Patents by Inventor Alfred J. Alcock

Alfred J. Alcock 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).

  • High efficiency transversely pumped solid-state slab laser
    Patent number: 5315612
    Abstract: A novel diode bar, side-pumped laser cavity design having high optical to optical conversion efficiency and a high slope efficiency is provided. A slab geometry with a single, high angle of incidence internal reflection permits gain to be accessed near the pump face of a laser material which absorbs strongly at the pump wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Alfred J. Alcock, John E. Bernard