Patents by Inventor John M. Ahern

John M. Ahern 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).

  • Endoscope provided with a distally located color CCD
    Patent number: 5594497
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an endoscope provided with a color CCD chip located in the distal end of the endoscope. The CCD chip directly produces a chromatic signal which is sent to a video system center and then to a monitor for viewing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Inventors: John M. Ahern, Stephen Koo