Patents by Inventor George Hopper

George Hopper 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).

  • Publication number: 20060039666
    Abstract: An integrated optical waveguide (1) having an in-line light sensor (2) integrally formed therewith for tapping off a small proportion of the signal transmitted along the waveguide (1). A first part (1A) of the waveguide leads to a photodiode portion (2) and a second part (1B) of the waveguide leads away from the photodiode portion (2), the photodiode portion (2) comprising one or more regions (14) of light absorbing material within the waveguide (1) arranged to absorb a minor proportion of light transmitted along the waveguide (1) and thereby to generate free charge carriers within the waveguide (1). Deep band gap levels (21) are introduced into photodiode portion by ion implantation to enable it to absorb selected wavelengths. The free charge carriers are detected by a p-i-n diode formed across the waveguide (1). Wavelength selective reflectors (11, 12) may be provided either side of the photodiode portion (2) so light passes repeatedly through the photodiode portion (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew Knights, Adrian Vonsovici, Dominic Brady, Andrew House, George Hopper
  • Patent number: 5460597
    Abstract: A stimulator for use in marital orgasmic and sexual therapy for performing a simulation of cunnilingus is provided. The stimulator has an elongated cylindrical housing, simulated lips, a simulated tongue and is battery powered. The tongue is caused to move in and out with respect to the simulated lips; up and down; and side to side. These motions are attainable independently of the others. Three motors, separate switches, and three sets of cooperating but independent linkage are provided to accomplish this motion arrangement. A finger operated plunger type dispenser integral to the housing dispenses lubricant, medication, or other fluid onto the simulated tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventor: George Hopper
  • Patent number: D368140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Inventor: George Hopper