Patents by Inventor Gene R. Wooden

Gene R. Wooden 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).

  • Structure for minimizing microwave leakage
    Patent number: 4695694
    Abstract: Apparatus for using microwave energy to energize a light source which minimizes microwave leakage from a microwave cavity and yet permits a high percentage of light to be emitted from the cavity. The light transmitting window is made of two spaced-apart parallel screens having microwave energy absorbing material accessible to the zone between the two screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Assignee: Fusion Systems Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Hill, Gene R. Wooden
  • Apparatus and method preventing radiation induced degradation of optical elements
    Patent number: 4641033
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for maintaining an optical element at a sufficiently high temperature during transmission of radiation by the optical element to prevent radiation degradation of the optical element by an increase in the absorption of at least one wavelength of the radiation. The material of the optical element is such that the absorption of the wavelength(s) concerned temporarily decreases upon annealing the optical element. The optical element may be kept at the temperature required by a wide variety of heating techniques, including gas convection heating, direct contact heating, and radiant heating. The heated optical element may be employed in optical systems for transmitting radiation from a source of radiation to a target to be exposed to this radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: Fusion Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Andrei N. Petelin, Celia M. Sharp, Michael G. Ury, Gene R. Wooden