Patricia Lee

Optical And Mechanical Interface Between Opto-Electronic Devices And Fibers

Application

#6821028 Nov 23, 2004

Filed

Aug 30, 2002

Inventor

James E. Morris (Charlotte, NC) · William Hudson Welch (Charlotte, NC) · Patricia Lee (Charlotte, NC) · Darrell Childers (Hickory, NC) · Russell Granger (Vale, NC) · Eric Childers (Hickory, NC)

Appl. No.

10/231487

Assignee

Digital Optics Corp. (Charlotte, NC)

International Classification

G02B 642

U.S. Classification

385 92, 385 52, 385 49, 385 88, 385 89

Abstract

An interface system includes separate optical and mechanical interfaces between opto-electronic devices and fibers. This allows each of these components to be optimized for their particular function. The mechanical interface includes an aperture through which light is transmitted between the fibers and optical element on the optical interface. Protruding features on the optical interface mate with the aperture in the mechanical interface to align the optics block with the mechanical interface.

Claim

What is claimed is: 1. An interface system between an opto-electronic device and a fiber in a housing, the interface system comprising: an optics block having at least one optical element formed therein for coupling light between the fiber and the opto-electronic device; a mechanical interface which aligns and mates the housing and the optics block, the mechanical interface being separate from the optics block and the housing, wherein at least part of the mechanical interface is disposed between the optics block and the housing, wherein the mechanical interface includes a first surface to be positioned adjacent to the housing and a second surface, opposite the first surface, to be positioned adjacent to the optics block, the mechanical interface including an aperture between the optics block and the housing, light being transmitted between the optics block and the fiber through the aperture; and mechanical alignment features on the optics block, the mechanical alignment features protruding from the optics block, at least one mechanical alignment feature on the optics block abutting with at least one sidewall of the aperture. 2. The interface system of claim 1, wherein the mechanical alignment features are formed lithographically. 3. The interface system of claim 1, wherein the mechanical alignment features are at least approximately 100 microns high. 4.

Eyeglass And Other Personal Items Holder

Application

#7979963 Jul 19, 2011

Filed

Jan 22, 2008

Inventor

Janice Lee-Holowka (London, GB) · Patricia Lee (New York, NY) · Marc Lester (New York, NY)

Appl. No.

12/017680

Assignee

Janice Lee-Holowka (London, GB) · Patricia Lee (New York, NY) · Marc Lester (New York, NY)

International Classification

A44B 99/00, A45F 5/02

U.S. Classification

24 31, 24 313, 24 38, 2 1, 224269, 224251

Abstract

A holder for securing eyeglasses, sunglasses or other personal items that may be securely incorporated into an article of clothing at the time the article is manufactured. The holder includes a base member that can be inserted into an article of clothing. The base member can be securely attached to/by a fastening device. The fastening device may have one end threaded through the article of clothing and securely affixed to the base member and the other end securely affixed to the external part of the holder. The external part of the holder can include a hanger with a support base and a loop. The holder allows a wearer to insert a temple piece of a pair of eyeglasses, or a hook attached to another personal item, through the loop and allows the item to assume a secure and relatively flat position against the wearer's body. The holder may also in include an RFID tag. The holder may also include a covered loop.

Clear Conditioning Composition

Application

#5556615 Sep 17, 1996

Filed

May 9, 1994

Inventor

Ben Janchitraponvej (Niles, IL) · William J. Brown (Flossmoor, IL) · Patricia Lee (Chicago, IL)

Appl. No.

8/240010

Assignee

Helene Curtis, Inc. (Chicago, IL)

International Classification

A61K 7075

U.S. Classification

424 7011

Abstract

A method of imparting improved conditioning properties to hair comprising treating the hair with a clear conditioning composition comprising an amidoamine salt, said amidoamine salt comprising an amidoamine compound having the general structural formula: ##STR1## neutralized with a suitable acid, wherein R. sub. 1 is a fatty acid chain having about 11 to about 21 carbon atoms, R. sub. 2 is an alkylene group having two to about four carbon atoms, R. sub. 3 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or a hydroxyalkylene group having one to about three carbon atoms, R. sub. 4 is methyl, ethyl or a hydroxyalkylene group having one to about three carbon atoms, and Y is a heterocyclic nitrogen-containing moiety, like morpholine or pyridine; and a silicone compound having at least one quaternary ammonium moiety.

System And Method For Financial Management

Application

#2016034 Nov 24, 2016

Filed

Jan 12, 2015

Inventor

Patricia LEE (New York, NY) · Patricia LEE (New York, NY)

Appl. No.

15/111478

Assignee

Patricia LEE (New York, NY) · Patricia LEE (New York, NY)

International Classification

G06Q 20/40, G06Q 40/02, G06Q 30/06

Abstract

The present teaching relates to methods, systems, and programming for financial management. In an example, a method for performing financial management is presented. A first set of rules associated with a first access credential to an account and a second set of rules associated with a second access credential to the account are provided. The second set of rules is at least partially different from the first set of rules. A determination is made whether the access credential received from a first user matches the first access credential. A first request related to the first user with respect to a transaction is received, and information regarding the transaction is extracted. At least one action is determined with respect to the first request based on the information and the first set of rules.

Eyeglass And Other Personal Items Holder

Application

#2013009 Apr 25, 2013

Filed

Oct 29, 2012

Inventor

Janice LEE-HOLOWKA (London, GB) · Patricia Lee (New York, NY) · Marc Lester (New York, NY)

Appl. No.

13/663094

Assignee

Janice LEE-HOLOWKA (London, GB) · Patricia Lee (New York, NY) · Marc Lester (New York, NY)

International Classification

A45F 5/02, A45C 13/00

U.S. Classification

224251, 2271, 150127, 29428

Abstract

A holder for securing eyeglasses, sunglasses or other personal items that may be securely incorporated into an article of clothing or accessory at the time of manufacture. The holder includes a base member that can be inserted into or attached to the article of clothing or accessory. A hanger is connected to the base member and includes a loop connected to a support base. One or more openings can be provided on the base member. The support base and base member can be integrally formed. The support base can be formed from part of the article of clothing or accessory. The holder allows a wearer to insert a piece of a pair of eyeglasses, or a part of another personal item, through the loop and allows the item to assume a secure and relatively flat position. The holder may also include an RFID tag and/or a covered loop.

Collapsible Backpack With A Separable Book-Carrying Case

Application

#D543021 May 22, 2007

Filed

Jul 1, 2005

Inventor

Patricia Matthews Lee (Gainesville, GA) · Amy Wegner (Grand Rapids, MI)

Appl. No.

29/233272

Assignee

Patricia Matthews Lee (Gainesville, GA) · Amy Wegner (Grand Rapids, MI)

International Classification

0301

U.S. Classification

D 3217, D3216

Claim

We claim the ornamental design for the collapsible backpack with a separable book-carrying case, as shown and described.