Patents by Inventor Lee A. Chase
Lee A. Chase 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).
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Patent number: 11326268Abstract: A floating metallized element assembly and method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed. The floating metallized element assembly includes a work piece of a plateable resin and a non-plateable resin including a front side and a back side. The work piece includes at least one plated decorative region on the plateable resin at the front side. The work piece also includes at least one network of the plateable resin at the back side. The work piece additionally includes a plurality of discrete current paths of the plateable resin extending from the at least one network to the at least one plated decorative region. The work piece also includes at least one non-plated decorative region of the non-plateable resin adjacent the at least one decorative region. Metal surfaces are adhered to and disposed on the at least one plated decorative region.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Lacks Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Michael LaVallee, Lee Chase
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Patent number: 10661300Abstract: A method for painting a work piece of plastic material. The method includes applying a first coating of an electrically conductive material to the work piece and electrically grounding the first coating. The method also includes electrostatically charging a paint to render the paint conductive for statically attracting the conductive paint toward the grounded first coating of the work piece. The method also includes overlying a mask of a non-conductive material over at least a portion of the first coating of the work piece and electrically insulating the mask. The work piece is then sprayed with the conductive paint to apply a layer of paint on the first coating with the mask preventing the conductive paint from being applied on the portions of the first coating of the work piece that are covered by the mask.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Lacks Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Lee Chase, Scott Stuart
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Patent number: 10408933Abstract: A sonar imaging system, that includes a control head with a user interface and a display unit for displaying a sonar-generated image, is provided. A sonar transducer assembly is coupled to the control head and configured to transmit sonar data to the control head. The sonar data is used to generate the sonar-generated image. The sonar transducer assembly includes a first side scan acoustic sonar element that transmits a sonar beam. The sonar transducer assembly further includes a plurality of sonar beam receiving elements. Each receiving element is arranged to receive a portion of the return beam from the first side scan acoustic sonar element. Each of the plurality of sonar beam receiving elements is configured to identify both a depth and a lateral distance of an underwater object relative to the position of the sonar transducer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.Inventors: Sean M. DeHart, David A. Betts, Zachary Thomas Jordan, Jesus Carmona-Valdes, Brian Lee Chase, William Mark Gibson
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Publication number: 20180195194Abstract: A floating metallized element assembly and method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed. The floating metallized element assembly includes a work piece of a plateable resin and a non-plateable resin including a front side and a back side. The work piece includes at least one plated decorative region on the plateable resin at the front side. The work piece also includes at least one network of the plateable resin at the back side. The work piece additionally includes a plurality of discrete current paths of the plateable resin extending from the at least one network to the at least one plated decorative region. The work piece also includes at least one non-plated decorative region of the non-plateable resin adjacent the at least one decorative region. Metal surfaces are adhered to and disposed on the at least one plated decorative region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Michael LaVallee, Lee Chase
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Patent number: 9988101Abstract: A decorative assembly (20) includes a translucent part (26) overlaying a portion of a chromed visible surface (24) of a base part (22) to define a first visible portion (28) of the chromed visible surface (24) not covered by the plastic layer and a second visible portion (30) of the chromed visible surface (24) covered by but visible through the translucent part (26) for allowing the chromed visible surface (24) to be freely exposed along the first visible portion (28) and for allowing light to pass through the translucent part (26) and reflect off the second visible portion (30) of said chromed visible surface (24). At least one of the second visible portion (30) of the chromed visible surface (24) or the translucent part (26) includes a three-dimensional texture (32) to redirect the light reflected off the second visible portion (30) of the chromed visible surface (24).Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Lacks Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Lee A. Chase
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Publication number: 20170136491Abstract: A method for painting a work piece of plastic material. The method includes applying a first coating of an electrically conductive material to the work piece and electrically grounding the first coating. The method also includes electrostatically charging a paint to render the paint conductive for statically attracting the conductive paint toward the grounded first coating of the work piece. The method also includes overlying a mask of a non-conductive material over at least a portion of the first coating of the work piece and electrically insulating the mask. The work piece is then sprayed with the conductive paint to apply a layer of paint on the first coating with the mask preventing the conductive paint from being applied on the portions of the first coating of the work piece that are covered by the mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Lee Chase, Scott Stuart
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Patent number: 9359809Abstract: A garage door and faux window façade assembly includes a door panel adapted to be mounted in a garage door opening partially defined by an overhead door structure, a triangularly-shaped clearance area defined by a first line segment substantially coplanar with a forwardly-facing surface of the door panel, and second and third line segments defined by a path of the overhead door structure relative to the door panel as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, wherein the second line segment is proximate the upper edge of the door panel and the third line segment is proximate the lower edge of the door panel, the clearance area is adapted to be free from abutment with the overhead door structure as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, and wherein the clearance area includes a forward portion area defined by the first and second line segments and a ? inch line that extends perpendicularly from the first line segment and intersecting the second line segmeType: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Lacks Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Trevor Richardson, Lee A. Chase
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Publication number: 20150118442Abstract: A decorative assembly (20) includes a translucent part (26) overlaying a portion of a chromed visible surface (24) of a base part (22) to define a first visible portion (28) of the chromed visible surface (24) not covered by the plastic layer and a second visible portion (30) of the chromed visible surface (24) covered by but visible through the translucent part (26) for allowing the chromed visible surface (24) to be freely exposed along the first visible portion (28) and for allowing light to pass through the translucent part (26) and reflect off the second visible portion (30) of said chromed visible surface (24). At least one of the second visible portion (30) of the chromed visible surface (24) or the translucent part (26) includes a three-dimensional texture (32) to redirect the light reflected off the second visible portion (30) of the chromed visible surface (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: LACKS ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Lee A. Chase
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Patent number: 8882273Abstract: A method for determining a lens prescription for the eye. The method includes selecting a first ultraviolet (UV) trial lens and a second UV trial lens and determining whether the first UV trial lens or the second UV trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function. The second UV trial lens may be selected for the prescription when the second UV trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function as compared to the first UV trial lens. The method includes selecting a first color group comprising a first color trial lens and a second color trial lens and determining whether the first color trial lens or the second color trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function. The second color trial lens may be selected for the prescription when the second color trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function than the first color trial lens.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventor: Brad Lee Chase
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Publication number: 20140265534Abstract: A wheel for a vehicle includes an inner hub portion that is configured to receive an axle therethrough and which defines an axis of rotation at a center thereof. The wheel includes an outer rim portion. A plurality of wheel spoke portions extend generally between the inner hub portion and the outer rim portion. The inner hub portion, the outer rim portion, and the plurality of spoke portions cooperate to form a wheel outer surface having a plurality of turbine openings. The outer surface of the wheel defines a wheel reference plane that is oriented generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The wheel outer surface is the side that face away from a vehicle. Each of the plurality of wheel spoke portions has an outer side adjacent the wheel outer surface, an inner side opposite the outer side, a leading side surface and a trailing side surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Kevin Chinavare, Lee Chase
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Patent number: 8632864Abstract: A decorative metal finish for a part with a non-conductive surface where the non-conductive surface is lightly roughened to improve its adherence capabilities. A thin metal layer is electrolessly deposited on the lightly roughened surface to provide a bright durable metal finish on the non-conductive surface. An translucent finish is deposited over the thin metal layer to provide protection for the metal finish.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Lacks Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ling Hao, David P. Hartrick, Lee A. Chase, Alan D. Fanta, Daniel W. Irvine, Yong Zhang, Maoshi Guan
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Publication number: 20130077050Abstract: A method for determining a lens prescription for the eye. The method includes selecting a first ultraviolet (UV) trial lens and determining whether the first UV trial lens results in improvement in visual function. The first UV trial lens may be selected for the lens prescription when the first UV trial lens results in improvement in visual function. The method includes selecting a first color group comprising a first color trial lens and a second color trial lens and determining whether the first color trial lens or the second color trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function. The second color trial lens may be selected for the prescription when the second color trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function as compared to the first color trial lens. The method may include reevaluating the first UV trial lens for improvement in visual function when not previously selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Brad Lee Chase
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Publication number: 20120249965Abstract: An apparatus for use in determining a neurochromatic lens prescription. The apparatus includes an opening operable for use in a patient observing a visual target and a trial lens slot operable for use in inserting a trial lens into the patient's line of sight and the opening. The apparatus further includes a channel operable for sliding the trial lens into a centered position within the opening and a trial lens retainer operable for holding one or more trial lenses resulting in visual function improvement. The channel is coupled to the trial lens slot and the channel is operable for sliding the trial lens horizontally into the opening. The trial lens retainer is operable to retain the one or more trial lenses within the patient's line of sight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Brad Lee Chase, Noble Engle
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Publication number: 20120249964Abstract: A method for determining a lens prescription for the eye. The method includes selecting a first ultraviolet (UV) trial lens and a second UV trial lens and determining whether the first UV trial lens or the second UV trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function. The second UV trial lens may be selected for the prescription when the second UV trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function as compared to the first UV trial lens. The method includes selecting a first color group comprising a first color trial lens and a second color trial lens and determining whether the first color trial lens or the second color trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function. The second color trial lens may be selected for the prescription when the second color trial lens results in greater improvement in visual function than the first color trial lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Brad Lee Chase
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Publication number: 20120249966Abstract: A trial lens kit for determining a neurochromatic lens prescription for the eye. The trial lens kit includes a first plurality of trial lenses wherein each of the first plurality of trial lenses is operable to filter a particular wavelength of light. The first plurality of trial lenses corresponds to a first type of visual function improvement. The trial lens kit further comprises a second plurality of trial lenses where each of the second plurality of trial lenses is operable to filter a particular wavelength of light. The second plurality of trial lenses corresponds to a second type of visual function improvement. The first plurality of trial lenses and the second plurality of trial lenses are operable for determining a neurochromatic prescription.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Brad Lee Chase
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Publication number: 20120199554Abstract: A decorative metal finish for a part with a non-conductive surface where the non-conductive surface is lightly roughened to improve its adherence capabilities. A thin metal layer is electrolessly deposited on the lightly roughened surface to provide a bright durable metal finish on the non-conductive surface. An organic coating layer is deposited over the thin metal layer to provide protection for the metal finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Ling Hao, David P. Hartrick, Lee A. Chase, Alan D. Fanta, Daniel W. Irvine, Yong Zhang, Maoshi Guan
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Publication number: 20120198772Abstract: A garage door and faux window façade assembly includes a door panel adapted to be mounted in a garage door opening partially defined by an overhead door structure, a triangularly-shaped clearance area defined by a first line segment substantially coplanar with a forwardly-facing surface of the door panel, and second and third line segments defined by a path of the overhead door structure relative to the door panel as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, wherein the second line segment is proximate the upper edge of the door panel and the third line segment is proximate the lower edge of the door panel, the clearance area is adapted to be free from abutment with the overhead door structure as the door panel moves between a closed position and an open position, and wherein the clearance area includes a forward portion area defined by the first and second line segments and a ? inch line that extends perpendicularly from the first line segment and intersecting the second line segmeType: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Trevor Richardson, Lee A. Chase
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Publication number: 20110045317Abstract: A decorative metal finish for a part with a non-conductive surface where the non-conductive surface is lightly roughened to improve its adherence capabilities. A thin metal layer is electrolessly deposited on the lightly roughened surface to provide a bright durable metal finish on the non-conductive surface. An translucent finish is deposited over the thin metal layer to provide protection for the metal finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Ling Hao, David P. Hartrick, Lee A. Chase, Alan D. Fanta, Daniel W. Irvine, Yong Zhang, Maoshi Guan
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Publication number: 20100252175Abstract: An improved process for permanently attaching an overlay to a wheel disc, wherein the overlay is aligned and spaced apart from the wheel disc. A mold is created by a combination of the overlay, wheel disc and localized nests that engage at predetermined times during foam filling to close the mold. The mold is adequately sealed so that there is no foam leakage as the foam expands to fill the mold and, therefore, no final trimming of excess foam is required. The improved process is capable of accommodating a wheel having turbine openings therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Lee A. Chase, Douglas Louis Neeb, Robert E. Shea
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Patent number: 7768629Abstract: Device and process for determining a distance to an object. The device includes a low coherence light source, at least one lens arranged to focus light from the low coherence light source onto the object and to collect light reflected and scattered from the object, and a window arranged between the lens and the object. An apertured element includes a circular aperture structured and arranged to form a circular light beam from the reflected and scattered light, and a detector system is structured and arranged to receive the circular light beam. The detector system is sensitive to light beam diameter. Further, a determining device is structured and arranged to determine a distance to the object based upon signals from the detector system.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Voith Patent GmbHInventors: Pekka Typpo, Lee Chase