Patents by Inventor David B. McVicker

David B. McVicker 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: 4902125
    Abstract: A laser radar system having amplification of the optical beam. In a system where it is desired to achieve greater information content or greater system sensitivity, one or more laser amplifiers in the beam paths provide greater optical power for increased distance. Eleven system architectures are disclosed for use with a modified Mach-Zehnder interferometer, eleven are disclosed for use with a Fizeau interferometer, and three are disclosed for use in a noncoherent optical system. The embodiments are distinguished by the number and placement of the laser amplifiers in the optical paths of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Wayne H. Keene, Albert V. Jelalian, David B. McVicker