Patents by Inventor Noble M. Johnson

Noble M. Johnson 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: 11848371
    Abstract: A transistor includes a first layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor. A second layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor is disposed over the first layer. A third layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor is disposed over the second layer. An interface between the second layer and the third layer form a polarization heterojunction. A fourth layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor is disposed over the third layer. An interface between the third layer and the fourth layer forms a pn junction. A first electrical contact pad is disposed on the fourth layer. A second electrical contact pad is disposed on the third layer. A third electrical contact pad is electronically coupled to bias the polarization heterojunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, Jengping Lu, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11827037
    Abstract: A laser imager for a printing system, comprising a plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers arranged in a linear array on a common substrate chip and including a common cathode and a dedicated control channel associated with an address trace line for each laser of the plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers, and optical elements arranged in a linear lens array configured to capture and focus light from the plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers onto a imaging member, wherein the plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers arranged in a linear array and the optical elements arranged in a linear lens array operate together to image the imaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Joerg Martini, Christopher Chua, Zhihong Yang, Mark Teepe, Patrick Y. Maeda, Sourobh Raychaudhuri, Elif Karatay, Noble M. Johnson, David K. Biegelsen, Joseph Lee
  • Patent number: 11761896
    Abstract: An analyzing system includes a detection area with a transparent window past which an analyte moves and emits or transmits light. One or more polarizing elements receive and polarize the light into respective two or more different polarization components. One or more optical detectors receive the respective two or more polarization components and generate respective at least two signals in response. A processor is coupled to the optical detectors and configured to determine a polarization status of the light from the analyte based on the at least two signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Qiushu Chen, Peter Kiesel, Jacob N. Chamoun, Norman Nan Shi, Noble M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230055149
    Abstract: A laser imager for a printing system, comprising a plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers arranged in a linear array on a common substrate chip and including a common cathode and a dedicated control channel associated with an address trace line for each laser of the plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers, and optical elements arranged in a linear lens array configured to capture and focus light from the plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers onto a imaging member, wherein the plurality of independently addressable surface emitting lasers arranged in a linear array and the optical elements arranged in a linear lens array operate together to image the imaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Joerg Martini, Christopher Chua, Zhihong Yang, Mark Teepe, Patrick Y. Maeda, Sourobh Raychaudhuri, Elif Karatay, Noble M. Johnson, David K. Biegelsen, Joseph Lee
  • Publication number: 20230056905
    Abstract: A semiconductor surface-emitting laser array can be provided with a group of independently addressable light-emitting pixels arranged in at least two rows and in a linear array on a common substrate chip and including a common cathode and a dedicated channel associated with an address trace line for each pixel. An aggregate linear pitch can be achieved between pixels of the at least two rows along the linear array in a cross process direction that is less than the size of a pixel. The semiconductor laser array can include more than one common substrate chip tiled and stitched together in a staggered arrangement to provide an at least 11-inch wide, 1200pdi imager with timing delays associated with each of the more than one common substrate chip in the staggered arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Chua, Joerg Martini, Zhihong Yang, Noble M. Johnson, Patrick Y. Maeda, Peter Kiesel
  • Patent number: 11525769
    Abstract: An analyzing system includes a fluidic stream that guides an analyte in a detection area where the analyte emits or transmits light. One or more polarizing elements polarize the light into respective two or more different polarization components. One or more optical detectors receive the respective two or more polarization components and generate respective at least two signals in response. A processor is coupled to the optical detectors and configured to determine the polarization status of the light from the object based on the signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Qiushu Chen, Peter Kiesel, Jacob N. Chamoun, Norman Nan Shi, Noble M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220170846
    Abstract: An analyzing system includes a fluidic stream that guides an analyte in a detection area where the analyte emits or transmits light. One or more polarizing elements polarize the light into respective two or more different polarization components. One or more optical detectors receive the respective two or more polarization components and generate respective at least two signals in response. A processor is coupled to the optical detectors and configured to determine the polarization status of the light from the object based on the signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Qiushu Chen, Peter Kiesel, Jacob N. Chamoun, Norman Nan Shi, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11226537
    Abstract: An optical device has a first optical layer with a first dispersion response as a first function of wavelength. A second optical layer has a second dispersion response as a function of wavelength that is different than the first function. A separating layer is located between the first and second optical layers and has a lower refractive index than the first layer and the second layer. A thickness of the separating layer is selected such that the first and second dispersion responses combine to create an anomalous dispersion about a target wavelength. The anomalous dispersion results in the optical device emitting a wideband coherent optical output about the target wavelength in response to an optical input at the target wavelength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Ali Eshaghian Dorche, Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220005938
    Abstract: A transistor includes a first layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor. A second layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor is disposed over the first layer. A third layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor is disposed over the second layer. An interface between the second layer and the third layer form a polarization heterojunction. A fourth layer comprising a group III-nitride semiconductor is disposed over the third layer. An interface between the third layer and the fourth layer forms a pn junction. A first electrical contact pad is disposed on the fourth layer. A second electrical contact pad is disposed on the third layer. A third electrical contact pad is electronically coupled to bias the polarization heterojunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, Jengping Lu, Noble M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210247662
    Abstract: An optical device has a first optical layer with a first dispersion response as a first function of wavelength. A second optical layer has a second dispersion response as a function of wavelength that is different than the first function. A separating layer is located between the first and second optical layers and has a lower refractive index than the first layer and the second layer. A thickness of the separating layer is selected such that the first and second dispersion responses combine to create an anomalous dispersion about a target wavelength. The anomalous dispersion results in the optical device emitting a wideband coherent optical output about the target wavelength in response to an optical input at the target wavelength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Ali Eshaghian Dorche, Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10451482
    Abstract: A system is configured to determine a color distribution of an object moving along a flow direction relative to a spatial filter. The light emanating from the object is time modulated according to the mask features of the spatial filter. First and second detectors are arranged to sense the modulated light. The first detector senses light having a first wavelength spectrum and generates a first electrical output signal in response to the sensed light. The second detector light senses light having a second wavelength spectrum and generates a second electrical output signal in response to the sensed light. Signals from the first and second detectors include information about color distribution of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Joerg Martini, Marshall W. Bern, Noble M. Johnson, Peter Kiesel, Doron Kletter, Bowen Cheng, Michael I. Recht
  • Patent number: 10418785
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitting device includes an epitaxial heterostructure comprising an AlGaInN active region. The AlGaInN active region includes one or more quantum well structures with Al content greater than about 50% and having a non-c-plane crystallographic growth orientation. The AlGaInN active region is configured to generate UV radiation in response to excitation by an electron beam generated by an electron beam pump source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10324020
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an apparatus that includes a fluidic structure and optical components. The fluidic structure includes a transparent channel through which objects in an analyte fluid can travel along respective paths during operation of the apparatus. The optical components are configured to provide measurement light to the objects traveling through the transparent channel. The fluidic structure is configured to reversibly engage with a host structure. The host structure includes a source of the measurement light and electronics to receive and process output light emanating from the objects traveling in the channel. The fluidic structure makes an air-tight seal when engaged with the host structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: David M. Johnson, Noble M. Johnson, Michael I. Recht, Joerg Martini, Tim Curley, Peter Kiesel, Martin Sheridan
  • Patent number: 10260858
    Abstract: Spatially modulated light emanating from an object moving along a flow path is used to determine various object characteristics including object length along the flow direction. Light emanating from at least one object moving along in a flow path along a flow direction of a spatial filter is sensed. The intensity of the sensed light is time modulated according to features of the spatial filter. A time varying electrical signal is generated which includes a plurality of pulses in response to the sensed light. Pulse widths of at least some of the pulses are measured at a fraction of a local extremum of the pulses. The length of the object along the flow direction is determined based on the measured pulse widths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Joerg Martini, Marshall W. Bern, Noble M. Johnson, Peter Kiesel, Doron Kletter, Bowen Cheng, Michael I. Recht
  • Publication number: 20190103729
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitting device includes an epitaxial heterostructure comprising an AlGaInN active region. The AlGaInN active region includes one or more quantum well structures with Al content greater than about 50% and having a non-c-plane crystallographic growth orientation. The AlGaInN active region is configured to generate UV radiation in response to excitation by an electron beam generated by an electron beam pump source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10164146
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a p-side heterostructure having a short period superlattice (SPSL) formed of alternating layers of AlxhighGa1-xhighN doped with a p-type dopant and AlxlowGa1-xlowN doped with the p-type dopant, where xlow?xhigh?0.9. Each layer of the SPSL has a thickness of less than or equal to about six bi-layers of AlGaN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: John E. Northrup, Bowen Cheng, Christopher L. Chua, Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson, Zhihong Yang
  • Patent number: 10153616
    Abstract: A vertical external cavity surface emitting laser (VECSEL) structure includes a heterostructure and first and second reflectors. The heterostructure comprises an active region having one or more quantum well structures configured to emit radiation at a wavelength, ?lase, in response to pumping by an electron beam. One or more layers of the heterostructure may be doped. The active region is disposed between the first reflector and the second reflector and is spaced apart from the first reflector by an external cavity. An electron beam source is configured to generate the electron beam directed toward the active region. At least one electrical contact is electrically coupled to the heterostructure and is configured to provide a current path between the heterostructure and ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson, John E. Northrup
  • Publication number: 20180337515
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitting device includes an epitaxial heterostructure comprising an AlGaInN active region. The AlGaInN active region includes one or more quantum well structures with Al content greater than about 50% and having a non-c-plane crystallographic growth orientation. The AlGaInN active region is configured to generate UV radiation in response to excitation by an electron beam generated by an electron beam pump source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10135227
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitting device includes an epitaxial heterostructure comprising an AlGaInN active region. The AlGaInN active region includes one or more quantum well structures with Al content greater than about 50% and having a non-c-plane crystallographic growth orientation. The AlGaInN active region is configured to generate UV radiation in response to excitation by an electron beam generated by an electron beam pump source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Wunderer, Noble M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10064995
    Abstract: Approaches for determining the delivery success of a particle, such as a drug particle, are disclosed. A system for monitoring delivery of particles to biological tissue includes a volume, an optical component, a detector, and an analyzer. The volume comprises a space through which a particle can pass in a desired direction. The optical component is configured to provide a measurement light. The detector is positioned to detect light emanating from the particle in response to the measurement light. The detected light is modulated as the particle moves along a detection axis. The detector is configured to generate a time-varying signal in response to the detected light. The analyzer is configured to receive the time-varying signal and determine a delivery success of the particle into a biological tissue based upon characteristics of the time-varying signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter Kiesel, Joerg Martini, Eugene M. Chow, Scott Uhland, Noble M. Johnson