Patents by Inventor Michael J. Garter

Michael J. Garter 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).

  • Patent number: 7351977
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detection of. One method includes receiving light of a predetermined wavelength range from a source, and splitting the received light into multiple components having differing wavelengths. The method further includes directing the components toward individual locations spaced from one another. In addition, this illustrative method includes detecting at least some of the components at the locations. One illustrative system includes a plurality of detectors provided along an image facing plane of an array, wherein each detector has a width less than or equal to that of its conesponding pixel location, wherein at least two detectors are located within a single pixel location, wherein the size of each pixel location is approximately equal to the blur spot or smallest visible spot for the focal plane array, and a plurality of light pipe regions, wherein at least two light pipe regions are located within a single pixel location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Devitt, Mark E. Greiner, Jeffrey J. Voelker, David R. Wade, Michael J. Garter
  • Publication number: 20040104346
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detection of multiple wavelengths of radiation are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided for detecting multiple wavelengths of light received within a predetermined wavelength range. The method comprises receiving light of a predetermined wavelength range from a source, and splitting the received light into multiple components having differing wavelengths. The method further comprises directing the components toward individual locations spaced from one another. In addition, this embodiment comprises detecting at least some of the components at the locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: John W. Devitt, Mark E. Greiner, Jeffrey J. Voelker, David R. Wade, Michael J. Garter
  • Patent number: 6406930
    Abstract: A visible light emitting device includes a wide band gap semiconductor layer doped with one or more elements which emit light at various wavelengths based upon atomic transitions. The semiconductor preferably is GaN, InN, AIN, BN or alloys thereof doped with a lanthanide element such as Er, Pr or Tm. The light emission can be enhanced by annealing the WBGS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Ronald H. Birkhahn, Liang-Chiun Chao, Michael J. Garter, James D. Scofield, Andrew J. Steckl
  • Publication number: 20010015469
    Abstract: A visible light emitting device includes a wide band gap semiconductor layer doped with one or more elements which emit light at various wavelengths based upon atomic transitions. The semiconductor preferably is GaN, InN, AIN, BN or alloys thereof doped with a lanthanide element such as Er, Pr or Tm. The light emission can be enhanced by annealing the WBGS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Applicant: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Ronald H. Birkhahn, Liang-Chiun Chao, Michael J. Garter, James D. Scofield, Andrew J. Steckl
  • Patent number: 6255669
    Abstract: A visible light emitting device includes a wide band gap semiconductor layer doped with one or more elements which emit light at various wavelengths based upon atomic transitions. The semiconductor preferably is GaN, InN, AIN, BN or alloys thereof doped with a lanthanide element such as Er, Pr or Tm. The light emission can be enhanced by annealing the WBGS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Ronald H. Birkhahn, Liang-Chiun Chao, Michael J. Garter, James D. Scofield, Andrew J. Steckl