An T Tran

US Patent:

6374468, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Jun 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/602902

Inventors:

Stephen Andrew Stickel - Austin TX
An Tran - Austin TX

Assignee:

Vermillion Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

A44B 1302

US Classification:

24597, 24265 H, 24324, 24662, 24905

Abstract:

A two-piece retention mechanism has a base and a snap ring that are individually mounted to two separate components that a user desires to releasably join. The snap ring has a round body with a hole for attaching the first component thereto. A conical element with a spherical tip protrudes from the snap ring body. The base has a cylindrical body for mounting to the second component. The body of the base has a cap with a rounded face and a conical opening that tapers down to a cylindrical hole. After the base and snap ring are mounted to their respective components, the snap ring may be removably connected to the base by inserting its spherical tip into the conical opening in the base. The complementary shapes of the snap ring and base allow for significant axial and angular misalignment. The snap ring and base elastically deform and emit an audible âsnapâ during this sequence. To disengage the snap ring from the base, the user simply pulls the snap ring away from base to overcome the retention forces.

US Patent:

6584655, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Sep 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/947729

Inventors:

Stephen Andrew Stickel - Columbus IN
An Tran - Austin TX
Richard P. Manahan - Lake Elmo MN
Scott R. Stone - Somerset WI
David C. Munkwitz - Eau Claire WI

Assignee:

Vermillion Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

A44B 1302

US Classification:

24597, 24324, 24662, 24905

Abstract:

A retention mechanism has a base and a snap ring that are mounted to two components. The snap ring has a hole for attaching a first component. A conical element with a rounded knob protrudes from the snap ring. The base is cylindrical and has a cap with a rounded face and a conical opening that tapers to a cylindrical hole. Both the knob and the base are slit for greater compliance. After the base and snap ring are mounted to their respective components, the snap ring may be removably connected to the base by inserting its knob into the conical opening in the base. The complementary shapes of the snap ring and base allow for significant axial and angular misalignment. The slits allow the snap ring and base to elastically deform. The snap ring and base are disengaged by pulling the snap ring away from the base.

US Patent:

D538836, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Feb 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/223353

Inventors:

Hans Karsten Moritz - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Colin Baden - Irvine CA, US
Eric Daniels - Dana Point CA, US
An Tran - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Oakley, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

1606

US Classification:

D16330

US Patent:

7652842, Jan 26, 2010

Filed:

May 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/751715

Inventors:

Sumner Lane Bruns - Annapolis MD, US
Robert Wharton - Denver CO, US
An Tran - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Personal Electronics and Communications - Annapolis MD

International Classification:

G11B 33/12

US Classification:

360 94

Abstract:

An audio cassette adapter with cable and connector storage in the body of the cassette. Internal cable storage is facilitated by an internal retractable mechanism that reduces the amount of storage external to the audio cassette adapter housing. In one embodiment, the internal retractable mechanism includes a cable support around which the cable is wound and a separate support driver engaged with the cable support that drives the cable support.

US Patent:

7874669, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Feb 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/395500

Inventors:

Hans Karsten Moritz - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Mark Bu - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Errol Tazbaz - Mission Viejo CA, US
An Tran - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Oakley, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

G02C 5/14

US Classification:

351119, 351 52, 351158

Abstract:

An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that can comprise a frame and at least a first ear stem. The first ear stem extends rearwardly from the frame and defines an anterior end and a posterior end. The anterior end of the first ear stem can be hingedly coupled to the frame such that the first ear stem can be pivotably movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first ear stem can comprise a mounting area configured to receive an eyewear component thereon such that the eyewear component can be removed or seated onto the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the stowed position and such that the eyewear component is retained on the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the deployed position.

US Patent:

7954942, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

Jul 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/497632

Inventors:

Ryan Calilung - Irvine CA, US
David Ginther - Ladera Ranch CA, US
Hans Moritz - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Carlos Reyes - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US
Ryan Saylor - Mission Viejo CA, US
An Tran - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Oakley, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

G02C 1/08

US Classification:

351 98, 351 92, 351137

Abstract:

Various embodiments of an eyeglass and eyeglass system are provided that can maintain the geometric and optical quality of a lens supported by the eyeglass. The eyeglass can comprise a frame, a support member carried by the frame, and a lens mounting area or groove extending at least partially along at least one of the frame and the support member. The support member can be pivoted, moved, or deflected relative to the frame between a retaining position and an open position. In the open position, the lens can be seated within the lens mounting area. In the retaining position, the support member and the frame retain the lens without exerting deformative forces on the lens. Accordingly, the as-molded geometric and optical qualities of the lens can be preserved.

US Patent:

8123351, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Jan 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/985910

Inventors:

Hans Karsten Moritz - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Mark Bu - Aliso Viejo CA, US
Errol Tazbaz - Mission Viejo CA, US
An Tran - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Oakley, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

G02C 5/14

US Classification:

351119, 351 52, 351158

Abstract:

An eyeglass component mounting system is provided that can comprise a frame and at least a first ear stem. The first ear stem extends rearwardly from the frame and defines an anterior end and a posterior end. The anterior end of the first ear stem can be hingedly coupled to the frame such that the first ear stem can be pivotably movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first ear stem can comprise a mounting area configured to receive an eyewear component thereon such that the eyewear component can be removed or seated onto the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the stowed position and such that the eyewear component is retained on the mounting area when the first ear stem is in the deployed position.

US Patent:

8262219, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Jan 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/986971

Inventors:

Duane J. Lee - Orange CA, US
Kevin K. Grant - Lake Forest CA, US
An Tran - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Oakley, Inc. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

G02C 5/16

US Classification:

351122, 351123

Abstract:

An earstem for eyeglasses is provided that can incorporate an interchangeable elastomeric traction member disposed in a recessed seat which extends along a length of the earstem to provide a contact area between the earstem and the head. The traction member can be disposed along the bottom portion of the earstem and/or around the periphery of the earstem. The traction device can be detachably coupled to the earstem so that the traction device can be exchanged to accommodate different needs or situations.