Patents by Inventor David S. Jebens

David S. Jebens 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).

  • Fiber damage detection and protection device
    Patent number: 7869016
    Abstract: A medical laser system and related methods of monitoring optical fibers to determine if an optical fiber cap on the optical fiber is in imminent danger of failure. The laser system includes a photodetector for converting returned light from the optical fiber cap to an electronic signal for comparison to a trigger threshold value known to be indicative imminent fiber cap failure. The returned light can be the main laser treatment wavelength, an auxiliary wavelength such as an aiming beam or infrared wavelengths generated by a temperature of the optical fiber cap. In the event the electronic signal reaches the trigger threshold value, the laser system can be temporarily shut-off or the power output can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald M. Mitchell, Douglas G. Stinson, Michael W. Sasnett, David S. Jebens, Michael R. Hodel
  • Fiber Damage Detection and Protection Device
    Publication number: 20080285017
    Abstract: A medical laser system and related methods of monitoring optical fibers to determine if an optical fiber cap on the optical fiber is in imminent danger of failure. The laser system includes a photodetector for converting returned light from the optical fiber cap to an electronic signal for comparison to a trigger threshold value known to be indicative imminent fiber cap failure. The returned light can be the main laser treatment wavelength, an auxiliary wavelength such as an aiming beam or infrared wavelengths generated by a temperature of the optical fiber cap. In the event the electronic signal reaches the trigger threshold value, the laser system can be temporarily shut-off or the power output can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald M. Mitchell, Douglas G. Stinson, Michael W. Sasnett, David S. Jebens, Michael R. Hodel