Patents by Inventor Edward J. Neylan

Edward J. Neylan 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).

  • Laser beam distributor and computer program for controlling the same
    Patent number: 5948291
    Abstract: A laser beam distribution apparatus for preferably directing laser energy upon work pieces. The apparatus includes a laser beam, and a series of beam reflector members disposed along a beam path, at least one of which is movable and has at least one selectable transmissive portion and at least one selectable reflective portion. In addition, the apparatus includes a selectively controllable drive device constructed to position a selected portion of the movable reflector member in the laser beam path to distribute the beam to a selectable destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: General Scanning, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Neylan, Harry Hong Gao, Donald T. Regan