Patents by Inventor Michael Anthony Olla

Michael Anthony Olla 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).

  • Fabrication of optical devices and assemblies
    Patent number: 8021058
    Abstract: A method of forming a waveguide or an optical assembly includes molding a waveguide material, optionally in alignment with one or more optical components. The one or more optical components are aligned in a precision mold that is also used to form the waveguide. A cladding and encapsulation material can also be molded. The molded materials can be used to hold the components together in alignment in a single assembly. A connector structure can be molded as part of the assembly or can be prefabricated and incorporated into the molded assembly to facilitate connecting the assembly to other components without requiring active alignment or polishing of optical fiber ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth Noddings, Daniel Marshall Andrews, Thomas Alan Bishop, Michael Anthony Olla
  • Fabrication of optical devices and assemblies
    Patent number: 7413688
    Abstract: A method of forming a waveguide or an optical assembly includes molding a waveguide material, optionally in alignment with one or more optical components. The one or more optical components are aligned in a precision mold that is also used to form the waveguide. A cladding and encapsulation material can also be molded. The molded materials can be used to hold the components together in alignment in a single assembly. A connector structure can be molded as part of the assembly or can be prefabricated and incorporated into the molded assembly to facilitate connecting the assembly to other components without requiring active alignment or polishing of optical fiber ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth Noddings, Daniel Marshall Andrews, Michael Anthony Olla, Thomas Alan Bishop
  • Fabrication of optical devices and assemblies
    Publication number: 20030053770
    Abstract: A method of forming a waveguide or an optical assembly includes molding a waveguide material, optionally in alignment with one or more optical components. The one or more optical components are aligned in a precision mold that is also used to form the waveguide. A cladding and encapsulation material can also be molded. The molded materials can be used to hold the components together in alignment in a single assembly. A connector structure can be molded as part of the assembly or can be prefabricated and incorporated into the molded assembly to facilitate connecting the assembly to other components without requiring active alignment or polishing of optical fiber ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth Noddings, Daniel Marshall Andrews, Michael Anthony Olla, Thomas Alan Bishop