Patents by Inventor Peter B. Bumpus

Peter B. Bumpus 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).

  • Lens alignment and positioning method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5080482
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for aligning and positioning a lens such that the optical and/or cylinder axis of the lens is precisely aligned with a fixture for the purpose of assembly or further mechanical operations such as machining and polishing. According to another aspect of the invention, the lens apex is precisely positioned a constant distance from a reference point. In order to implement the above, a method and apparatus is disclosed for optically aligning and positioning lenses using digitzed video imaging, an X-Y-Z micron stage and a microprocessor (or computer) capable of performing image analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: Benz Research and Development Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick H. Benz, Andrew J. Eckles, IV, Peter B. Bumpus, Richard W. Adams, Stephen R. Grant