Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Gish

Kenneth W. Gish 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: 6064318
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable system for automatic data acquisition and processing of traffic information in real-time. The system incorporates a plurality of sensors operatively positioned upstream of a work zone or roadway incident with each of the sensors being adapted to detect current traffic conditions, at least one variable message device positioned upstream of the work zone or roadway incident, a plurality of remote station controllers, each operatively connected to the plurality of sensors and the variable message device, and a central system controller located within remote communication range of the remote station controllers, wherein the central system controller and the plurality of remote station controllers are capable of remotely communicating with one another. Each of the sensors is adapted to output traffic condition data to its corresponding remote station controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: The Scientex Corporation
    Inventors: Albert H. Kirchner, III, Loren Staplin, Kenneth W. Gish
  • Patent number: 5888074
    Abstract: A system for testing and evaluating driver situational awareness incorporates a device for displaying road and traffic images to a subject being tested, road and traffic image data for simulating operation of a vehicle to be outputted on the display device, instruction data to be outputted at least on the display device, input devices for inputting response data from the test subject in response to road and traffic image data generated on the display means, and a control device for controlling the operation of the system. The control device incorporates a vision test component for conducting a vision test of the subject and a driving reaction test component for conducting a driving reaction test of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Scientex Corporation
    Inventors: Loren Staplin, Kenneth W. Gish, Albert H. Kirchner, III
  • 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.