Patents by Inventor Joseph S. Buller

Joseph S. Buller 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).

  • Thermal damper for infrared detector
    Patent number: 4694175
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for reducing temperature variation in an infrared detector. The apparatus comprises a coldfinger for receiving thermal energy from an infrared detector. A thermal damper is also provided for conducting thermal energy from said detector to the coldfinger by one or more thermally conductive paths. A detector mount is used for combining the thermal energy flowing through the paths, thereby reducing the temperature variation in the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Santa Barbara Research Center
    Inventor: Joseph S. Buller