Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Anhalt
Thomas J. Anhalt 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: 11480756Abstract: A two-speed focusing mechanism includes a base having an inner guide, a carrier disposed within the inner guide, a first drive, an outer guide and a second drive. A first and second bearing are disposed in a respective inner dimple of the carrier and a second bearing is disposed within a first dimple of the first drive. The first and second bearings are held within a respective inner slot and outer slot and a first guide and second guide, wherein a rotation of the second drive is translated into an axial movement of the carrier at different speeds.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Anhalt
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Publication number: 20220187562Abstract: A two-speed focusing mechanism includes a base having an inner guide, a carrier disposed within the inner guide, a first drive, an outer guide and a second drive. A first and second bearing are disposed in a respective inner dimple of the carrier and a second bearing is disposed within a first dimple of the first drive. The first and second bearings are held within a respective inner slot and outer slot and a first guide and second guide, wherein a rotation of the second drive is translated into an axial movement of the carrier at different speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Anhalt
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Patent number: 9861263Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Publication number: 20170035270Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Publication number: 20170035271Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Patent number: 9526403Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Publication number: 20160220096Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty
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Patent number: 6633438Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic drive focusing device with at least one lens within a chamber and an adjuster with magnets outside the chamber. Positioned between the lens and the chamber is a second sleeve with helical guide paths. As the adjuster is moved outside the chamber, the magnetic field within the chamber causes the lens within the chamber to move. As the lens rotates, non-magnetic guides which ride in the helical guide paths force the lens to move axially within the device.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Anhalt
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Patent number: 6624935Abstract: An imaging system for producing a stereoscopic image of an object is provided. The imaging system includes a camera for receiving an image of the object, a single-axis optical system disposed between the object and the camera, and an image blocking element disposed between the object and the camera. The image blocking element is activatable to alternately produce a left image and a right image, and is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical system such that the image blocking element is capable of being centered on the aperture (i.e., the entrance pupil, exit pupil, or aperture stop) of the optical system.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Karl Store Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Michael Weissman, David Chatenever, Thomas J. Anhalt, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Publication number: 20030103279Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic drive focusing device with at least one lens within a chamber and an adjuster with magnets outside the chamber. Positioned between the lens and the chamber is a second sleeve with helical guide paths. As the adjuster is moved outside the chamber, the magnetic field within the chamber causes the lens within the chamber to move. As the lens rotates, non-magnetic guides which ride in the helical guide paths force the lens to move axially within the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventor: Thomas J. Anhalt
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Patent number: 6522477Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic drive focusing device with at least one lens within a chamber and an adjuster with magnets outside the chamber. Positioned between the lens and the chamber is a second sleeve with helical guide paths. As the adjuster is moved outside the chamber, the magnetic field within the chamber causes the lens within the chamber to move. As the lens rotates, non-magnetic guides which ride in the helical guide paths force the lens to move axially within the device.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. Anhalt
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Publication number: 20020149858Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic drive focusing device with at least one lens within a chamber and an adjuster with magnets outside the chamber. Positioned between the lens and the chamber is a second sleeve with helical guide paths. As the adjuster is moved outside the chamber, the magnetic field within the chamber causes the lens within the chamber to move. As the lens rotates, non-magnetic guides which ride in the helical guide paths force the lens to move axially within the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Thomas J. Anhalt
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Publication number: 20020141057Abstract: An imaging system for producing a stereoscopic image of an object is provided. The imaging system includes a camera for receiving an image of the object, a single-axis optical system disposed between the object and the camera, and an image blocking element disposed between the object and the camera. The image blocking element is activatable to alternately produce a left image and a right image, and is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the optical system such that the image blocking element is capable of being centered on the aperture (i.e., the entrance pupil, exit pupil, or aperture stop) of the optical system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Michael Weissman, David Chatenever, Thomas J. Anhalt, Daniel Mattsson-Boze
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Patent number: D501864Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Carol E. Greise, Kevin E. Halleck, Marc R. Amling, Thomas J. Anhalt, Dai N. Vu, Greg M. Chambers
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Patent number: D523455Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Carol E. Greise, Kevin E. Halleck, Marc R. Amling, Thomas J. Anhalt, Dai N. Vu, Greg M. Chambers, Barry Mirrer
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Patent number: D474276Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Carol E. Greise, Kevin E. Halleck, Marc R. Amling, Thomas J. Anhalt, Dai N. Vu, Greg M. Chambers
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Patent number: D587804Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Angeli Mancuso Ruiz, Marco A. Torres, Thomas J. Anhalt, Edwin W. Field, Greg M. Chambers, Barry Mirrer
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Patent number: D607032Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Kevin E. Halleck, Angeli Mancuso Ruiz, Thomas J. Anhalt, Greg M. Chambers
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Patent number: D651312Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Karl Storz Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Kevin E. Halleck, Thomas J. Anhalt, Marco A. Torres, Greg M. Chambers, Angeli Mancuso Ruiz