Patents by Inventor Michael H. Fugate

Michael H. Fugate 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).

  • Flexible light guide film for electronic activation and control
    Patent number: 10852475
    Abstract: A light transmission system is provided for operating an optically responsive circuit. The system includes a light guide film (LGF) to transmit light emitted from its edge, and a scattering node for directing the light to the circuit. The circuit is disposed on a proximate face of the LGF. The scattering node is disposed on a distal face of the LGF opposite the circuit. The circuit can be an integrated circuit, a light detection sensor or a photovoltaic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Kevin A. Boulais, Michael H. Fugate, Simin Feng, Walter D. Sessions, Robert B. Nichols, Victor H. Gehman, Jr.
  • Flexible Light Guide Film for Electronic Activation and Control
    Publication number: 20180203189
    Abstract: A light transmission system is provided for operating an optically responsive circuit. The system includes a light guide film (LGF) to transmit light emitted from its edge, and a scattering node for directing the light to the circuit. The circuit is disposed on a proximate face of the LGF. The scattering node is disposed on a distal face of the LGF opposite the circuit. The circuit can be an integrated circuit, a light detection sensor or a photovoltaic cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Kevin A. Boulais, Michael H. Fugate, Simin Feng, Walter D. Sessions, Robert B. Nichols, Victor H. Gehman, JR.