Patents by Inventor Dan A. Steinberg

Dan A. Steinberg 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).

  • Connector structure for integrated optic waveguide devices
    Publication number: 20010041029
    Abstract: An optical interconnect includes a waveguide holder having a first side and a second side. The first side has a first depression and the second side has a second depression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Dan A. Steinberg, David W. Sherrer
  • Optoelectronic packages having insulation layers
    Publication number: 20010036344
    Abstract: Optoelectronic packages comprising insulation layers, such as SiO2, are made by aligning one or more optical, surface emitting or detecting devices with one or more optical fiber arrays. The insulation layers electrically insulates the surface device from a base substrate. Additionally, the layer acts as an etch stop helping to ensure that etched pits, used to retain surface devices, are etched at a depth which provides for an acceptable device-to-optical fiber spacing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Dan Steinberg, David W. Sherrer
  • Methods and devices for coupling optoelectronic packages
    Publication number: 20010031117
    Abstract: Optoelectronic packages comprise both an optical array and base chip. The array and base chip are aligned and coupled using a combination of V-grooves, wick stops, and alignment spheres (e.g., precision ball bearings). The array and base chip are passively aligned by disposing an optical fiber having an angled endface onto V-grooves in both the array and base chip. The base chip typically comprises an optical surface device, such as a vertical cavity, surface emitting laser or photodetector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: Dan A. Steinberg