Patents by Inventor Robert T. Roedig

Robert T. Roedig 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).

  • Imaging lens system and scan engine chassis
    Patent number: 12493762
    Abstract: A scan engine for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in an imaging field of view (FOV) is provided that includes an imaging system and a chassis. The imaging system includes a lens holder and at least one lens disposed within the lens holder. The lens holder includes a lens holder mounting portion. The chassis includes a chassis mounting portion adapted to couple with the lens holder mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, Gary V. Seims, Jr., Robert T. Roedig
  • Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine
    Patent number: 12363408
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine are disclosed herein. An example method for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine includes: mounting an image sensor to a circuit board; optically aligning, using one or more alignment fixtures, a lens holder holding one or more lenses or optical elements with the image sensor based upon one or more images captured by the image sensor through the lens holder; and after the lens holder and image sensor are optically aligned, physically aligning, using the one or more alignment fixtures, the lens holder with the circuit board based upon a misalignment between a surface of the lens holder and an edge of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, Bryan E. Joles, Robert T. Roedig, William P. Hurley, IV, David A. Chiesa
  • Imaging Lens System and Scan Engine Chassis
    Publication number: 20240249092
    Abstract: A scan engine for capturing at least one image of an object appearing in an imaging field of view (FOV) is provided that includes an imaging system and a chassis. The imaging system includes a lens holder and at least one lens disposed within the lens holder. The lens holder includes a lens holder mounting portion. The chassis includes a chassis mounting portion adapted to couple with the lens holder mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, Gary V. Seims, Jr, Robert T. Roedig
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A LENS HOLDER IN A SMALL-HEIGHT SCAN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20240031662
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine are disclosed herein. An example method for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine includes: mounting an image sensor to a circuit board; optically aligning, using one or more alignment fixtures, a lens holder holding one or more lenses or optical elements with the image sensor based upon one or more images captured by the image sensor through the lens holder; and after the lens holder and image sensor are optically aligned, physically aligning, using the one or more alignment fixtures, the lens holder with the circuit board based upon a misalignment between a surface of the lens holder and an edge of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, Bryan E. Joles, Robert T. Roedig, William P. Hurley, IV, David A. Chiesa
  • Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine
    Patent number: 11778294
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine are disclosed herein. An example method for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine includes: mounting an image sensor to a circuit board; optically aligning, using one or more alignment fixtures, a lens holder holding one or more lenses or optical elements with the image sensor based upon one or more images captured by the image sensor through the lens holder; and after the lens holder and image sensor are optically aligned, physically aligning, using the one or more alignment fixtures, the lens holder with the circuit board based upon a misalignment between a surface of the lens holder and an edge of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, Bryan E. Joles, Robert T. Roedig, William P. Hurley, IV, David A. Chiesa
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A LENS HOLDER IN A SMALL-HEIGHT SCAN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20230114617
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine are disclosed herein. An example method for aligning a lens holder in a small-height scan engine includes: mounting an image sensor to a circuit board; optically aligning, using one or more alignment fixtures, a lens holder holding one or more lenses or optical elements with the image sensor based upon one or more images captured by the image sensor through the lens holder; and after the lens holder and image sensor are optically aligned, physically aligning, using the one or more alignment fixtures, the lens holder with the circuit board based upon a misalignment between a surface of the lens holder and an edge of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Carl D. Wittenberg, Bryan E. Joles, Robert T. Roedig, William P. Hurley, IV, David A. Chiesa