Patents by Inventor Kelly Cassidy

Kelly Cassidy 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).

  • Dual axis translation apparatus and system for translating an optical beam and related method
    Patent number: 5061039
    Abstract: A dual axis translation device and system in accordance with this invention, for translating an optical beam along both an x-axis and a y-axis which are perpendicular to one another, has a beam directing means acting on said optical beam for directing the beam along a particular path transverse to said x and y axes. An arrangement supporting said beam directing means for movement in the x and y direction within a given plane is provided. The arrangement includes a first means for translating said beam directing means along the x-axis in said given plane in order to translate the beam along said x-axis. The arrangement comprises a second means for translating said beam directing means along the y-axis in said given plane in order to translate the beam along said y-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: Kelly Cassidy