Patents by Inventor George E. Charles

George E. Charles 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).

  • Precision alignment of optoelectronic devices
    Patent number: 5857049
    Abstract: An optoelectronic module is disclosed in which an optoelectronic device is precisely aligned with an optical fiber. The optoelectronic module comprises a first member, a second member for supporting an end of the optical fiber in a fixed position relative the first member along an axis, and a third member for mounting at least one optoelectronic device. A plurality of positioning members are adjustably positioned on the first member for supporting the third member to maintain aligned relation of the optoelectronic device with the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignees: Lucent Technologies, Inc.,, Motorola, Inc.,, The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mark W. Beranek, George E. Charles, Barbara M. Foley, Peter F. Lilienthal, II, Muhammed A. Shahid