公开(公告)号：US07706644B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US12218367

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  David Piede

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  David Piede

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/3598 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/3692 ,  G02B6/4249

Abstract: One or more nanotaper coupling waveguides formed within an optical substrate allows for straightforward, reproducible offset launch conditions to be achieved between an incoming signal and the core region of a multimode fiber (which may be disposed along an alignment fixture formed in the optical substrate), fiber array or other multimode waveguiding structure. Offset launching of a single mode signal into a multimode fiber couples the signal into favorable spatial modes which reduce the presence of differential mode dispersion along the fiber. This approach to providing single mode signal coupling into legacy multimode fiber is considered to be an improvement over the prior art which required the use of an interface element between a single mode fiber and multimode fiber, limiting the number of propagating signals and applications for the legacy multimode fiber. An optical switch may be used to select the specific nanotaper(s) for coupling into the multimode fiber.

Abstract translation: 形成在光学衬底内的一个或多个纳米锥耦合波导允许在多模光纤（其可以沿着形成在光学衬底中的对准夹具设置）的入射信号和芯区域之间实现简单，可再现的偏移发射条件， 光纤阵列或其他多模波导结构。 偏移将单模信号发射到多模光纤中将信号耦合到有利的空间模式，这降低了沿着光纤的差分色散的存在。 将单模信号耦合提供给传统多模光纤的这种方法被认为是对需要使用单模光纤和多模光纤之间的接口元件的现有技术的改进，限制了传播信号的数量和遗留的应用 多模光纤 可以使用光学开关来选择用于耦合到多模光纤的特定纳米锥。

公开(公告)号：US07447395B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US11810591

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Robert Keith Montgomery ,  Margaret Ghiron ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Paulius Mindaugas Mosinskis ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  Kalpendu Shastri ,  Mark Webster

Inventor： Robert Keith Montgomery ,  Margaret Ghiron ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Paulius Mindaugas Mosinskis ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  Kalpendu Shastri ,  Mark Webster

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02F1/295

CPC classification number: G02F1/025 ,  G02F1/0147 ,  G02F1/225 ,  G02F2201/126

Abstract: A silicon-based optical modulator structure includes one or more separate localized heating elements for changing the refractive index of an associated portion of the structure and thereby providing corrective adjustments to address unwanted variations in device performance. Heating is provided by thermo-optic devices such as, for example, silicon-based resistors, silicide resistors, forward-biased PN junctions, and the like, where any of these structures may easily be incorporated with a silicon-based optical modulator. The application of a DC voltage to any of these structures will generate heat, which then transfers into the waveguiding area. The increase in local temperature of the waveguiding area will, in turn, increase the refractive index of the waveguiding in the area. Control of the applied DC voltage results in controlling the refractive index.

Abstract translation: 基于硅的光学调制器结构包括一个或多个单独的局部加热元件，用于改变结构的相关部分的折射率，从而提供校正调整以解决器件性能的不期望的变化。 加热由诸如硅基电阻器，硅化物电阻器，正向偏置PN结等的热光器件提供，其中这些结构中的任何一种可以容易地与硅基光学调制器结合。 对这些结构中的任何一个施加直流电压将产生热量，然后传递到波导区域。 波导区域的局部温度的增加又将增加该区域中波导的折射率。 施加的直流电压的控制导致控制折射率。

公开(公告)号：US20070208302A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11698248

申请日：2007-01-25

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Jason Galdonik

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Jason Galdonik

IPC: A61M29/00 ,  A61M31/00 ,  A61M37/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0023 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/104 ,  A61M2025/0183

Abstract: A deflection and support catheter provided for improved manipulation of elongated medical devices used during percutaneous procedures in difficult to reach situations. In particular, the deflection and support catheters can facilitate placement of guidewires, guide catheters, and intervention devices such as angioplasty balloons and stent delivery devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种偏转和支撑导管，用于改善在难以达到的情况下在经皮手术期间使用的细长医疗装置的操纵。 特别地，偏转和支撑导管可以促进导线，引导导管和介入装置如血管成形术气囊和支架输送装置的放置。

公开(公告)号：US20070205859A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11356608

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: Mark Webster

Inventor： Mark Webster

IPC: G05B19/00

CPC classification number: B65G21/00 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G2203/042 ,  B65G2203/043 ,  B65G2203/044 ,  B66B31/006 ,  Y10S194/905

Abstract: A shopping cart conveyor that inhibits the loading of a non-compliant shopping cart onto the conveyor. In one aspect, the invention provides a conveyor comprising a track operable to guide the shopping cart between a first location and a second location, a gate assembly including a door movable between a closed position inhibiting entry to the track and an open position allowing entry to the track, a lock for securing the door in the closed position, and a sensor (e.g., an ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor, a radar sensor, an infrared sensor, an RFID reader, a magnetic sensor, and a mechanical sensor) positioned to detect the presence of a shopping cart. In another aspect, the conveyor is configured to move the gate from the closed position to the open position when the sensor detects the presence of a shopping cart. Preferably this is done using a drive mechanism coupled to the gate.

Abstract translation: 一种购物车输送机，其禁止将非顺从购物车装载到输送机上。 在一个方面，本发明提供了一种输送机，其包括可操作以在第一位置和第二位置之间引导购物车的轨道，门组件，其包括可在禁止进入轨道的关闭位置和允许进入 轨道，用于将门固定在关闭位置的锁和传感器（例如，超声波传感器，光学传感器，雷达传感器，红外传感器，RFID读取器，磁传感器和机械传感器），定位 以检测购物车的存在。 在另一方面，传送器构造成当传感器检测到购物车的存在时将门从关闭位置移动到打开位置。 优选地，这是使用耦合到栅极的驱动机构完成的。

公开(公告)号：US20070060908A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11206680

申请日：2005-08-18

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Jason Galdonik ,  Matthew Ogle

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Jason Galdonik ,  Matthew Ogle

IPC: A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0041 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B2017/22039 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61M25/005 ,  A61M25/0052 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/007 ,  A61M25/0074 ,  A61M25/008 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/0063 ,  A61M2025/0183 ,  A61M2025/1052

Abstract: Thrombectomy catheters are presented that have curved tip portions. A suction lumen extends from at or near the proximal end of the catheter to a suction port at or near the tip portion of the catheter. The curves of the thrombectomy catheter can be selected to place a suction port at or near a vessel wall for the more effective removal of thrombus resulting from directing the suction in the direction of the thrombus. In some embodiments, the tip portion of the catheter can be transitioned from a first configuration for delivery of the catheter into the vessel to a second more curved configuration with a desired design for application of suction. The catheter can be moved in a circumferential and/or lateral direction to cover selected portions of the inner vessel wall. In some embodiments, a partially occlusive structure can be used to reduce and/or redirect flow within the vessel to improve performance of the thrombectomy.

Abstract translation: 呈现出具有弯曲尖端部分的血栓切除导管。 吸入腔从导管的近端处或附近延伸到导管尖端部分处或附近的吸入口。 可以选择血栓切除术导管的曲线以将血管口置于血管壁或血管壁附近，以便更有效地从血栓方向引导吸引血栓。 在一些实施例中，导管的尖端部分可以从用于将导管输送到容器中的第一构型转变成具有用于施加抽吸的期望设计的第二更弯曲构造。 导管可以在周向和/或横向移动以覆盖内部血管壁的选定部分。 在一些实施方案中，可以使用部分封闭结构来减少和/或重定向血管内的流动，以改善血栓切除术的性能。

公开(公告)号：US20060098928A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11265931

申请日：2005-11-03

Applicant: Thomas Koch ,  Robert Pafchek ,  Mark Webster

Inventor： Thomas Koch ,  Robert Pafchek ,  Mark Webster

IPC: G02B6/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/132 ,  G02B2006/121 ,  G02B2006/12173 ,  H01S3/063 ,  H01S3/1603 ,  H01S3/1628

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating an optical waveguide device including the steps of forming a mask over a waveguide core material layer so as to leave a portion of the layer exposed, and exposing the structure to an oxidizing environment to form an oxide layer on the waveguide core material layer at least in the exposed portion thereby defining the lateral dimension of the waveguide core. The resulting waveguide core has extremely smooth surfaces for low optical losses.

公开(公告)号：US20050180314A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US11033524

申请日：2005-01-12

Applicant: Mark Webster ,  Daniel Shearer

Inventor： Mark Webster ,  Daniel Shearer

IPC: H04B7/02 ,  H04J11/00 ,  H04L5/02

CPC classification number: H04L5/023 ,  H04B7/02

Abstract: A method and system provides a way to achieve very high data rate expanded bandwidth (wide band) WLAN operations reusing existing single channel radio designs. The system provides a dual-channel form of operation for greater flexibility and performance across multiple platforms. Further, the system provides adaptive anti-aliasing techniques for eliminating aliasing due to adjacent channel waveform effects. These techniques mesh with existing systems cleanly.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统提供了一种实现非常高的数据速率扩展带宽（宽带）WLAN操作的方式，重用现有的单通道无线电设计。 该系统提供了双通道的操作形式，可在多个平台上实现更大的灵活性和性能。 此外，该系统提供用于消除由于相邻信道波形效应引起的混叠的自适应抗混叠技术。 这些技术干净地与现有系统联网。

公开(公告)号：US20050053128A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10886025

申请日：2004-07-08

Applicant: Daniel Shearer ,  Alex Yeh ,  Mark Webster ,  Steven Halford

Inventor： Daniel Shearer ,  Alex Yeh ,  Mark Webster ,  Steven Halford

IPC: H03K5/159 ,  H04L25/02 ,  H04L25/03

CPC classification number: H04L25/03159 ,  H04L25/022 ,  H04L2025/03414 ,  H04L2025/03522

Abstract: An adaptive frequency equalization system providing an equalizer that has programmable taps that adjusts magnitude and phase of symbol information of a received signal and that provides equalized symbol information. The system includes a hard decision circuit that selects ideal symbol values using the equalized symbol information. A frequency response circuit determines frequency response update values using the ideal symbol values and the received signal. An adjust circuit updates stored frequency response information using the frequency response update values, and also updates the programmable taps of the equalizer using the stored frequency response information.

Abstract translation: 一种自适应频率均衡系统，其提供均衡器，该均衡器具有调节接收信号的符号信息的幅度和相位并且提供均衡的符号信息的可编程抽头。 该系统包括使用均衡符号信息来选择理想符号值的硬判决电路。 频率响应电路使用理想符号值和接收信号来确定频率响应更新值。 调整电路使用频率响应更新值更新存储的频率响应信息，并且还使用存储的频率响应信息来更新均衡器的可编程抽头。

公开(公告)号：US08803269B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13463408

申请日：2012-05-03

Applicant: Kalpendu Shastri ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  Mark Webster ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Ravinder Kachru ,  Soham Pathak ,  Rao V. Yelamarty ,  Thomas Daugherty ,  Bipin Dama ,  Kaushik Patel ,  Kishor Desai

Inventor： Kalpendu Shastri ,  Vipulkumar Patel ,  Mark Webster ,  Prakash Gothoskar ,  Ravinder Kachru ,  Soham Pathak ,  Rao V. Yelamarty ,  Thomas Daugherty ,  Bipin Dama ,  Kaushik Patel ,  Kishor Desai

IPC: H01L31/0232 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L23/053 ,  H01L23/12

CPC classification number: H01L25/50 ,  G02B6/423 ,  G02B6/4244 ,  G02B6/4245 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4257 ,  G02B6/426 ,  H01L25/167 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48227 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A wafer scale implementation of an opto-electronic transceiver assembly process utilizes a silicon wafer as an optical reference plane and platform upon which all necessary optical and electronic components are simultaneously assembled for a plurality of separate transceiver modules. In particular, a silicon wafer is utilized as a “platform” (interposer) upon which all of the components for a multiple number of transceiver modules are mounted or integrated, with the top surface of the silicon interposer used as a reference plane for defining the optical signal path between separate optical components. Indeed, by using a single silicon wafer as the platform for a large number of separate transceiver modules, one is able to use a wafer scale assembly process, as well as optical alignment and testing of these modules.

Abstract translation: 光电子收发器组件过程的晶片级实现利用硅晶片作为光学参考平面和平台，同时为多个单独的收发器模块组装所有必需的光学和电子部件。 特别地，硅晶片被用作“平台”（插入器），在其上安装或集成多个收发器模块的所有组件，硅插入器的顶表面用作参考平面，用于定义 分离光学元件之间的光信号路径。 实际上，通过使用单个硅晶片作为大量单独的收发器模块的平台，可以使用晶片尺度组装过程以及这些模块的光学对准和测试。

公开(公告)号：US20120237160A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13421833

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Kalpendu Shastri ,  Bipin Dama ,  Mark Webster ,  David Piede

Inventor： Kalpendu Shastri ,  Bipin Dama ,  Mark Webster ,  David Piede

IPC: G02B6/12

CPC classification number: H01P3/00 ,  G02F1/011 ,  G02F1/0121 ,  G02F1/0327 ,  G02F1/225 ,  G02F1/2255 ,  G02F2201/124 ,  G02F2201/126 ,  H05K1/0245 ,  H05K2201/09245 ,  H05K2201/09254 ,  H05K2201/10121

Abstract: A configuration for routing electrical signals between a conventional electronic integrated circuit (IC) and an opto-electronic subassembly is formed as an array of signal paths carrying oppositely-signed signals on adjacent paths to lower the inductance associated with the connection between the IC and the opto-electronic subassembly. The array of signal paths can take the form of an array of wirebonds between the IC and the subassembly, an array of conductive traces formed on the opto-electronic subassembly, or both.

Abstract translation: 在常规电子集成电路（IC）和光电子组件之间布置电信号的配置被形成为在相邻路径上承载相反信号的信号路径阵列，以降低与IC和IC之间的连接相关联的电感 光电子组件。 信号路径阵列可以采取在IC和子组件之间的引线阵列的形式，形成在光电子组件上的导电迹线阵列，或两者。