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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7698080 | Methods and systems for determining sample identity information are disclosed Methods for determining the most likely composition of sample are disclosed. The methods can include: obtaining data from a sample, where the data includes a representation of a measured spectrum; determining a precision state of the representation of the measured s... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7636157 | Method and apparatus for conducting Raman spectroscopy Disclosed herein are Raman probes that include: (a) a first optical fiber for receiving laser excitation light from a light source and transmitting the same; (b) a first filter for receiving light from the first optical fiber and adapted to pass the laser excitation... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7595877 | Low profile spectrometer and raman analyzer utilizing the same A spectrometer comprising a collimating element for receiving input light and collimating the same, a dispersive optical element for receiving light from the collimating element and dispersing the same and a focusing element for receiving light from the dispersive o... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7548673 | Methods and apparatus for alignment and assembly of optoelectronic components Apparatus and methods are disclosed for precision alignment and assembly of opto-electronic components relative to one another. ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7548311 | Method and apparatus for conducting Raman spectroscopy A Raman probe assembly comprises: a light source for generating laser excitation light; a camera for capturing an image; a light analyzer for analyzing a Raman signature; and a light path for (i) delivering the laser excitation light from the light source to the spe... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7499159 | Method and apparatus for conducting Raman spectroscopy using a remote optical probe An optical probe assembly includes a light guide that includes a core region and a surrounding cladding region. The core region is constructed so as to minimize the creation of a relatively broadband spurious background noise signal when conveying the Raman pump lig... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7420672 | Method and apparatus for conducting Raman spectroscopy Disclosed herein are Raman probes that include: (a) a first optical fiber for receiving laser excitation light from a light source and transmitting the same; (b) a first filter for receiving light from the first optical fiber and adapted to pass the laser excitation... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7409125 | Methods and apparatus for alignment and assembly of optoelectronic components Apparatus and methods for alignment and assembly of opto-electronic components relative to one another are disclosed. One apparatus comprises an optical component having a periphery forming at least one flat surface; a holding block having at least one attachment re... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7344905 | Spatial bandgap modifications and energy shift of semiconductor structures Semiconductor substrate is disclosed having quantum wells having first bandgap, and quantum wells having second bandgap less than second bandgap. Semiconductor structure is disclosed comprising substrate having quantum wells having given bandgap, other quantum wells... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7302136 | Assembly of optical components and method for assembling same An assembly is disclosed for optical components, the assembly comprising: a platform for receiving and supporting a plurality of carrier components having optical components mounted thereon; carrier component receiving stations formed on the platform, each of the st... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7289208 | Low profile spectrometer and Raman analyzer utilizing the same A spectrometer comprising a collimating element for receiving input light and collimating the same, a dispersive optical element for receiving light from the collimating element and dispersing the same and a focusing element for receiving light from the dispersive o... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7254501 | Spectrum searching method that uses non-chemical qualities of the measurement A method for determining the most likely composition of a sample, including obtaining data from a sample, wherein the data includes a representation of a measured spectrum; determining the precision state of the representation of the measured spectrum; providing a p... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7215836 | System for amplifying optical signals The invention is in the field of distributed Raman amplification for digital and analog transmission applications and other applications, e.g., instrumentation and imaging applications, including HFC-CATV applications. In particular, the invention uses a high power ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7180653 | High spectral fidelity laser source with low FM-to-AM conversion and narrowband tunability A laser source for generating amplified and filtered optical output, comprising a VCSEL, a power optical amplifier, and a filter. A laser source for generating amplified and filtered optical output, comprising a first mirror and a second mirror forming a cavity, an ... | 02/20/2007 |
| D534446 | Handheld instrument | 01/02/2007 |
| 7110109 | Raman spectroscopy system and method and specimen holder therefor A Raman spectroscopy system includes a laser source for providing a laser beam, and an optical probe assembly including a photonic crystal fiber light guide for receiving the laser beam from the laser source and for directing the laser beam toward a specimen of sele... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7062133 | Methods and apparatus for alignment and assembly of optoelectronic components Apparatus is disclosed for precision alignment and assembly of opto-electronic components relative to one another, the apparatus comprising a selected optical component having a periphery forming at least one flat surface; a holding block having at least one attachm... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7057791 | Compact multipass optical isolator An optical isolator is disclosed for transmitting light in a first direction and blocking light in a second direction along an optical pathway. The optical isolator includes an input polarizer having a pass axis at first angle, an output polarizer having a pass axis... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047810 | Micro-electro-mechanical pressure sensor A pressure sensor is disclosed for measuring fluid pressure comprising a pressure sensing structure comprising a mass target suspended on a spring mechanism, wherein the mass target and the spring mechanism together exhibit high Q mechanical resonance, wherein the m... | 05/23/2006 |
