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Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

Kent D Choquette

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Sandia Corporation, At&t Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies Inc.. Active years: 1993-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kent D Choquette. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kent-d-choquette

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 94.1

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 342(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • New Providence, NJ (US) (1993 - 1994)
  • Albuquerque, NM (US) (1994 - 2001)
  • Urbana, IL (US) (2003 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 1,769 
 
Sandia Corporation
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 3,345 
 
At&t Bell Laboratories
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 9,364 
 
Lucent Technologies Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 2,643 
 
The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
 patents
5. 1 out of 2,424 
 
University of Illinois
 patents
6. 1 out of 20 
 
Vixar, Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2013

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8494018 - Direct modulated modified vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers and method (2013-07-23),
2. 7085301 - Photonic crystal single transverse mode defect structure for vertical cavity surface emitting laser (2006-08-01),
3. 6931042 - Long wavelength vertical cavity surface emitting laser (2005-08-16),
4. 6608846 - Bistable laser device with multiple coupled active vertical-cavity resonators (2003-08-19),
5. 6600761 - Semiconductor laser with multiple lasing wavelengths (2003-07-29),
6. 6567454 - Coupled-resonator vertical-cavity lasers with two active gain regions (2003-05-20),
7. 6258615 - Method of varying a characteristic of an optical vertical cavity structure formed by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy (2001-07-10),
8. 5903590 - Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser device (1999-05-11),
9. 5712865 - Temperature-insensitive vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers and (1998-01-27),
10. 5559053 - Vertical cavity semiconductor laser (1996-09-24),
11. 5493577 - Efficient semiconductor light-emitting device and method (1996-02-20),
12. 5348912 - Semiconductor surface emitting laser having enhanced optical confinement (1994-09-20),
13. 5345462 - Semiconductor surface emitting laser having enhanced polarization (1994-09-06),
14. 5316968 - Method of making semiconductor surface emitting laser (1994-05-31),
15. 5275687 - Process for removing surface contaminants from III-V semiconductors (1994-01-04),

Title: Kent D Choquette: Innovator in Laser Technology

Introduction

Kent D Choquette is a prominent inventor based in Albuquerque, NM (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of laser technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on advanced laser systems and photonic crystal structures, which have applications in various high-tech industries.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the invention of a direct modulated modified vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser. This laser system features separately electrically operable cavities that emit modulated narrow linewidth light. The design includes first, second, and third mirror structures, with active regions strategically placed between them. Another notable patent is for a photonic crystal single transverse mode defect structure for vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL). This invention involves a unique pattern of holes that creates a defect, ensuring operation in a single transverse mode.

Career Highlights

Kent D Choquette has had a distinguished career, working with notable organizations such as Sandia Corporation and AT&T Bell Laboratories. His experience in these leading companies has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in laser technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Choquette has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Weng W Chow and Robert S Freund. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his inventions.

Conclusion

Kent D Choquette is a key figure in the field of laser technology, with a remarkable portfolio of patents and a strong career background. His innovative work continues to influence the industry and pave the way for future advancements in laser systems.

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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