Patents by Inventor Frederick Rienecker, Jr.

Frederick Rienecker, Jr. 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).

  • Lens positioner with five degrees of freedom
    Patent number: 4099852
    Abstract: A device for positioning lenses precisely with five degrees of freedom (three translations and two angular rotations). The unique features of the device are its compact design, large clear aperture, and high degree of positioning accuracy combined with five degrees of freedom in axis motion. Thus, the device provides precision and flexibility in positioning of optical components.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe invention described herein was made in the course of, or under, Contract No. AT(29-1)-1183, with the United States Energy Research and Development Administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Marian W. Kobierecki, Frederick Rienecker, Jr.