Patents by Inventor Larry K. Conaway

Larry K. Conaway 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).

  • Patent number: 4719631
    Abstract: A conductively cooled semiconductor laser 10 comprises a laser rod 14 surrounded by arrays 12 of laser diodes. The laser diodes 26 are mounted to ceramic plates 25 that are excellent heat extractors and electrical insulators. The ceramic plates 25 have steps 32, 34 which permit diode mounting without plate to plate interference when the plates are assembled into the arrays 12. Conductive coatings on selected portions of the ceramic plates is used to electrically connect the diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Larry K. Conaway