Patents by Inventor Gerard M. Kersten

Gerard M. Kersten 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).

  • Spherical section optical mount
    Patent number: 4614403
    Abstract: A two axis adjustable optical mount capable of lock down after alignment is rovided by a dual ring arrangement which represents a segment of two concentric spheres. An optical element such as a lens or mirror is held within an inner ring by a retaining ring. The inner ring fits within the outer ring to form a partially concentric sphere arrangement across the diameter. Orthogonally mounted set screws can be used to adjust the relationship of the inner ring to the outer ring and a collar screw clamp is used to freeze the relationship between the inner and outer rings once the desired orientation is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Gerard M. Kersten, Ronald A. Ferrante
  • Method of making radiation seal
    Patent number: 4098633
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an accurately sized elastomeric seal th a flexible outer electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Gerard M. Kersten