Fishkill, NY, United States of America

Howard A Bender

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Howard A Bender. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/howard-a-bender-sly7qu86

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

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Forward Citations = 16(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1992

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Howard A. Bender and His Laser Invention.

Introduction

Howard A. Bender is an inventor associated with Fishkill, New York, and International Business Machines Corporation. His patent work describes a laser design intended to increase the pulse repetition rate of a continuous-wave laser.

Latest Patents

Bender is credited with 1 patent: “Method and Apparatus for an Increased Pulse Repetition Rate for a CW.” The invention spins a solid-state lasing rod along its long axis while photons pump the rod. Because the rod is wider than the aperture and positioned off-center, different portions of the rod pass through the aperture and contribute to lasing. As one portion lases, another portion is charged, enabling a higher repetition rate. The patent also describes a hollow rod that can be pumped from outside the bore, inside it, or both, and that can circulate cooling fluid.

Career Highlights

Bender’s listed affiliation is International Business Machines Corporation. His patent reflects work on laser operation, energy pumping, and thermal management.

Collaborations

Bender’s listed coworkers include Christopher D. Setzer and David Clifford Long.

Conclusion

Howard A. Bender’s patent presents a rotating laser-rod approach designed to increase pulse repetition rates while allowing flexible pumping and cooling configurations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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