Irl W Smith

This inventor holds 30 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 4 CIPO patents and 6 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Communications. Top assignees: Raytheon Company, Amana Company, L.p.. Active years: 1979-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Irl W Smith. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/irl-w-smith

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 30 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 6 (Patent Applications = 6)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 372(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Newton, MA (US) (1979 - 1994)
Concord, MA (US) (1991 - 2017)

Company Filing History:

Years Active: 1979-2017

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Areas of Expertise:

Optical Switch

Free-Space Network

Beam Steering

Laser Transmitter

Optical Phased Array

Laser Gyroscope

Microwave Integrated Circuits

Polarizing Beamsplitter

Wave Resonator

Reflectometer

Adaptive Optics

Communications System

30 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9772451 - High power optical switch (2017-09-26),

2. 9680565 - Free-space optical network with agile beam-based protection switching (2017-06-13),

3. 9632345 - Liquid crystal control structure, tip-tilt-focus optical phased array and high power adaptive optic (2017-04-25),

4. 9477135 - Non-mechanically steered high-power laser transmitter (2016-10-25),

5. 9470953 - High power optical switch (2016-10-18),

6. 8594511 - Method and apparatus for maintaining a coherent combined beam during arbitrary steering (2013-11-26),

7. 8116632 - Space-time division multiple-access laser communications system (2012-02-14),

8. 7428100 - Wide-angle beam steering system (2008-09-23),

9. 7215472 - Wide-angle beam steering system (2007-05-08),

10. 6545563 - Digitally controlled monolithic microwave integrated circuits (2003-04-08),

11. 6282224 - Non-planar Q-switched ring laser system (2001-08-28),

12. 5986590 - Antenna system (1999-11-16),

13. 5821901 - Antenna system (1998-10-13),

14. 5805769 - Adjustable ellipsoidal reflector for food heating apparatus (1998-09-08),

15. 5654716 - Circuit for short duration multiple look pulse based frequency (1997-08-05),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Irl W Smith

Introduction: Irl W Smith, a distinguished inventor hailing from Concord, MA, has made significant contributions to the world of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Irl W Smith holds several patents in various fields, showcasing his versatility and creativity in inventing new solutions to complex problems.

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Profile summary based on public USPTO records.