Patents by Inventor Charles R. Follis

Charles R. Follis 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).

  • Patent number: 5237634
    Abstract: A single fiber laser light projection system consists of 3 primary elements: (1) a secured fiber capable of generating specular reflections of laser light; (2) a laser beam whose beam diameter exceeds the cross-sectional diameter of said fiber; and (3) an intersection between the fiber and the laser beam at any angle through 90 degrees. Any angle of intersection less than 90 degrees will generate a cone of laser light. The directional tangent of the fiber at the point of intersection will define the cone's vortex, while the laser light will be distributed along the cone's perimeter. When the angle of intersection between the laser beam and the fiber is 90 degrees, a plane of laser light will be projected. A plurality of reflective fibers can be secured to a support structure for use with an incident laser beam. These multiple fibers can be arranged in an orderly fashion for aesthetic purposes, and to support ornamental items such as crystals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventor: Charles R. Follis