Patents by Inventor Benjamin R. Conley

Benjamin R. Conley 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).

  • Metamaterial, focal plane array for broad spectrum imaging
    Patent number: 11199649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metamaterial focal plane array for broad spectrum imaging. Electromagnetic energy in the form of light is absorbed in or on a metamaterial absorber and a subsequent hot carriers are collected either in a semiconductor space charge region (e.g. P-N junction), or in some other modern collection scheme. Following the accumulation of photogenerated charge (electrons or holes), the signal is then converted to a digital signal using conventional or slightly modified ROIC modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Timothy Allen Morgan, Benjamin R. Conley
  • METAMATERIAL FOCAL PLANE ARRAY FOR BROAD SPECTRUM IMAGING
    Publication number: 20210055454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metamaterial focal plane array for broad spectrum imaging. Electromagnetic energy in the form of light is absorbed in or on a metamaterial absorber and a subsequent hot carriers are collected either in a semiconductor space charge region (e.g. P-N junction), or in some other modern collection scheme. Following the accumulation of photogenerated charge (electrons or holes), the signal is then converted to a digital signal using conventional or slightly modified ROIC modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Timothy Allen Morgan, Benjamin R. Conley
  • Electronic up-conversions of a scene using a pixelated detector array
    Patent number: 10754142
    Abstract: Systems are provided including night vision goggles and up-conversion circuits for converting short wave infrared (SWIR) light into near infrared (NIR) light or other visible light in low-light environments. An array of electrically coupled photodiodes, amplifiers, and NIR light emitters generate and amplify a current in response to SWIR, powering the light emitters to generate NIR light. The NIR can then be directed into a photomultiplier tube to amplify the light and allow an operator to see in low-light environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Conley
  • Metamaterial photocathode for detection and imaging of infrared radiation
    Patent number: 10236165
    Abstract: Exemplary metamaterial photocathodes enable detection of light from visible through long wave infrared wavelengths. Metamaterial stacks, comprising gold, silicon, and cesium-oxide, coupled to a semiconductor allow hot electrons to efficiently enter a vacuum. The hot electrons are multiplied in a multichannel plate and directly through another vacuum towards a phosphorus screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Benjamin R Conley
  • ELECTRONIC UP-CONVERSIONS OF A SCENE USING A PIXELATED DETECTOR ARRAY
    Publication number: 20180356625
    Abstract: Systems are provided including night vision goggles and up-conversion circuits for converting short wave infrared (SWIR) light into near infrared (NIR) light or other visible light in low-light environments. An array of electrically coupled photodiodes, amplifiers, and NIR light emitters generate and amplify a current in response to SWIR, powering the light emitters to generate NIR light. The NIR can then be directed into a photomultiplier tube to amplify the light and allow an operator to see in low-light environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Conley
  • METAMATERIAL PHOTOCATHODE FOR DETECTION AND IMAGING OF INFRARED RADIATION
    Publication number: 20180350574
    Abstract: Exemplary metamaterial photocathodes enable detection of light from visible through long wave infrared wavelengths. Metamaterial stacks, comprising gold, silicon, and cesium-oxide, coupled to a semiconductor allow hot electrons to efficiently enter a vacuum. The hot electrons are multiplied in a multichannel plate and directly through another vacuum towards a phosphorus screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Benjamin R Conley
  • Metamaterial photocathode for detection and imaging of infrared radiation
    Patent number: 10062554
    Abstract: Exemplary metamaterial photocathodes enable detection of light from visible through long wave infrared wavelengths. Metamaterial stacks, comprising gold, silicon, and cesium-oxide, coupled to a semiconductor allow hot electrons to efficiently enter a vacuum. The hot electrons are multiplied in a multichannel plate and directly through another vacuum towards a phosphorus screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Conley
  • METAMATERIAL PHOTOCATHODE FOR DETECTION AND IMAGING OF INFRARED RADIATION
    Publication number: 20180151338
    Abstract: Exemplary metamaterial photocathodes enable detection of light from visible through long wave infrared wavelengths. Metamaterial stacks, comprising gold, silicon, and cesium-oxide, coupled to a semiconductor allow hot electrons to efficiently enter a vacuum. The hot electrons are multiplied in a multichannel plate and directly through another vacuum towards a phosphorus screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Conley