Patents by Inventor Scott Sparrold

Scott Sparrold 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).

  • Publication number: 20070290120
    Abstract: The disclosed system, device and method for spatial homogenization and focusing of electromagnetic radiation over an aperture to reduce the effects of atmospheric scintillation generally includes an optical lens having an at least partially undulating pattern mapped onto a curvilinear surface. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to eliminate or otherwise reduce the effects of atmospheric scintillation as well as other optical aberrations. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide improved systems and methods for the acquisition, tracking and engagement of military targets with missiles or other guided ordinance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Sparrold, R. Shepard, Patrick McCarthy, Richard Juergens
  • Patent number: 7145734
    Abstract: A system includes a dome window and an optical system having a central optical path that passes through the dome window. The optical system includes a refractive optical element having an axis of symmetry which passes through the optical element and which is tilted relative to the central optical path at a location where the central optical path and the axis of symmetry intersect within the optical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Scott Sparrold
  • Publication number: 20060028737
    Abstract: A system comprises a dome window and an optical system having a central optical path that passes through the dome window. The optical system includes a refractive optical element having an axis of symmetry which passes through the optical element and which is tilted relative to the central optical path at a location where the central optical path and the axis of symmetry intersect within the optical element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventor: Scott Sparrold