This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2000-2001.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Location History:
- Chiba, JP (2000)
- Tokyo, JP (2001)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2001
Title: Ikuo Ota: Innovator in Optical Fiber Technology
Introduction
Ikuo Ota is a prominent inventor based in Tokyo, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical fiber technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and manufacturing methods of optical components.
Latest Patents
Ota's latest patents include a grating-type optical component and a method of manufacturing the same. This innovative optical component boasts a high isolation ability at a light-blocking band and a minimal clad layer mode combination loss at a signal transmission band. The manufacturing method involves irradiating a selected area on the core of an optical fiber with ultraviolet beams emitted from an excimer laser source through a phase mask. This process creates alternating high and low index of refraction areas along the optical fiber's longitudinal axis. The ultraviolet irradiation is carefully controlled to ensure that the index of refraction does not exceed a target value before the phase mask is removed. The selected area is then irradiated again, completing the grating-type optical fiber.
Another notable patent is for an optical fiber that features a coating layer outside a bare optical fiber, which has a core and cladding. A grating is formed in the core of the exposed bare optical fiber by removing the coating layer. This optical fiber is further enhanced with a re-coating layer applied to the exposed bare optical fiber.
Career Highlights
Ikuo Ota is currently employed at Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., a company known for its advancements in electrical and optical technologies. His work has significantly impacted the development of optical fibers, making them more efficient and effective for various applications.
Collaborations
Ota has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Shigehito Yodo and Kunio Kokura. Their combined expertise has contributed to the innovative advancements in optical technology.
Conclusion
Ikuo Ota's contributions to optical fiber technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His work continues to influence advancements in optical components, showcasing the importance of innovation in technology.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile