Patents by Inventor James A. Soobitsky

James A. Soobitsky 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).

  • Piezoelectric micromotion actuator
    Patent number: 4577131
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for supporting an optical element which can move the element in an extremely precise, tilt-free translation in a straight line over a distance of one-half a wavelength of visible light. The invention comprises in one embodiment a piezoelectric transducer mechanically coupled to a flexure tube using hardened conical points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: Zygo Corporation
    Inventor: James A. Soobitsky