Patents by Inventor Wang Long Zhou

Wang Long Zhou 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).

  • High-power laser systems with modular diode sources
    Patent number: 10211601
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a modular laser system features an enclosure having interfaces for accepting input laser beam modules, optical elements for combining beams from the modules into a combined output beam, and a heat-exchange manifold for interfacing with and cooling the modules during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: TERADIODE, INC.
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Bien Chann, Bryan Lochman, Matthew Sauter, Wang-Long Zhou
  • OPTICAL FIBER STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR VARYING LASER BEAM PROFILE
    Publication number: 20180372959
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the beam parameter product and/or numerical aperture of a laser beam is adjusted utilizing a step-clad optical fiber having a central core, a first cladding, an annular core, and a second cladding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Wang-Long ZHOU, Francisco VILLARREAL-SAUCEDO, Parviz TAYEBATI, Bien CHANN
  • WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINING LASER SYSTEMS WITH MICRO-OPTICS
    Publication number: 20180335638
    Abstract: In various embodiments, wavelength beam combining systems feature multiple beam emitters each emitting an individual beam, as well as multiple micro-optics arrangements each disposed optically downstream from a beam emitter to intercept the beam emitted thereby and direct the beam toward a dispersive element for combination into a multi-wavelength output beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Bien Chann, Robin Huang, Wang-Long Zhou
  • Optical fiber structures and methods for varying laser beam profile
    Patent number: 10088632
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the beam parameter product and/or numerical aperture of a laser beam is adjusted utilizing a step-clad optical fiber having a central core, a first cladding, an annular core, and a second cladding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: TERADIODE, INC.
    Inventors: Wang-Long Zhou, Francisco Villarreal-Saucedo, Parviz Tayebati, Bien Chann
  • WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINING LASER SYSTEMS WITH HIGH BEAM QUALITY FACTOR
    Publication number: 20180252929
    Abstract: In various embodiments, optical repositioners and/or angled dispersive elements are utilized to manipulate portions of an input laser beam emitted by a group of laser emitters in order to form a multi-wavelength output beam having a high beam quality factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Wang-Long Zhou, Bien Chann, Robin Huang, Michael Cruz
  • HIGH-POWER LASER SYSTEMS WITH MODULAR DIODE SOURCES
    Publication number: 20180241179
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a modular laser system features an enclosure having interfaces for accepting input laser beam modules, optical elements for combining beams from the modules into a combined output beam, and a heat-exchange manifold for interfacing with and cooling the modules during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Parviz TAYEBATI, Bien CHANN, Bryan LOCHMAN, Matthew SAUTER, Wang-Long ZHOU
  • LASER SYSTEMS UTILIZING CELLULAR-CORE OPTICAL FIBERS FOR BEAM SHAPING
    Publication number: 20180210144
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the beam parameter product and/or beam shape of a laser beam is adjusted by directing the laser beam across a path along the input end of a cellular-core optical fiber. The beam emitted at the output end of the cellular-core optical fiber may be utilized to process a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Francisco VILLARREAL-SAUCEDO, Wang-Long ZHOU, Parviz TAYEBATI
  • LASER SYSTEMS UTILIZING FIBER BUNDLES FOR POWER DELIVERY AND BEAM SWITCHING
    Publication number: 20180159299
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the beam parameter product and/or beam shape of a laser beam is adjusted by coupling the laser beam into an optical fiber of a fiber bundle and directing the laser beam onto one or more in-coupling locations on the input end of the optical fiber. The beam emitted at the output end of the optical fiber may be utilized to process a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Wang-Long ZHOU, Bien CHANN, Francisco VILLARREAL-SAUCEDO, Parviz TAYEBATI
  • High-power laser systems with modular diode sources
    Patent number: 9972975
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a modular laser system features an enclosure having interfaces for accepting input laser beam modules, optical elements for combining beams from the modules into a combined output beam, and a heat-exchange manifold for interfacing with and cooling the modules during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: TERADIODE, INC.
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Bien Chann, Bryan Lochman, Matthew Sauter, Wang-Long Zhou
  • POLARIZATION-ADJUSTED BEAM OPERATION FOR MATERIALS PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20180126490
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for optimizing the operation of a beam emitter during material processing maintain an optimal polarization of the beam with respect to the material throughout processing—e.g., even as the beam path varies or the nature or thickness of the material changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Wang-Long Zhou, Bien Chann, Robin Huang
  • Polarization-adjusted beam operation for materials processing
    Patent number: 9889524
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for optimizing the operation of a beam emitter during material processing maintain an optimal polarization of the beam with respect to the material throughout processing—e.g., even as the beam path varies or the nature or thickness of the material changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: TERADIODE, INC.
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Wang-Long Zhou, Bien Chann, Robin Huang
  • WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINING LASER SYSTEMS WITH MICRO-OPTICS
    Publication number: 20180039088
    Abstract: In various embodiments, wavelength beam combining systems feature multiple beam emitters each emitting an individual beam, as well as multiple micro-optics arrangements each disposed optically downstream from a beam emitter to intercept the beam emitted thereby and direct the beam toward a dispersive element for combination into a multi-wavelength output beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Bien Chann, Robin Huang, Wang-Long Zhou
  • HIGH-POWER LASER SYSTEMS WITH MODULAR DIODE SOURCES
    Publication number: 20180041012
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a modular laser system features an enclosure having interfaces for accepting input laser beam modules, optical elements for combining beams from the modules into a combined output beam, and a heat-exchange manifold for interfacing with and cooling the modules during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Parviz TAYEBATI, Bien CHANN, Bryan LOCHMAN, Matthew SAUTER, Wang-Long ZHOU
  • MATERIAL PROCESSING UTILIZING A LASER HAVING A VARIABLE BEAM SHAPE
    Publication number: 20170368638
    Abstract: In various embodiments, workpieces are processed, e.g., via welding or cutting, while the shape and/or one or more other parameters of the laser processing beam are altered. The shape and/or one or more other parameters of the laser processing beam may be varied based on one or more characteristics of the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Parviz TAYEBATI, Francisco VILLARREAL-SAUCEDO, Wang-Long ZHOU, Bien CHANN
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LASER SYSTEMS WITH VARIABLE BEAM PARAMETER PRODUCT UTILIZING ACOUSTO-OPTIC ELEMENTS AND VARIABLE REFRACTIVE INDEX COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20170336580
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a radiation beams before the beam is coupled into an optical fiber or delivered to a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Parviz TAYEBATI, Wang-Long ZHOU, Bien CHANN, Bryan LOCHMAN
  • Wavelength beam combining laser systems with micro-optics
    Patent number: 9823480
    Abstract: In various embodiments, wavelength beam combining systems feature multiple beam emitters each emitting an individual beam, as well as multiple micro-optics arrangements each disposed optically downstream from a beam emitter to intercept the beam emitted thereby and direct the beam toward a dispersive element for combination into a multi-wavelength output beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: TERADIODE, INC.
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Bien Chann, Robin Huang, Wang-Long Zhou
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLE-BEAM LASER ARRANGEMENTS WITH VARIABLE BEAM PARAMETER PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20170307827
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a plurality of radiation beams before the beams are coupled into an optical fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Bien CHANN, Parviz TAYEBATI, Robin HUANG, Bryan LOCHMAN, Wang-Long ZHOU, Francisco J. VILLARREAL-SAUCEDO, James ZAMBUTO
  • OPTICAL FIBER STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR VARYING LASER BEAM PROFILE
    Publication number: 20170293084
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the beam parameter product and/or numerical aperture of a laser beam is adjusted utilizing a step-clad optical fiber having a central core, a first cladding, an annular core, and a second cladding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Wang-Long ZHOU, Francisco VILLARREAL-SAUCEDO, Parviz TAYEBATI, Bien CHANN
  • Systems and methods for multiple-beam laser arrangements with variable beam parameter product that couple radiation with altered spatial power distributions into optical fibers
    Patent number: 9739946
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a plurality of radiation beams before the beams are coupled into an optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: TERADIODE, INC.
    Inventors: Bien Chann, Parviz Tayebati, Robin Huang, Bryan Lochman, Wang-Long Zhou, Francisco J. Villarreal-Saucedo, James Zambuto
  • Systems and methods for laser systems with variable beam parameter product utilizing acousto-optic elements and variable refractive index components
    Patent number: 9726834
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a radiation beams before the beam is coupled into an optical fiber or delivered to a workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: TERADIODE, INC.
    Inventors: Parviz Tayebati, Wang-Long Zhou, Bien Chann, Bryan Lochman