Patents by Inventor Stephen H. Rowe

Stephen H. Rowe 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).

  • Illuminator
    Patent number: 4128332
    Abstract: An illuminator including an internally reflecting light conduit and a light source to illuminate at least one of its ends. The longitudinal surface of the light conduit has a coating arranged in desired geometry to allow the escape of light from the conduit in accordance with the geometry to illuminate an object as desired. The coatings disclosed are a diffuse material to scatter light internally of the conduit, and a transparent material of refractive index greater than that of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1978
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen H. Rowe