Patents by Inventor Paul Pilipovich

Paul Pilipovich 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).

  • Actuator arrangement for excitation of flexural waves on an optical fiber
    Patent number: 7269306
    Abstract: A system for exciting flexural waves on an optical fiber (102) is provided. The system includes a substrate (114, 118), an actuator (106), and a mechanical optical fiber coupling (104). The actuator is formed of an electromechanical transducer material. The actuator is mounted on the substrate. The mechanical optical fiber coupling (for example, an adhesive media) forms a secure mechanical connection between the actuator and the optical fiber. The mechanical optical fiber coupling is configured for communicating mechanical vibrations from the actuator to the optical fiber. However, it should be understood that the mechanical optical fiber coupling is exclusive of a tapered horn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Paul B. Koeneman, Timothy E. Dimmick, Kevin R. Harper, Curtis R. Niemeier, Todd E. Deese, Paul Pilipovich