Patents by Inventor Bradley John WARD

Bradley John WARD 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).

  • DIE INCLUDING A NON-RECTANGULAR SHAPED OPTICAL MATERIAL AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20240134094
    Abstract: A die including a substrate having a surface defined by paired oppositely-oriented edges; and an optical material, in a non-rectangular shape, and on the surface of the substrate; wherein the optical material does not extend an entire length of any one of the paired oppositely-oriented edges is disclosed, A wafer can including a plurality of the dies. Methods of making the wafer and the die are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Joerg BUTH, Jaroslaw ZIEBA, Bradley John WARD, Tasso R.M. SALES
  • Optical system
    Patent number: 11099307
    Abstract: An optical system including a first microstructured surface; and a second microstructured surface; wherein the first microstructured surface is aligned along an axis with the second microstructured surface is provided. An illumination system including a light source and the optical system is also included. A method of diffusing light is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen H. Chakmakjian, George Michael Morris, Bradley John Ward, Tasso R. M. Sales
  • OPTICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190187341
    Abstract: An optical system including a first microstructured surface; and a second microstructured surface; wherein the first microstructured surface is aligned along an axis with the second microstructured surface is provided. An illumination system including a light source and the optical system is also included. A method of diffusing light is included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen H. CHAKMAKJIAN, George Michael MORRIS, Bradley John WARD, Tasso R. M. SALES