Patents by Inventor Michael Gorriz

Michael Gorriz 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).

  • Apparatus for controlling high-power laser beams with flexible member and mirror
    Patent number: 5166504
    Abstract: A sensor and adjusting element for controlling high-powered laser beams. A single structural member, which is integrated into the beam path of the laser, simultaneously permits the sensing and the correction of angle and focusing errors in the beam path of high-powered lasers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Protz, Michael Gorriz
  • Measuring process and arrangement for the three-dimensional position control of the focal point of high-energy laser beam
    Patent number: 5166505
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for three-dimensional position control of the focal point of a high-energy laser beam by measuring its directional and focal point deviation. A portion of the energy of the laser beam is split off by means of a beam splitter extending over the whole cross-section of the laser beam and is focussed on a quadrant detector by means of an optical system which introduces an astigmatic aberration. The various patterns and pattern positions generated on the quadrant detector as a function of the defocussing and directional deviation are analyzed by means of an electronic system, and corresponding control signals are generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Gorriz, Adolf Giesen, Stefan Borik