San Jose, CA, United States of America

Andrea L Caprara

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignees: Hoya Corporation, Quantel International, Inc.. Active years: 1990-1995.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Andrea L Caprara. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/andrea-l-caprara

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 39(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • San Jose, CA (US) (1990)
  • Mountain View, CA (US) (1995)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1990-1995

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Andrea L. Caprara: Innovator in Laser Technology

Introduction

Andrea L. Caprara is a notable inventor in the field of laser technology. He has made significant contributions to the development of advanced laser systems, particularly in the area of pulsed lasers. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of laser systems for various applications.

Latest Patents

One of his notable inventions is the "Q-Switched Solid State Pulsed Laser With Injection Seeding And A Gaussian Output Coupling Mirror." This invention features a Q-switched pulsed laser resonant cavity that includes an output coupling mirror with a radially variable reflectivity function. The design aims to provide high discrimination against transverse modes of oscillation that exceed the desired fundamental mode. This resonant cavity is particularly suited for injection seeding, which helps limit the longitudinal modes of oscillation to a single mode. The resulting cavity arrangement produces a high-powered light pulsed beam with a uniform intensity profile.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Andrea L. Caprara has worked on various innovative projects that have advanced the field of laser technology. His expertise in designing laser systems has made him a valuable asset in the industry.

Collaborations

Andrea has collaborated with Jean-Marc Heritier, contributing to the development of cutting-edge laser technologies. Their partnership has led to advancements that benefit various applications in science and industry.

Conclusion

Andrea L. Caprara's contributions to laser technology, particularly through his innovative designs and collaborations, highlight his role as a significant inventor in this field. His work continues to influence advancements in laser systems and their applications.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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