Patents Assigned to Primawave Photonics, Inc.
  • Mechanically actuated MXN optical switch matrix
    Patent number: 6424759
    Abstract: An M×N mechanically actuated optical switch matrix includes a plurality of optical reflectors arranged in an array comprising a plurality of columns and rows, at least some of which are movable between their on and off positions, a plurality of primary optical ports and a plurality of secondary optical ports. More than one optical reflector may be switched on simultaneously to establish optical signal channels between respective primary and secondary optical ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Primawave Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Xingliang Jing
  • Mechanically actuated optical switch
    Patent number: 6259835
    Abstract: A 1×N mechanically actuated optical switch includes a plurality of optical reflectors, at least some of which are movable between their on and off positions to switch an input optical signal to any one of a plurality of output optical fibers selected for outputting the optical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Primawave Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Xingliang Jing
  • Actuator assembly for optical switches
    Patent number: 6208777
    Abstract: A mechanical assembly for an optical switch comprises an actuator, an axle assembly, a lever pivotably connected to the axle assembly to transfer mechanical movements generated by the actuator, and an optical switching element, connected to the lever, capable of being switched between its on and off positions by mechanical movements of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Primawave Photonics, Inc.
    Inventor: Xingliang Jing