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Dunwoody, GA, United States of America

Henry H Yaffe

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Optical Communication. Top assignees: Lucent Technologies Inc., Ciena Corporation, At+t Corp.. Active years: 1994-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Henry H Yaffe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/henry-h-yaffe

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 = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 578(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Fanwood, NJ (US) (1994 - 1995)
  • Dunwoody, GA (US) (1996 - 1998)
  • Baltimore, MD (US) (2000)
  • Reisterstown, MD (US) (1998 - 2002)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 9,364 
 
Lucent Technologies Inc.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 2,082 
 
Ciena Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 4,208 
 
At+t Corp.
 patents
4. 1 out of 3,345 
 
At&t Bell Laboratories
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2002

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Areas of Expertise:
WDM Multiplexer
Optical Communication
Waveguide Structure
Optical Integrated Circuit
Bragg Reflectors
Signal-to-Noise Monitoring
Modular Optical Amplifier
Polarization Compensated Filters
Mask Layout Generation
Compact Wavelength-Dividing Component
Monolithic Optical Filters
Fiber Optic Interconnection
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6404948 - Dense WDM optical multiplexer and demultiplexer (2002-06-11),
2. 6281997 - Dense WDM optical multiplexer and demultiplexer (2001-08-28),
3. 6101423 - Method and apparatus for sorting components (2000-08-08),
4. 5986782 - Signal-to-noise monitoring in WDM optical communication systems (1999-11-16),
5. 5930150 - Method and system for designing and analyzing optical application (1999-07-27),
6. 5914889 - Method and system for generating a mask layout of an optical integrated (1999-06-22),
7. 5778132 - Modular optical amplifier and cassette system (1998-07-07),
8. 5719976 - Optimized waveguide structure (1998-02-17),
9. 5631989 - Fiber and active optical device interconnection assembly (1997-05-20),
10. 5604828 - Multi-purpose optical integrated circuit (1997-02-18),
11. 5596661 - Monolithic optical waveguide filters based on Fourier expansion (1997-01-21),
12. 5579421 - Optical integrated circuits and methods (1996-11-26),
13. 5500916 - Method for making Bragg reflectors for waveguides (1996-03-19),
14. 5440416 - Optical network comprising a compact wavelength-dividing component (1995-08-08),
15. 5341444 - Polarization compensated integrated optical filters and multiplexers (1994-08-23),

Title: The Innovations of Henry H. Yaffe

Introduction

Henry H. Yaffe is a notable inventor based in Dunwoody, Georgia, with a remarkable portfolio of 15 patents. His contributions to the field of optical technology have significantly advanced the capabilities of data transmission and communication systems.

Latest Patents

One of Yaffe's latest patents is the Dense WDM optical multiplexer and demultiplexer. This invention allows for the efficient demultiplexing of optical channels supplied to first and second optical fibers via an optical splitter. Low loss interference filters are coupled to the fibers to select respective groups of channels. Each group is then demultiplexed with sub-demultiplexers into individual channels, which are sensed by corresponding photodetectors. Despite the optical splitter introducing some power loss, the overall power loss is significantly less than that of conventional n-channel demultiplexers. This innovation enables the demultiplexing and detection of large numbers of channels, exceeding forty.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Yaffe has worked with prominent companies such as Lucent Technologies Inc. and Ciena Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in optical technologies and innovations.

Collaborations

Yaffe has collaborated with notable individuals in the field, including Charles H. Henry and Leonard G. Cohen. Their collective efforts have furthered advancements in optical technology.

Conclusion

Henry H. Yaffe's contributions to optical technology through his patents and collaborations have made a significant impact in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in data transmission and communication 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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