Patents by Inventor James Kunkel

James Kunkel 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).

  • Publication number: 20240181730
    Abstract: Systems and methods for adding a functional layer to a lens having a plurality of microlenses for inhibition of ametropia. The lens may include defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) having a plurality of microlenses or lenslets producing refraction areas with different refraction forces. Injection molding may be utilized to add a functional layer to such a DIMS lens having a plurality of microlenses or lenslets. The functional layer may add a functional utility to the lens, including but not limited to photochromic functionality, polarization functionality, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Olund, Craig Drury, James Kunkel
  • Publication number: 20230382311
    Abstract: A pickup truck includes a cab having a rear window and a bed including a bed floor and a first and second side rail. A dual-purpose storage assembly includes a frame assembly that extends across a width of the bed and is mounted to the tops of the first and second side rails. The storage assembly further includes a first and second storage cabinet each extending across a respective portion of the rear window and comprising a respective frame coupled to the main frame, a respective storage volume, and a respective moveable member moveable between a closed and opened position to cover and uncover the corresponding storage volume. The assembly further includes a cross-member section that extends across a respective portion of the rear window and comprises one or more cross-members, each cross-member extending along a dimension of the cross-member section and extending across a respective portion of the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventor: Patrick James Kunkel
  • Patent number: 11650353
    Abstract: A cut pattern for a film or film laminate used in the fabrication of optical articles such as lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: HOYA Optical Labs of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Blacker, Lance Andersen, James Kunkel, David Olund
  • Publication number: 20200088910
    Abstract: A cut pattern for a film or film laminate used in the fabrication of optical articles such as lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Vision Ease, LP
    Inventors: Richard Blacker, Lance Anderson, James Kunkel, David Olund
  • Patent number: 9482486
    Abstract: A sock and sling system is presented for storing a gun within the sock in a storage state and for using as a sling connected to the gun when in a sling state. The system includes a sock extending a length from a first end to a second end and having an open interior. A pair of removable sling swivels connect the sock member to the gun. When used as a sling, the length of the sock member can be adjusted in a plurality of ways including twisting the sock member, selecting one of a number of loops to attach to or by adjusting the length of a length adjusting drawstring. In this way, a system is presented that serves the dual purpose of storing a gun in a storage state and as a sling in a sling state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Martin James Kunkel
  • Publication number: 20160169618
    Abstract: A sock and sling system is presented for storing a gun within the sock in a storage state and for using as a sling connected to the gun when in a sling state. The system includes a sock extending a length from a first end to a second end and having an open interior. A pair of removable sling swivels connect the sock member to the gun. When used as a sling, the length of the sock member can be adjusted in a plurality of ways including twisting the sock member, selecting one of a number of loops to attach to or by adjusting the length of a length adjusting drawstring. In this way, a system is presented that serves the dual purpose of storing a gun in a storage state and as a sling in a sling state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Martin James Kunkel
  • Publication number: 20160026006
    Abstract: A composite ophthalmic lens having a thin functional first molded portion that is fused and/or re-molded during formation of a second, transparent molded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: VISION EASE, LP
    Inventors: David Olund, James Kunkel, Richard Blacker
  • Publication number: 20150226880
    Abstract: A cut pattern for a film or film laminate used in the fabrication of optical articles such as lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Blacker, Lance Andersen, James Kunkel, David Olund
  • Patent number: 7173532
    Abstract: The present invention is to an integrated end-to-end system and process composed of numerous application systems and subsystems (applicable in total or in subparts) which enables parties (such as businesses, buildings, prisons, governments, etc.) to acquire information (biometric and textual) regarding an applicant requesting entry, verify the acquired information—checking it against defined (e.g., government enforcement agencies) offender lists, and utilizing the acquired information at defined points in the process to track individuals. Further, the system preferably includes mandatory, scheduled check-ins to ensure compliance with the visitation requirements during the stay by the party in the sponsoring facility, country, business, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Xegesis, LLC
    Inventors: John Paul Hanle, Alexander McAllister, James Kunkel, Rita Yadav
  • Publication number: 20050012621
    Abstract: The present invention is to an integrated end-to-end system and process composed of numerous application systems and subsystems (applicable in total or in subparts) which enables parties (such as businesses, buildings, prisons, governments, etc.) to acquire information (biometric and textual) regarding an applicant requesting entry, verify the acquired information—checking it against defined (e.g., government enforcement agencies) offender lists, and utilizing the acquired information at defined points in the process to track individuals. Further, the system preferably includes mandatory, scheduled check-ins to ensure compliance with the visitation requirements during the stay by the party in the sponsoring facility, country, business, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: John Hanle, Alexander McAllister, James Kunkel, Rita Yadav