Sigma patents several APS-C lenses with image stabilization

Simga’s 2012-234169 patent has calculations for 30mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2.5, 28mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/2.8 lenses designed for APS-C sized sensor. The interesting part is that the described lenses have built-in image stabilization. On few occasions in the past Sigma has made statements that they are not interested in developing a mirrorless interchangeable lens system camera. My guess is that those patents are for future DP compact camera models (like the DP1 and DP2). Here are some of the lens designs mentioned in the patent:

ExampleFocal lengthFnoAngle of viewConstitutionAspheric surfaceMODELD glass
One30.832.8950.49Seven elements in 5 groupsTwo two-sided500mm
Five30.772.4750.43Eight elements in 6 groupsTwo two-sided500mm
Seven28.772.9153.60Seven elements in 5 groupsTwo two-sided500mm
Eight36.832.9242.87Seven elements in 5 groupsTwo two-sided500mm
Nine24.722.9090.91Eight elements in 6 groupsTwo two-sided500mmOne
Ten38.822.9240.96Seven elements in 5 groupsTwo two-sided500mm
Twelve49.972.9131.2910 sheets in 7 groupsOne one side800mmOne
1349.832.9131.3710 sheets in 7 groupsOne one side800mmTwo
1454.152.9128.99Eight elements in 6 groupsOne one side800mmOne
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