Binoculars Patents (Class 206/316.3)
  • Publication number: 20140353187
    Abstract: A customizable attachable article with integrated binocular pocket includes a main body having an adhesive material and removable covering layer disposed along the back surface, and a pocket disposed along the front surface. The main body and pocket being constructed from a durable and printer friendly material. The article also includes a display screen for displaying digital event indicia. A kit also includes a customizable attachable article with integrated binocular pocket and a pair of folding binoculars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Russell Murrey
  • Patent number: 8720681
    Abstract: A quiet opening and closing clam shell pouch with a bag and a hinge connected lid, each of the pouch and lid having a peripheral wall, a soft compressible sleeve on the peripheral wall of the bag and surrounding an open mouth of the bag and on a peripheral wall of the lid; a solid shape defining and shaping member in each soft compressible sleeve shapes and holds open the mouth of the bag and shapes the periphery of the lid so that the lid can be pivoted to close the mouth of the bag; cooperating surfaces of magnets, enrobed in a soft net mesh, are spaced around the peripheral walls and alongside each soft compressible sleeve to pull the padded sleeves together and to compress the sleeves and soft strands of the net mesh that extend across the cooperating surfaces of the magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Hancock, Christopher N. Schenck
  • Patent number: 8424680
    Abstract: A camera storage case is provided that includes a camera support system. The camera support system may be made of EVA foam and made to conform to the exterior perimeter surface of the camera. The camera support system may also include a tube to protect the camera's interconnected lens. The storage case can be configured as a backpack, messenger bag, or holster. Flexible lens holders are included in the storage case to facilitate easy access to stored lenses. Furthermore, the storage case provides dividing walls to allow the user to selectively configure the interior storage compartment of the camera case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Josh Buller
  • Publication number: 20120061271
    Abstract: A carrying case for a device having a “look into” end and a “see out of” end, wherein the carrying case comprises a main panel having an inner side surface to which a device is coupleable and also having at least a first edge; a back panel, having at least a first edge, and coupled to the main panel, such that the back panel is rotatable (i) away from the main panel to an open position and (ii) towards the main panel to a closed position; at least one side panel having at least a first edge alignable with the at least first edge of the main panel, and at least a second edge alignable with the at least first edge of the back panel, wherein at least one pair of alignable edges are releasably secured such that the edges are connected in the closed position and disconnected in the open position, and wherein in the open position a line of sight is created between an object, the “see out of” end of the device and the “look into” end of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Marc A. Stubel
  • Patent number: 8132669
    Abstract: A carrying case for a device having a “look into” end and a “see out of” end, wherein the carrying case comprises a main panel having an inner side surface to which a device is coupleable and also having at least a first edge; a back panel, having at least a first edge, and coupled to the main panel, such that the back panel is rotatable (i) away from the main panel to an open position and (ii) towards the main panel to a closed position; at least one side panel having at least a first edge alignable with the at least first edge of the main panel, and at least a second edge alignable with the at least first edge of the back panel, wherein at least one pair of alignable edges are releasably secured such that the edges are connected in the closed position and disconnected in the open position, and wherein in the open position a line of sight is created between an object, the “see out of” end of the device and the “look into” end of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Carson Optical, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc A Stubel
  • Publication number: 20120024732
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: DANIEL D. EVANS
  • Patent number: 8056713
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Devtron Diversified
    Inventor: Daniel D. Evans
  • Publication number: 20100224518
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting an optical device generally comprise: a sleeve portion to circumscribe and substantially conform to the shape of at least a portion of a housing of the optical device, and a body portion detachably coupled to the sleeve portion, wherein the body portion comprises an elongated piece comprising at least a first flap at a first end to encase a first lens. The sleeve portion and the body portion comprise of an elastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel D. Evans
  • Patent number: 7303070
    Abstract: A partitioned golf club bag (10) having a partitioned golf club insert (26) that includes an upper partitioned platform (28) having fourteen golf club bores (36). Each golf club bore (36) is marked with a number (86) that corresponds to the number of a particular golf club (170). Into each golf club bore (36) is inserted a golf club sleeve (78) that includes a vertical notch (82) that maintains each golf club (170) in an orderly, angular position. The golf club bag (10) also includes a shoulder harness (142), a plurality of utility pockets (158), and an articulated, combination golf bag stand and wheel assembly (90). The assembly (90) can be positioned to allow the golf club bag (12) to be placed in a stationary position or to be placed in a position that allows the golf club bag (12) to be pushed or pulled by means of a handle (156) that is attached to the golf club bag (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventor: Kwangill Hong
  • Patent number: 7104398
    Abstract: A protective case for Integrated Panoramic Night Vision Goggles (IPNVG) which includes a first container portion having a rigid protective exterior, and a top portion having a rigid exterior, the container and top portions connected along a common edge, so as to define a clamshell type container. The container portion further provides a soft optical foam interior, with the foam interior including a carved out space for receiving a set of IPNVG therein. There is further provided a plurality of openings for defining storage spaces for extra batteries in the case. The top portion also provides a soft optical foam interior which conforms to the interior of the top portion, so that when the top portion is closed upon the container portion, there is provided a zipper which forms an enclosure of the top and container portions for defining a rigid exterior protective case for the night vision goggles, yet allowing the goggles to be positioned within a soft optical foam interior for protection and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Richard A. Wisecarver
  • Patent number: 6974489
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for protecting electronic devices against excessive heat build-up and particulate infiltration while implementing EMC shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Louis Edward Behrens, Matthew Allen Butterbaugh, Don A. Gilliland, Maurice Francis Holahan, Paul Daniel Pederson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6780216
    Abstract: A filter bag of rectangular shape is fitted over the computer to be protected. It has a main opening for receiving the computer, and is longer than the computer with the open-ended position extended beyond the computer and tied to close the main opening against the passage of air therethrough. After fitting the bag over the computer, a piece of the bag is cut to form an inner flap, and this flap with an outer flap remains hingedly secured to the bag, in register with a hole in the computer. The flap is momentarily opened for providing access to the computer and closed, and when closed provides an almost perfect seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Inventor: Erik Kiilunen
  • Patent number: 6499594
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a housing for a binocular (1) having a hard base body (9) which is encased in a soft outer skin (21). The outer skin (21) is attached with the aid of a latch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Hensoldt AG
    Inventor: Norbert Koch
  • Patent number: 6305538
    Abstract: A protective casing is made from a resiliently stretchable material, such as neoprene rubber or the like, and is adapted to retain an article based on the stretchability of the constituent material. In use, a portion of the casing is inverted, or turned inside out, utilizing the resiliency of the material used, so as to permit an article to be inserted into or taken from the casing. To “close” the casing, the previously inverted portion of the casing is stretchingly reinverted, particularly so as to retainingly cover an end portion of the article protruding from the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Terry R. Jackson