Patents Assigned to Oclaro Photonics, Inc.
  • Laser emitter modules and methods of assembly
    Patent number: 8553737
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to laser emitter modules and methods and devices for making the modules. Some module embodiments are configured to provide hermetically sealed enclosures that are convenient and cost effective to assemble and provide for active alignment of optical elements of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Oclaro Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serge Cutillas, Daming Liu, Sang-Ki Park, John Kelly Johnson, Edmund Wolak
  • HOMOGENIZATION OF FAR FIELD FIBER COUPLED RADIATION
    Publication number: 20130058124
    Abstract: Optical systems and components thereof are disclosed which may be used for efficiently coupling laser energy into an optical conduit while maintaining a homogenous beam output from the optical conduit. Some embodiments are directed more specifically to far field beam homogenization of optical fiber coupled radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: OCLARO PHOTONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Sang-Ki Park, Edmund L. Wolak, John K. Johnson, Serge Cutillas
  • HIGH BRIGHTNESS DIODE OUTPUT METHODS AND DEVICES
    Publication number: 20110103056
    Abstract: Devices and methods for maintaining the brightness of laser emitter bar outputs having multiple emitters for coupling and other applications. In some embodiments, at least one brightness enhancement optic may be used in combination with a beam reformatting optic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: OCLARO PHOTONICS INC.
    Inventors: Edmund L. Wolak, Oscar D. Romero, JR., James Harrison, Sang-Ki Park
  • Apparatus and method of coupling a fiber optic device to a laser
    Patent number: 7866897
    Abstract: The present application is directed to a various embodiments of a system for coupling at least one fiber optic device to a laser and include at least one fiber coupler device having a body defining at least one coupling chamber in communication an inlet and an outlet, the coupling chamber sized to receive at least one fiber optic device therein, at least one light stripping element positioned within the coupling chamber, and a housing assembly configured to couple the laser to the fiber coupler device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Oclaro Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yongdan Hu, Oscar Romero, James Harrison
  • Multiple emitter coupling devices and methods with beam transform system
    Patent number: 7830608
    Abstract: Methods and devices for coupling the output of multiple emitters of a laser diode bar using a beam transform system with high brightness and coupling efficiency. Some embodiments may include wavelength locking with devices such as VBGs and other suitable devices and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Oclaro Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yongdan Hu, Edmund L. Wolak
  • Coupling devices and methods for stacked laser emitter arrays
    Patent number: 7680170
    Abstract: Methods and devices for coupling the output light energy of one or more stacked laser emitter bar arrays using a beam interleaver and beam combiner to achieve high brightness and coupling efficiency. Some embodiments may include wavelength control devices and methods such as VIGs and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Oclaro Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yongdan Hu, James Harrison