Patents by Inventor Susan Raffensperger

Susan Raffensperger 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).

  • Laser scanner with peripheral scanning capability
    Patent number: 6879419
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to ladar and more particularly to a tilted primary clamshell lens laser scanner for transmitting a generally collimated beam of radiation at a first frequency such that the beam rotates about a central axis so as to form a conical scanning pattern suitable for lidar applications. In addition, the ladar includes a system for transmitting at least one additional collimated beam of radiation at a second frequency at a wider angle then the first collimated beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis C. Richman, Susan Raffensperger
  • LASER SCANNER WITH PERIPHERAL SCANNING CAPABILITY
    Publication number: 20040114205
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to ladar and more particularly to a tilted primary clamshell lens laser scanner for transmitting a generally collimated beam of radiation at a first frequency such that the beam rotates about a central axis so as to form a conical scanning pattern suitable for lidar applications. In addition, the ladar includes a system for transmitting at least one additional collimated beam of radiation at a second frequency at a wider angle then the first collimated beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis C. Richman, Susan Raffensperger