Patents by Inventor Daniel Neugroschl
Daniel Neugroschl 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).
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Publication number: 20170269277Abstract: The system and method of the present invention advantageously enable controllable light extraction from optical fiber waveguides and offer highly configurable light signal guidance and control capabilities, as well as additional advantageous features associated with waveguides, by providing, in various exemplary embodiments thereof, a multitude of novel techniques by which the parameters relating to utilization of various light signals (such as direction of their emission, magnitude of the emission, physical surface area of the emission, etc.), can be readily controlled and configured as a matter of design choice. Additionally, the inventive system and method, in various exemplary embodiments thereof, also enable and facilitate selective configuration of, and/or control over, various characteristics of the light signals guided/controlled/extracted thereby, such as the signals' wavelength, polarization, intensity, amplitude, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Gary Weiner, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20170268937Abstract: The inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor with a tip-positioned sensing element, is readily configurable for use in a variety of applications (such as applications involving pressure, temperature, and even axial twist sensing), and is particularly suitable for applications requiring highly precise and accurate sensor readings within corresponding predefined limited sensing ranges. Advantageously, the inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor with a tip-positioned sensing element, is operable to utilize a wide variety of light sources, photodetectors, and related devices for sensor interrogation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl
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Patent number: 9766407Abstract: The inventive configurable optical fiber polarization mode coupler is capable of providing a low-loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing, and that are preferably optimized for use with photonic integrated circuits, such as coupling to dense optical input/output interfaces, wafer-level testing, etc.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Chiral Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Gary Weiner, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl, Jongchul Park, Mitchell Wlodawski
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Publication number: 20170184791Abstract: A multichannel optical coupler array comprises a coupler housing structure and longitudinal waveguides. At least one of the longitudinal waveguides is a vanishing core waveguide. The coupler housing structure at a proximity to a first end has one of the following cross sectional configurations: a ring surrounding the longitudinal waveguides, or a structure with holes, at least one hole containing at least one of the longitudinal waveguides.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl, Jonathan Singer
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Publication number: 20170108650Abstract: The inventive configurable optical fiber polarization mode coupler is capable of providing a low-loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing, and that are preferably optimized for use with photonic integrated circuits, such as coupling to dense optical input/output interfaces, wafer-level testing, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Gary Weiner, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl, Jongchul Park, Mitchell Wlodawski
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Publication number: 20150212274Abstract: The inventive optical fiber coupler array is capable of providing a low-loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing. The novel optical coupler array includes a plurality of waveguides (at least one of which may optionally be polarization maintaining), that comprises at least one gradually reduced vanishing core fiber, at least in part embedded within a common housing structure. Alternatively, the novel coupler array may be configured for utilization with at least one of an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20140294345Abstract: The inventive optical component assembly advantageously enables a multi-waveguide optical component (such as the inventive optical fiber coupler array, a multi-core optical fiber, etc.), to be coupled to at least one waveguide of an optical device at a predefined coupling angle. The optical component assembly of the present invention comprises a multi-waveguide optical component with an output end, a prism having an input surface, an output surface, and an internal reflective surface with a predefined reflection angle, and a GRIN lens, positioned between the component output end and the prism input surface, along a longitudinal axis of the multi-waveguide optical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl, Jongchul Park, Mitchell S. Wlodawski
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Patent number: 8712199Abstract: The inventive optical fiber coupler array is capable of providing a low loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing. The novel optical coupler array includes a plurality of waveguides (at least one of which may optionally be polarization maintaining), that comprises at least one gradually reduced vanishing core fiber, at least in part embedded within a common housing structure. Alternatively, the novel coupler array may be configured for utilization with at least one of an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Chiral Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl, Jongchul Park, Mitchell S. Wlodawski
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Publication number: 20130301991Abstract: The inventive optical fiber coupler array is capable of providing a low loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing. The novel optical coupler array includes a plurality of waveguides (at least one of which may optionally be polarization maintaining), that comprises at least one gradually reduced vanishing core fiber, at least in part embedded within a common housing structure. Alternatively, the novel coupler array may be configured for utilization with at least one of an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl, Jongchul Park, Mitchell S. Wlodawski
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Publication number: 20130216184Abstract: The inventive optical fiber coupler array is capable of providing a low loss, high-coupling coefficient interface with high accuracy and easy alignment between a plurality of optical fibers (or other optical devices) with a first channel-to-channel spacing, and an optical device having a plurality of closely-spaced waveguide interfaces with a second channel-to-channel spacing, where each end of the optical fiber coupler array is configurable to have different channel-to-channel spacing, each matched to a corresponding one of the first and second channel-to-channel spacing. The novel optical coupler array includes a plurality of waveguides (at least one of which may optionally be polarization maintaining), that comprises at least one gradually reduced vanishing core fiber, at least in part embedded within a common housing structure. Alternatively, the novel coupler array may be configured for utilization with at least one of an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl, Jongchul Park, Mitchell S. Wlodawski
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Publication number: 20130188174Abstract: The inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor is readily configurable for use in a variety of applications (such as applications involving pressure and/or temperature sensing), and which is particularly suitable for applications in which the sensing of a presence or absence of the target sensed event (e.g., specific minimum pressure or minimum temperature) is required. Advantageously, the inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor utilizes light sources, photodetectors, and related devices for sensor interrogation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: CHIRAL PHOTONICS, INC.Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20130188175Abstract: The inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor with a tip-positioned sensing element, is readily configurable for use in a variety of applications (such as applications involving pressure, temperature, and even axial twist sensing), and is particularly suitable for applications requiring highly precise and accurate sensor readings within corresponding predefined limited sensing ranges. Advantageously, the inventive configurable chiral fiber sensor with a tip-positioned sensing element, is operable to utilize a wide variety of light sources, photodetectors, and related devices for sensor interrogation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: CHIRAL PHOTONICS, INC.Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl
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Patent number: 8457456Abstract: An optical fiber mode coupling device, capable of being readily connected to a conventional optical fiber with a high degree of ruggedness, is provided. The inventive mode coupling device only allows transmission of at least one supported fiber mode therethrough, and is preferably configured to maximize the coupling, of at least one desired fiber mode, to the at least one supported fiber mode. Advantageously, the inventive mode coupling device is capable of performing the functions of a mode filter for the signal entering its first end, or serving as a mode conditioner for the signal entering its opposite second end.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Chiral Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Victor M. Churikov, Christopher W. Draper, Norman Chao, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20130121641Abstract: An optical fiber coupler array capable of providing multiple low loss, high coupling coefficient interfaces between a predetermined number of low numerical aperture optical fibers and an optical waveguide device with at least a corresponding number of waveguide interfaces. The novel coupler array includes a plurality of coupler inner cores and a plurality of corresponding coupler outer cores, within a medium surrounding each outer core, and also includes a first end for interfacing with optical fibers and a second end for interfacing with a plurality of waveguide interfaces of an optical waveguide device. The sizes of the inner and outer cores are gradually reduced from the first end to the second end in accordance with at least one predetermined reduction profile, such that the coupler array comprises a plurality of low numerical aperture waveguides at the first end, and a plurality of high numerical aperture waveguides at the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Jonathan Singer, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl
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Patent number: 8326099Abstract: An optical fiber coupler array capable of providing multiple low loss, high coupling coefficient interfaces between a predetermined number of low numerical aperture optical fibers and an optical waveguide device with at least a corresponding number of waveguide interfaces. The novel coupler array includes a plurality of coupler inner cores and a plurality of corresponding coupler outer cores, within a medium surrounding each plural outer core, and also includes a first end for interfacing with plural optical fibers and a second end for interfacing with a plurality of waveguide interfaces of an optical waveguide device. The sizes of the inner and outer cores are gradually reduced from the first end to the second end in accordance with at least one predetermined reduction profile.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Chiral Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Singer, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20120257857Abstract: The inventive high density optical packaging header apparatus, in various embodiments thereof, provides configurable, modular, and highly versatile solutions for simultaneously connecting multiple optical fibers/waveguides to optical-fiber-based electronic systems, components, and devices, and is readily usable in a variety of applications involving highly flexible and modular connection of multiple optical fibers/waveguides assembled in a header block configuration to optical-fiber-based system/component backplanes, while providing advantageous active and passive alignment features.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: CHIRAL PHOTONICS, INC.Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Daniel Neugroschl
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Patent number: 8218921Abstract: A single helix chiral fiber grating of a predetermined grating strength is provided that is operable to control light transmission in a predetermined wavelength range. The novel fiber grating comprises a first optical fiber with a first interface portion at a first end, a second interface portion at a second end, and a middle portion therebetween. The first optical fiber is configured with at least one fiber core, surrounded by a corresponding at least one cladding, with a first longitudinal section disposed within the first interface portion, a second longitudinal section disposed within the second interface portion, and also includes a longitudinal helical section, disposed therebetween within the middle portion, that comprises a longitudinal helix structure of a single predetermined handedness, having a predetermined pitch profile, and having a predetermined helix diameter profile selected and configured to produce the predetermined grating strength.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Chiral Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Victor Il'ich Kopp, Jonathan Singer, Christopher Draper, Victor M. Churikov, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20110293219Abstract: The system and method of the present invention advantageously enable controllable light extraction from optical fiber waveguides and offer highly configurable light signal guidance and control capabilities, as well as additional advantageous features associated with waveguides, by providing, in various exemplary embodiments thereof, a multitude of novel techniques by which the parameters relating to utilization of various light signals (such as direction of their emission, magnitude of the emission, physical surface area of the emission, etc.), can be readily controlled and configured as a matter of design choice. Additionally, the inventive system and method, in various exemplary embodiments thereof, also enable and facilitate selective configuration of, and/or control over, various characteristics of the light signals guided/controlled/extracted thereby, such as the signals' wavelength, polarization, intensity, amplitude, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Gary Weiner, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20110292676Abstract: The system and method of the present invention advantageously enable controllable light extraction from optical fiber waveguides and offer highly configurable light signal guidance and control capabilities, as well as additional advantageous features associated with waveguides, by providing, in various exemplary embodiments thereof, a multitude of novel techniques by which the parameters relating to utilization of various light signals (such as direction of their emission, magnitude of the emission, physical surface area of the emission, etc.), can be readily controlled and configured as a matter of design choice. Additionally, the inventive system and method, in various exemplary embodiments thereof, also enable and facilitate selective configuration of, and/or control over, various characteristics of the light signals guided/controlled/extracted thereby, such as the signals' wavelength, polarization, intensity, amplitude, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Gary Weiner, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl
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Publication number: 20100008624Abstract: An optical fiber coupler array capable of providing multiple low loss, high coupling coefficient interfaces between a predetermined number of low numerical aperture optical fibers and an optical waveguide device with at least a corresponding number of waveguide interfaces. The novel coupler array includes a plurality of coupler inner cores and a plurality of corresponding coupler outer cores, within a medium surrounding each plural outer core, and also includes a first end for interfacing with plural optical fibers and a second end for interfacing with a plurality of waveguide interfaces of an optical waveguide device. The sizes of the inner and outer cores are gradually reduced from the first end to the second end in accordance with at least one predetermined reduction profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: CHIRAL PHOTONICS, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Singer, Victor Il'ich Kopp, Daniel Neugroschl