| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6940598 |
Multi-channel optical detection system |
September 6, 2005 |
| An apparatus for thermally controlling and optically interrogating a reaction mixture includes a vessel [2] having a chamber [10] for holding the mixture. The apparatus also includes a heat-exchanging module [37] having a pair of opposing thermal plates [34A, 34B] for receiving the v |
| 6603443 |
Compact display system controlled by eye position sensory system |
August 5, 2003 |
| A compact virtual image electronic display system including a beamsplitting magnification optic on which a source object is projected, the beamsplitting magnification optic having a refractive surface and a partially reflective surface for magnifying and reflecting the source object |
| 6433935 |
Display illumination system |
August 13, 2002 |
| A virtual image display system is provided which comprises a non-emissive, reflective microdisplay which forms a source object; an optical system which forms a magnified, virtual image of the source object from light reflected off the microdisplay; a light source system which produces li |
| 6404557 |
Display illumination system |
June 11, 2002 |
| A virtual image display system is provided which comprises a non-emissive, reflective microdisplay which forms a source object; an optical system which forms a magnified, virtual image of the source object from light reflected off the microdisplay; a light source system which produces li |
| 6369893 |
Multi-channel optical detection system |
April 9, 2002 |
| An apparatus for thermally controlling and optically interrogating a reaction mixture includes a vessel [2] having a chamber [10] for holding the mixture. The apparatus also includes a heat-exchanging module [37] having a pair of opposing thermal plates [34A, 34B] for receiving the v |
| 6275714 |
Phone with ergonomic virtual image display |
August 14, 2001 |
| A phone accessory which include an insert which can be positioned between a phone and power source. The insert has a first side with a set of electrical contacts which align with electrical contacts on the phone when the phone is attached to the insert. The insert also has a second side |
| 6191759 |
Virtual reality system with a static light emitting surface and magnifying optical system |
February 20, 2001 |
| A novel display system for observing virtual and real images. The display system includes a light redirection surface or reflective surface (e.g, mirrored surface) to display, for example, a virtual image. The system also has a light emitting surface, or LES, which includes first and sec |
| 6118414 |
Virtual reality system and method |
September 12, 2000 |
| A novel display system for observing virtual and real images. The display system includes a light redirection surface or reflective surface (e.g, mirrored surface) to display, for example, a virtual image. The system also has a light emitting surface, or LES, which includes first and sec |
| 6094181 |
Miniature synthesized virtual image electronic display |
July 25, 2000 |
| A synthesized virtual image electronic display is provided that includes a microdisplay for forming a source object, a first magnification optic for magnifying the source object to produce a magnified real image, an image synthesizing optic upon which the magnified real image is projecte |
| 6055110 |
Compact display system controlled by eye position sensor system |
April 25, 2000 |
| A virtual image display system is provided which is made thinner through the use of an immersed beam splitter, and in one embodiment, total internal reflection. The display system includes an imaging surface on which a source object is formed, a first optical element having a reflect |
| 5991084 |
Compact compound magnified virtual image display with a reflective/transmissive optic |
November 23, 1999 |
| A compact virtual image display system is provided which includes a microdisplay; a first magnification optic consisting of three surfaces: a display input surface; a reflective/transmissive surface, and a reflective first magnification element surface; and a second magnification optic. |
| 5973845 |
Miniature synthesized virtual image electronic display |
October 26, 1999 |
| A synthesized virtual image electronic display comprising a microdisplay for forming a source object a first stage magnification optic for magnifying the source object to produce a magnified real image; an image synthesizing optic including an array of individual pixels upon which the |
| 5959781 |
Optical method employing total internal reflection |
September 28, 1999 |
| A virtual image display system is provided which is made thinner through the use of an immersed beam splitter, and in one embodiment, total internal reflection. The display system includes an imaging surface on which a source object is formed, a first optical element having a reflect |
| 5905478 |
Twice folded compound magnified virtual image electronic display |
May 18, 1999 |
| A compact virtual image electronic display system is provided which includes a microdisplay for producing a source object, one or more magnification optics, and a distance adjusting mechanism for adjusting a distance between the one or more magnification optics and each other or a re |
| 5892624 |
Compact display system with two stage magnification and immersed beam splitter |
April 6, 1999 |
| A virtual image display system is provided which is made thinner through the use of an immersed beam splitter, and in one embodiment, total internal reflection. The display system includes an imaging surface on which a source object is formed, a first optical element having a reflect |
| 5870068 |
Twice folded compound magnified virtual image electronic display |
February 9, 1999 |
| A compact virtual image electronic display system including a beamsplitting magnification optic on which a source object is projected, the beamsplitting magnification optic having a refractive surface and a partially reflective surface for magnifying and reflecting the source object |
| 5838498 |
Miniature synthesized virtual image electronic display |
November 17, 1998 |
| A synthesized virtual image electronic display is provided that includes a microdisplay for forming a source object which preferably has a surface area less than about 100 mm.sup.2, a first stage magnification optic for magnifying the source object to produce a magnified real image, an i |
| 5771124 |
Compact display system with two stage magnification and immersed beam splitter |
June 23, 1998 |
| A virtual image display system is provided which is made thinner through the use of an immersed beam splitter, and in one embodiment, total internal reflection. The display system includes an imaging surface on which a source object is formed, a first optical element having a reflect |
| 5754212 |
Resistive heating technique for creating patterned ornaments |
May 19, 1998 |
| A resisting heating apparatus for creating a pattern in an interior coating of an interior surface of an ornament includes, a support apparatus for supporting the ornament. Also included is an energy source and a resistive heating apparatus. The resistive heating apparatus includes a res |
| 5684497 |
Twice folded compound magnified virtual image electronic display |
November 4, 1997 |
| A compact, virtual image electronic display system is provided for forming a compound magnified virtual image of a source object. The display system includes a microdisplay for producing the source object, a first reflective magnification optic, and a second magnification optic which, in |
| 5644323 |
Miniature synthesized virtual image electronic display |
July 1, 1997 |
| A synthesized virtual image electronic display includes a microdisplay for forming a source object having an area less than about 100 mm.sup.2. A first stage magnification optic magnifies the source object to produce a magnified real image. A real image is projected on an image synthesiz |
| 5625372 |
Compact compound magnified virtual image electronic display |
April 29, 1997 |
| A compact virtual image electronic display system is provided which includes a microdisplay for producing a source object. A first magnification optic magnifies the source object and reflects a magnified virtual image. A second magnification optic provides a compound magnified virtua |
| 5351121 |
Solid-state laser Fourier-Transform Raman Spectrometer |
September 27, 1994 |
| A Fourier Transform Raman Spectrometer system includes a folded V laser cavity. A first leg of the folded V laser cavity is defined by a highly reflective end mirror and a dichroic fold mirror and a second leg of the folded V laser cavity is defined by the fold mirror and an output coupl |
| 5038353 |
Method and apparatus for lasing |
August 6, 1991 |
| A laser system employing thulium and holmium in a trivalent state. The quantum levels of interest in the thulium and holmium are coupled so that one pumping photo absorbed by the thulium results in two photons emitted by the holmium, making for an unusually efficient laser system. The lo |
| 5014279 |
Laser diode pumped, erbium-doped, solid state laser with high slope efficiency |
May 7, 1991 |
| A laser and method for producing a laser emission at a wavelength of substantially 2.8 microns is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the laser comprises laser diode means for emitting a pump beam at a preselected wavelength; a crystal; and a laser cavity defined by |
| 4942582 |
Single frequency solid state laser |
July 17, 1990 |
| A solid state laser including a block of Nd:YVO.sub.2, Nd:YSAG, or Nd:YAB laser material having a cavity-defining mirror at one of its end surfaces is pumped by a laser diode pumping source having narrow bandwidth and is caused to lase in a single longitudinal mode by controlling the |
