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Saratoga Springs, NY, United States of America

Christopher P Yakymyshyn

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: General Electric Company, Cornell University, E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company. Active years: 1986-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Christopher P Yakymyshyn. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/christopher-p-yakymyshyn

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 400(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Ithaca, NY (US) (1986 - 1991)
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (US) (1991 - 1994)
  • Schenectady, NY (US) (1994 - 1995)
  • Raleigh, NC (US) (1994 - 1998)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 52,387 
 
General Electric Company
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 2,953 
 
Cornell University
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 16,339 
 
E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company
 patents
4. 1 out of 1 
 
Meditor Corporation
 patent
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1986-1998

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16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5739936 - Electro-optical circuit for signal transmission (1998-04-14),
2. 5590090 - Ultrasonic detector using vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (1996-12-31),
3. 5545999 - Preamplifier circuit for magnetic resonance system (1996-08-13),
4. 5532981 - Method of incorporating vertical cavity surface emitting lasers in an (1996-07-02),
5. 5396362 - High resolution micromachining of organic crystals and optical (1995-03-07),
6. 5367585 - Integrated microelectromechanical polymeric photonic switch (1994-11-22),
7. 5367584 - Integrated microelectromechanical polymeric photonic switching arrays (1994-11-22),
8. 5353262 - Optical transducer and method of use (1994-10-04),
9. 5332827 - Deuterated organic salts useful in nonlinear optical applications (1994-07-26),
10. 5323482 - Deuterated organic salts useful in nonlinear optical applications (1994-06-21),
11. 5194984 - Stilbazolium salt and optically non-linear devices incorporating same (1993-03-16),
12. 5094553 - Optical waveguides and method for their fabrication (1992-03-10),
13. 5084801 - Liquid crystal variable capacitor and high intensity discharge lamp (1992-01-28),
14. 4991924 - Optical switches using cholesteric or chiral nematic liquid crystals and (1991-02-12),
15. 4984462 - Detachable liquid level monitoring apparatus and method (1991-01-15),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Christopher P Yakymyshyn

Introduction

Christopher P Yakymyshyn is a notable inventor based in Saratoga Springs, NY (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of electro-optical circuits and ultrasonic detection technologies. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Yakymyshyn's work has advanced the capabilities of signal transmission and detection systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is an electro-optical circuit for signal transmission. This invention involves a laser that generates coherent light to transmit information-bearing signals across various frequency domains. The circuit utilizes an electro-optical modulator to create modulated light signals that are sent to a detector, which converts these signals into DC components and information components. This innovative approach allows for effective signal transmission while maintaining signal integrity.

Another significant patent is for an ultrasonic detector using vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL). This ultrasound/vibration detector array employs an electrically pumped VCSEL array, where the cavity length of each laser is modulated by the acoustic field. The resulting frequency modulation is converted to amplitude modulation at the detector head, enabling high-frequency bandwidth detection and fine spatial resolution.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Yakymyshyn has worked with prominent organizations such as General Electric Company and Cornell Research Foundation Inc. His experience in these companies has contributed to his expertise in developing advanced technologies in the field of electro-optics and ultrasonic detection.

Collaborations

Yakymyshyn has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Eugene Pauling Boden and Kevin R Stewart. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to innovative solutions in technology.

Conclusion

Christopher P Yakymyshyn's contributions to the fields of electro-optical circuits and ultrasonic detection demonstrate his innovative spirit and technical expertise. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing technology and improving signal transmission and detection systems.

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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