Patents by Inventor Dean Michael Thelen
Dean Michael Thelen 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: 20190165299Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) incorporating an enhanced light extraction apparatus in the transparent conductive oxide layer is disclosed. The apparatus for light extraction may comprise a transparent substrate, a transparent electrode comprising one or more discontinuities, and an organic light emitting material stack. The transparent electrode may be disposed on the transparent substrate and comprise a series of features or discontinuities that enhance light extraction improve energy efficiency in the OLED device. The discontinuities may be discrete or continuous and may interrupt the conductivity of the transparent conductive oxide layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Dana Craig Bookbinder, Michal Mlejnek, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20190109360Abstract: A hollow glass waveguide and related method are provided. The microwave waveguide includes a glass body including a first end, a second end, an outer glass surface extending between the first end and the second end, an inner glass surface defining a hollow channel that extends from the first end to the second end and a glass material between the outer surface and the inner surface. The microwave waveguide includes a layer of metal embedded in the glass body. The layer of metal surrounds the hollow channel when viewed in cross-section and extends between the first end and the second end of the glass body. The layer of metal is electrically conductive and the hollow channel is dimensioned such that microwaves introduced into the hollow channel are conducted along the hollow channel between the first end and the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Francis Borrelli, David John McEnroe, Joseph Francis Schroeder, III, Dean Michael Thelen, William Richard Trutna
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Publication number: 20180343542Abstract: Fiber optic array cables and related systems and methods to determine and/or track locations of objects are disclosed. The fiber optic array cables can be employed in an optical-fiber-based communication system, including a centralized optical-fiber based communication system. In one embodiment, the fiber optic array cable is configured to carry optical RF or radio-over-fiber (RoF) signals to establish communications with objects. The fiber optic array cable includes multiple reference units along the length of the cable. The reference units can be configured to convert received optical RF signals into electrical RF signals to establish RF communications with objects capable of receiving electrical RF signals. The reference units are also configured to convert received electrical RF signals from the objects into optical RF signals, which are then used to determine the location of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 10116035Abstract: An electrically conductive article that includes a monolithic glass body having a first primary surface; and an electrically conducting element formed in the body. The element includes a discrete layer, or a plurality of discrete layers, of metallic silver. Each layer has a thickness T such that 0.1 ?m?T?0.5 ?m and an electrical resistivity of about 50 n?·m to about 2000 n?·m. In addition, the element is spaced apart from the first primary surface by a distance D, wherein 0.1 ?m?D?20 ?m. In some aspects, the electrically conducting element and/or the monolithic glass body are configured as an antenna assembly, an optical fiber or a flexible glass substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Nicholas Francis Borrelli, Anthony Ng'oma, Alranzo Boh Ruffin, Joseph Francis Schroeder, III, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20180268953Abstract: An electrode coating composition that includes at least one crosslinkable monomer; at least one hydrophobic monomer; and at least one dielectric constant enhancing agent selected from dielectric enhancing monomers, ferroelectric particulates, and electroactive polymers. Coatings including the polymer of compositions, and articles including electrically isolating layers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Lenwood Lynell Fields, Arthur Winston Martin, Shawn Michael O'Malley, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 10070258Abstract: Fiber optic array cables and related systems and methods to determine and/or track locations of objects are disclosed. The fiber optic array cables can be employed in an optical-fiber-based communication system, including a centralized optical-fiber based communication system. In one embodiment, the fiber optic array cable is configured to carry optical RF or radio-over-fiber (RoF) signals to establish communications with objects. The fiber optic array cable includes multiple reference units along the length of the cable. The reference units can be configured to convert received optical RF signals into electrical RF signals to establish RF communications with objects capable of receiving electrical RF signals. The reference units are also configured to convert received electrical RF signals from the objects into optical RF signals, which are then used to determine the location of the object.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 9978479Abstract: An electrode coating composition that includes at least one crosslinkable monomer; at least one hydrophobic monomer; and at least one dielectric constant enhancing agent selected from dielectric enhancing monomers, ferroelectric particulates, and electroactive polymers. Coatings including the polymer of compositions, and articles including electrically isolating layers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Lenwood Lynell Fields, Arthur Winston Martin, Shawn Michael O'Malley, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 9933587Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) device having enhanced light extraction is disclosed. The OLED device includes an upper waveguide structure having an organic layer and supports first guided modes, and a lower waveguide structure with a light-extraction waveguide that supports second guided modes substantially matched to the first guided modes. The lower waveguide structure includes a light-extraction waveguide interfaced with a light-extraction matrix. The light-extraction waveguide includes one or more light-redirecting features. The upper and lower waveguide structures are configured to facilitate mode coupling from the first guided modes to the second guide modes while substantially avoiding coupling the first guided modes to surface plasmon polaritons. The light traveling in the second guided modes is redirected to exit the OLED device by light-redirecting features of the light-extraction waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Robert Adam Modavis, Daniel Aloysius Nolan, Mark Alejandro Quesada, Wageesha Senaratne, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 9729238Abstract: A switched wireless system is used to increase the range of peer-to-peer communications. The optically-switched fiber optic communication system includes a head-end unit (HEU) having a switch bank. Cables couple the HEU to one or more remote access points in different coverage areas. The switch bank in the HEU provides a link between the remote access points in the different coverage areas such that devices in the different cellular coverage areas communicate with each other, such as through videoconferencing. By using the switched communication system, the range and coverage of communication between devices may be extended such that devices in different coverage areas and devices using different communication protocols can communicate.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20170150316Abstract: Fiber optic array cables and related systems and methods to determine and/or track locations of objects are disclosed. The fiber optic array cables can be employed in an optical-fiber-based communication system, including a centralized optical-fiber based communication system. In one embodiment, the fiber optic array cable is configured to carry optical RF or radio-over-fiber (RoF) signals to establish communications with objects. The fiber optic array cable includes multiple reference units along the length of the cable. The reference units can be configured to convert received optical RF signals into electrical RF signals to establish RF communications with objects capable of receiving electrical RF signals. The reference units are also configured to convert received electrical RF signals from the objects into optical RF signals, which are then used to determine the location of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20170026127Abstract: A switched wireless system is used to increase the range of peer-to-peer communications. The optically-switched fiber optic communication system includes a head-end unit (HEU) having a switch bank. Cables couple the HEU to one or more remote access points in different coverage areas. The switch bank in the HEU provides a link between the remote access points in the different coverage areas such that devices in the different cellular coverage areas communicate with each other, such as through videoconferencing. By using the switched communication system, the range and coverage of communication between devices may be extended such that devices in different coverage areas and devices using different communication protocols can communicate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20160322694Abstract: An electrically conductive article that includes a monolithic glass body having a first primary surface; and an electrically conducting element formed in the body. The element includes a discrete layer, or a plurality of discrete layers, of metallic silver. Each layer has a thickness T such that 0.1 ?m?T?0.5 ?m and an electrical resistivity of about 50 n?·m to about 2000 n?·m. In addition, the element is spaced apart from the first primary surface by a distance D, wherein 0.1 ?m?D?20 ?m. In some aspects, the electrically conducting element and/or the monolithic glass body are configured as an antenna assembly, an optical fiber or a flexible glass substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Francis Borrelli, Anthony Ng'oma, Alranzo Boh Ruffin, Joseph Francis Schroeder, III, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 9485022Abstract: A switched wireless system is used to increase the range of peer-to-peer communications. The optically-switched fiber optic communication system includes a head-end unit (HEU) having a switch bank. Cables couple the HEU to one or more remote access points in different coverage areas. The switch bank in the HEU provides a link between the remote access points in the different coverage areas such that devices in the different cellular coverage areas communicate with each other, such as through videoconferencing. By using the switched communication system, the range and coverage of communication between devices may be extended such that devices in different coverage areas and devices using different communication protocols can communicate.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20160116696Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) device having enhanced light extraction is disclosed. The OLED device includes an upper waveguide structure having an organic layer and supports first guided modes, and a lower waveguide structure with a light-extraction waveguide that supports second guided modes substantially matched to the first guided modes. The lower waveguide structure includes a light-extraction waveguide interfaced with a light-extraction matrix. The light-extraction waveguide includes one or more light-redirecting features. The upper and lower waveguide structures are configured to facilitate mode coupling from the first guided modes to the second guide modes while substantially avoiding coupling the first guided modes to surface plasmon polaritons. The light traveling in the second guided modes is redirected to exit the OLED device by light-redirecting features of the light-extraction waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Robert Adam Modavis, Daniel Aloysius Nolan, Mark Alejandro Quesada, Wageesha Senaratne, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20160099779Abstract: A switched wireless system is used to increase the range of peer-to-peer communications. The optically-switched fiber optic communication system includes a head-end unit (HEU) having a switch bank. Cables couple the HEU to one or more remote access points in different coverage areas. The switch bank in the HEU provides a link between the remote access points in the different coverage areas such that devices in the different cellular coverage areas communicate with each other, such as through videoconferencing. By using the switched communication system, the range and coverage of communication between devices may be extended such that devices in different coverage areas and devices using different communication protocols can communicate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 9219879Abstract: A switched wireless system is used to increase the range of peer-to-peer communications. The optically-switched fiber optic communication system includes a head-end unit (HEU) having a switch bank. Cables couple the HEU to one or more remote access points in different coverage areas. The switch bank in the HEU provides a link between the remote access points in the different coverage areas such that devices in the different cellular coverage areas communicate with each other, such as through videoconferencing. By using the switched communication system, the range and coverage of communication between devices may be extended such that devices in different coverage areas and devices using different communication protocols can communicate.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLCInventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20150072132Abstract: An electrode coating composition that includes at least one crosslinkable monomer; at least one hydrophobic monomer; and at least one dielectric constant enhancing agent selected from dielectric enhancing monomers, ferroelectric particulates, and electroactive polymers. Coatings including the polymer of compositions, and articles including electrically isolating layers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Lenwood Lynell Fields, Arthur Winston Martin, Shawn Michael O'Malley, Dean Michael Thelen
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Patent number: 8718478Abstract: A radio-over-fiber (RoF) hybrid wired/wireless transponder is disclosed that is configured to provide both wireless and wired communication between a hybrid head-end and one or more client devices. The hybrid transponder includes optical-to-electrical (O/E) and electrical-to-optical (E/O) conversion capability and is configured to frequency multiplex/demultiplex electrical “wired” signals and electrical “wireless” signals. The electrical wireless signals are wirelessly communicated to the client device(s) via a multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system within a cellular coverage area. The electrical wired signals are communicated to the client device(s) via a wireline cable that plugs into a wireline cable port on the transponder. The hybrid RoF system includes a hybrid head-end capable of transmitting and receiving wired and wireless optical signals, and an optical fiber cable that is optically coupled to the hybrid head-end and to at least one hybrid transponder.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Dean Michael Thelen, Jacob George, Luis Alberto Zenteno, Michael Sauer, Martyn N. Easton
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Publication number: 20140118464Abstract: A switched wireless system is used to increase the range of peer-to-peer communications. The optically-switched fiber optic communication system includes a head-end unit (HEU) having a switch bank. Cables couple the HEU to one or more remote access points in different coverage areas. The switch bank in the HEU provides a link between the remote access points in the different coverage areas such that devices in the different cellular coverage areas communicate with each other, such as through videoconferencing. By using the switched communication system, the range and coverage of communication between devices may be extended such that devices in different coverage areas and devices using different communication protocols can communicate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Jacob George, Michael Sauer, Dean Michael Thelen
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Publication number: 20120195329Abstract: A radio-over-fiber (RoF) hybrid wired/wireless transponder is disclosed that is configured to provide both wireless and wired communication between a hybrid head-end and one or more client devices. The hybrid transponder includes optical-to-electrical (O/E) and electrical-to-optical (E/O) conversion capability and is configured to frequency multiplex/demultiplex electrical “wired” signals and electrical “wireless” signals. The electrical wireless signals are wirelessly communicated to the client device(s) via a multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) antenna system within a cellular coverage area. The electrical wired signals are communicated to the client device(s) via a wireline cable that plugs into a wireline cable port on the transponder. The hybrid RoF system includes a hybrid head-end capable of transmitting and receiving wired and wireless optical signals, and an optical fiber cable that is optically coupled to the hybrid head-end and to at least one hybrid transponder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Dean Michael Thelen, Jacob George, Luis Alberto Zenteno, Michael Sauer, Martyn N. Easton