Patents by Inventor John J. Sprenger

John J. Sprenger 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: 6485142
    Abstract: An artificial eye includes a generally spherically shaped container including a substantially hemispherical posterior portion, a substantially hemispherical anterior portion and a fastener for attaching the posterior portion to the anterior portion. The artificial eye includes functional counterparts to the anterior and posterior chambers of the human eye. Within these chambers are fluids which mimic the characteristics of the aqueous and vitreous humors in the human eye. Protective eyewear is tested by placing the eyewear between the artificial eye and a source of radiation. Radiation is directed through the protective eyewear and then through the artificial eye. The radiation is then received by a sensing device such as a charged couple device (CCD) camera or optometer. The resulting image is then evaluated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James B. Sheehy, Kenneth W. Gish, John J. Sprenger
  • Patent number: 5617257
    Abstract: A variable focus adapter is disclosed that comprises the combination of a ns and an aperture provided by a plate all lodged in a housing that is placed so that the lens is in proximity with each objective lens of a binocular arrangement to change the focal range from greater than 20 ft. to seven (7) ft. with a depth of field spanning from 5 to 15 ft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: James B. Sheehy, Kenneth W. Gish, John J. Sprenger, William H. Finkbeiner, Jr.