Patents by Inventor John Lekavich
John Lekavich 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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Patent number: 11988941Abstract: A fiber coupled multi-frequency shifter includes a lens adapted to receive a laser beam; and a fiber cable to distribute the laser beam to an array of optical elements, each optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: IntraAction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11984695Abstract: An optical system for producing pulsed laser output includes a laser cavity containing an active medium for generating laser radiation; and an acousto-optic modulator (AOM) positioned in the laser cavity for modulating the laser radiation acting as a Q-switch.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11977316Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: IntraAction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11958134Abstract: A laser system for creating patterns on clothing includes a laser source; a phased array acousto-optic deflector (AOD) configured to control the direction and intensity of the laser beam; a computer comprising software for reading input files containing pattern designs and controlling the AOD to direct the laser beam according to the pattern designs; a fabric preparation station for washing and preparing fabric before laser treatment; a post-laser wash station for removing debris from the fabric after laser treatment; and a clothing finishing station for applying finishing touches to the fabric. The AOD includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: IntraAction Inc.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11953668Abstract: A tunable filter for microscope includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: IntraAction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11949207Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: IntraAction Inc.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11921034Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to perform isotope identification by applying an acoustic wave to an acousto-optic device to induce a frequency shift in the optical beam; adjusting the frequency of the acoustic wave to match the energy level transition of an isotope; exciting the isotope to a higher energy level through absorption of the frequency-shifted optical beam; and detecting the resulting energy level transition of the isotope.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Intraaction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11906874Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Intraaction CorpInventors: Allen Gilbert, John Lekavich
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Patent number: 11885949Abstract: A laser scanning microscopy system includes a laser whose beam is modified by an acousto-optic deflector that includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: IntraAction CorpInventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11828846Abstract: A LIDAR system includes a laser source configured to emit an optical beam; a detector module configured to receive and analyze the reflected optical signals; a scanning module having one or more scanning elements configured to control the direction of the optical beam with an acousto-optic deflector (AOD), wherein the AOD includes: an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: IntraAction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11829011Abstract: An acousto-optic deflector includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: IntraAction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11813697Abstract: A laser system for creating patterns on clothing includes a laser source; a phased array acousto-optic deflector (AOD) configured to control the direction and intensity of the laser beam; a computer comprising software for reading input files containing pattern designs and controlling the AOD to direct the laser beam according to the pattern designs; a fabric preparation station for washing and preparing fabric before laser treatment; a post-laser wash station for removing debris from the fabric after laser treatment; and a clothing finishing station for applying finishing touches to the fabric. The AOD includes an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: IntraAction CorpInventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11788953Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying an isotope of interest by generating an optical beam with a specific frequency; applying an acoustic wave to an acousto-optic device to induce a frequency shift in the optical beam; directing the frequency-shifted optical beam onto the sample; adjusting the frequency of the acoustic wave to match the energy level transition of the isotope; exciting the isotope to a higher energy level through absorption of the frequency-shifted optical beam; and detecting the resulting energy level transition of the isotope.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: IntraAction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran
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Patent number: 11757532Abstract: A telecom system is disclosed with a laser controlled by an acousto-optic deflector including an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: IntraAction Corp.Inventors: Khanh Le, John Lekavich, Bao Tran