configured to at least partially support the optics. The plurality of spacers are positioned between the optics and the light detector. A retainer is coupled to the plurality of spacers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Lance T. Brown, Phil C. White, Christopher J. Stein