Kevin R Paxton

Title: Kevin R. Paxton: Inventor in Imaging Technology.

Introduction

Kevin R. Paxton is an inventor based in Placentia, California, whose work includes imaging technologies that combine spectral and polarization sensing. He is associated with The Boeing Company and holds 5 patents.

Latest Patents

Paxton’s recent patent work includes “Multi-spectral and polarization imaging apparatus with atmospheric sounding filters and associated system and method.” The invention describes an image-capture apparatus with a focal plane array and a filter device. Its spectral filters capture different wavelength ranges, while polarization channels provide distinct polarization values. The apparatus also includes sounding filters designed to characterize atmospheric conditions.

Another recent patent is “Combined multi-spectral and polarization sensor.” It describes a sensor designed to enhance contrast-to-noise ratio using a multi-spectral and polarization filter, a single focal plane array, and a controller. The filter includes bandpass filters for distinct frequency ranges and polarization filters with different polarization values.

Career Highlights

Paxton’s listed inventions focus on integrating multiple sensing capabilities into imaging systems. His work combines spectral filtering, polarization analysis, and atmospheric characterization, with applications in advanced image capture and sensing.

Collaborations

Paxton’s listed coworkers include Friedrich Wilhelm Kunzler and David Roderick Gerwe. His professional association with The Boeing Company provides the organizational context for his patent work.

Conclusion

Kevin R. Paxton’s patents reflect a focus on combining spectral and polarization technologies to support more capable imaging and sensing systems.