Patents by Inventor John A. Caird

John A. Caird 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).

  • Patent number: 9083135
    Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
  • Publication number: 20140044140
    Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
  • Patent number: 8588261
    Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
  • Patent number: 8514475
    Abstract: An electro-optic device includes an electro-optic crystal having a predetermined thickness, a first face and a second face. The electro-optic device also includes a first electrode substrate disposed opposing the first face. The first electrode substrate includes a first substrate material having a first thickness and a first electrode coating coupled to the first substrate material. The electro-optic device further includes a second electrode substrate disposed opposing the second face. The second electrode substrate includes a second substrate material having a second thickness and a second electrode coating coupled to the second substrate material. The electro-optic device additionally includes a voltage source electrically coupled to the first electrode coating and the second electrode coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Deri, Mark A. Rhodes, Andrew J. Bayramian, John A. Caird, Mark A. Henesian, Christopher A. Ebbers
  • Publication number: 20120236882
    Abstract: A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y?1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
  • Publication number: 20120105931
    Abstract: An electro-optic device includes an electro-optic crystal having a predetermined thickness, a first face and a second face. The electro-optic device also includes a first electrode substrate disposed opposing the first face. The first electrode substrate includes a first substrate material having a first thickness and a first electrode coating coupled to the first substrate material. The electro-optic device further includes a second electrode substrate disposed opposing the second face. The second electrode substrate includes a second substrate material having a second thickness and a second electrode coating coupled to the second substrate material. The electro-optic device additionally includes a voltage source electrically coupled to the first electrode coating and the second electrode coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Deri, Mark A. Rhodes, Andrew J. Bayramian, John A. Caird, Mark A. Henesian, Christopher A. Ebbers