Patents by Inventor Avner Zvi Sharon

Avner Zvi Sharon 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).

  • Active wavelength selection with resonant devices
    Patent number: 6215928
    Abstract: This invention discloses an electro-optically controlled optical element including a diffraction grating, and a planar waveguide associated with the diffraction grating, the diffraction grating and planar waveguide being configured to undergo resonance of at least one of transmitted or reflected light at a wavelength which is selectable by means of an electrical input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Asher A. Friesem, Avner Zvi Sharon