Patents by Inventor Boris Geller
Boris Geller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8696155Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to solid-state light sources capable of generating radiation beams for, but not limited to, the treatment of surfaces, bulk materials, films, and coatings. The solid-state ultraviolet source optically combines the light output of at least two and preferably as many four independently controllable discrete solid-state light emitters to produce a light beam that has a controllable multi-wavelength spectrum over a wide range of wavelengths (i.e. deep UV to near-IR). Specific features of this light source permit changes in the spectral, spatial and temporal distribution of light for use in curing, surface modification and other applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Heraeus Noblelight Fusion UV Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Okamitsu, Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller, Mark W. Ruckman
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Patent number: 7847269Abstract: Apparatus and a method for treating a fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid passageway, at least one source of irradiation, and curved reflecting troughs for reflecting irradiation onto the fluid passageway. A space is defined between the closed ends of the troughs. A first set of reflectors joins end edges of the trough open ends, and a second set of reflectors joins the top and bottom edges of the troughs and the first set of reflectors. The reflectors and troughs define a chamber. The fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation are positioned in the chamber, with each source of irradiation within a respective trough. At least one of the fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation is spaced from any focal axes so as to provide a substantially uniform irradiation distribution within the fluid in the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Fusion UV Systems Inc.Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Publication number: 20080285276Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to solid-state light sources capable of generating radiation beams for, but not limited to, the treatment of surfaces, bulk materials, films, and coatings. The solid-state ultraviolet source optically combines the light output of at least two and preferably as many four independently controllable discrete solid-state light emitters to produce a light beam that has a controllable multi-wavelength spectrum over a wide range of wavelengths (i.e. deep UV to near-IR). Specific features of this light source permit changes in the spectral, spatial and temporal distribution of light for use in curing, surface modification and other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Okamitsu, Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller, Mark W. Ruckman
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Patent number: 7401943Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to solid-state light sources capable of generating radiation beams for, but not limited to, the treatment of surfaces, bulk materials, films, and coatings. The solid-state ultraviolet source optically combines the light output of at least two and preferably as many four independently controllable discrete solid-state light emitters to produce a light beam that has a controllable multi-wavelength spectrum over a wide range of wavelengths (i.e. deep UV to near-IR). Specific features of this light source permit changes in the spectral, spatial and temporal distribution of light for use in curing, surface modification and other applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Okamitsu, Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller, Mark W. Ruckman
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Publication number: 20080078945Abstract: Apparatus and a method for treating a fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid passageway, at least one source of irradiation, and curved reflecting troughs for reflecting irradiation onto the fluid passageway. A space is defined between the closed ends of the troughs. A first set of reflectors joins end edges of the trough open ends, and a second set of reflectors joins the top and bottom edges of the troughs and the first set of reflectors. The reflectors and troughs define a chamber. The fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation are positioned in the chamber, with each source of irradiation within a respective trough. At least one of the fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation is spaced from any focal axes so as to provide a substantially uniform irradiation distribution within the fluid in the fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Patent number: 7291846Abstract: Apparatus and a method for treating a fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid passageway, at least one source of irradiation, and curved reflecting troughs for reflecting irradiation onto the fluid passageway. A space is defined between the closed ends of the troughs. A first set of reflectors joins end edges of the trough open ends, and a second set of reflectors joins the top and bottom edges of the troughs and the first set of reflectors. The reflectors and troughs define a chamber. The fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation are positioned in the chamber, with each source of irradiation within a respective trough. At least one of the fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation is spaced from any focal axes so as to provide a substantially uniform irradiation distribution within the fluid in the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Publication number: 20060274421Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to solid-state light sources capable of generating radiation beams for, but not limited to, the treatment of surfaces, bulk materials, films, and coatings. The solid-state ultraviolet source optically combines the light output of at least two and preferably as many four independently controllable discrete solid-state light emitters to produce a light beam that has a controllable multi-wavelength spectrum over a wide range of wavelengths (i.e. deep UV to near-IR). Specific features of this light source permit changes in the spectral, spatial and temporal distribution of light for use in curing, surface modification and other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey Okamitsu, Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller, Mark Ruckman
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Patent number: 7055990Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for providing substantially uniform high peak irradiation of a three-dimensional object 12) with at least one curved surface (14).Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.Inventors: Boris Geller, Miodrag Cekic, Jeffrey Okamitsu
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Publication number: 20050248946Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for providing substantially uniform high peak irradiation of a three-dimensional object 12) with at least one curved surface (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Boris Geller, Miodrag Cekic, Jeffrey Okamitsu
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Patent number: 6797971Abstract: Apparatus for providing substantially two-dimensionally uniform irradiation of a relatively large planar target surface. Each of at least two substantially identical sources of radiation irradiate the target surface. The longitudinal axes of the sources of radiation are substantially parallel with each other, defining a plane substantially parallel to the target surface. Each of the sources of radiation is within a respective elongated elliptical reflecting trough and is spaced from the focal axis of the respective trough. Each trough terminates in an opening defining a rectangular plane substantially perpendicular to the major axis of the trough and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bulb.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Patent number: 6717161Abstract: Apparatus for providing substantially two-dimensionally uniform irradiation of elongated three-dimensional objects while the objects are rotating and moving across the irradiator, with a high level of irradiance and with a substantially constant radiation dose on surfaces of the objects during each phase of the rotation and movement. At least one source of radiation produces radiation to irradiate the surfaces of the objects. Each of the sources of radiation is within a respective elongated elliptical reflecting trough and is spaced from the focal axis of the respective trough. Each trough terminates in an opening defining a rectangular plane substantially perpendicular to the major axis of the ellipse of the respective trough and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the respective radiation source. Reflectors extend from the trough substantially to the path of the objects.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Publication number: 20040021090Abstract: Apparatus and a method for treating a fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid passageway, at least one source of irradiation, and curved reflecting troughs for reflecting irradiation onto the fluid passageway. A space is defined between the closed ends of the troughs. A first set of reflectors joins end edges of the trough open ends, and a second set of reflectors joins the top and bottom edges of the troughs and the first set of reflectors. The reflectors and troughs define a chamber. The fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation are positioned in the chamber, with each source of irradiation within a respective trough. At least one of the fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation is spaced from any focal axes so as to provide a substantially uniform irradiation distribution within the fluid in the fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Publication number: 20040011969Abstract: Apparatus for providing substantially two-dimensionally uniform irradiation of a relatively large planar target surface. Each of at least two substantially identical sources of radiation irradiate the target surface. The longitudinal axes of the sources of radiation are substantially parallel with each other, defining a plane substantially parallel to the target surface. Each of the sources of radiation is within a respective elongated elliptical reflecting trough and is spaced from the focal axis of the respective trough. Each trough terminates in an opening defining a rectangular plane substantially perpendicular to the major axis of the trough and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bulb.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Patent number: 6649921Abstract: Apparatus and method providing substantially two-dimensionally uniform irradiation of a planar target surface. An irradiation source is within an elliptical reflecting trough, on the major axis of the trough, and spaced from the focal axes of the trough. Edges of the trough define a first plane substantially perpendicular to the major axis of the trough. Reflectors extend substantially equal distances from the longitudinal edges and the ends of the trough to define a target surface plane substantially parallel with the first plane. A translucent reflector is a positioned on the major axis of the trough, outside the trough. The translucent reflector has a first planar portion lying in a plane substantially parallel with the target surface plane, and second and third planar portions extending from the edges of the first planar portion and angled toward the target surface plane.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller
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Patent number: 6614028Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of treating a volume of fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid passageway through which the fluid flows, at least one source of irradiation, external to the fluid passageway, and at least two elongated elliptical reflecting troughs for reflecting irradiation from the at least one source of irradiation onto the fluid passageway. Open ends of the troughs face each other to define a space between the closed ends of the troughs. The fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation are positioned in the space, with each source of irradiation within a respective one of the at least two troughs. At least one of the fluid passageway and the at least one source of irradiation is spaced from the focal axes so as to provide a substantially uniform irradiation distribution within the fluid in the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.Inventors: Miodrag Cekic, Boris Geller