Patents by Inventor Jonathan C. Scharpe

Jonathan C. Scharpe 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).

  • Optical apparatus
    Patent number: 7929137
    Abstract: Various optical apparatus, in particular embodiments, may provide a source of parallel light (7, 75). The parallel light (7, 75) may be generally achieved by directing an incident beam at the apex of a prism (1, 22, 24, 26, 28). The prism may have varying configurations. One configuration has a forward conical face (24). Another configuration has a pyramidal forward end (22). Other configurations are also disclosed. Various optical methods and methods for flow cytometry are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Scharpe, Peter N. Schaare