Patents by Inventor Jeffrey B. Lee
Jeffrey B. Lee 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).
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Publication number: 20230392768Abstract: A highly efficient light extraction system for LED chip arrays, in which a multi-function domed lens overlays the LED chip array. A lower portion of the multi-function domed lens acts as a reflector, capturing wide-angle light emitted by the LED chips. An upper portion of the multi-function domed lens provides the function of a refractive lens. The multi-function domed lens provides improved light extraction efficiency over prior art embodiments, greater total light output, as well as a narrower light distribution pattern, with increased light intensity at the center of the beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: DICON FIBEROPTICS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Tai-Chi Chu, Yen-Chih Liu, Ho-Shang Lee
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Patent number: 11154039Abstract: Examples of electrical lamp fixtures for illuminating terrariums and stimulating the growth and health of reptiles, amphibians, and birds, and specifically to an improved, compact light emitting diode (LED) terrarium light apparatus are described. The lighting apparatus can incorporate one or multiple extended point source LED arrays, such as composed of high brightness LEDs of multiple wavelengths, that provide spatially and spectrally controlled light. A compact, high brightness LED terrarium light apparatus for reptiles and birds, comprises an array of multiple LED chips that provides visible light, ultraviolet light, and (optionally) infrared light, with separate control of the various spectral components.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: DICON FIBEROPTICS, INC.Inventors: David Lowry, Jeffrey B. Lee, Robert E. Schleicher, Ho-Shang Lee
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Publication number: 20200229405Abstract: Examples of electrical lamp fixtures for illuminating terrariums and stimulating the growth and health of reptiles, amphibians, and birds, and specifically to an improved, compact light emitting diode (LED) terrarium light apparatus are described. The lighting apparatus can incorporate one or multiple extended point source LED arrays, such as composed of high brightness LEDs of multiple wavelengths, that provide spatially and spectrally controlled light. A compact, high brightness LED terrarium light apparatus for reptiles and birds, comprises an array of multiple LED chips that provides visible light, ultraviolet light, and (optionally) infrared light, with separate control of the various spectral components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: DICON FIBEROPTICS, INC.Inventors: David Lowry, Jeffrey B. Lee, Robert E. Schleicher, Ho-Shang Lee
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Patent number: 10197738Abstract: A Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) actuator can rotate other, discrete optical elements that may be dimensionally large (especially in terms of thickness), may be of relatively large mass, and may be made of dissimilar materials (i.e., some material other than silicon). The rotating optical element may be reflective or transmissive. The MEMS actuator is used in multiple additional embodiments, allowing the integration of multiple optical functions into a single optical component, for a variety of applications. These optical functions include optical switching, optical attenuation, tunable optical filtering, the adjustment of the phase angle of an optical signal, and the detection or receiving of an optical signal or optical power level.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: DICON FIBEROPTICS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Rong Ping Hsia, Robert E. Schleicher, Ho-Shang Lee
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Publication number: 20180329147Abstract: A Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) actuator can rotate other, discrete optical elements that may be dimensionally large (especially in terms of thickness), may be of relatively large mass, and may be made of dissimilar materials (i.e., some material other than silicon). The rotating optical element may be reflective or transmissive. The MEMS actuator is used in multiple additional embodiments, allowing the integration of multiple optical functions into a single optical component, for a variety of applications. These optical functions include optical switching, optical attenuation, tunable optical filtering, the adjustment of the phase angle of an optical signal, and the detection or receiving of an optical signal or optical power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: DICON FIBEROPTICS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Rong Ping Hsia, Robert E. Schleicher, Ho-Shang Lee
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Patent number: 9112773Abstract: A method for determining communications interoperability comprising the following steps: (a) collecting communication asset data that describes communication equipment used by emergency and first responders from local, state and federal entities in a geographical region; (b) determining the communications interoperability between the entities based on the collected communication asset data, wherein the communications interoperability describes the ability of the communication equipment used by emergency and first responders of a given entity to be interoperable or not interoperable with the communication equipment used by emergency and first responders in the other entities in the geographic region; and (c) displaying the communications asset data and the communications interoperability of the entities in a geo-spatial referenced map to geographically-disparate users via an internet.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as represented by Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rita A. Lane, Eric Jay Coolbaugh, Alice Hoff, Jeffrey B. Lee, Walter M. Seay
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Patent number: 8979302Abstract: One embodiment provides light along an optical axis. It comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate. The LED chips emit light within different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over an area, the LED chips having light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical element adjacent to the light emitting surfaces of the LED chips in the at least one array collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis towards a target. Another embodiment is directed to a method for providing multiple wavelength light for fluorescent microscopy using the above system. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light of multiple wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: DiCon Fiberoptics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Junying Jonathan Lu, Robert E. Schleicher
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Patent number: 8979316Abstract: A LED array spot illuminator for providing light along an optical axis comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate, wherein the LED chips emit light within the same or different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over a light-emitting area. The LED chips have light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical device collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis. An aperture passes the light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis, wherein light collected by the optical device and passed by the aperture forms a beam of light illuminating a spot. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light. Light emitted by the multiple LED chips that passed through the optical device and the aperture form a beam of light illuminating a spot.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: DiCon Fiberoptics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Brian I-Yuan Chiang, Han-Kun Ho
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Publication number: 20140310400Abstract: A method for determining communications interoperability comprising the following steps: (a) collecting communication asset data that describes communication equipment used by emergency and first responders from local, state and federal entities in a geographical region; (b) determining the communications interoperability between the entities based on the collected communication asset data, wherein the communications interoperability describes the ability of the communication equipment used by emergency and first responders of a given entity to be interoperable or not interoperable with the communication equipment used by emergency and first responders in the other entities in the geographic region; and (c) displaying the communications asset data and the communications interoperability of the entities in a geo-spatial referenced map to geographically-disparate users via an internet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Rita A. Lane, Eric Jay Coolbaugh, Alice Hoff, Jeffrey B. Lee, Walter M. Seay
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Patent number: 8793370Abstract: A Communication Assets Survey and Mapping Tool can include a CAS data collection sub-module, a CASM database server, a CAM display sub-module, a CAM data sub-module and a MAP generator sub-module. The CAS data collection sub-module is capable of collecting communication asset data. The CASM database server is capable of receiving and storing communication asset data from said CAS data collection sub-module. The CAM display module is capable of transmitting data and interoperability communication gaps in a display format. The CAM data sub-module is capable of providing an interface between the CAM display sub-module and the CASM database server for the storage and retrieval of information regarding data sharing. The MAP generator sub-module is capable of generating a customized map image that can be displayed using the CAM display sub-module.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: The United States of Amerca, as Represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rita A. Lane, Eric Coolbaugh, Robert Drew, Alice Moore, Jeffrey B. Lee, Walter M. Seay, Alan O. Peterson
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Patent number: 8769087Abstract: A Communication Assets Survey and Mapping Tool. The method includes collecting and storing agency, communication asset and interoperability data in a database, receiving a request for a display of agency, communication asset and interoperability of a geographic area, retrieving data regarding agency, communication asset and interoperability information from the database, determining interoperability between agencies based on their communication assets data and displaying interoperability information. Features include prioritizing interoperability solutions (a need vs ability analysis), data entry graphical user interface, data export, and community forum.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Robert J. Ryder, Scott T. Evans, Eric I. Jensen, Alice Moore, Alan O. Peterson, Robert S. Drew, Walter M. Seay, Kathy Seay, Jeffrey B. Lee
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Publication number: 20140063797Abstract: One embodiment provides light along an optical axis. It comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate. The LED chips emit light within different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over an area, the LED chips having light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical element adjacent to the light emitting surfaces of the LED chips in the at least one array collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis towards a target. Another embodiment is directed to a method for providing multiple wavelength light for fluorescent microscopy using the above system. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light of multiple wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Junying Jonathan Lu, Robert E. Schleicher
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Patent number: 8656014Abstract: A Communication Assets Survey and Mapping Tool. The method includes collecting and storing agency, communication asset and interoperability data in a database, receiving a request for a display of agency, communication asset and interoperability of a geographic area, retrieving data regarding agency, communication asset and interoperability information from the database, determining interoperability between agencies based on their communication assets data and displaying interoperability information. Features include prioritizing interoperability solutions (a need vs ability analysis), data entry graphical user interface, data export, and community forum.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Robert J. Ryder, Scott T. Evans, Eric I. Jensen, Alice Moore, Alan O. Peterson, Robert S. Drew, Walter M. Seay, Kathy Seay, Jeffrey B. Lee
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Patent number: 8646070Abstract: A storage area network management application operates using agents for management of resources. Authenticity is verified in installing an agent on a host computer system in the storage area network. A file is identified for use in installing the agent. The file is signed to produce a digital signature for the file. A certificate is sent to a recipient for use in verifying authenticity of information. The file and digital signature are sent to the recipient. At the recipient, the certificate and the digital signature are used to verify the file. An agent installation operation is performed, using the file, to install the agent on the host computer system.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Svetlana Patsenker, Benjamin Thrift, Boris Farizon, Mordechai Zvi Zur, Sylvia Martin, Jeffrey B. Lee, Nigel B. Hislop, Eric Baize
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Patent number: 8596815Abstract: One embodiment provides light along an optical axis. It comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate. The LED chips emit light within different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over an area, the LED chips having light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical element adjacent to the light emitting surfaces of the LED chips in the at least one array collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis towards a target. Another embodiment is directed to a method for providing multiple wavelength light for fluorescent microscopy using the above system. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light of multiple wavelengths.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: DiCon Fiberoptics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Junying Jonathan Lu, Robert E. Schleicher
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Publication number: 20120287621Abstract: A LED array spot illuminator for providing light along an optical axis comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate, wherein the LED chips emit light within the same or different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over a light-emitting area. The LED chips have light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical device collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis. An aperture passes the light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis, wherein light collected by the optical device and passed by the aperture forms a beam of light illuminating a spot. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light. Light emitted by the multiple LED chips that passed through the optical device and the aperture form a beam of light illuminating a spot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: DICON FIBEROPTICS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Brian I-Yuan Chiang, Han-Kun Ho
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Publication number: 20120262782Abstract: One embodiment provides light along an optical axis. It comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate. The LED chips emit light within different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over an area, the LED chips having light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical element adjacent to the light emitting surfaces of the LED chips in the at least one array collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis towards a target. Another embodiment is directed to a method for providing multiple wavelength light for fluorescent microscopy using the above system. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light of multiple wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey B. Lee, Junying Jonathan Lu, Robert E. Schleicher
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Patent number: 8024461Abstract: A Communication Assets Survey and Mapping Tool. The method includes collecting and storing agency, communication asset and interoperability data in a database, receiving a request for a display of agency, communication asset and interoperability of a geographic area, retrieving data regarding agency, communication asset and interoperability information from the database, determining interoperability between agencies based on their communication assets data and displaying interoperability information. Features include prioritizing interoperability solutions (a need vs ability analysis), data entry graphical user interface, data export, and community forum.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Robert J. Ryder, Scott T. Evans, Eric I. Jensen, Alice Moore, Alan O. Peterson, Robert S. Drew, Walter M. Seay, Kathy Seay, Jeffrey B. Lee