Patents by Inventor Robert Lenart
Robert Lenart 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: 9748297Abstract: Fabricating optical devices can include mounting a plurality of singulated lens systems over a substrate, adjusting a thickness of the substrate below at least some of the lens systems to provide respective focal length corrections for the lens systems, and subsequently separating the substrate into a plurality of optical modules, each of which includes one of the lens systems mounted over a portion of the substrate. Adjusting a thickness of the substrate can include, for example, micro-machining the substrate to form respective holes below at least some of the lens systems or adding one or more layers below at least some of the lens systems so as to correct for variations in the focal lengths of the lens systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Stephan Heimgartner, Ville Kettunen, Nicola Spring, Alexander Bietsch, Mario Cesana, Hartmut Rudmann, Jukka Alasirnio, Robert Lenart
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Publication number: 20170089757Abstract: An optoelectronic module that includes a reflectance member which exhibits mitigated or eliminated fan-out field-of-view overlap can be concealed or its visual impact minimized compared to a host device in which the optoelectronic module is mounted. In some instances, the reflectance member can be implemented as a plurality of through holes and in other instances the reflectance member may be a contiguous spin-coated polymeric coating. In general, the reflectance member can be diffusively reflective to the same particular wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths as the host device in which it is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Jens Geiger, Frank Sobel, Rene Kromhof, Alberto Soppelsa, Kevin Hauser, Robert Lenart
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Publication number: 20170077162Abstract: The optical device comprises a first substrate comprising at least one optical structure comprising a main portion and a surrounding portion at least partially surrounding said main portion. The device furthermore comprises non-transparent material applied onto said surrounding portion. The opto-electronic module comprises a plurality of these optical devices comprised in said first substrate. The method for manufacturing an optical device comprises the steps of a) providing a first substrate comprising at least one optical structure comprising a main portion and a surrounding portion at least partially surrounding said main portion; and b) applying a non-transparent material onto at least said surrounding portion. Said non-transparent material is present on at least said surrounding portion still in the finished optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Markus Rossi, Hartmut Rudmann, Stephan Heimgartner, Alexander Bietsch, Robert Lenart
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Patent number: 9595553Abstract: Fabricating optical devices can include mounting a plurality of singulated lens systems over a substrate, adjusting a thickness of the substrate below at least some of the lens systems to provide respective focal length corrections for the lens systems, and subsequently separating the substrate into a plurality of optical modules, each of which includes one of the lens systems mounted over a portion of the substrate. Adjusting a thickness of the substrate can include, for example, micro-machining the substrate to form respective holes below at least some of the lens systems or adding one or more layers below at least some of the lens systems so as to correct for variations in the focal lengths of the lens systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Stephan Heimgartner, Ville Kettunen, Nicola Spring, Alexander Bietsch, Mario Cesana, Hartmut Rudmann, Jukka Alasirnio, Robert Lenart
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Patent number: 9490287Abstract: The optical device comprises a first substrate (SI) comprising at least one optical structure (1) comprising a main portion (2) and a surrounding portion (3) at least partially surrounding said main portion. The device furthermore comprises non-transparent material (5, 5a, 5b) applied onto said surrounding portion. The opto-electronic module comprises a plurality of these optical devices comprised in said first substrate. The method for manufacturing an optical device comprises the steps of a) providing a first substrate comprising at least one optical structure comprising a main portion and a surrounding portion at least partially surrounding said main portion; and b) applying a non-transparent material onto at least said surrounding portion. Said non-transparent material is present on at least said surrounding portion still in the finished optical device.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Markus Rossi, Hartmut Rudmann, Stephan Heimgartner, Alexander Bietsch, Robert Lenart
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Publication number: 20160091777Abstract: A flash module comprises an optics portion that includes a base plate, a light guide on a first side of the base plate, and a lens element on a second side of the base plate. A casing is attached to the optics portion and defines an interior region in which the lens element is located. An active light emitting component is mounted within the casing. Sidewalls of the light guide are coated with first and second layers of different materials. The second layer is a coating over the first layer and is substantially non-transparent to light emitted by the active light emitting component. The first layer can provide a predetermined aesthetic appearance and can be selected, for example, to match the color of the exterior surface of a device in which the flash module is to be integrated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Kam Pui Kuan, Hakan Karpuz, Michel Barge, Nicola Spring, Robert Lenart
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Publication number: 20140339664Abstract: The optical device comprises a first substrate (SI) comprising at least one optical structure (1) comprising a main portion (2) and a surrounding portion (3) at least partially surrounding said main portion. The device furthermore comprises non-transparent material (5, 5a, 5b) applied onto said surrounding portion. The opto-electronic module comprises a plurality of these optical devices comprised in said first substrate. The method for manufacturing an optical device comprises the steps of a) providing a first substrate comprising at least one optical structure comprising a main portion and a surrounding portion at least partially surrounding said main portion; and b) applying a non-transparent material onto at least said surrounding portion. Said non-transparent material is present on at least said surrounding portion still in the finished optical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. LtdInventors: Markus Rossi, Hartmut Rudmann, Stephan Heimgartner, Alexander Bietsch, Robert Lenart
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Publication number: 20140167196Abstract: Fabricating optical devices can include mounting a plurality of singulated lens systems over a substrate, adjusting a thickness of the substrate below at least some of the lens systems to provide respective focal length corrections for the lens systems, and subsequently separating the substrate into a plurality of optical modules, each of which includes one of the lens systems mounted over a portion of the substrate. Adjusting a thickness of the substrate can include, for example, micro-machining the substrate to form respective holes below at least some of the lens systems or adding one or more layers below at least some of the lens systems so as to correct for variations in the focal lengths of the lens systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Stephan Heimgartner, Ville Kettunen, Nicola Spring, Alexander Bietsch, Mario Cesana, Hartmut Rudmann, Jukka Alasirnio, Robert Lenart
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Publication number: 20140125849Abstract: Fabricating optical devices can include mounting a plurality of singulated lens systems over a substrate, adjusting a thickness of the substrate below at least some of the lens systems to provide respective focal length corrections for the lens systems, and subsequently separating the substrate into a plurality of optical modules, each of which includes one of the lens systems mounted over a portion of the substrate. Adjusting a thickness of the substrate can include, for example, micro-machining the substrate to form respective holes below at least some of the lens systems or adding one or more layers below at least some of the lens systems so as to correct for variations in the focal lengths of the lens systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Heptagon Micro Optics Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Stephan Heimgartner, Ville Kettunen, Nicola Spring, Alexander Bietsch, Mario Cesana, Hartmut Rudmann, Jukka Alasirnio, Robert Lenart
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Publication number: 20040227122Abstract: A metering faucet includes a housing and a faucet metering cartridge positioned within the housing and having an outwardly extending faucet stem which is movable along a stem axis. There is a cartridge cap which is positioned within the housing and has a portion extending over and in contact with the cartridge stem to provide an inward force thereon. A handle is pivotally mounted to the housing on one side of the stem axis, with the handle having a portion which extends through a housing opening to contact the cartridge cap. Upon pivotal movement of the handle, an inward force is applied on the cartridge stem. The handle has a force applying area which extends a substantial distance from the pivotal mounting of the handle and terminates at the diametrical opposite side of the pivotal mounting of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Robert A. Lenart, Todd C. Loschelder
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Patent number: 6736369Abstract: A metering faucet includes a housing and a faucet metering cartridge positioned within the housing and having an outwardly extending faucet stem which is movable along a stem axis. There is a cartridge cap which is positioned within the housing and has a portion extending over and in contact with the cartridge stem to provide an inward force thereon. A handle is pivotally mounted to the housing on one side of the stem axis, with the handle having a portion which extends through a housing opening to contact the cartridge cap. Upon pivotal movement of the handle, an inward force is applied on the cartridge stem. The handle has a force applying area which extends a substantial distance from the pivotal mounting of the handle and terminates at the diametrical opposite side of the pivotal mounting of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Robert A. Lenart, Todd C. Loschelder
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Publication number: 20030034473Abstract: A metering faucet includes a housing and a faucet metering cartridge positioned within the housing and having an outwardly extending faucet stem which is movable along a stem axis. There is a cartridge cap which is positioned within the housing and has a portion extending over and in contact with the cartridge stem to provide an inward force thereon. A handle is pivotally mounted to the housing on one side of the stem axis, with the handle having a portion which extends through a housing opening to contact the cartridge cap. Upon pivotal movement of the handle, an inward force is applied on the cartridge stem. The handle has a force applying area which extends a substantial distance from the pivotal mounting of the handle and terminates at the diametrical opposite side of the pivotal mounting of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Robert A. Lenart, Todd C. Loschelder
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Patent number: 5607179Abstract: An air bag module in a vehicle includes an air bag and a housing for housing the air bag. In addition, a retainer is coupled to the air bag and adapted for attachment to the housing. The retainer includes at least one deformable portion having an undeformed condition prior to attachment of the retainer to the housing and having a deformed condition in which the deformable portion is materially deformed upon attachment of the retainer to the housing such that a size of the retainer is adjustable upon attachment of the retainer to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Robert A. Lenart, Jeffrey A. Shepherd, James L. Webber
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Patent number: D455199Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Robert Lenart, Eduardo Milrud, Charles Molina
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Patent number: D464713Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Robert Lenart, Eduardo Milrud, Charles Molina