Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
359509000 | Fluid directed across optical element | 23 |
20080285131 | Forced air environmental separator, and method of making the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to forced air environmental separators and/or methods of making the same that are capable of reducing the number and/or amount of deposits (e.g., moisture and/or debris) that form on the lens(es) of viewing devices that reduce the viewing quality and/or experience. In certain example embodiments, an air supply may be configured to supply a flow of pressurized air. A collar may include a plurality of holes formed therein. The plurality of holes may be disposed at one or more angles such that the flow of pressurized air is capable of flowing therethrough. A conduit may connect the air supply to the collar such that the flow of pressurized air flows from the air supply through the conduit to the collar. Certain example embodiments may be used in connection with, for example, a video camera, still camera, telescope, binoculars, glasses or goggles, and/or scope. Certain example embodiments may be used for, for example, sporting events, amateur or professional still photography, wildlife photography, hunting, traffic cameras (e.g., red light cameras, speeding cameras, etc.), surveillance, astronomy, weather watching, special effects, stunt photography, concerts, movie and/or television products, skiing, motor cross, emergency response, etc. | 11-20-2008 |
20080285132 | Element deflector for lenses, and/or method of making the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to element deflectors and/or methods of making the same that are capable of reducing the number and/or amount of deposits (e.g., moisture and/or debris) that form on the lens(es) of viewing devices that reduce the viewing quality and/or experience. An air supply is configured to supply a flow of pressurized air. A matte box includes a plurality of holes and/or jets formed in or around a frame or hood thereof, with the plurality of holes or jets being disposed at one or more angles such that the flow of pressurized air is capable of flowing therethrough to reduce the number and/or amount of deposits from forming on the lens of the viewing device. A conduit connects the air supply to the holes or jets so that the flow of pressurized air flows from the air supply through the conduit to the holes or jets. The holes or jets may be capable or creating a desirable cyclonic or swirling effect for the air. Such techniques optionally may be used with or without a matte box, and/or with or without a spray deflector. | 11-20-2008 |
20090052033 | Analyzer, method for cleaning photometry mechanism in such analyzer, and cleaning tool - The present invention relates to an analyzer ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090207494 | Laparoscopic camera - The lens at the tip of a laparoscopic camera is kept clean by creating a compartment in front of it pressurized by CO | 08-20-2009 |
20090231707 | OPTICAL ARRANGEMENT, IN PARTICULAR PROJECTION EXPOSURE APPARATUS FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY, AS WELL AS REFLECTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENT WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - An optical arrangement, in particular a projection exposure apparatus ( | 09-17-2009 |
20110170191 | FOGLESS MIRROR - In one embodiment, a mirror comprising a squeegee and a slot for receiving the squeegee blade is used in steamy environments. The mirror may include a reservoir to be filled with hot water to prevent the mirror from fogging. | 07-14-2011 |
20110216410 | Semi truck side view mirror road spray contamination deflector - A semi truck side view mirror road spray contamination deflector for use on such vehicles using a side view mirror in conjunction with a separate convex spot mirror. The deflector is comprised of a rigid, weatherproof shield with a pliable weatherstripping attached, that when mounted horizontally, bridges the gap between the two mirrors, effectively redirecting the airflow thus eliminating road spray and excess moisture from creeping up the back of the spot mirror and splashing onto the upper mirrors reflective surface. | 09-08-2011 |
20120069439 | Demisting Side Mirrors - A demisting mirror assembly is provided. The demisting mirror assembly having a substantially hollow interior, an air blower with an outlet positioned within the interior of the housing, an air outlet, and a mirror on a front face of the housing. An air outlet may be directed at a second mirror to provide additional demisting | 03-22-2012 |
20120176677 | DEVICE FOR MECHANICAL CLEANING THE SPECTACLES GLASSES - The invention is the device for mechanical cleaning the glasses of the spectacles with the frontal brush. On the stand at least one frontal brush is mounted which is joined to the rotary movement source. On the stand the frontal brushes are located at a distance corresponding to the spacing of the spectacles glasses. The frontal brushes are arranged opposite each other mutually. | 07-12-2012 |
20130094086 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION OF A REAR VIEW CAMERA LENS - A system for minimizing the accumulation of debris on a lens of a rear view camera of a vehicle, wherein the lens has a lens surface, includes a formed channel having a first end and a second end. The first end is in fluid communication with an external airstream effected by movement of the vehicle. The second end is disposed adjacent to the lens and is configured to direct a portion of the passing airstream over the lens surface. | 04-18-2013 |
20130148200 | OPTICAL ARRANGEMENT, IN PARTICULAR PROJECTION EXPOSURE APPARATUS FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY, AS WELL AS REFLECTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENT WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - An optical arrangement, e.g. a projection exposure apparatus ( | 06-13-2013 |
20130155509 | LENS MODULE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE EXCHANGEABLE OPTICAL ELEMENT - An optical system has a housing with a mount and an opening to a receiving region, the receiving region being located within the housing and including the mount. At least one optical element is inserted into and removed from the receiving region through the opening, and at least one gas supply device provides a flow of gas in the receiving region. Alternatively or in addition, the optical system has a gas lock that receives the optical element. The opening interconnects the gas lock and the receiving region of the housing, and accommodates passage of the optical element between the gas lock and the receiving region. | 06-20-2013 |
20140022640 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR ANECHOIC CHAMBER - An illumination system for illumining an anechoic chamber includes a light gathering device mounted on an outer surface of the anechoic chamber for gathering daylight, a light guiding post mounted to the anechoic chamber, and a diffusion device received in the anechoic chamber. The light guiding post is connected between the light gathering device and the diffusion device. The light guiding post includes two shields mounted in the light guiding post, which are respectively adjacent to the light gathering device and the diffusion device, to protect the anechoic chamber from electrostatic or magnetic interference. | 01-23-2014 |
20140049824 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus ( | 02-20-2014 |
20140085724 | PARTICLE AND CHEMICAL CONTROL USING TUNNEL FLOW - An apparatus for contaminant control, having: a first optical assembly including: a first light homogenizer tunnel with: a first end connected to an extreme ultra-violet light source, a second end in communication with a destination chamber, a first enclosed space, and, a first gas input arranged to introduce a first gas such that the first gas flows in a first direction toward the first end and in a second direction toward the second end. The apparatus alternately having: a second optical assembly including: a second light homogenizer tunnel with: a third end connected to an extreme ultra-violet light source, a fourth end in communication with a destination chamber, a second enclosed space, a diffusion barrier tube including: a fifth end facing the fourth end and a sixth end in communication with a destination chamber, and a second gas input between the second light homogenizer tunnel and the diffusion tube. | 03-27-2014 |
20140192410 | VEHICLE EXTERIOR IMAGING APPARATUS - A vehicle exterior imaging apparatus includes a photo-receiving element, a transparent member that is disposed on a front face of the photo-receiving element and introduces light into it, and a movable body movable between a covering position for covering part or all of a front face of the transparent member with the movable body being spaced apart from the transparent member, and an evacuated position evacuating from the front face of the transparent member with respect to the covering position. The movable body has a higher surface wettability in a portion opposing to the transparent member at the covering position than the one of the front face of the transparent member. The movable body evacuates water adhered to the surface of the transparent member in a moving direction of the movable body during the movement of the movable body from the covering position to the evacuated position. | 07-10-2014 |
20140247490 | CLEANING MODULE FOR PROJECTOR - A cleaning module for cleaning an optical element or a sensing element of a projector is provided. The cleaning module includes a casing, an airflow-guiding device, and a nozzle. The airflow-guiding device is disposed within the casing. The nozzle is connected with the casing and in communication with an outlet of the airflow-guiding device. An opening of the nozzle faces the optical element or the sensing element, so that an airflow guided by the airflow-guiding device is directed to the optical element or the sensing element to remove dust from the optical element or the sensing element. Moreover, when a systematic fan of the projector is disabled, the airflow-guiding device is enabled. | 09-04-2014 |
20150131152 | FOGLESS MIRROR - In one embodiment, a mirror comprising a squeegee and a slot for receiving the squeegee blade is used in steamy environments. The mirror may include a reservoir to be filled with hot water to prevent the mirror from fogging. | 05-14-2015 |
20150293351 | PROTECTIVE NOZZLE FOR A LASER CAMERA - A protective nozzle for protecting a frontal optical portion of a laser camera has a body attachable to the laser camera, apertures extending through the body, a transparent plate extending crosswise to and blocking each aperture on a back side of the body, contouring air pockets recessed in the back side of the body, under the transparent plate and extending around the apertures with lips projecting around the apertures to define air gaps for escape of pressurized air from the contouring air pockets toward the apertures in a form of centripetal air jets along the transparent plate, and an air passage arrangement extending in the body from an air inlet located on a side of the body for receiving pressurized air to the contouring air pockets. | 10-15-2015 |
20160033764 | FOGLESS MIRROR - In one embodiment, a mirror comprising a squeegee and a slot for receiving the squeegee blade is used in steamy environments. The mirror may include a reservoir to be filled with hot water to prevent the mirror from fogging. | 02-04-2016 |
20160103316 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING AID CAMERA - A Cleaning device ( | 04-14-2016 |
20160139406 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD EMPLOYING MACHINE-READABLE SYMBOL READER AND SHIELD - Machine-readable symbol reader systems including one or more shields are provided. One example machine-readable symbol reader system includes a conveyor system to convey objects bearing one or more machine-readable symbols past a first region that is transmissive to light. The system includes a machine-readable symbol reader having a housing, a window formed in the housing, and at least one optical sensor received in the housing and having a field of view that extends outward of the window, at least the window of the machine-readable symbol reader positioned relatively below the conveyor system with the field of view aligned with the first region of the conveyor system. The system can further include a shield having a frame with a plurality of apertures that are transmissive to light, the shield positioned relatively below the first region and positioned relatively above the window of the machine-readable symbol reader. | 05-19-2016 |
20160202474 | SENSOR GUARD FOR USING INTERNAL LENS CLEANING BULB BLOWER ON DIGITAL REFLEX CAMERA, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF | 07-14-2016 |