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Fairfax Station, VA, United States of America

Joseph R Penano

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 2007-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Joseph R Penano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/joseph-r-penano

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 20.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 41(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Springfield, VA (US) (2007 - 2011)
  • Fairfax Station, VA (US) (2013 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 16,275 
 
USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2016

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9246295 - Pulse-shaping interferometer for chirped-pulsed amplification laser (2016-01-26),
2. 8665923 - Remotely induced atmospheric lasing (2014-03-04),
3. 8564224 - High average current, high quality pulsed electron injector (2013-10-22),
4. 7970040 - Apparatus for incoherent combining of high power lasers for long-range directed-energy applications (2011-06-28),
5. 7260023 - Remote underwater laser acoustic source (2007-08-21),

Title: Joseph R. Penano: Innovator in Laser Technology

Introduction

Joseph R. Penano is a notable inventor based in Fairfax Station, VA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of laser technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on advanced laser systems that enhance performance and capabilities.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is the "Pulse-shaping interferometer for chirped-pulsed amplification laser." This invention features a high power ultrashort chirped pulse amplifier laser system, which includes an optical pulse stretcher, multiple optical power amplifiers, and an optical pulse compressor. The beam interferometer module within the system splits the pulse into at least two, adds a time delay to one, and recombines them to produce a temporally modulated pulse. This results in enhanced laser contrast and other desirable characteristics.

Another significant patent is for "Remotely induced atmospheric lasing." In this invention, a laser pulse from an ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) is directed into the atmosphere to generate a plasma filament at a predefined target. This process creates free electrons through multi-photon or tunneling ionization of air molecules. A second pulse, acting as a heater beam, thermalizes these seed electrons, leading to collisional excitation and lasing in the atmosphere.

Career Highlights

Joseph R. Penano works for the United States as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. His role involves developing cutting-edge technologies that have practical applications in various fields, particularly in defense and aerospace.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Phillip A. Sprangle and Bahman Hafizi, contributing to advancements in laser technology and its applications.

Conclusion

Joseph R. Penano's innovative work in laser technology has led to significant advancements in the field. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing laser systems, showcasing his expertise and dedication to innovation.

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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