Patents by Inventor Steven E. Forman

Steven E. Forman 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).

  • Infrared microscope inspection apparatus
    Patent number: 4501966
    Abstract: Apparatus and system for inspecting infrared transparents, such as an array of photovoltaic modules containing silicon solar cells, includes an infrared microscope, at least three sources of infrared light placed around and having their axes intersect the center of the object field and means for sending the reflected light through the microscope. The apparatus is adapted to be mounted on an X-Y translator positioned adjacent the object surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Steven E. Forman, James W. Caunt