Patents by Inventor Ben J. Vakoc

Ben J. Vakoc 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).

  • Integration of laser sources and detectors for a passive optical network
    Patent number: 7944960
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described in which an array of optical gain mediums capable of lasing are contained in a single integral unit. The array may contain four or more optical gain mediums capable of lasing. Each optical gain medium capable of lasing supplies a separate optical signal containing a band of wavelengths different than the other optical gain mediums capable of lasing in the array to a first multiplexer/demultiplexer. A connection for an output fiber exists to route an optical signal to and from a passive optical network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Novera Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Ben J. Vakoc
  • Integration of laser sources and detectors for a passive optical network
    Patent number: 7916767
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described in which an array of optical gain mediums capable of lasing are contained in a single integral unit. The array may contain four or more optical gain mediums capable of lasing. Each optical gain medium capable of lasing supplies a separate optical signal containing a band of wavelengths different than the other optical gain mediums capable of lasing in the array to a first multiplexer/demultiplexer. A connection for an output fiber exists to route an optical signal to and from a passive optical network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Novera Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Ben J. Vakoc
  • INTEGRATION OF LASER SOURCES AND DETECTORS FOR A PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK
    Publication number: 20100014865
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described in which an array of optical gain mediums capable of lasing are contained in a single integral unit. The array may contain four or more optical gain mediums capable of lasing. Each optical gain medium capable of lasing supplies a separate optical signal containing a band of wavelengths different than the other optical gain mediums capable of lasing in the array to a first multiplexer/demultiplexer. A connection for an output fiber exists to route an optical signal to and from a passive optical network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Ben J. Vakoc
  • Integration of laser sources and detectors for a passive optical network
    Patent number: 7593444
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described in which an array of optical gain mediums capable of lasing are contained in a single integral unit. The array may contain four or more optical gain mediums capable of lasing. Each optical gain medium capable of lasing supplies a separate optical signal containing a band of wavelengths different than the other optical gain mediums capable of lasing in the array to a first multiplexer/demultiplexer. A connection for an output fiber exists to route an optical signal to and from a passive optical network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Novera Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Ben J. Vakoc
  • Integration of laser sources and detectors for a passive optical network
    Publication number: 20080137698
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described in which an array of optical gain mediums capable of lasing are contained in a single integral unit. The array may contain four or more optical gain mediums capable of lasing. Each optical gain medium capable of lasing supplies a separate optical signal containing a band of wavelengths different than the other optical gain mediums capable of lasing in the array to a first multiplexer/demultiplexer. A connection for an output fiber exists to route an optical signal to and from a passive optical network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Ben J. Vakoc
  • Integration of laser sources and detectors for a passive optical network
    Patent number: 7313157
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described in which an array of optical gain mediums capable of lasing are contained in a single integral unit. The array may contain four or more optical gain mediums capable of lasing. Each optical gain medium capable of lasing supplies a separate optical signal containing a band of wavelengths different than the other optical gain mediums capable of lasing in the array to a first multiplexer/demultiplexer. A connection for an output fiber exists to route an optical signal to and from a passive optical network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Novera Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Ben J. Vakoc
  • Multiple-wavelength pulsed light source for a wavelength division multiplexed passive optical network
    Patent number: 7092595
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are described for a multiple wavelength light source. The multiple wavelength light source may be located in a central office to supply a first broad band of wavelengths for a one or more passive optical networks. The multiple wavelength light source generates a series of four or more pulses of light in the first broad band of wavelengths. Each pulse of light in that series has a different center wavelength. The series of pulses of light in the first broad band of wavelengths may be repeated at a channel data rate of an optical receiver at a subscriber's location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Novera Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Ben J. Vakoc