This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Corning Incorporated. Active years: 1991-2007.
Location History:
- Corning, NY (US) (1991 - 2002)
- Fayetteville, GA (US) (2007)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1991-2007
Title: Gregory E. Williams: Innovator in Optical Technologies
Introduction
Gregory E. Williams is a notable inventor based in Fayetteville, GA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of optical technologies, holding a total of 4 patents. His innovative work focuses on improving optical devices and their functionalities.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is for an optical waveguide lens and method of fabrication. This invention involves a spherical lens formed by fusing a generally homogenous glass lens blank to the distal end of an optical fiber. The process includes heating and tensioning the lens blank to separate it into two segments, with one segment attached to the optical fiber defining a tapered end. The lens blank is made from a 4 weight percent borosilicate glass, which has a softening point lower than that of the optical fiber's core. The lens member features a throat region adjacent to the optical fiber, whose cross-sectional dimension is significantly greater than the fiber's diameter but less than that of the spherical lens.
Another significant patent by Williams is an apparatus and method for measuring polarization dependent loss (PDL). This invention features several fiber optic couplers combined in tandem, oriented to reduce the PDL noise of the measurement system to a negligible level. By matching the PDLs of the couplers and vectorally subtracting opposite phases of polarization, the PDL of the measurement system is virtually eliminated. This system is relatively inexpensive and versatile, capable of measuring the PDL of optical devices operating in both reflection and forward transmission modes.
Career Highlights
Gregory E. Williams is currently employed at Corning Incorporated, a leading company in the field of optical technologies. His work at Corning has allowed him to develop and patent innovative solutions that enhance the performance of optical devices.
Collaborations
Williams has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Mark Summa and William E. Schmitt. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of optical technologies and the successful development of his patents.
Conclusion
Gregory E. Williams is a distinguished inventor whose work in optical technologies has led to several important patents. His contributions continue to influence the field and improve the functionality of optical devices.