Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Summa

Kenneth M. Summa 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).

  • Laser construction
    Patent number: 4805177
    Abstract: A laser device having apparatus for increasing the pump energy from a laser diode array pump source that is available to be absorbed by the laser medium, the device also includes a heat sink apparatus having portions associated with the laser medium and with the pump source for dissipating the heat generated therein efficiently enough so that the device can be operated effectively even in a continuous wave mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Laser Diode Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny W. Martin, Rodney J. Osterhage, Kenneth M. Summa