Patents by Inventor Luke Carlson

Luke Carlson 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).

  • Multi-layer optical circuit and method for making
    Patent number: 7130498
    Abstract: A multi-layer optical circuit has a plurality of optical circuit layers. Each optical circuit layer is positioned on a corresponding one of a plurality of substrates. An optical fiber extends between at least two of the optical circuit layers and forms a portion of the at least two of the plurality of optical circuit layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Meis, Nicholas A. Lee, Gordon D. Henson, Luke Carlson
  • Apparatus and method for creating a fiber optic circuit
    Patent number: 6917746
    Abstract: An apparatus for routing optical fibers to create a fiber optic circuit includes a substrate and a plurality of retaining structures on the substrate. The retaining structures removably retain an optical fiber adjacent the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Simmons, Michael A. Meis, Nicholas A. Lee, Gordon D. Henson, Monte L. Otts, Luke Carlson
  • Multi-layer optical circuit and method for making
    Publication number: 20050084200
    Abstract: A multi-layer optical circuit has a plurality of optical circuit layers. Each optical circuit layer is positioned on a corresponding one of a plurality of substrates. An optical fiber extends between at least two of the optical circuit layers and forms a portion of the at least two of the plurality of optical circuit layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Meis, Nicholas Lee, Gordon Henson, Luke Carlson
  • Apparatus and method for creating a fiber optic circuit
    Publication number: 20040114902
    Abstract: An apparatus for routing optical fibers to create a fiber optic circuit includes a substrate and a plurality of retaining structures on the substrate. The retaining structures removably retain an optical fiber adjacent the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Simmons, Michael A. Meis, Nicholas A. Lee, Gordon D. Henson, Monte L. Otts, Luke Carlson