公开(公告)号：US20070098325A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11565338

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  David Levy

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  David Levy

IPC: G02F1/035 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/12021 ,  H04J14/0204 ,  H04J14/0206 ,  H04J14/0208 ,  H04J14/0209 ,  H04J14/0212 ,  H04J14/0213 ,  H04J14/0219 ,  H04J14/0221

Abstract: A proposed integrateable optical interleaver includes an input Y-branch coupler and at least two multi-section optical couplers. The multi-section optical couplers of the interleaver include at least three substantially similar optical couplers, adjacent ones of the optical couplers interconnected via at least one set of waveguides. The interleaver of the present invention comprises a highly compact and fabrication-robust form that is capable of being integrated onto a single planar lightwave circuit.

Abstract translation: 所提出的可组合光交错器包括输入Y分支耦合器和至少两个多段光耦合器。 交织器的多段光耦合器包括至少三个基本相似的光耦合器，通过至少一组波导互连的相邻光耦合器中的相邻光耦合器。 本发明的交织器包括能够集成到单个平面光波电路上的高度紧凑且制造稳健的形式。

公开(公告)号：US20070086699A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11163422

申请日：2005-10-18

Applicant: CHRISTOPHER DOERR

Inventor： CHRISTOPHER DOERR

IPC: G02B6/28

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/12009

Abstract: A low-loss rectangular-passband multiplexer including a three-arm interferometer coherently connected to a waveguide grating router (WGR), resulting in a passband substantially of type N=3, without intrinsic loss. The three-arm interferometer has a free-spectral range (FSR) substantially equal to the channel spacing and is connected to an M-arm interferometer having a much larger FSR. The three-arm interferometer includes three waveguides each exhibiting a linearly increasing path length optically connected to a 1×3 coupler and a 3×3 coupler. The 1×3 coupler may be constructed from a series of Y-branch couplers.

Abstract translation: 一种低损耗矩形通带复用器，包括相干连接到波导光栅路由器（WGR）的三臂干涉仪，导致基本上类型N = 3的通带，没有内在损失。 三臂干涉仪具有基本上等于通道间隔的自由光谱范围（FSR），并连接到具有大得多的FSR的M臂干涉仪。 三臂干涉仪包括三个波导，每个波导呈现与1x3耦合器和3×3耦合器光学连接的线性增加的路径长度。 1x3耦合器可以由一系列Y分支耦合器构成。

公开(公告)号：US20060215957A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11089640

申请日：2005-03-25

Applicant: Christopher Doerr

Inventor： Christopher Doerr

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/125 ,  G02B2006/12147

Abstract: A planar lightwave circuit coupler including first and second waveguides with curved coupling portions having radii of curvature selected such that the coupler has a splitting ratio that is substantially wavelength and polarization insensitive.

Abstract translation: 一种平面光波回路耦合器，包括具有弯曲耦合部分的第一和第二波导，该耦合部分具有选择的曲率半径，使得耦合器具有基本上波长和偏振不敏感的分束比。

公开(公告)号：US20060198577A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11073009

申请日：2005-03-04

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  Dan Marom

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  Dan Marom

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/12011 ,  G02B6/12016 ,  G02B6/12019 ,  G02B6/12023 ,  G02B6/12033 ,  G02B6/29394 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B26/0825

Abstract: A colorless, waveguide-grating-router-based tunable dispersion compensator includes a planar lightwave circuit and a deformable mirror, optically coupled to each other by a plano-cylindrical glass lens such that a fast tuning speed and single-knob dispersion adjustment are obtained. In a further aspect of the present invention, the waveguide-grating router is pinched, symmetrical about its center line, and has a half-wave plate inserted therein to provide polarization independence. In a still further aspect of the present invention, the deformable mirror includes, reflective film attached to opposing piezo-electric actuators.

Abstract translation: 无色的基于波导光栅路由器的可调色散补偿器包括平面光波电路和可变形反射镜，其通过平圆柱形玻璃透镜彼此光学耦合，从而获得快速调谐速度和单旋钮色散调节。 在本发明的另一方面，波导 - 光栅路由器被夹紧，关于其中心线对称，并且其中插入有半波片以提供极化独立性。 在本发明的另一方面，可变形反射镜包括附接到相对的压电致动器的反射膜。

公开(公告)号：US20060008209A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-12

申请号：US11217625

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Christopher Doerr

Inventor： Christopher Doerr

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/12021

Abstract: The inventors propose herein a novel band filter design for planar lightwave circuits. In one embodiment of the present invention, the band filter includes two waveguide grating routers interconnected by a third waveguide grating, wherein waveguides comprising the third waveguide grating have unequal path lengths. In addition, the waveguides in the third grating are partitioned into sets of adjacent waveguides wherein each set corresponds to a particular wavelength band for the filter. The individual sets of waveguides are spaced at their connection to the second waveguide grating router such that optical signals within predetermined, different optical wavelength bands are routed to different output ports of the band filter. Some of the advantages of this novel band filter include compactness, sharp passband corners, low spectral ripple, and a lack of chromatic dispersion.

公开(公告)号：US06267152B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09506757

申请日：2000-02-18

Applicant: Christopher Doerr ,  Amiel Hepp ,  Robert Voss

Inventor： Christopher Doerr ,  Amiel Hepp ,  Robert Voss

IPC: B21F902

CPC classification number: B65C3/02 ,  B65C7/00

Abstract: A hang tag is disclosed. The hang tag has first and second surfaces, which are preferably planar. A slot is defined between the first and second surfaces. Desirably, the slot extends at least about 0.25 inches in one direction and at least about 1 inch in another direction. Also disclosed is a method and an apparatus for automatically applying a hang tag to an elongated object (e.g., an electrical cord such as a cord set), with a machine that is suitable for applying a securement strap to an object. The method includes providing a hang tag having a slot therein. The hang tag is aligned with the machine so that when the securement strap is ejected from the machine, it passes through the slot, forms a loop around the elongated object, and is tensioned around the object. As such, the securement strap serves to attach the hang tag to the elongated object in a stationary manner.

Abstract translation: 公开了吊牌。 吊牌具有第一和第二表面，其优选是平面的。 在第一和第二表面之间限定一个槽。 理想地，狭槽在一个方向上延伸至少约0.25英寸，在另一个方向上延伸至少约1英寸。 还公开了一种用于将悬挂标签自动应用于细长物体（例如电线，例如电线组）的方法和装置，其中适用于将固定带施加到物体上的机器。 该方法包括提供其中具有槽的吊牌。 吊牌与机器对齐，使得当固定带从机器上弹出时，其穿过狭槽，围绕细长物体形成环，并且在物体周围张紧。 因此，固定带用于以固定的方式将吊牌附接到细长物体。