公开(公告)号：US07658526B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US12046815

申请日：2008-03-12

Applicant: Gordon D. Henson ,  Barbara A. DeBaun ,  Michael A. Meis ,  John C. Schultz ,  John J. Simbal ,  Ronald D. Davis

Inventor： Gordon D. Henson ,  Barbara A. DeBaun ,  Michael A. Meis ,  John C. Schultz ,  John J. Simbal ,  Ronald D. Davis

IPC: G02B6/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0008 ,  B60Q1/0011 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S41/155 ,  F21S41/24 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/251 ,  F21V17/101 ,  F21W2131/202 ,  F21W2131/205 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/3668 ,  G02B6/3672 ,  G02B6/368 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/425 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48471 ,  H01L2224/48479 ,  H01L2224/8592 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/4554

Abstract: An illumination system includes a plurality of radiation generating sources, such as LED dies. A corresponding plurality of optical waveguides is also provided, with each waveguide having a first and a second end, with each first end being in optical communication with the corresponding LED die. An array of corresponding passive optical elements is interposed between the plurality of LED dies and the corresponding first ends of the plurality of optical waveguides. The illumination system provides for substantially high light coupling efficiency and an incoherent light output that can appear to the human observer as arising from a single point of light. In addition, the light can be output remotely at one or more locations and in one or more directions.

Abstract translation: 照明系统包括多个辐射发生源，例如LED管芯。 还提供了相应的多个光波导，每个波导具有第一和第二端，每个第一端与对应的LED管芯光学连通。 相应的无源光学元件的阵列插入在多个LED管芯和多个光波导的对应的第一端之间。 照明系统提供基本上高的光耦合效率和从单个光点产生的对人类观察者可以看到的非相干光输出。 此外，光可以在一个或多个位置和一个或多个方向远程输出。

公开(公告)号：US20090059614A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12046815

申请日：2008-03-12

Applicant: Gordon D. Henson ,  Barbara A. DeBaun ,  Michael A. Meis ,  John C. Schultz ,  John J. Simbal ,  Ronald D. Davis

Inventor： Gordon D. Henson ,  Barbara A. DeBaun ,  Michael A. Meis ,  John C. Schultz ,  John J. Simbal ,  Ronald D. Davis

IPC: G02B6/04 ,  H01L33/00 ,  G01S1/00 ,  F21S8/10

CPC classification number: G02B6/0008 ,  B60Q1/0011 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S41/155 ,  F21S41/24 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/251 ,  F21V17/101 ,  F21W2131/202 ,  F21W2131/205 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/3668 ,  G02B6/3672 ,  G02B6/368 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/425 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48471 ,  H01L2224/48479 ,  H01L2224/8592 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/4554

Abstract: An illumination system includes a plurality of radiation generating sources, such as LED dies. A corresponding plurality of optical waveguides is also provided, with each waveguide having a first and a second end, with each first end being in optical communication with the corresponding LED die. An array of corresponding passive optical elements is interposed between the plurality of LED dies and the corresponding first ends of the plurality of optical waveguides. The illumination system provides for substantially high light coupling efficiency and an incoherent light output that can appear to the human observer as arising from a single point of light. In addition, the light can be output remotely at one or more locations and in one or more directions.

Abstract translation: 照明系统包括多个辐射发生源，例如LED管芯。 还提供了相应的多个光波导，每个波导具有第一和第二端，每个第一端与对应的LED管芯光学连通。 相应的无源光学元件的阵列插入在多个LED管芯和多个光波导的对应的第一端之间。 照明系统提供基本上高的光耦合效率和从单个光点产生的对人类观察者可以看到的非相干光输出。 此外，光可以在一个或多个位置和一个或多个方向远程地输出。

公开(公告)号：US07250611B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-31

申请号：US10726257

申请日：2003-12-02

Applicant: Francis M. Aguirre ,  Michele A. Craton ,  Jack W. Lai ,  David L. Phillips ,  Peter T. Benson ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Michael A. Meis

Inventor： Francis M. Aguirre ,  Michele A. Craton ,  Jack W. Lai ,  David L. Phillips ,  Peter T. Benson ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Michael A. Meis

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/33

CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 ,  A61C19/003 ,  A61C19/004 ,  F21K9/69 ,  F21V29/80 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/423 ,  G02B6/4231 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/4298

Abstract: A radiation curing apparatus comprises a plurality of solid state radiation sources to generate radiation that cures a first material. The solid state radiation sources can be disposed in an array pattern. Optical concentrators, arranged in a corresponding array pattern, receive radiation from corresponding solid state radiation sources. The concentrated radiation is received by a plurality of optical waveguides, also arranged in a corresponding array pattern. Each optical waveguide includes a first end to receive the radiation and a second end to output the radiation. The curing apparatus can be utilized for continuous substrate, sheet, piece part, spot curing, and/or 3D radiation-cure processes.

Abstract translation: 辐射固化装置包括多个固态辐射源，以产生固化第一材料的辐射。 固态辐射源可以以阵列图案布置。 以相应的阵列图案布置的光学聚光器接收来自相应固态辐射源的辐射。 集中辐射由多个光波导接收，光波导也以相应的阵列图形排列。 每个光波导包括用于接收辐射的第一端和用于输出辐射的第二端。 固化装置可以用于连续的基材，片，片部分，点固化和/或3D辐射固化过程。

公开(公告)号：US07189983B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10869237

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Francis M. Aguirre ,  Peter T. Benson ,  Michele A. Craton ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  David L. Hofeldt ,  Jack W. Lai ,  Michael A. Meis ,  David L. Phillips

Inventor： Francis M. Aguirre ,  Peter T. Benson ,  Michele A. Craton ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  David L. Hofeldt ,  Jack W. Lai ,  Michael A. Meis ,  David L. Phillips

IPC: G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G02B6/43

CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 ,  A61C19/003 ,  A61C19/004 ,  F21K9/69 ,  F21V29/80 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/423 ,  G02B6/4231 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/4298

Abstract: A radiation modifying apparatus comprises a plurality of solid state radiation sources to generate radiation that modifies a first material such as by curing or creating alignment through polarization. The solid state radiation sources can be disposed in an array pattern. Optical concentrators, arranged in a corresponding array pattern, receive radiation from corresponding solid state radiation sources. The concentrated radiation is received by a plurality of optical waveguides, also arranged in a corresponding array pattern. Each optical waveguide includes a first end to receive the radiation and a second end to output the radiation. The radiation modifying apparatus can be utilized for continuous substrate, sheet, piece part, spot curing, and/or 3D radiation-cure processes.

公开(公告)号：US06805493B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10124907

申请日：2002-04-18

Applicant: Scott A. Igl ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Nicholas A. Lee

Inventor： Scott A. Igl ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Nicholas A. Lee

IPC: G02B600

CPC classification number: G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/3803 ,  G02B6/3806 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3858 ,  G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/4224 ,  G02B6/4231 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4255 ,  G02B6/4261 ,  G02B6/4274 ,  G02B6/4281 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: A fiber optic connector having improved alignment and manufacturing characteristics over traditional connectors. A fiber optic connector of the present invention has a first connector ferrule and alignment means for aligning the first connector ferrule with a matching second connector ferrule. The fiber optic connector includes a first connector ferrule including a first mating surface. The mating surface defines at least one receiving cavity, and at least one protruding alignment rod is seated in the cavity and extends from the mating surface. The alignment rod has a diameter D1 and protrudes from the mating surface a protrusion distance p1, wherein p1≦2D1. In an exemplary embodiment the rod has a spherical tip and 0.5D1≦p1≦2D1.

Abstract translation: 一种具有比传统连接器更好的对准和制造特性的光纤连接器。 本发明的光纤连接器具有第一连接器套圈和用于使第一连接器套圈与匹配的第二连接器套圈对准的对准装置。 光纤连接器包括第一连接器套圈，其包括第一配合表面。 配合表面限定至少一个接收腔，并且至少一个突出的对准杆位于空腔中并从配合表面延伸。 对准杆具有直径D1并从配合表面突出突出距离p1，其中p1 <= 2D1。 在示例性实施例中，杆具有球形尖端，并且0.5D1 <= P1 <= 2D1。

公开(公告)号：US06459843B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-01

申请号：US09704993

申请日：2000-11-02

Applicant: Scott A. Igl ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Nicholas A. Lee

Inventor： Scott A. Igl ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Nicholas A. Lee

IPC: G02B600

CPC classification number: G02B6/3803 ,  G02B6/362 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/3696 ,  G02B6/3806 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3858 ,  G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/3893 ,  G02B6/4224 ,  G02B6/4231 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4255 ,  G02B6/4261 ,  G02B6/4274 ,  G02B6/4281 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: A fiber optic connector having improved alignment and manufacturing characteristics over traditional connectors. A fiber optic connector of the present invention has a first connector ferrule and alignment means for aligning the first connector ferrule with a matching second connector ferrule. The fiber optic connector includes a first connector ferrule including a first mating surface. The mating surface defines at least one receiving cavity, and at least one protruding alignment rod is seated in the cavity and extends from the mating surface. The alignment rod has a diameter D1 and protrudes from the mating surface a protrusion distance p1, wherein p1≦2D1. In an exemplary embodiment the rod has a spherical tip and 0.5D1≦p1≦2D1.

公开(公告)号：US06367985B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09201798

申请日：1998-11-30

Applicant: Nicholas A. Lee ,  Scott A. Igl ,  Gordon D. Henson

Inventor： Nicholas A. Lee ,  Scott A. Igl ,  Gordon D. Henson

IPC: G02B636

CPC classification number: G02B6/4231 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3858 ,  G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3887 ,  G02B6/4224 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4261 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: A fiber optic connector having improved alignment and manufacturing characteristics over traditional connectors. A fiber optic connector of the present invention has a first connector ferrule and alignment means for aligning the first connector ferrule with a matching second connector ferrule. The fiber optic connector includes a first connector ferrule including a first mating surface. The mating surface defines at least one receiving cavity, and at least one protruding alignment rod is seated in the cavity and extends from the mating surface. The alignment rod has a diameter D1 and protruded from the mating surface a protrusion distance p1, wherein p1≦2D1. In an exemplary embodiment the rod has a spherical tip and 0.5D1≦p1≦2D1.

Abstract translation: 一种具有比传统连接器更好的对准和制造特性的光纤连接器。 本发明的光纤连接器具有第一连接器套圈和用于使第一连接器套圈与匹配的第二连接器套圈对准的对准装置。 光纤连接器包括第一连接器套圈，其包括第一配合表面。 配合表面限定至少一个接收腔，并且至少一个突出的对准杆位于空腔中并从配合表面延伸。 对准杆具有直径D1并从配合表面突出突出距离p1，其中p1 <= 2D1。 在示例性实施例中，杆具有球形尖端，并且0.5D1 <= p1 <= 2D1。

公开(公告)号：US5845028A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US953950

申请日：1997-10-20

Applicant: Terry L. Smith ,  Gordon D. Henson

Inventor： Terry L. Smith ,  Gordon D. Henson

IPC: C12N15/09 ,  C12N5/10 ,  C12N15/10 ,  G01N33/50 ,  G01N33/53 ,  G01N33/564 ,  G01N33/569 ,  G01N33/574 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/40 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4231 ,  G02B6/424 ,  G02B6/4243 ,  G02B6/4244 ,  G02B6/4257 ,  G02B6/4261 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/3858 ,  G02B6/3882 ,  G02B6/4224 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: The present invention provides a precise optical fiber cable connector for aligning and connecting ends of a pair of cables. The connector has a fiber alignment block having a fiber receiving surface and a connector engagement surface. First and second openings are provided in the connector engagement surface. An alignment ball is provided and is retained in the first opening. The alignment ball is for aligning the connector with another like connector, and specifically, for aligning optical fibers carried on the connector alignment assemblies.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于对准和连接一对电缆的端部的精确光纤电缆连接器。 连接器具有光纤对准块，其具有光纤接收表面和连接器接合表面。 第一和第二开口设置在连接器接合表面中。 设置对准球并保持在第一开口中。 对准球用于将连接器与另一个相似的连接器对准，具体地说，用于对准在连接器对准组件上承载的光纤。

公开(公告)号：US5812718A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-22

申请号：US622228

申请日：1996-03-27

Applicant: James B. Carpenter ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Richard A. Patterson

Inventor： James B. Carpenter ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Richard A. Patterson

IPC: G02B6/24 ,  G02B6/255 ,  G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/3801 ,  G02B6/3802 ,  G02B6/3805 ,  G02B6/382

Abstract: A mechanical optical fiber splice which does not employ any gel material with a matching refractive index, wherein the fiber ends are prepared for intimate axial compressive contact and the fiber end faces are maintained in the splice element in optically aligned intimate contact under axial compression, as the result of heating, elastic deformation or plastic deformation of the splice element.

Abstract translation: 不使用具有匹配折射率的任何凝胶材料的机械光纤接头，其中纤维端部被准备用于紧密的轴向压缩接触，并且纤维端面在轴向压缩下以光学对准的紧密接触保持在接头元件中，如 接头元件的加热，弹性变形或塑性变形的结果。

公开(公告)号：US5611017A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-11

申请号：US544611

申请日：1995-10-18

Applicant: Nicholas A. Lee ,  Barbara A. DeBaun ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Scott A. Igl ,  Terry L. Smith

Inventor： Nicholas A. Lee ,  Barbara A. DeBaun ,  Gordon D. Henson ,  Scott A. Igl ,  Terry L. Smith

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/448 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/4403 ,  G02B6/3862

Abstract: A fiber optic ribbon cable has release elements manufactured in line with the ribbon cable so as to provide access points to the optical fibers contained therein to allow for easy application of a connector in the field. A pair of adhesive tape layers is provided about the optical fibers to create a fiber optic ribbon cable. At least one release element is provided between the adhesive tape layers and the optical fibers at one or more access points along the ribbon cable to allow for subsequent connectorization of the fibers therein. When the ribbon cable needs to be equipped with a connector, the cable is cut near the midpoint of one of the access point. After the cable is cut the adhesive tape layers and the at least one release element may be easily peeled back exposing the optical fibers. A connector is then installed onto the exposed fibers. The at least one release element is removed from the tape layers and the tape is then secured to the connector with any excess tape being trimmed off.

Abstract translation: 光纤带状电缆具有与带状电缆一致制造的释放元件，以便提供其中容纳的光纤的接入点，以便于在现场容易地应用连接器。 围绕光纤提供一对胶带层以形成光纤带状电缆。 在沿着带状电缆的一个或多个接入点处的胶带层和光纤之间提供至少一个释放元件，以允许其中的纤维随后的连接。 当带状电缆需要配备连接器时，电缆在接近点之一的中点附近被切割。 在电缆被切割之后，胶带层和至少一个释放元件可能容易地剥离以暴露光纤。 然后将连接器安装到暴露的光纤上。 将至少一个释放元件从带层移除，然后将带子固定到连接器上，任何多余的带被修剪掉。