Patents by Inventor Jon F. Nielsen

Jon F. Nielsen 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).

  • Sub-micron adjustable mount for supporting a component and method
    Patent number: 8243375
    Abstract: An optical assembly includes a light path and at least one optic to be positioned in the path. A support arrangement supports the optic having a foot arrangement including at least one foot that receives a direct manipulation with the foot slidingly engaged against a support surface to move the optic relative to the light path. Movement of the foot may move the optic along a predetermined path. The foot defines a footprint for engaging the support surface and receives the direct manipulation in a way which changes the footprint on the support surface to move the optic responsive to changes in the footprint. A movement arrangement may selectively bias the foot against the support surface during a movement mode, intended to permit movement of the foot against the support surface, and in a locked mode, intended to lock the foot against the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Emcore Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan G. Woodard, Eric C. Johnson, Jon F. Nielsen, Joseph R. Demers, Chien-Chung Chen
  • Sub-Micron Adjustable Mount for Supporting a Component and Method
    Publication number: 20100118421
    Abstract: An optical assembly includes a light path and at least one optic to be positioned in the path. A support arrangement supports the optic having a foot arrangement including at least one foot that receives a direct manipulation with the foot slidingly engaged against a support surface to move the optic relative to the light path. Movement of the foot may move the optic along a predetermined path. The foot defines a footprint for engaging the support surface and receives the direct manipulation in a way which changes the footprint on the support surface to move the optic responsive to changes in the footprint. A movement arrangement may selectively bias the foot against the support surface during a movement mode, intended to permit movement of the foot against the support surface, and in a locked mode, intended to lock the foot against the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: EMCORE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathan G. Woodard, Eric C. Johnson, Jon F. Nielsen, Joseph R. Demers, Chien-Chung Chen
  • Sub-micron adjustable mount for supporting a component and method
    Patent number: 7672068
    Abstract: An optical assembly includes a light path and at least one optic to be positioned in the path. A support arrangement supports the optic having a foot arrangement including at least one foot that receives a direct manipulation with the foot slidingly engaged against a support surface to move the optic relative to the light path. Movement of the foot may move the optic along a predetermined path. The foot defines a footprint for engaging the support surface and receives the direct manipulation in a way which changes the footprint on the support surface to move the optic responsive to changes in the footprint. A movement arrangement may selectively bias the foot against the support surface during a movement mode, intended to permit movement of the foot against the support surface, and in a locked mode, intended to lock the foot against the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Emcore Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan G. Woodard, Eric C. Johnson, Jon F. Nielsen, Joseph R. Demers, Chien-Chung Chen
  • Sub-Micron Adjustable Mount for Supporting a Component and Method
    Publication number: 20090002851
    Abstract: An optical assembly includes a light path and at least one optic to be positioned in the path. A support arrangement supports the optic having a foot arrangement including at least one foot that receives a direct manipulation with the foot slidingly engaged against a support surface to move the optic relative to the light path. Movement of the foot may move the optic along a predetermined path. The foot defines a footprint for engaging the support surface and receives the direct manipulation in a way which changes the footprint on the support surface to move the optic responsive to changes in the footprint. A movement arrangement may selectively bias the foot against the support surface during a movement mode, intended to permit movement of the foot against the support surface, and in a locked mode, intended to lock the foot against the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Nathan G. Woodard, Eric C. Johnson, Jon F. Nielsen, Joseph R. Demers, Chien-Chung Chen
  • Sub-micron adjustable mount for supporting a component and method
    Patent number: 7430081
    Abstract: An optical assembly includes a light path and at least one optic to be positioned in the path. A support arrangement supports the optic having a foot arrangement including at least one foot that receives a direct manipulation with the foot slidingly engaged against a support surface to move the optic relative to the light path. Movement of the foot may move the optic along a predetermined path. The foot defines a footprint for engaging the support surface and receives the direct manipulation in a way which changes the footprint on the support surface to move the optic responsive to changes in the footprint. A movement arrangement may selectively bias the foot against the support surface during a movement mode, intended to permit movement of the foot against the support surface, and in a locked mode, intended to lock the foot against the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Emcore Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan G. Woodard, Eric C. Johnson, Jon F. Nielsen, Joseph R. Demers, Chien-Chung Chen
  • Sub-micron adjustable mount for supporting a component and method
    Publication number: 20030161055
    Abstract: An optical assembly includes a light path and at least one optic to be positioned in the path. A support arrangement supports the optic having a foot arrangement including at least one foot that receives a direct manipulation with the foot slidingly engaged against a support surface to move the optic relative to the light path. Movement of the foot may move the optic along a predetermined path. The foot defines a footprint for engaging the support surface and receives the direct manipulation in a way which changes the footprint on the support surface to move the optic responsive to changes in the footprint. A movement arrangement may selectively bias the foot against the support surface during a movement mode, intended to permit movement of the foot against the support surface, and in a locked mode, intended to lock the foot against the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Nathan G. Woodard, Eric C. Johnson, Jon F. Nielsen, Joseph R. Demers, Chien-Chung Chen