Blacksburg, VA, United States of America

Dawn K Gifford

This inventor holds 43 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 25 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Fiber Sensing. Top assignees: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc., Luna Innovations Inc.. Active years: 2009-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dawn K Gifford. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dawn-k-gifford

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 43 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 25 (Patent Applications = 24)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 675(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

37 out of 2,730

Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.

patents

6 out of 83

Luna Innovations Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2009-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Optical Fiber

Multi-Core Fiber

Strain Measurement

Light Direction

Shape Sensing

Interferometric Sensing

Force Sensing

Bend Angle

Calibration

Microgratings

Motion Compensation

Temperature Separation

43 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12449252 - Calculation of redundant bend in multi-core fiber for safety (2025-10-21),

2. 12411278 - Redundant core in multicore optical fiber for safety (2025-09-09),

3. 12399357 - Directing light into an optical fiber (2025-08-26),

4. 12235138 - Optical fiber with microgratings for increased measurable strain range (2025-02-25),

5. 12235095 - Methods and apparatus to determine a shape of an optical fiber sensor (2025-02-25),

6. 11940305 - Methods and apparatus for determining shape parameter(s) using a sensing fiber having a single core with multiple light propagating modes (2024-03-26),

7. 11828586 - Methods and apparatus to determine a twist parameter and/or a bend angle associated with a multi-core fiber (2023-11-28),

8. 11781857 - Force sensing in a distal region of an instrument including single-core or multi-core optical fiber (2023-10-10),

9. 11761797 - Optical fiber with microgratings for increased measurable strain range (2023-09-19),

10. 11624870 - Redundant core in multicore optical fiber for safety (2023-04-11),

11. 11555692 - Calculation of redundant bend in multi-core fiber for safety (2023-01-17),

12. 11473941 - Methods and apparatus for determining shape parameter(s) using a sensing fiber having a single core with multiple light propagating modes (2022-10-18),

13. 11473902 - Methods and apparatus to determine a twist parameter and/or a bend angle associated with a multi-core fiber (2022-10-18),

14. 11313674 - Force sensing in a distal region of an instrument including single-core or multi-core optical fiber (2022-04-26),

15. 11193751 - Method and apparatus for motion compensation in interferometric sensing systems (2021-12-07),

Title: Inventor Dawn K Gifford - Pioneering Innovations in Blacksburg

Introduction: Dawn K Gifford is a visionary inventor based in Blacksburg, VA, known for her groundbreaking contributions to various fields.

Latest Patents: Dawn K Gifford holds several patents in the areas of sustainable energy solutions, eco-friendly technologies, and advanced materials.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Dawn has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge inventions that have revolutionized industries worldwide.

Collaborations: Throughout her career, Dawn has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and companies to bring her innovative ideas to life.

Conclusion: Dawn K Gifford's passion for innovation and dedication to creating a sustainable future continue to inspire the next generation of inventors.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.