logo

For the Inventor, By the Inventor

Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Joseph Daniel Lowney

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 22 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Google Inc., Avegant Corp.. Active years: 2023-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Joseph Daniel Lowney. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/joseph-daniel-lowney-x8rbqaev

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 81.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 33,987 
 
Google Inc.
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 47 
 
Avegant Corp.
 patents

Years Active: 2023-2026

Loading Chart...
Loading Chart...
11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12769125 - Head-worn display including an optical path for split optical power application (2026-10-20),
2. 12761477 - High-reliability stacked waveguide with reduced sensitivity to pupil walk (2026-10-13),
3. 12596255 - Polarization mechanism to reduce waveguide reflections in a head-worn display (2026-04-07),
4. 12321005 - Lightguide outcoupler and methods for outcoupling light of a lightguide (2025-06-03),
5. 12306540 - Two-dimensional (2D) patterns using multiple exposures of one-dimensional (1D) photolithography masks or holographic interference lithography (2025-05-20),
6. 12228735 - Tricolor waveguide exit pupil expansion system with optical power (2025-02-18),
7. 12099198 - Waveguide illumination of a spatial light modulator (2024-09-24),
8. 12092828 - Head mounted system with color specific modulation (2024-09-17),
9. 12066631 - Control of diffraction artifacts in augmented reality display using view control layer (2024-08-20),
10. 11709363 - Waveguide illumination of a spatial light modulator (2023-07-25),
11. 11624921 - Head mounted system with color specific modulation (2023-04-11),

Title: Joseph Daniel Lowney - Innovator in Lightguide Technology

Introduction

Joseph Daniel Lowney is a prominent inventor based in Tucson, AZ (US), known for his significant contributions to lightguide technology. He holds a total of 8 patents, showcasing his innovative spirit and technical expertise in the field.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Lightguide outcoupler and methods for outcoupling light of a lightguide." This invention provides techniques to reduce the appearance of an illuminated area on the world-side of the lens of a head-mounted display (HMD) caused by display light that is outcoupled away from a user. The design includes a perimeter region surrounding a primary region of an outcoupler, which features a primary grating structure to direct display light to the user's field of view. The perimeter region incorporates a gradient that gradually reduces the intensity of outcoupled display light, effectively softening the edges of the outcoupler for observers.

Another notable patent involves systems and methods for generating a two-dimensional pattern on a photoresist layer. This process utilizes multiple exposures of one-dimensional photolithography masks or holographic interference lithography to create intricate patterns essential for advanced optical applications.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Joseph has worked with leading companies in the technology sector, including Avegant Corporation and Google Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and

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]
Loading…