Patents by Inventor Frederick O. Bley

Frederick O. Bley 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).

  • Patent number: 6038012
    Abstract: A photo identification card system includes a housing having a chassis, a camera, a data input device, a processor, a printing device and a display. The camera records a video image and is integrally attached to the housing. The data input device receives information related to the image. The processor, which is contained in the housing, arranges the recorded image and the information into a selected format for an identification card. The printing device prints the recorded image and the information in the selected format for the identification card. The printing device is a self-contained unit that is integrally attached to the chassis and is not modified to be attached to the chassis. The display displays the recorded image, and is attached to the housing having a closed position that is flush with an outer surface of the housing, and having an opened position for when system the display is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Optical & Electronic Research
    Inventor: Frederick O. Bley
  • Patent number: 3984850
    Abstract: A camera capable of taking a plurality of different exposures on a single frame of film using only one lens-shutter combination. A beam shifting assembly rotates to a plurality of different positions to distribute the images sequentially, thus enabling the camera to provide a plurality of different exposures on a single frame of film. Double-exposure prevention is provided both between the different images on each frame and between the different frames. The camera is provided with a "Polaroid" type back so as to enable almost simultaneous developing of the frames, once taken. The camera also includes an aiming light to facilitate proper subject positioning. In addition a strobe socket is provided for strobe energization when using low-speed film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1972
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Assignee: Optical & Electronic Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick O. Bley