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Santa Rosa, CA, United States of America

Anthony D McGettigan

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Filtering. Top assignees: Gary Sharp Innovations, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Jds Uniphase Corporation. Active years: 2004-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Anthony D McGettigan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/anthony-d-mcgettigan

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 60.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 614(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 7 
 
Gary Sharp Innovations, LLC
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 9,906 
 
Meta Platforms, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 851 
 
Jds Uniphase Corporation
 patents
4. 3 out of 46 
 
Luxim Corporation
 patents
5. 1 out of 144 
 
Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Polarization Filters
Optical Architectures
Neutral Density Filter
Liquid Crystal Retardation
Plasma Lamp
Color Management
Chromatic Filtering
Image Sensors
Color Projection
Light Pipe
Angle-Sensitive Transmission
Hollow Optical Elements
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11740536 - Compact polarization-based multi-pass optical architectures (2023-08-29),
2. 11740481 - Polarization folded path device with complementary angle filtering (2023-08-29),
3. 11703622 - Polarization-based filters with angle-sensitive transmission having circular polarizers (2023-07-18),
4. 11543669 - Wide angle variable neutral density filter (2023-01-03),
5. 11269123 - Hollow triple-pass optical elements (2022-03-08),
6. 10895675 - Chromatic polarization filtering that is input specific (2021-01-19),
7. 10866429 - Tunable color enhancement filter (2020-12-15),
8. 10739651 - Self-compensating liquid crystal retardation switch (2020-08-11),
9. 8319439 - Electrodeless plasma lamp and drive circuit (2012-11-27),
10. 7994721 - Plasma lamp and methods using a waveguide body and protruding bulb (2011-08-09),
11. 7791278 - High brightness plasma lamp (2010-09-07),
12. 7347562 - Two-panel liquid-crystal-on-silicon color management system (2008-03-25),
13. 7088510 - Anti-aliasing optical filter for image sensors (2006-08-08),
14. 6827450 - Scrolling color projection system (2004-12-07),
15. 6795243 - Polarizing light pipe (2004-09-21),

Title: Innovations of Anthony D McGettigan

Introduction

Anthony D McGettigan is a prominent inventor based in Santa Rosa, CA, known for his significant contributions to optical systems. With a total of 15 patents to his name, McGettigan has developed innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency and functionality of optical devices. His work is particularly relevant in the fields of augmented and virtual reality.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, McGettigan has developed a compact polarization-based multi-pass optical architecture. This optical system can produce digitally switchable optical power and optical pathlength, making it suitable for reconfigurable wide-angle optical systems that are compact, lightweight, and light-efficient. One notable application of this technology is in changing the focus distance of synthetic imagery in augmented and virtual reality systems. Additionally, he has created passive double-cavity systems that increase throughput while decreasing stray light and ghosting in polarization-based compact wide-angle lenses. Another significant patent is the polarization folded path device with complementary angle filtering, which improves transmission efficiency and reduces image corruption by non-signal path light.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, McGettigan has worked with several innovative companies, including Gary Sharp Innovations, LLC and Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC. His expertise in optical systems has made him a valuable asset in these organizations, where he has contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Collaborations

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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