Patents by Inventor Robert Shine

Robert Shine 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).

  • Near-visible light detection method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6340820
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for detecting near-visible frequency light comprising a sensor which includes a near-visible to visible light conversion phosphor defining an active area and a covering having a thickness, the covering adapted to substantially protect the phosphor from degradation. The phosphor extends to within about a first distance of a flush portion of a first edge, the first distance corresponding approximately to the thickness of the covering. In an alternative embodiment, the active area comprises an aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: New Focus
    Inventors: Katharine E. Youden, David F. Arnone, Mona Wallace, Robert Shine