Patents by Inventor George William Hopkins, II

George William Hopkins, II 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).

  • Graded thin film wedge interference filter and method of use for laser tuning
    Patent number: 6717965
    Abstract: A laser employing a tapered, thin film interference filter as a tuning element. Tapered, thin film interference filters employing dielectric layers are disclosed for use in tuning lasers. Methods of tuning a laser by adjustably positioning a tapered thin film interference filter are disclosed. Also included are a method for tuning a laser to account for thermal wavelength drift, a method of mounting an etalon in a substantially stress free manner, and a mount therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: George William Hopkins, II, Nathan Lee Shou, Mark McDonald