Patents by Inventor Linda A. Whittelsey

Linda A. Whittelsey 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).

  • Electrical connection scheme for optical devices
    Patent number: 6556734
    Abstract: An optical device includes at least a first and second electrical conductors. At least one optical layer overlies at least a portion of the first and second electrical conductors. An applicator is positioned proximate to said at least one optical layer to selectively redirect light from the optical layer. An electrical coupling path between said at least one applicator and one of said first or second electrical conductors, at least a portion of the coupling path traversing said at least one optical layer. At least one optical waveguide may be formed in an optical layer above said electrical conductors. A feature is located to receive light redirected by the applicator and at least one electrical coupling path, which may be included in said feature, couples the applicator and at least one of said plurality of conductors. In a further aspect, a method for manufacturing an optical device is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Gemfire Corporation
    Inventors: William K. Bischel, David A. G. Deacon, Michael J. Brinkman, Simon J. Field, Linda A. Whittelsey