公开(公告)号：US08712199B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13941981

申请日：2013-07-15

Applicant: Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl ,  Jongchul Park ,  Mitchell S. Wlodawski

Inventor： Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl ,  Jongchul Park ,  Mitchell S. Wlodawski

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/02042 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/30

Abstract: The inventive optical fiber coupler array is capable of providing a low loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing. The novel optical coupler array includes a plurality of waveguides (at least one of which may optionally be polarization maintaining), that comprises at least one gradually reduced vanishing core fiber, at least in part embedded within a common housing structure. Alternatively, the novel coupler array may be configured for utilization with at least one of an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser.

Abstract translation: 本发明的光纤耦合器阵列能够以具有第一通道至沟道间隔的多个光纤（或其他光学器件）之间的高精度和容易对准来提供低损耗，高耦合系数接口，以及光学 该装置具有多个具有第二通道至沟道间隔的紧密间隔的波导接口，其中该光纤耦合器阵列的每一端可配置为具有不同的通道至沟道间隔，每一个与第一 和第二通道到通道间隔。 新颖的光耦合器阵列包括多个波导（其中的至少一个可以可选地是偏振维持），其包括至少部分地嵌入公共壳体结构内的至少一个逐渐减少的消失的芯光纤。 或者，新颖的耦合器阵列可以被配置为与光纤放大器和光纤激光器中的至少一个一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US20130301991A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13941981

申请日：2013-07-15

Applicant: Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl ,  Jongchul Park ,  Mitchell S. Wlodawski

Inventor： Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl ,  Jongchul Park ,  Mitchell S. Wlodawski

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/02042 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/30

Abstract: The inventive optical fiber coupler array is capable of providing a low loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing. The novel optical coupler array includes a plurality of waveguides (at least one of which may optionally be polarization maintaining), that comprises at least one gradually reduced vanishing core fiber, at least in part embedded within a common housing structure. Alternatively, the novel coupler array may be configured for utilization with at least one of an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser.

Abstract translation: 本发明的光纤耦合器阵列能够以具有第一通道至沟道间隔的多个光纤（或其他光学器件）之间的高精度和容易对准来提供低损耗，高耦合系数接口，以及光学 该装置具有多个具有第二通道至沟道间隔的紧密间隔的波导接口，其中该光纤耦合器阵列的每一端可配置为具有不同的通道至沟道间隔，每一个与第一 和第二通道到通道间隔。 新颖的光耦合器阵列包括多个波导（其中的至少一个可以可选地是偏振维持），其包括至少部分地嵌入公共壳体结构内的至少一个逐渐减少的消失的芯光纤。 或者，新颖的耦合器阵列可以被配置为与光纤放大器和光纤激光器中的至少一个一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US20130216184A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13830865

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl ,  Jongchul Park ,  Mitchell S. Wlodawski

Inventor： Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl ,  Jongchul Park ,  Mitchell S. Wlodawski

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/02042 ,  G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/262 ,  G02B6/2804 ,  G02B6/30

Abstract: The inventive optical fiber coupler array is capable of providing a low loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing. The novel optical coupler array includes a plurality of waveguides (at least one of which may optionally be polarization maintaining), that comprises at least one gradually reduced vanishing core fiber, at least in part embedded within a common housing structure. Alternatively, the novel coupler array may be configured for utilization with at least one of an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser.

公开(公告)号：US20130188174A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：US13354681

申请日：2012-01-20

Applicant: Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl

Inventor： Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Daniel Neugroschl

IPC: G01N21/17

CPC classification number: G01K11/32 ,  G01D5/353 ,  G01L11/025

Abstract: The inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor is readily configurable for use in a variety of applications (such as applications involving pressure and/or temperature sensing), and which is particularly suitable for applications in which the sensing of a presence or absence of the target sensed event (e.g., specific minimum pressure or minimum temperature) is required. Advantageously, the inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor utilizes light sources, photodetectors, and related devices for sensor interrogation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的可配置手性光纤传感器易于配置以用于各种应用（例如涉及压力和/或温度感测的应用），并且其特别适用于感测目标感测事件的存在或不存在的应用 （例如，特定的最低压力或最低温度）。 有利地，本发明的可配置手性光纤传感器利用光源，光电检测器和用于传感器询问的相关设备。

公开(公告)号：US08463094B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12502717

申请日：2009-07-14

Applicant: Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Victor M. Churikov ,  Guoyin Zhang ,  Sheng Zhang ,  Jonathan Singer

Inventor： Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Victor M. Churikov ,  Guoyin Zhang ,  Sheng Zhang ,  Jonathan Singer

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/105 ,  G02B6/024 ,  G02B6/2726 ,  G02B2006/0209

Abstract: A chiral optical fiber polarizer is provided that is capable of being fabricated in-line along a conventional polarization maintaining fiber having external structural element(s), positioned between two optical fiber portions, and includes a modified central portion with altered fiber cladding interface elements on each side thereof. The modified central portion includes at least one diameter reduced sub-section that allows a light signal to propagate simultaneously in the core and in at least one external structure element, and at least one diameter expanded sub-section that allows the light signal to propagate substantially in the core, where the modified central portion is configured to be operable to serve as a polarizer for light signals with linear polarization components.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种手性光纤偏振器，其能够沿着具有位于两个光纤部分之间的具有外部结构元件的传统的保偏光纤在线制造，并且包括修改的中心部分，其具有改变的光纤包覆界面元件 其每一边。 改进的中心部分包​​括至少一个直径减小的子部分，其允许光信号在芯部和至少一个外部结构元件中同时传播，并且至少一个直径扩大的子部分允许光信号基本上传播 在核心中，其中修改的中心部分被配置为可操作以用作具有线性偏振分量的光信号的偏振器。

公开(公告)号：US20120214235A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13399516

申请日：2012-02-17

Applicant: Nazneen Dewji ,  S. Jonathan Singer

Inventor： Nazneen Dewji ,  S. Jonathan Singer

IPC: C12N5/071

CPC classification number: C07K14/4711 ,  A61K38/00 ,  A61K38/08 ,  A61K38/10 ,  A61K38/1709 ,  C07K7/06 ,  C07K7/08

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to neurodegenerative disorders and more specifically to a group of presenilin/G-protein/c-src binding polypeptides and methods of use for modulating signaling and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及神经变性疾病，更具体地涉及一组早老素/ G蛋白/ c-src结合多肽和用于调节阿尔茨海默氏病的信号传导和进展的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100008627A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12502651

申请日：2009-07-14

Applicant: Victor II'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Christopher Draper ,  Victor Churikov ,  Daniel Neugroschl

Inventor： Victor II'ich Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Christopher Draper ,  Victor Churikov ,  Daniel Neugroschl

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/02071

Abstract: A single helix chiral fiber grating of a predetermined grating strength is provided that is operable to control light transmission in a predetermined wavelength range. The novel fiber grating comprises a first optical fiber with a first interface portion at a first end, a second interface portion at a second end, and a middle portion therebetween. The first optical fiber is configured with at least one fiber core, surrounded by a corresponding at least one cladding, with a first longitudinal section disposed within the first interface portion, a second longitudinal section disposed within the second interface portion, and also includes a longitudinal helical section, disposed therebetween within the middle portion, that comprises a longitudinal helix structure of a single predetermined handedness, having a predetermined pitch profile, and having a predetermined helix diameter profile selected and configured to produce the predetermined grating strength. The helical section of the novel fiber grating is preferably produced by placing the first optical fiber, proximal to and parallel with a second fiber (or equivalent elongated member), and longitudinally twisting them together to form a double helix structure. Advantageously, the diameter of the second fiber (or a diameter profile thereof) may be selected to achieve the predetermined helix diameter profile in the helical section of the first fiber. The second fiber may be left proximal to the first fiber after fabrication or removed.

Abstract translation: 提供具有预定光栅强度的单个螺旋手性光纤光栅，其可操作以控制预定波长范围内的光透射。 新型光纤光栅包括第一光纤，第一光纤具有第一端部的第一接口部分，第二端部处的第二接口部分及其间的中间部分。 第一光纤配置有至少一个纤维芯，被相应的至少一个包层围绕，第一纵向部分设置在第一界面部分内，第二纵向部分设置在第二界面部分内，并且还包括纵向 螺旋部分，设置在中间部分之间，其包括具有预定螺距轮廓的单个预定螺纹度的纵向螺旋结构，并且具有预定的螺旋直径轮廓，其被选择并构造成产生预定的光栅强度。 新型光纤光栅的螺旋部分优选地通过将第一光纤放置在第二光纤（或等效的细长部件）上并与第二光纤（或相当的细长部件）平行）并将其纵向绞合在一起以形成双螺旋结构来制造。 有利地，可以选择第二纤维的直径（或其直径轮廓）以实现第一纤维的螺旋部分中的预定的螺旋直径轮廓。 在制造或移除之后，第二纤维可以靠近第一纤维。

公开(公告)号：US20100008624A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12502613

申请日：2009-07-14

Applicant: Jonathan Singer ,  Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Daniel Neugroschl

Inventor： Jonathan Singer ,  Victor Il'ich Kopp ,  Daniel Neugroschl

IPC: G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/02042 ,  G02B6/024 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/305

Abstract: An optical fiber coupler array capable of providing multiple low loss, high coupling coefficient interfaces between a predetermined number of low numerical aperture optical fibers and an optical waveguide device with at least a corresponding number of waveguide interfaces. The novel coupler array includes a plurality of coupler inner cores and a plurality of corresponding coupler outer cores, within a medium surrounding each plural outer core, and also includes a first end for interfacing with plural optical fibers and a second end for interfacing with a plurality of waveguide interfaces of an optical waveguide device. The sizes of the inner and outer cores are gradually reduced from the first end to the second end in accordance with at least one predetermined reduction profile. Various parameters, such as refractive indices and sizes of the inner and outer cores and the medium (as well as the reduction profile) are selected to produce a plurality of low numerical aperture waveguides at the first end, and a plurality of high numerical aperture waveguides at the second end, while advantageously minimizing insertion loss and maximizing the coupling coefficient at each end. Advantageously, the novel coupler array may be fabricated as an array of individually drawn couplers from multiple parallel fused performs (arranged in a row, or in another geometric cross section). Alternately, the novel coupler array may be fabricated from a single perform (glass or polymer) embedded with a plurality of parallel inner and outer core sets.

Abstract translation: 一种光纤耦合器阵列，其能够在预定数量的低数值孔径光纤和具有至少相应数量的波导接口的光波导器件之间提供多个低损耗，高耦合系数接口。 新颖的耦合器阵列包括多个耦合器内芯和多个对应的耦合器外芯，在围绕每个多个外芯的介质中，并且还包括用于与多个光纤连接的第一端和用于与多个光纤连接的第二端 的光波导器件的波导接口。 根据至少一个预定的减小轮廓，内芯和外芯的尺寸从第一端逐渐减小到第二端。 选择各种参数，例如内芯和外芯和介质的折射率和尺寸（以及减小曲线）以在第一端产生多个低数值孔径波导，以及多个高数值孔径波导 在第二端，同时有利地使插入损耗最小化并且使每个端部处的耦合系数最大化。 有利的是，新的耦合器阵列可以由多个平行的熔合执行（以一排或另一个几何横截面排列）的单独拉制的耦合器的阵列制造。 替代地，新颖的耦合器阵列可以由嵌入有多个平行的内部和外部芯组的单个功能（玻璃或聚合物）制造。

公开(公告)号：US20090158498A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12004578

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Jonathan Singer

Inventor： Jonathan Singer

IPC: A41D19/015

CPC classification number: A41D19/0082 ,  A61B5/6806 ,  A61B7/02 ,  A61B42/00 ,  A61B46/10

Abstract: A medical glove is provided for protection against the transmission of infectious agents. The glove comprises a glove body sized to tightly enclose a wearer's hand. The glove body has a palm portion and adjoining finger portions. An integral webbing extends between two of the finger portions. The webbing is sized to receive a stethoscope head between the finger portions when the finger portions are separated. The glove is formed of an acoustically transmissive elastomeric material that is substantially non-porous and sufficiently thin to allow tactile sensitivity and dexterity.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种医用手套，用于防止传染性物质的传播。 手套包括尺寸适于紧密包围佩戴者的手的手套体。 手套主体具有手掌部分和相邻的手指部分。 整体的织带在两个手指部分之间延伸。 该织带的尺寸设计成当手指部分分开时在手指部分之间接收听诊器头部。 手套由声透射的弹性体材料形成，其基本上是无孔的并且足够薄以允许触觉灵敏度和灵巧度。

公开(公告)号：US20090136176A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12254758

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Victor Il'ch Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Victor M. Churikov ,  Christopher W. Draper ,  Norman Chao ,  Daniel Neugroschl

Inventor： Victor Il'ch Kopp ,  Jonathan Singer ,  Victor M. Churikov ,  Christopher W. Draper ,  Norman Chao ,  Daniel Neugroschl

IPC: G02B6/27 ,  B29D11/00

CPC classification number: B29D11/0075 ,  G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/264 ,  G02B6/305

Abstract: An optical fiber mode coupling device, capable of being readily connected to a conventional optical fiber with a high degree of ruggedness, is provided. The inventive mode coupling device only allows transmission of at least one supported fiber mode therethrough, and is preferably configured to maximize the coupling, of at least one desired fiber mode, to the at least one supported fiber mode. Advantageously, the inventive mode coupling device is capable of performing the functions of a mode filter for the signal entering its first end, or serving as a mode conditioner for the signal entering its opposite second end. Thus, in one practical application thereof, the novel mode coupling device functions as a mode filter by maximizing the coupling between at least one desired fiber mode of a multi-mode input signal entering the device's first end, and at least one supported mode of the device, to produce an output signal at the device's second end that comprises at least one predetermined fiber mode, corresponding to at least one desired fiber mode. In another practical application thereof, the novel mode coupling device functions as a mode conditioner by maximizing the coupling between an input signal, comprising at least one predetermined fiber mode, that enters the device's second end, and, and at least one supported mode of the device, to produce an output signal at the device's first end that comprises at least one desired fiber mode, corresponding to a conditioned at least one predetermined fiber mode.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够容易地连接到具有高度坚固性的常规光纤的光纤模式耦合装置。 本发明的模式耦合装置仅允许透射至少一个支撑的光纤模式，并且优选地被配置为使至少一个所需光纤模式的耦合最大化到所述至少一个支持的光纤模式。 有利地，本发明的模式耦合装置能够执行用于进入其第一端的信号的模式滤波器的功能，或者用作用于进入其相对的第二端的信号的模式调节器。 因此，在其一个实际应用中，新型模式耦合器件通过使进入器件的第一端的多模式输入信号的至少一个所需光纤模式与至少一个支持的模式 设备，以在设备的第二端产生包括对应于至少一个所需光纤模式的至少一个预定光纤模式的输出信号。 在另一个实际应用中，新颖的模式耦合器件通过最大化进入器件的第二端的至少一个预定的光纤模式的输入信号和至少一个支持的模式 设备，以在设备的第一端产生包括至少一个期望的光纤模式的输出信号，对应于经调节的至少一个预定的光纤模式。