Patents by Inventor Steve Meister

Steve Meister 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).

  • Symbology imaging and reading apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6283374
    Abstract: Diffuse “dark field” illumination and “bright field” illumination are each provided for a hand-held encoded symbology imager/reader; to be projected therefrom upon symbology disposed on a target (component part, goods, package, etc.). The imager/reader is encased in a housing ergonomically configured to be griped in more then one manner and to thus facilitate holding the imager/reader steady. The symbology to be imaged is targeted by a line that not only spots the symbology, but by extending a length commensurate with that of the symbology, indicates that the symbology is in the field of view of the imager/reader. A CCD, disposed to receive light reflected from the symbology, has its readout controlled so that only selected portions of the CCD need be analyzed for illumination and focusing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Fantone, David A. Imrie, William T. Plummer, Jon E. Van Tassell, Philip E. McKinley, Harry R. McKinley, Luis A. Figarella, Howard Stern, John H. Dowling, Steve Meister